Jacob Latz: The Rangers' Secret Weapon in a pivotal stretch
There are few players on the Rangers that have been better than Latz and he has been the best part of the bullpen. He has been versatile occupying a number of roles including being the long man in the bullpen, being an opener, and even being a starter. Latz was a bit of an afterthought coming into the year, but now he is anything but that. He has been great all year and I'm sure there is one game that sticks out to fans. On June 24, he was set to be an opener, go a few innings and then turn it
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
Get to know the next up and coming arm in the rangers farm system: Leandro Lopez
A pitch-by-pitch breakdown of Leandro Lopez’s start last night against the Winston-Salem Dash: I watched every pitch of Leandro Lopez’s start last night. So, who is Leandro Lopez? Where did he come from? Why is he bursting onto the scene this year? What does his future look like? Let’s talk about his origins, and get into his outing last night and my observations of each at bat. Leandro Lopez (the artist formerly known as Leandro Calderon) is a right-handed pitcher out of the Dominican Republi
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
RoughRiders Drop Heartbreaker on Throwback Night
On a vibrant Throwback Night at Riders Field, graced by the presence of former Rangers/RoughRiders players Elvis Andrus, Matt Harrison, and Craig Gentry, the Frisco RoughRiders (40-34, 2-4 second half) fell 8-7 to the Tulsa Drillers in the series finale on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Supak Shines, Bullpen Stumbles RHP Trey Supak delivered a quality start, his third of the season, keeping Frisco in control early: * 6 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 8 SO, 91/62 strikes * June ERA: 2.28 (3rd in Texas League,