Rangers Top Prospect and their third baseman shine in different ways
Hub City Spartanburgers The Spartanburgers were out 4-0 against the Rome Emperors (Atlanta Braves). They got a good start out of Leandro Lopez as he threw five shutout innings allowing two hits, two walks and striking out two. Dalton Pence would cough up the lead on a sacrifice fly from third baseman Will Verdung that made it 1-0. The Emperors would expand their lead in the next inning against Joey Danielson allowed a lead off home run to second baseman Ambioris Tavarez and a pair of doubles
Mitch Bratt dominating the Texas League
On July 5th, Mitch Bratt took the mound for the Frisco RoughRiders against the Arkansas Travelers and delivered another gem in his dominant 2025 campaign. The left-hander tossed six quality innings, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight. This marked his sixth quality start of the season, adding to a resume that’s quietly becoming one of the best in the Texas League. The RoughRiders secured a 6-1 win, but Bratt’s performance deserves the spotlight it hasn’t full
Hub City salvages a rough day for rangers' Affiliates
The Rangers' Affiliates combined to go 1-2 on Sunday, July 6. The Round Rock Express game got rained out, so that was the reason for only three games being played. Hickory Crawdads The Hickory Crawdads suffered a big loss as they fall to the Kannapolis Ballers (White Sox) 9-2. It was a rough start for David Hagaman, he allowed four runs on two hits in 1.2 innings while allowing two walks and struck out two. All of the damage came in the second inning when he walked a pair while allowing both
RoughRiders Draw Record Crowd but Fall 8-5 to Travelers
Baseball games around July 4th typically draw very large crowds, and tonight, Thursday, July 3, 2025, was no exception. An impressive 12,081 fans showed up at Riders Field, marking the largest crowd in Frisco RoughRiders franchise history. That beats the previous record set on Dude Perfect Night by 14 fans. Despite the electric vibe, the RoughRiders couldn’t pull off the win, falling 8-5 to the Travelers. Langford Homers in Rehab Start Outfielder Wyatt Langford, currently on an MLB rehab ass
Keith Jones II Named SAL Player of the Month for June
The Texas Rangers’ 2024 9th round pick from New Mexico State, 23-year-old Keith Jones II, was named the South Atlantic League Player of the Month for June, announced on Thursday. Recently promoted to the Frisco RoughRiders, Jones II’s stellar performance with the Hub City Spartanburgers has marked him as a rising star in the Rangers’ farm system. Dominant Season with Spartanburgers Keith Jones II showcased his talent with the Hub City Spartanburgers, hitting .270/.406.451/.857 over 68 games.
RoughRiders Rally for 7-6 Win Over Travelers
The Frisco RoughRiders came from behind to defeat the Arkansas Travelers 7-6 on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Riders Field, turning a deficit into a dramatic victory that improved their record to 41-35. The team showcased resilience in this Texas League showdown, thrilling fans with their late-game heroics. Pitching Holds Firm for the Win Ryan Lobus got the start and pitched 2 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts, throwing 37 of 27 strikes. Josh Mollerus earned the wi
Keith Jones II Stars in RoughRiders Debut
The Frisco RoughRiders (40-35) welcomed the Arkansas Travelers to town for 3-games on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, only to fall 6-5 in 10 innings at Riders Field. This series continues with 3 more games in Arkansas starting on the 4th of July, but the night belonged to a RoughRiders debutant — Keith Jones II — who made an immediate impact, though it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Jones II Shines in Double-A Debut Keith Jones II, recently promoted from the Hub City Spartanburgers where he led in
Rangers Sign RHP Masahiro Fukuda as International Free Agent
On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Texas Rangers signed 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Masahiro Fukuda, a standout from Japan’s independent leagues, as reported by Francys Romero. Trained by the Shima Baseball Academy, Fukuda brings a diverse arsenal to the Rangers’ farm system. While the specifics of the deal remain unknown, Fukuda’s official MLB.com player profile confirms it as a minor-league contract, with the Rangers assigning him to DSL Rangers Blue, one of their two Dominican Summer League
Sebastian Walcott Named to 2025 All-Star Futures Game
On Monday, June 30, 2025, Major League Baseball announced that Frisco RoughRiders shortstop Sebastian Walcott, the Texas Rangers’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 9 overall prospect, was selected to the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. The showcase, set for Saturday, July 12, at 3:00 p.m. CT at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, highlights the best prospects in Minor League Baseball, and Walcott’s return to the event—after starting at shortstop in the 2024 Futures Game and participating in the in