Carter, Langford headline Rangers' Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Texas Rangers. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Round Rock: 89-60
Carter, infielders shine in the Lone Star State
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Texas Rangers.
Former Riders sweep 2022 Rangers MiLB awards
FRISCO, Texas (October 3, 2022) – Five 2022 Frisco RoughRiders players took home all of the Texas Rangers Minor League Awards on Friday: Tom Grieve Player of the Year – OF Evan Carter Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year – LHP Cole Ragans Reliever of the Year – RHP Chase
Ornelas wins Co-Defender of the Month for August
FRISCO, Texas (September 19, 2022) – On Frisco RoughRiders infielder Jonathan Ornelas took home Co-Defender of the Month honors in the Texas Rangers farm system for August. Ornelas played shortstop (11 games), third base (10 games) and centerfield (two games) in August, totaling a .966 fielding percentage while converting 86
Riders win wild regular-season finale
SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (September 18, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders staved off a late comeback attempt from the Northwest Arkansas Naturals in the regular-season finale on Sunday from Arvest Ballpark in a 10-9, 10-inning win. After the Naturals scored three runs in the ninth to tie the game, a three-run 10th
Frisco falls to Naturals in back-and-forth contest
SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (September 17, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders took the lead early, but eventually lost to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 7-5 on Saturday night from Arvest Ballpark. In the second-to-last game of the regular season, Frainyer Chavez led the offense with three hits. The Riders will take on the
Riders clinch first playoff berth since 2014 with win
SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (September 16, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders clinched the Texas League South Division Second Half Championship on Friday night with an 11-6 victory over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Arvest Ballpark. The Riders will take on the San Antonio Missions for the first game of the Division Championship
Offense falls flat in loss to Northwest Arkansas
SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (September 15, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders fell to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 6-3 on Thursday night from Arvest Ballpark. Though the Riders lost, a Midland loss as well dropped their magic number to just one to clinch a second-half South Division Championship. Box score Northwest Arkansas (26-40,
2022 Riders playoff tickets on sale now
FRISCO, Texas (September 15, 2022) - In the final week of the regular season, the Frisco RoughRiders are in good standing to make the postseason and single-game playoff tickets are available now. Should the RoughRiders make the playoffs, game one of the best-of-three South Division Championship Series against the first-half
Bradford, offense shines in win over Naturals
SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (September 14, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders bested the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 9-2 on Wednesday night from Arvest Ballpark. Cody Bradford poured in a strong start for Frisco, allowing just one run over his 6.2 innings. Box score Bradford (10-7) earned the victory for Frisco (36-28, 72-61), striking
Naturals take down Riders in series opener
SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (September 13, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders fell to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 8-4 in the opener of the final regular season series on Tuesday from Arvest Ballpark. Scott Kapers hit a three-run go-ahead home run in the fifth, but a Naturals comeback win began the series. Box
Stowers, Crim pace Riders in big home-finale win
FRISCO, Texas (September 11, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders dominated the Tulsa Drillers 18-3 in the final home game of the 2022 regular season on Sunday night. Josh Stowers led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and six RBIs. Box score The Drillers (26-36, 66-63) jumped out
Frisco comes back, falls late against Tulsa
FRISCO, Texas (September 10, 2022) – In front of a season-high 9,515 fans at Riders Field, the Frisco RoughRiders were downed by the Tulsa Drillers on Saturday night 10-7. Trailing 7-2, Frisco returned to tie the game at 7-7 in the seventh before eventually falling. Box score The RoughRiders (34-26,
Tulsa drops Frisco big in game four
FRISCO, Texas (September 9, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders were downed by the Tulsa Drillers 14-2 on Friday night from Riders Field. Frisco was handed their largest loss since July 16th, a 14-2 loss to Midland. Box score Tulsa (25-35, 65-62) jumped on the scoreboard first against RoughRiders (34-25, 70-58)
Frisco topples Tulsa behind big fifth inning
FRISCO, Texas (September 8, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders, playing as Los Quesos Frisco, took down the Tulsa Drillers 4-3 on Thursday night from Riders Field. Trailing 2-0 into the fifth, the Riders rallied to win their second game in a row. Box score Tulsa (25-35, 65-62) found the scoreboard
Riders dominate Drillers on Wednesday night
FRISCO, Texas (September 7, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders, playing as the Dallas Black Giants, scored early and often in a dominating 11-0 win over the Tulsa Drillers on Wednesday night from Riders Field. Frisco scored four runs in the first and seven in the third on their way to
Leiter fans six, Strahm homers in final home series debut
FRISCO, Texas (September 6, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders dropped a Tuesday afternoon matchup against the Tulsa Drillers at Riders Field to begin the final homestand of the regular season, falling 11-7. RoughRiders starter Jack Leiter struck out six batters in his first September start, while center fielder Kellen Strahm
Jung, Foscue finding their place in Rangers' plans
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. Things are getting interesting deep in the heart of Texas. The Rangers have
Prospect season in review: Rangers' Foscue
MiLB.com's Prospect Season in Review series spotlights players who shined brightest during the 2021 campaign. Here's a look at fourth-ranked Rangers prospect Justin Foscue.
Vilade busts loose in perfect day at the plate
Salt River 12, Surprise 5 The final week of the AFL season offered Ryan Vilade an opportunity to clear away a 2-for-20 skid that had dropped his average and OPS down to .215 and .578 respectively. The No. 5 Rockies prospect took full advantage of that on Monday. Vilade reached
Scouting report: Rangers' Justin Foscue
MiLB.com's Scouting Report series spotlights players who are just starting their professional careers, focusing on what the experts are projecting for these young phenoms. Here's a look at second-ranked Pirates prospect Nick Gonzales. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.
The Show Before the Show: Episode 292
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State of the System: Texas Rangers
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's new State of the System series evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021. The Rangers opened up Globe Life Park