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Your source for Frisco RoughRiders news and analysis. We provide daily game recaps, roster moves, and performance updates from Riders Field, tracking the Texas Rangers' top prospects as they compete in the Texas League.
Baseball America puts 4 Rangers in Top 100 Prospects List
Tuesday Morning, Baseball America put out its top 100 Prospects and there’s some new Rangers in new places in the top 100. Emiliano Teodo Starting off at No. 97 is RHP Emiliano Teodo. Teodo was coming into 2024 after a rough 2023 and had a 4.52 in High-A Hickory. This year he has been unstoppable with a 2.00 ERA in his 19 starts in Frisco, even getting to start for the AL in the Future Stars game where he threw 2 scoreless innings. Alejandro Rosario Next down the list is Alejandro Rosario at
Texas Rangers promote Alejandro Rosario to Double-A Frisco
The Texas Rangers are promoting of one of their top pitching prospects, Alejandro Rosario, to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. This move, reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central, comes at a crucial time as the RoughRiders approach the final week of their regular season and prepare for the postseason. Rosario's promotion is well-earned, as the right-hander has been impressive the entire season, excelling at both the Low-A and High-A levels. Rosario's Dominance with Down East Alejandro Rosario
Kumar Rocker Earns Promotion to Triple A
The Rangers top pitching prospect has been moved up to Triple A. Kumar Rocker has quickly made his way through Double A quickly after returning from Tommy John Surgery. Rocker had a 0.46 ERA allowing just a singular run over 19.2 innings. He struck out 29 batters and only walked 3. He utterly dominated hitters and flashed the upside that the Rangers saw in him at Vanderbilt. He is the Rangers most promising pitching prospect in recent memory as both fans and writers have been blown away by t
Texas Rangers Prospect Kohl Drake Shines at Riders Field
The game time temperature read 97 degrees at Riders Field, but Kohl Drake didn’t seem to notice. The local kid from Sachse, Texas, and Wylie High School alum didn’t let the heat slow him down. Drake, a 6’5", 220-pound left-hander, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 11th round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Making his second start for the Frisco RoughRiders—and his first at Riders Field—Drake showed why he's one of the team’s promising prospects. His first Double-A outing back in April against the
deGrom Makes First Rehab Start
Long Awaited Return Last night was an exciting night down in Frisco as Rangers pitcher and 2x CY Young award winner Jacob deGrom made his much anticipated season debut where he was making his first rehab start since getting Tommy John in June 2023. DeGrom had been having bullpen sessions and threw to live hitters last week on his road to recovery. The Rangers are hoping to have him go in 4 or 5 rehab starts before getting brought back to pitch with the club. Final Line 2IP 2H 1R 3K 29/21
Rocker Rolls Again: pitching shines across the system
Kumar Rocker continues to prove why he's ranked as the best pitching prospect in the Texas Rangers system. The Frisco RoughRiders' right-hander was dominant again in his latest outing, showcasing the stuff that has Texas League hitters struggling to keep up. Rocker’s performance, coupled with strong outings from Jack Leiter and Paul Bonzagni, made it a successful night across the Texas Rangers' farm system. Rocker Dominates, Frisco Rolls Rocker wasted no time establishing his dominance on t
Epic Showdowns Ahead: deGrom and Scherzer to Rehab in Frisco
Jacob deGrom’s Long-Awaited Return Riders Field in Frisco is set to be the epicenter of excitement this week, especially on Thursday and Friday, as two of baseball’s elite, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, hit the mound for their rehab assignments. Jacob deGrom, who’s slated for a four-start rehab stint, will be making his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2023, his second such surgery. His first Tommy John procedure took place in 2010 while he was in the New York Met
Vandy Boys lead dominant day for Rangers' pitching. Farm Recap 8/15/2024
The Texas Rangers' minor league arms had a great day as they were headlined by Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker. Down East Wood Ducks Things started incredible for the Wood Ducks as they jumped out to a 7-0 lead against the Lynchburg Hillcats. The Wood Ducks started their onslaught with a pair of singles from Esteban Mejia and Wady Mendez made the score 3-0. They added on with solo home runs from Ben Hartl and Chandler Pollard as well as an rbi double from 17th ranked prospect Echedry Vargas acc
Luis Mieses Walk-Off Homer Ends RoughRiders losing streak
The Frisco RoughRiders stopped their recent four-game losing streak in dramatic fashion on Friday night, thanks to a walk-off home run by Luis Mieses. In front of 6,222 fans braving the 101-degree heat, the RoughRiders earned the 7-5 win over the Springfield Cardinals at Riders Field. Mitch Bratt's First Home Start: The night began with left-hander Mitch Bratt making his first start at home for the RoughRiders. Despite a strong beginning, Bratt’s outing was marred by a rough third inning. His f
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