We have personnel news about additions to the front offices of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
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Myrtle Beach Pelicans Closer to Ballpark Lease Extension
Though it is not finalized, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) are closer to securing a lease extension for TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. (more…)
Andy Milovich Named RoughRiders President and General Manager
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have made a major personnel announcement, appointing Andy Milovich to the position of President and General Manager. The announcement was made by RoughRiders General Partner & CEO Chuck Greenberg. (more…)
If It’s May, It Means Bigger MiLB Crowds
April in Minor League Baseball is always an uphill battle: cool temperatures across the country usually makes for small crowds and less-than-optimal enthusiasm. Now that we’re into May, we’re seeing the big crowds most front-office types expect for the rest of the season. (more…)
Myrtle Beach, Cubs Extend Player Development Contract
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) and the Chicago Cubs extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Frisco to Host 2017 Texas League All-Star Game
Should be quite the event: the Frisco RoughRiders are set to host the 2017 Texas League All-Star Game at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Tuesday, June 27. (more…)
Lazy River Filled as Opening Approaches
A major milestone has been completed for the Frisco RoughRiders’ (Class AA; Texas League) Choctaw Lazy River, which is now filled with more than 68,000 gallons of water. This puts the much-anticipated project on target for its June 11 opening. (more…)
Personnel News in Frisco
We have personnel news from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), as executive vice president & general manager Jason Dambach is relocating to his native Pennsylvania. While Dambach will remain with the RoughRiders, COO Scott Burchett is assuming more day-to-day tasks. (more…)
Riders officially unveil Dr Pepper Ballpark lazy river
We reported on this a month ago, and now it’s official: the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are installing a sponsored 3,000-square-foot lazy river and 12,000-square-foot outfield party and group hospitality area at Dr Pepper Ballpark, which should be up and running by early June 2016. (more…)
Lazy river on tap for Dr Pepper Ballpark
We heard about this at the Winter Meetings, and it now looks like the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are moving ahead with a very cool lazy river attraction for Dr Pepper Ballpark for 2016. (more…)
Barnett new Voice of the RoughRiders
Personnel news worth noting: Nathan Barnett is the new Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Manager of Media Development for the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)
Personnel news from Frisco, Fast Forward Sports Group, Green Bay
We have personnel news today from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League), the Fast Forward Sports Group and the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Frisco RoughRiders: More, more, more
A more aggressive promotional schedule, combined with offseason ballpark improvements and a team rebranding, is leading to success at the box office for the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)