The Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced it would not be renewing a player-development contract (PDC) with the Texas Rangers, paving the way for the return of the Houston Astros as the team’s parent. (more…)
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Now Starring on the Small Screen: Dell Diamond
It was a most exciting and secretive offseason for the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as the Dell Diamond was transformed into a production site for the hit AMC TV show Fear the Walking Dead and its fictional team, the Armadillos. (more…)
Rangers, Express Likely to End Affiliation
Once their current agreement expires after the 2018 season, the Texas Rangers and Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will reportedly end their affiliation. (more…)
Teams Around Baseball Respond to Hurricane Harvey
In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many teams around baseball are having to make scheduling adjustments. At the same time, many are also stepping up to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. (more…)
Mike Capps Calls His 2,500th Game
Sunday marked a significant milestone for Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) broadcaster Mike Capps, who called his 2,500th game with the team. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Collaborative Promotions
Across Minor League Baseball this season, one of the most apparent trends is that of collaborative promotions. An effort between two teams, collaborative promotions have yielded some of the more original ideas of the 2017 season, something that will be highlighted in this edition of Promotions Watch. (more…)
Sounds, Express Schedule Battle for the Boot in 2017
This just made a routine two-game series infinitely more interesting, as the Nashville Sounds and the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the #BattleForTheBoot competition to settle musical differences between the cities. (more…)
Round Rock Express Receive John Henry Moss Award
The Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have claimed Minor League Baseball‘s annual John Henry Moss Award. The award will be presented to the team at December’s Winter Meetings. (more…)
Express to Replace Field at Dell Diamond
After the field was hit with a rare mutation, the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are undertaking a replacement project at Dell Diamond. (more…)
In Memoriam: Jana Almendarez
Sad news to pass along: Jana Almendarez, wife of Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) President Chris Almendarez, passed away yesterday after a battle with stage IV brain cancer. (more…)
Dell Diamond / Round Rock Express
Just a few years ago, it might have seemed like you were driving through miles of empty farmland to get to the Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Jay Miller joins Sugar Land front office
Big change in the front office for the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League), as long-time MiLB and MLB exec Jay Miller is new president of the team. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Christmas in July
Even in the heat of summer, Minor League Baseball teams are getting fans into the spirit by staging Christmas in July promotions. In this week’s Promotions Watch, the month of July gives fans plenty of opportunities to deck the halls, with teams staging themed giveaways, Christmas fireworks, and specialty jerseys to get an early start on the holiday season. […]