A new college tournament will hit the Minor League Baseball landscape next spring, when the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) host the first Frisco College Baseball Classic. Running from March 3-5, this tournament at Dr Pepper Ballpark will feature four NCAA Division I programs: the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, University of Arizona Wildcats, University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Oklahoma State University Cowboys. (more…)
To spice up the summer at Dr Pepper Ballpark, the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled an ambitious slate of theme nights collectively known as Riders-Con 2016. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
No need to count walk-up sales at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Friday night, as the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) set a new single-game attendance record after completely selling out in advance of game day. (more…)
It’s a little surprising this hasn’t happened before: for the first time in franchise history the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) have sold out a game in advance of game day, as tonight’s match against the San Antonio Missions is completely booked. (more…)
Today’s Frisco news, part II: The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) announced several improvements to Dr Pepper Ballpark for the 2015 season and beyond, as new owners put their imprint on the franchise. (more…)
Today’s Frisco news, part I: The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) unveiled a new logo and branding identity based upon former U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt, America’s original Rough Rider. (more…)
The sale of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) to a new ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju has been finalized and approved by the Texas League and Minor League Baseball. That means the new group is now in charge after Major League Baseball did not object to the sale. This […]
The first part of the Mandalay Baseball Properties selloff has been announced, with veteran baseball operator Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju buying the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). Terms of the deal were not announced. A new corporation, Frisco RoughRiders LP, will include Greenberg, Sonju and local investors. Greenberg will be Chairman, CEO and […]
Earlier this week we discussed the concessions upgrades at Dr Pepper Ballpark, and now we have further info: Professional Sports Catering will manage all aspects of the food operation for the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). You can read our earlier story here. The upgrades are in conjunction with Mandalay Baseball Properties, owner of […]
