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Round Rock Express manager Kenny Holmberg is introduced along with the players before the start of a Minor League Baseball game against the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Express manager Kenny Holmberg helping Rangers develop draft class

Kenny Holmberg was in the batting cage with his dad in 2005 when he got that call that he had been drafted. Next stop: Helena, Montana. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/20/21

Express Reliever Ryder Ryan will represent Team USA at the Olympics in Tokyo later this month. He tried out for Team USA when he was in high school. That was his only interaction with them before getting a call about the Olympics.

Express reliever Ryder Ryan headed to Tokyo Olympics with USA Baseball

Ryder Ryan is ready to rub elbows with the likes of Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/12/21

David Dahl was an All-Star for the Colorado Rockies in 2019. He's trying to refind that form since signing a one-year deal with the Rangers in the offseason.

All-Star David Dahl makes the most of rehab with Round Rock Express

David Dahl is obsessed with hitting. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/30/21

Round Rock Express third baseman Charles Leblanc (12) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during a Minor League Baseball game between the Round Rock Express and the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Charles Leblanc putting pieces together with Round Rock Express

Charles Leblanc is starting to put the pieces together. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/21

Round Rock Express center fielder Leody Taveras (3) at bat during a Minor League Baseball game between the Round Rock Express and the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Round Rock Express fighting for top spot in Triple-A West

The goal for manager Kenny Holmberg and the Round Rock Express is to set the tone every night. So far, so good. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/7/21

Round Rock Express starting pitcher Wes Benjamin (39) on the mound during a Minor League Baseball game between the Round Rock Express and the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Express match best start in franchise history as Triple-A season gets underway

Come for the baseball, stay for the fireworks. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/12/21

The Texas Rangers play the Houston Astros in a Major League Baseball alternate training site game on April 20, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas.

Round Rock Express excited for new normal ahead of Opening Day against Oklahoma City Dodgers

It’s been more than 600 days since the Round Rock Express last played a game. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 5/6/21

Professional baseball returned to Dell Diamond as the Express hosted the Texas Rangers alternate training site. The Round Rock Triple-A season begins May 6 against the Oklahoma City Dodgers.

Dell Diamond gearing up for baseball again after hosting Rangers training site

Professional is back at Dell Diamond, and the Express season is just around the corner. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 4/29/21

Texas A&M Aggies third baseman Zane Schmidt (13) returns the ball to first base during an NCAA baseball game between Texas A&M and Auburn at the Round Rock Classic, February 28, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas.

College baseball takes over Dell Diamond at Round Rock Classic

Dell Diamond hosted baseball for the first time in more than 200 days this weekend as four college teams took the field for the Round Rock Classic. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/28/21

The Round Rock Express and Texas Rangers announced a 10-year agreement last week that the Express would once again become the Triple-A affiliate of the Rangers through the 2030 season.

Express officially become Triple-A affiliate of Texas Rangers

The Round Rock Express and Texas Rangers have united once again. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/11/21

The Rangers announced Wednesday that Round Rock would serve as its Triple-A affiliate starting in 2021, once again uniting two teams that were affiliated for eight seasons between 20122-2018.

Round Rock Express once again become Rangers' Triple-A affiliate

The Round Rock Express and Texas Rangers are reuniting. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/9/20

Action during Round Rock Express and Rodeo Austin's Bulls in the Ballpark event on November 14, 2020, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Dell Diamond transforms into rodeo arena for 'Bulls in the Ballpark'

For two days last weekend, the bullpen at Dell Dimond was on the infield. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/18/20

Round Rock Hairy Men cancel season after COVID outbreak

The Round Rock Hairy Men abruptly canceled the final two games of the regular season and won’t participate in the playoffs after announcing multiple players tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/2/20

River Town and the Round Rock Hairy Men closed out a sweep of the Brazos Valley Bombers with a 3-2 win on Thursday night to move into the top spot in the TCL South Division.

Round Rock moves into first place after sweeping Brazos Valley

Especially this season, the Texas Collegiate League could be seen as a way to get some reps in and make some new friends after the global coronavirus pandemic cut the college baseball season short. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/30/20

Former Cedar Park player Austin Smith is playing this summer with the Round Rock Hairy Men. After playing as an infielder with the Timberwolves, he has developed into a hard-throwing pitcher that will play at Arizona next season.

Cedar Park alum Austin Smith blossoming into top pitcher

Austin Smith will be the first to tell you he’s not the most effective hitter. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/30/20

Zach Heaton has 14 strikeouts, has allowed just four earned runs and has three wins in his last 16 innings.

Heaton, Hairy Men down Bombers to move into playoff position

Zach Heaton’s first-inning line on Tuesday night: Five pitches, five strikes, three outs. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/28/20

The Rond Rock Hairy Men bought a gladiator helmet on their first road trip of the season. The last player to hit a home run presents it to the player that just went yard.

Home run helmet helping to bring Round Rock Hairy Men together

Ryan Hernandez has turned into a gladiator six times this season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/28/20