As part of their celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) will become Los Jinetes (The Riders). (more…)
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Scott Sonju Departing Frisco RoughRiders
There is some personnel news to report, as Scott Sonju is stepping down from his post as president of the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League). Sonju is leaving the position to pursue new business ventures, according to the team. (more…)
Choctaw Lazy River Now Heated
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are making an improvement to the Choctaw Lazy River, which is now heated. The team says that this addition to the Choctaw Lazy River,which won a Best Ballpark Improvement Award from Ballpark Digest in 2016, will bring an end to Chilly Lazy River Syndrome (CLRS). (more…)
Chihuahuas to Host El Paso Diablos Days
The El Paso Diablos moniker will once again be associated with Minor League Baseball, as the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have announced Diablos Days Wednesdays. The recurring promotion will feature the Chihuahuas donning uniforms that are modeled after those worn by the El Paso Diablos (Class AA; Texas League) in 1987. (more…)
Runner-Up Night Returns to Frisco, Thanks To Academy Awards
Runner-Up Night, one of last season’s most notable MiLB promotions, returns to Dr Pepper Ballpark as the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) use last night’s Academy Award snafu as a platform for a repeat in 2017. (more…)
RoughRiders to Welcome Didi Conn on April 21
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) are welcoming a special guest on April 21, as Didi Conn is set to appear for Tribute to Grease Night. (more…)
Amarillo Ballpark Will Not Open Until at Least 2019
On Wednesday, officials confirmed that Amarillo will not be able to open its proposed downtown ballpark until at least 2019. (more…)
Debate Over New Wichita Ballpark Continues
As local officials consider the path to a new Wichita ballpark, it’s clear what needs to happen on the city’s end to procure financing for a facility, but obtaining a team may be a considerably more challenging task than they realize. (more…)
Astros, Hooks to Expand Protective Netting
The Houston Astros have announced that they will expand protective netting at Minute Maid Park and at Whataburger Field, home of the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League). The netting at both ballparks will be in place for the 2017 season. (more…)
Personnel News: Frisco, Fort Myers
We have personnel news to report from the Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) and the Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League). (more…)
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Could be Demolished
In order to construct a new ballpark, Wichita officials are considering the possibility of tearing down Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. (more…)
Lubbock Ballpark Proposal Being Studied
Backers of a proposed ballpark in Lubbock, TX continue to make their case, and will soon release a feasibility study on the plan. (more…)
Amarillo Continues Ballpark Talks
Amarillo officials are confirming that talks continue to take place on a new downtown ballpark, but are noncommittal on when a deal will be reached. (more…)