Frisco announces winners of RoughRiders Scholarship Program presented by InTouch

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FRISCO, Texas (July 1, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders and InTouch Credit Union are thrilled to announce the 10 recipients of the RoughRiders Scholarship Program presented by InTouch for the class of 2022.

“InTouch’s commitment to the community directly led to their partnership with our scholarship program and their unwavering support of our organization has been phenomenal,” said RoughRiders President and General Manager Victor Rojas. “On behalf of the entire organization, we are ecstatic to award these amazing students with scholarships as they further their education.”

“We are excited to be the presenting sponsor for this year’s RoughRiders Scholarships,” said Kent Lugrand, President and CEO of InTouch Credit Union. “These ten young men and women are beginning to start a new chapter of their lives. With the rest of their book still unwritten, InTouch Credit Union is honored to be part of the journey through this scholarship. We wish them all nothing but the best and encourage them to follow their dreams while helping others to do the same.”

The following students will all receive one of 10 $1,000 scholarships from the RoughRiders Foundation in pursuit of postsecondary education:

Greyson Blanchard (Celina High School)

Lorien Britt (Rockwall High School)

Chandler Cooney (Flower Mound High School)

Isabella Grogman (Lebanon Trail High School)

Mitchen Hallie (Heritage High School)

Samuel McCaulley (Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science)

Brandon Pedro (Plano West Senior High School)

Ahyiyah Porter (Plano Senior High School)

Charan Adhish Vengatesh (Independence High School)

Reese Williams (Prosper High School)

Students will be honored on the field after the first inning of the RoughRiders game on Friday, July 1st against the Corpus Christi Hooks. First pitch for the game is at 7:05 p.m.

For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

About InTouch Credit Union

InTouch Credit Union (ITCU) is a financial cooperative that has proudly served members since 1974. ITCU is committed to creating member value by placing the financial needs and delivery of exceptional service to the membership ahead of profit while maintaining fiscal responsibility. With branches in three states, and assets of more than $1 billion, ITCU serves more than 90,000 members in all 50 states and more than 20 countries around the world. Membership eligibility rules are available on ITCU.org. ITCU can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the RoughRiders Foundation

The mission of the RoughRiders Foundation is to enhance the community we serve through charitable contributions, grants, and programming initiatives. The RoughRiders Foundation supports programs and organizations in our community that motivate and reward children and families in the areas of education, good health and community services activities.

For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders Foundation, contact Breon Dennis at [email protected] or at [email protected].

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 170 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

Carter BloodCare to host blood drive for Uvalde, Texas

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FRISCO, Texas (May 26, 2022) – Due to the recent crisis at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Carter BloodCare and the Frisco RoughRiders will host a blood drive on Friday, May 27th in the Riders Field parking lot from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The blood drive will take place in Lot A/B (behind home plate) and all donors will receive both a Carter BloodCare t-shirt and a RoughRiders ticket voucher, while supplies last.

Carter BloodCare will also host blood drives at Riders Field on later dates. Check back on RidersBaseball.com for more information at a later time.

For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 170 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

RoughRiders to honor fallen 2d Lt Anthony Wentz on Armed Forces Day

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FRISCO, Texas (May 20, 2022) – On Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21st, the Frisco RoughRiders will honor fallen Air Force 2d Lt Anthony D. Wentz with a special pregame ceremony prior to their game against the Corpus Christi Hooks.

The Riders will honor the life of Second Lt Anthony D. Wentz by dedicating the two seats that Anthony and Cori Wentz sat in during their first official date at Riders Field as well as a ceremonial first pitch from Anthony’s wife, Cori Wentz.

Second Lt Anthony D. Wentz was killed in a military training accident at Laughlin Air Force Base on November 19th, 2021.

Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Wentz followed the footsteps of his father and brother by serving in the military after high school. He accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York where he studied mechanical engineering. At West Point, Wentz met the love of his life and now wife, Cori. They began officially dating on December 17th, 2017, going to many cities and sports games, including a visit to a Frisco RoughRiders game in the summer of 2018 as their first date in Cori’s hometown in Texas.

In addition to the pregame ceremony, all members of the Frisco RoughRiders team will wear special military jerseys during the game. The jerseys feature Steel Hearts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the legacies of the fallen cadets, midshipmen, and graduates of America’s service academies through the sale of high-quality, steel memorial bracelets.

For every Steel Hearts bracelet sold, $10 is donated to a charity, trust, or foundation designated by the surviving family. All team-worn jerseys will be available for auction on MiLB Auctions at a later date.

For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 170 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

Frisco launches RoughRiders Scholarship Program presented by InTouch

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FRISCO, Texas (April 1, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders and InTouch Credit Union are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the RoughRiders Scholarship Program presented by InTouch for the class of 2022.

“Since 2009, InTouch has been an incredible partner of the Riders and we are ecstatic to continue to expand on our relationship,” said RoughRiders President and General Manager Victor Rojas. “InTouch’s commitment to the community directly led to their partnership with our scholarship program and their unwavering support of our organization has been phenomenal.”

“InTouch Credit Union is very excited to be the presenting sponsor of the scholarship program offered to area students, said Tim McCoy, SVP/CMO of InTouch Credit Union. “In fact, it was similarly shared community and family values that made it so easy for us to sign a new sponsorship agreement. We are proud to be a part of the program look forward to seeing winners named later this year.”

All students in the 2022 class currently pursuing a postsecondary education are invited to apply for one of 10 of the RoughRiders Foundation’s $1,000 scholarships.

To be considered, the student must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or greater (on a 4.0 scale) and must have graduated from a school in one of the following counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall and Tarrant. The application includes a personal essay (500 words or fewer), a copy of the most recent academic transcript and two letters of recommendation.

The deadline to apply is May 22, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. APPLY BY CLICKING HERE.

The RoughRiders will begin the 2022 season with Opening Day on April 8th at Riders Field. For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

About InTouch Credit Union

InTouch Credit Union (ITCU) is a financial cooperative that has proudly served members since 1974. ITCU is committed to creating member value by placing the financial needs and delivery of exceptional service to the membership ahead of profit while maintaining fiscal responsibility. With branches in three states, and assets of more than $1 billion, ITCU serves more than 90,000 members in all 50 states and more than 20 countries around the world. Membership eligibility rules are available on ITCU.org. ITCU can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the RoughRiders Foundation

The mission of the RoughRiders Foundation is to enhance the community we serve through charitable contributions, grants, and programming initiatives. The RoughRiders Foundation supports programs and organizations in our community that motivate and reward children and families in the areas of education, good health and community services activities.

For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders Foundation, contact Breon Dennis at [email protected] or at [email protected].

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 170 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

RoughRiders announce new Dallas Black Giants identity for 2022 season

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FRISCO, Texas (February 10, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders are thrilled to announce that they will be playing under the moniker “Dallas Black Giants” over three dates during the 2022 season as a tribute to the Dallas-based Negro Leagues team in the early to mid-1900s. The first of these games will take place on Juneteenth (June 19th) while the RoughRiders will also play as the Black Giants on August 14th and September 7th.

These dates are now on presale and tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

“I’ve been fortunate to hear countless stories about the Negro Leagues from the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Bob Kendrick over the years,” RoughRiders President and General Manager Victor Rojas said. “The work he and his staff have done in raising awareness for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in my hometown of Kansas City has been beyond impressive. I wanted the RoughRiders to be a part of the storytelling in some fashion…to share the history of the game of baseball with those in and around our community, especially history that may not be widely known. We are excited about bringing the Dallas Black Giants back to life in Frisco this summer.”

From the early 1900s into their heyday in the 1920s and 30s, the Dallas Black Giants played host to an entertaining, loud, fast-paced style of baseball synonymous with the Negro Leagues legends of the time. Future Hall of Famer Ernie Banks highlighted a long list of alumni who donned uniforms in downtown Dallas for the Black Giants.

On Juneteenth, Kendrick will be in attendance to throw out the first pitch and meet fans. Additionally, there will be giveaways prior to all three dates and themes that will recreate the excitement and pageantry of the Black Giants Negro Leagues games.

“Fans flocked to see [Negro Leagues] games, so they played a vital role in their communities,” Kendrick said. “It brought a level of joy and excitement to African American communities throughout this country. That’s why the spirit of what’s being done in the minor leagues now is so vitally important because it is opening up the opportunity to make those fans feel welcome back into the stadium.”

The Dallas Black Giants program would not possible without community partnerships to lead the RoughRiders forward. If your organization would like to be a part of the Dallas Black Giants Nights, please click here. A portion of the community partnership proceeds will benefit underrepresented groups through the RoughRiders Foundation.

The RoughRiders will begin the 2022 season with Opening Day on April 8th at Riders Field. For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 170 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

Top five Black players in RoughRiders History

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In celebration of Black History Month, throughout February, teams across minor league baseball are taking a look back at five of the best Black players to suit up for their club.

While some of these standout performers went on to long and illustrious major league careers, others simply had great minor league careers or, in some cases, just one incredible season that went down as “a year for the ages”. In order to honor those who made their way through the Rangers system, this list does not include players who rehabbed in Frisco.

Here is a look at five Black players that stood out in RoughRiders franchise history (in no particular order):

Brandon Boggs

A native of St. Louis, Boggs was drafted out of Georgia Tech by the Rangers in the fourth round of the 2004 draft and picked his way through the Texas system to the big leagues. In 2007, he made his stop in Frisco, hitting .266/.385/.508 over 104 games with 19 home runs and 55 RBIs. Boggs touched down in Texas the following season, playing in 101 games with the Rangers while accumulating a .733 OPS with eight home runs. Over four big league seasons, Boggs hit .209/.315/.380 with the Rangers and Brewers from 2008 to 2011.

Jason Bourgeois

Bourgeois was a member of the inaugural 2003 RoughRiders team and played in Frisco in 2004 as well. A second-round selection of the Rangers in 2000 out of Forest Brook High School in Houston, Texas, the outfielder hit .254/.309/.342 over 193 games in a Riders uniform while totaling 33 steals, 24 doubles and six home runs. After making his debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2008, Bourgeois went on to play for Milwaukee, Houston, Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Cincinnati over an eight-year major league career.

DeMarcus Evans

Evans came to the RoughRiders in 2019 and immediately made an impact, going 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA over 30 outings while striking out 60 in 37.2 innings. For his efforts, Evans was named the Texas Rangers Minor League Reliever of the Year for the second-straight season as well as the 2019 MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year by Baseball America. The Petal, Mississippi native was selected out of Petal High School by the Rangers in 2015 and made his major league debut in 2020 with Texas. While playing in Arlington over the last two seasons, Evans has made 29 outings, owning a 4.75 ERA with 37 strikeouts to 16 walks in his 30.1 innings.

Taylor Hearn

Hearn came to the Rangers organization from Pittsburgh in a trade for Keone Kela in 2018. Following the trade, Hearn went 1-2 with a 5.04 ERA in five starts with the RoughRiders that season, whiffing 33 in 25.0 innings while walking nine. The next year, the Royse City, Texas native made his first appearance in the big leagues with the Rangers and has complied 57 outings, 12 starts, in his last three seasons in Texas. In 2021, Hearn excelled as a reliever, going 2-2 with a 3.54 ERA over 31 games out of the bullpen.

John Mayberry Jr.

The 19th-overall selection in the 2005 draft by the Rangers, Mayberry played for the RoughRiders in 2007 and 2008. Over those two seasons, he hit .248/.311/.468 with 18 home runs and 51 RBIs over 90 games. Going on to make his MLB debut with the Phillies in 2009, the former Stanford Cardinal played seven seasons in the majors, hitting .235/.299/.421 between Philadelphia, New York (N.L.) and Toronto. His best season came in 2011, when Mayberry hit .273/.341/.513 with 15 long balls and 49 knocked in over 104 games, totaling a 1.6 WAR.

RS3 Strategic Hospitality to host job fair at Riders Field

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FRISCO, Texas (January 26, 2021) – Have you dreamed of working at Riders Field? The new food and beverage provider for the Frisco RoughRiders, RS3 Strategic Hospitality, is hosting a job fair at Riders Field on Thursday, February 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. RS3 Strategic Hospitality is seeking applicants for a variety of food and beverage positions for the upcoming 2022 season.

Hiring managers will be on hand looking for qualified, hardworking candidates with great guest service skills who are able to work baseball games as well as other sporting and non-sporting events in a variety of different food and beverage positions. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to apply and must be able to work RoughRiders home games at Riders Field as well as additional events as needed. The 2022 Frisco RoughRiders schedule can be found at RidersBaseball.com.

Positions available include the following:

  • Bartenders
  • Cashiers
  • Cooks
  • Runners
  • Servers
  • Storefront Supervisors
  • Suite Attendants
  • Warehouse Technicians

Those wishing to apply are urged to bring a résumé and dress to impress. A positive, friendly attitude is essential. Applicants can also apply online via RS3Sports.com or by emailing Whitney Berumen at [email protected]. RS3 Strategic Hospitality is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

In December, RS3 Strategic Hospitality, a division of Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment, and the Frisco RoughRiders, Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, announced a new partnership that will bring the Round Rock-based food and beverage provider on board to serve baseball fans at Riders Field in Frisco beginning with the 2022 Minor League Baseball season.

For more information about the Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment family of companies, visit RS3Sports.com.

More employment information for the Frisco RoughRiders and RS3 can be found by visiting THIS LINK.

The RoughRiders will begin the 2022 season with Opening Day on April 8th at Riders Field. For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 170 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

RoughRiders looking for additions to in-game entertainment team

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FRISCO, Texas (March 22, 2021)– Come one, come all! The Frisco RoughRiders are seeking fun-loving, energetic personalities to be a part of our game days during the 2021 season. The positions include public address announcer, in-game host and in-game crew members.

Those who love entertaining and have a contagious positive attitude can click here to apply online. Please include your resume, a reel and tell us about yourself!

After all submissions have been made, our staff will select the top 10 in each category and invite those individuals to audition on Wednesday, March 31 (in-game host and crew) and Thursday, April 1 (public address) during the evening. The application will be closed on Friday, March 26 at 5 p.m.

We are looking for (PA announcer):

  • Strong vocal control
  • An energetic personality
  • Ability to multi-task in a stressful environment
  • Comfortable announcing to large crowds on a microphone
  • Comfortable announcing complex names from a variety of ethnic backgrounds
  • Available to attend all (or a majority of) 60 RoughRiders home games in 2021 and playoffs (if necessary)
  • Strong knowledge of baseball rules and positions
  • Receptive to both positive and negative feedback
  • Ability to speak without a script and banter
  • Experience working as a PA announcer in sports, television or radio is preferred
  • The ability to have FUN

We are looking for (in-game host):

  • High-energy personality
  • Comfortable in front of large crowds on a microphone
  • Available to attend all (or a majority of) 60 RoughRiders home games in 2021 and playoffs (if necessary)
  • Ability to speak without a script and banter
  • Experience working in baseball or in front of camera preferred
  • The ability to have FUN

We are looking for (in-game crew):

  • High-energy personality
  • Comfortable in front of large crowds
  • Available to attend all (or a majority of) 60 RoughRiders home games in 2021 and playoffs (if necessary)
  • Ability to speak without a script and banter
  • The ability to have FUN

The RoughRiders start off the season at home on May 4 against the Oakland A’s affiliated Midland RockHounds. For more information and to stay up to date on all things Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call (972) 731-9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 15 seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 160 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including current MLB players Elvis Andrus, Nomar Mazara and Joey Gallo. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

Toy drive leads Foundation’s holiday initiatives

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With the holiday season underway, the RoughRiders Foundation continues to be an active supporter of local non-profit organizations in Frisco and surrounding areas.

On Friday, December 7, the foundation is hosting its annual toy drive in partnership with Toys For Tots during the RoughRiders Winter Wonderland event. The drive is one of the Foundation’s biggest events each year, generating boxes full of toys for kids in need during the holidays. Fans can donate new, unwrapped toys at the home plate gate from 5-10 pm. The event will also include live updates from the ballpark on FOX4.

“The holidays are such a great time to give back and we’re doing our best to assist in every way we can,” said Breon Dennis, Executive Director of the RoughRiders Foundation. “We’re especially excited about the toy drive and thank our great fans in advance for their generous donations.”

In addition to the toy drive, RoughRiders players and staff have been busy spreading holiday cheer the last few weeks by volunteering at local schools, food banks, and animal shelters. The foundation also staged a silent auction on November 27 as part of “Giving Tuesday” to help fund future initiatives with community partners.

If you would like the RoughRiders to volunteer with your organization, please email community@ridersbaseball.com. For more information on the RoughRiders Foundation, click here.

The 2019 season begins April 4 at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Ticket memberships and group hospitality packages are now on sale. The promotional calendar will be unveiled in early 2019 with single-game tickets going on sale soon after. For more information, visit RidersBaseball.com or call (972) 731-9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 14 seasons (2005-2018). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler and Neftali Feliz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor and Nomar Mazara. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.

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Riders support numerous local non-profits in October

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FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 6, 2018) – Though the 2018 baseball season has ended, the RoughRiders Foundation stayed extremely productive during the month of October.

“There’s no offseason when it comes to the work we do with the RoughRiders Foundation,” said Breon Dennis, Executive Director of the RoughRiders Foundation. “We are constantly seeking ways to get involved with the great people of North Texas and our body of work in October was no exception.”

Below is a recap of the Foundation’s activity in October:

* Casino Night (October 13): The Foundation raised more than $6,000 at its annual VIP event thanks to the generous support of the team’s Founder’s members, suiteholders and corporate partners.
* Frisco Family Services (October 16): Riders staff helped sort through donated items and assisted in restocking shelves at the facility.

* StreetSide Showers (October 17): Staff made and distributed hygiene kits, while also helping pass out lunches.

* RoughRiders Baseball Academy (October 21): During the latest clinic for kids, Halloween candy was collected and donated to Soldier’s Angels Treats for Troops.
* National Breast Cancer Foundation (October 24): Riders employees helped make HOPE kits that will be sent out to patients who are battling breast cancer.

* RoughRiders Fall Festival (October 27): More than 2,000 cans of food were collected and donated to North Texas Food Bank as part of the team’s annual event.

In addition to its involvement in community activities, the RoughRiders also hosted the following events to help support various non-profit organizations:

* Red River Celebrity Softball Game (October 4), benefitting the Toby Keith Foundation, the Roger Clemens Foundation and the Just Keep Livin Foundation.
* The Ticket Dinger Derby (October 26), benefitting Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

* Light The Night Walk (October 28), supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

If you would like the RoughRiders to volunteer with your organization, please email community@ridersbaseball.com. For more information on the RoughRiders Foundation, click here.

The 2019 season begins April 4 at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Ticket memberships and group hospitality packages are now on sale. The promotional calendar will be unveiled in early 2019 with single-game tickets going on sale soon after. For more information, visit RidersBaseball.com or call (972) 731-9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 14 seasons (2005-2018). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler and Neftali Feliz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor and Nomar Mazara. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.

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Riders Foundation busy in community during August

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FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 12, 2018) – The RoughRiders Foundation logged more than 200 volunteer hours during the month of August, registering another busy month working with the North Texas community.

“Each month, it seems we take another step forward and that was certainly the case in August,” said Breon Dennis, Executive Director of the RoughRiders Foundation. “It gives me immense pride to see our players and staff contribute to this great community as much as they have been lately.

Here’s a full breakdown of how the Riders got involved in the community throughout August.

* Play Ball event (August 5): In conjunction with Minor League Baseball, Riders catcher Jose Trevino and Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney helped run a clinic for kids, encouraging them to maintain an active lifestyle.

* Habit for Humanity (August 8): Staff members painted the exterior of a home and assisted with other construction projects.

* Frisco Fastpacs (August 15): Volunteers sorted and inventoried more than 10,000 goods to be packaged and sent to schools throughout Frisco ISD.

* Children’s Health visit (August 17): Riders President & General Manager Andy Milovich, and players Wes Benjamin, Tyler Davis, Ryne Slack and Jose Trevino spent the morning playing with kids at Children’s Medical Center’s Dallas campus.

* Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (August 21): Riders representatives helped clean headstones throughout the complex to benefit veterans and their families

* Keeper of the Game clinic (August 25): Riders players Tyler Davis and Ryne Slack helped with the Keeper of the Game Foundation’s special needs clinic at Dr Pepper Ballpark.

* Children’s Health visit (August 29): Riders players Wes Benjamin, Tyler Davis and Jose Trevino spent their morning with kids at the Children’s Medical Center campus in Plano.

For more information on how the RoughRiders Foundation is making a difference in North Texas, click here. If you would like the RoughRiders to volunteer with your organization, please contact Breon Dennis at (972) 334-1978 or breon@ridersbaseball.com.

The 2019 season begins April 4 at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Ticketing information will be distributed soon. For more information, visit RidersBaseball.com.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 14 seasons (2005-2018). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler and Neftali Feliz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor and Nomar Mazara. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.

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RoughRiders Foundation volunteers at DFW National Cemetery

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FRISCO, Texas (July 3, 2018) – Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Tyler Davis and members of the RoughRiders Foundation spent Monday morning volunteering at the DFW National Cemetery.

“I, personally, think it was a great experience,” Davis said. “I saw it as a way for me to be able to go out there and show respect to the people who have given a lot for our country; past, present and future.”

The group assisted in the cleaning of headstones, a process which is necessary four times a year to help maintain the nearly 50,000 headstones on the site. With a limited number of regular employees, the DFW National Cemetery values volunteer groups like the RoughRiders to assist in keeping the cemetery in good shape.

“Without the support and time the Frisco RoughRiders and others, we could not provide the honorable and serene resting place our Veterans deserve,” Cemetery Director Larry Williams said. “What may not be thought of is this: the Frisco RoughRiders are honoring America’s Heroes with the dedication and hard work they provide here and is deeply appreciated, not only by the staff, but the families of the 59,500 resting here.”

For more information on the RoughRiders Foundation, click here.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 13 seasons (2005-2017). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler and Neftali Feliz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor and Nomar Mazara. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Strikeout Cancer Weekend takes center stage in coming homestand

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FRISCO, Texas (May 24, 2018) – The return of Strikeout Cancer Weekend garners the spotlight as part of the coming six-game homestand for the Frisco RoughRiders, Double-A affiliate of the Rangers, which runs from Tuesday, May 29 until Sunday, June 3 at Dr Pepper Ballpark.

As part of the franchise’s annual Strikeout Cancer Weekend, which runs from Friday, June 1-Sunday, June 3, the Riders are dedicating the three-game stretch to raising awareness and funds in the battle against cancer. Each night, the Riders will partner with a different cancer-fighting non-profit organization to spotlight their efforts and aid their mission: the National Breast Cancer Foundation (Friday), Rumble Against Cancer (Saturday) and Team Holly (Sunday).

The team will don special Strikeout Cancer uniforms for all three games, which will be auctioned throughout the weekend to benefit the three partnering non-profits. Plus, the first 2,000 fans through the gates at each game will receive a free Riders Strikeout Cancer wristband.

In addition to the special weekend, the homestand also features the return of $1 beer with Thirsty Thursday and the Deep Ellum Brewing Party @ The Yard on Thursday, May 31. For just $10, fans 21 and older can join the BIGGEST party in North Texas and enjoy great drink specials, tailgate games, rotating food trucks, non-stop music and a whole lot more. Plus, for just $29, partygoers can enhance their experience by taking it in from the world-famous Choctaw Lazy River.

Here’s a full breakdown of what to expect this homestand at Dr Pepper Ballpark:

Tuesday, May 29 vs. Northwest Arkansas (Royals), 7:05 p.m.

* North Texas Food Bank Night, presented by Whataburger: Fans who donate two or more canned food items will receive a free Whataburger coupon.

* Taco Tuesday: Take advantage of $2 tacos all game long, plus select $3 beers and half-price margaritas from 6-8 p.m.

* Kids Run The Bases: Youngsters can take a lap around the diamond after the game.

Wednesday, May 30 vs. Northwest Arkansas, 7:05 p.m.

* Weiner Wednesday presented by Texas Chili Company: Feast on $1 hot dogs all night long.

* Kids Run The Bases: Youngsters can show off their speed on the bases after the game.

Thursday, May 31 vs. Northwest Arkansas, 7:05 p.m.

* Deep Ellum Brewing Party @ The Yard: Experience the BIGGEST part in North Texas! For just $10, enjoy access to $1 beers, a wide selection of food trucks, tailgate games, non-stop music and more (fans 21 & older only).

* Thirsty Thursday: Sip away on $1 domestic draft beers, $2 craft and import beers and $1 Dr Pepper products from 6-8 p.m.
* Kids Run The Bases: Kids get a chance to run the same bases as the Riders after the game.

Friday, June 1 vs. Arkansas (Mariners), 7:05 p.m.

* Strikeout Cancer Weekend, presented by the National Breast Cancer Foundation. All weekend long, the Riders are raising awareness and funds to help in the ongoing battle against cancers of all kind. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Riders Strikeout Cancer wristband.

* Fireworks Friday, presented by InTouch Credit Union: Fans can watch a sparkling fireworks show from the field after the game.

Saturday, June 2 vs. Arkansas, 7:05 p.m.

* Strikeout Cancer Weekend, presented by Rumble Against Cancer. All weekend long, the Riders are raising awareness and funds to help in the ongoing battle against cancers of all kind. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Riders Strikeout Cancer wristband.

* Saturday Post-Game Party: Enjoy live music, with half-price drinks starting in the ninth inning at the Bull Moose Saloon.

* Kids Run The Bases: Youngsters get to traverse the diamond after the game.

Sunday, June 3 vs. Arkansas, 7:05 p.m.

* Strikeout Cancer Weekend, presented by Team Holly. All weekend long, the Riders are raising awareness and funds to help in the ongoing battle against cancers of all kind. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Riders Strikeout Cancer wristband.

* Kids Sunday Funday: Kids and their families can participate in a free pregame catch on the field from 6:00-6:30 and enjoy $1 ice cream sandwiches from all game long.

* Postgame fireworks, presented by Park Place Lexus: Head down to the field after the game to watch a dazzling fireworks show.

For tickets to these games and other remaining home games during the Riders 15th Anniversary Season, visit RidersBaseball.com, call (972) 731-9200 or visit the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 13 seasons (2005-2017). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler and Neftali Feliz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor and Nomar Mazara. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.

Paige Hathaway coming to Frisco for Get Fit Festival June 15-16

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FRISCO, Texas (May 16, 2018) – Celebrity fitness icon and trainer Paige Hathaway is joining the Frisco RoughRiders as part of their Get Fit Night on Friday, June 15 and Get Fit Festival on Saturday, June 16.

For just $20, fans can attend both the game on Friday and the Get Fit Festival on Saturday. To take advantage of this special offer, click here.

Hathaway, 26, has dedicated her life to help others get healthy, fit and confident. She is well-known through her various social media platforms – including on Instagram (@paigehathaway), where she has more than four million followers – as well as for her PHFit program and for being an F45 Global Ambassador.

Hathaway’s visit to Frisco begins Friday when the Riders host Get Fit Night. She will be throwing a ceremonial first pitch and will also be available for a special public meet and greet session from 8-9:30 p.m. Plus, Hathaway will participate in some of the Get Fit Night activities between innings, as the Riders dedicate the night to personal health and well-being. To top it off, the first 1,500 fans through the Dr Pepper Ballpark gates will receive a free Riders pedometer to kick off their Get Fit journey.

The fun continues the next morning with Get Fit Festival at Dr Pepper Ballpark. The action begins at 9:00 with a Pure Barre class, 5k walk/run and a Tour de Frisco bike ride. Starting at 10 a.m., Hathaway will host an F45 workout on the field. The activities continue at 11:00 with a kids healthy fit challenge and a water aerobics program in the world-famous Choctaw Lazy River. During the entirety of the festival (9:00-noon), a free weight workout will be held at the BBQ terrace.

For tickets to Get Fit Night and other remaining home games during the Riders 15th Anniversary Season, visit RidersBaseball.com, call (972) 731-9200 or visit the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 13 seasons (2005-2017). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler and Neftali Feliz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor and Nomar Mazara. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.

Military Appreciation Night headlines weekend homestand

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FRISCO, Texas (May 15, 2018) – Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 19, highlights an action-packed four-game homestand for the Frisco RoughRiders, Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, this Friday-Monday at Dr Pepper Ballpark.

As part of the franchise’s annual Military Appreciation Night, presented by ABC Home & Commercial Services, the Riders are offering discounted tickets to all military personnel. The Riders will suit up in special military-themed uniforms, which will be auctioned during the game to benefit Patriot Anglers of North Texas. Additionally, the first 1,500 fans will receive a Riders “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave” T-shirt.

The LEGO Let’s Play tour visits Dr Pepper Ballpark Friday through Sunday. As part of LEGO Let’s Play, kids and their families will have access to plenty of hands-on activities and displays, with more than 2,000 square feet of LEGO fun in the park.

Here’s a full breakdown of what to expect this weekend at Dr Pepper Ballpark:

Friday, May 18 vs. Corpus Christi (Astros), 7:05 p.m.

* Fireworks Friday, presented by Ambit Energy: Fans can watch a sparkling fireworks show from the field after the game.
* LEGO Let’s Play Friday: Kids and their families will have access to more than 2,000 square feet of special LEGO displays and activities.

Saturday, May 19 vs. Corpus Christi, 7:05 p.m.

* Military Appreciation Night, presented by ABC Home & Commercial Services: The Riders honor the brave men and women who serve and have served our country. The first 1,500 fans take home a special Riders “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave” T-shirt.

* Saturday Post-Game Party: Enjoy live music from DJ Roven and DJ Chris Floyd, along with half-price drinks starting in the ninth inning at the Bull Moose Saloon.

* Kids Run The Bases: Youngsters can take lap around the diamond after the game

Sunday, May 20 vs. Corpus Christi, 4:05 p.m.

* Kids Sunday Funday: Kids and their families can participate in a free pregame catch on the field from 3:00-3:30 and enjoy $1 ice cream sandwiches from all game long.

* LEGO Let’s Play Sunday: Experience more than 2,000 square feet of special LEGO displays and activities.

* Kids Run The Bases: Youngsters can take lap around the diamond after the game

Monday, May 21 vs. Corpus Christi, 11:05 a.m.

* Education Day: The Riders welcome students from across DFW to Dr Pepper Ballpark. The day features in-game educational features in addition to a fun day of baseball.

For tickets to these games and other remaining home games during the Riders 15th Anniversary Season, visit RidersBaseball.com, call (972) 731-9200 or visit the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 13 seasons (2005-2017). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler and Neftali Feliz, as well as current Rangers stars Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor and Nomar Mazara. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.