Aaron Zavala
Zavala Walks it off Friday Night in Frisco
Friday night RHP Josh Stephan took the mound for the Red Hot Frisco Roughriders vs The Midland Rockhounds and RHP Chen Zhong. Frisco who is 7-1 in their last 8 games looked it make it 8-1 with 5 in a row. The First 2 innings went scoreless despite Frisco having 4 Hits and at one point in the 1st they had runners on 2nd and 3rd with no out but got nothing from it when Chavez Struck out and Keyber Rodriguez popped out to first. After facing the minimum through the first 8 hitters, S
roughriders fall despite early offensive output and great night from the bullpen
The Frisco Roughriders would send Josh Stephan (5-2, 4.75) to face off against the Tulsa Drillers and Peter Huebeck (1-4, 4.34) on Thursday night to kick off the series. Things got started off early on Thursday night when Josh Stephan gave up three hits in a row culminating in a two run triple by Noah Miller making it an Early 2-0 for the Drillers. However, he would avoid further damage and escape the inning allowing only the two runs. Frisco would get one back when Drillers CF Jose Ramos mispl
RoughRiders Cast a Spell on Wind Surge with 5-2 Win on Harry Potter Night
On a picture-perfect evening at Riders Field, with 8,800 fans rocking Harry Potter house scarves and 72-degree weather greeting the first pitch, the Frisco RoughRiders conjured up a 5-2 victory over the Wichita Wind Surge. Mitch Bratt’s dazzling mound work and a balanced offensive attack ensured the magic was all Frisco’s. Mitch Bratt’s Mastery Continues Mitch Bratt, the RoughRiders’ southpaw sensation, was pure wizardry again, earning his second win of 2025. Against the Wind Surge (Twins aff
Roman Angelo Reigns in Frisco, Fernandez Flaming Hot
Series: TUE: FRI-4 AMA-3 / WED: FRI-9 AMA-4 / THU: FRI-5 AMA-3 / FRI: FRI-5 AMA-3 / SAT: FRI-3 AMA-4 / SUN: 4:05 PM After struggling to keep the ball in the yard in his first two starts, giving up 7 homers over 7.1 innings, Roman Angelo shoved against the Roughriders on Saturday night. For the first time this season everything looked crisp for the former Fresno State Bulldog. Angelo threw 18 first pitch strikes to Frisco getting ahead early in counts, setting himself up for success. The Sod Poo
Rangers announce organization Minor League awards for August
Player of the Month Julian Brock was awarded the Rangers minor league Player of the Month award. The 23 year old Catcher was scorching single A pitching this month with the Down East Ducks. Brock had a slash line of .392/.418/.622 in August Accumulating 10 XBH and drove in 13 runs along the way. The 2023 8th Rounder also got at least 1 hit in 14 of his 10 appearances during the month. This was Brock's best month of the season for Down East and finished the final month of the season strong and w
Late Springfield Rally Sinks Frisco 6-3
Frisco (67-42) opened up a twelve game homestand Tuesday night against Springfield (61-48), the St. Louis Cardinals' AA Affiliate. RHP Ben Anderson (5-6, 3.86 ERA) got the starting nod for Frisco to square off against RHP Brandon Komar (6-1, 2.32 ERA) for Springfield. Springfield created lots of loud contact early on, with Nathan Church and R.J. Yeager each ripping doubles in the 1st. Thankfully a diving effort from Aaron Zavala robbed Bryan Torres of a lead-off single, and Zavala combined with
Record Crowd at Riders Field see RoughRiders Top Verlander
A future Hall of Famer on the mound? Check. A Major League regular getting reps for their rivals? Check. Sellout crowd at Riders Field? Check, check, check! A chance to see a future Hall of Famer like Justin Verlander take the mound at Riders Field was a rare opportunity. With only 273 players enshrined in Cooperstown, Verlander's presence added a special layer to the night. That's exactly why I decided to head out to Frisco Saturday night. Not only could I see Verlander, but I could also catc
Frisco RoughRiders' Break Camp Roster Has a Lot of Promise and a Few Surprises
The Texas Rangers released all of the break camp rosters for their full-season minor league affiliates. The Frisco Roughriders 28-man roster includes sixteen pitchers, three catchers, five infielders, and four outfielders. There are a handful of surprises that I see on the Roughriders roster. Zak Kent was supposed to be returned to Frisco after spending parts of the last two seasons with AAA Round Rock. He was placed on the Frisco roster yesterday. He was first promoted to Round Rock late in
Texas Rangers Prospects Show Promise in Spring Breakout Against Reds
In the inaugural Spring Breakout event in Surprise, Arizona, under the 71-degree sunny sky, the Texas Rangers' top prospects took the field against the Cincinnati Reds' prospects. Despite the Rangers falling short with a 4-1 loss in this seven-inning showcase, the game, which lasted just 1 hour and 48 minutes, left many positive takeaways, especially from the mound and at the plate. Standouts on the Mound Brock Porter, the Rangers' top pitching prospect, kicked off the game with a scoreless
Texas Rangers Spring Training Roster Gets a Boost with 10 Exciting Prospects
The Texas Rangers have extended invitations to Major League Spring Training to 10 promising prospects, increasing the anticipated player count in Surprise, Arizona, to 61. Headlining the list of invitees is Wyatt Langford, who was drafted last season and is ranked as the 13th-best prospect in all of baseball according to MLB Pipeline. He was also just named in the top 5 prospects lists by Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus. Wyatt Langford (OF) Langford showcased his prowess moving quick