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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

Jacob Ashkinos and the Round Rock Hairy Men lost to the Acadiana Cane Cutters 8-5 at Dell Diamond on Wednesday night.

Round Rock Hairy Men come up short against Acadiana Cane Cutters

A late-game comeback wasn’t in the cards for the Round Rock Hairy Men on back-to-back nights. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/16/20

Trent Baker finished with six strikeouts in four innings, and Round Rock combined for a no-hitter in a 3-0 win over the Acadiana Cane Cutters on Thursday night.

Baker, Smith and Poulson combine for no-hitter as Hairy Men shut out Cane Cutters

When the history book is written about the 2020 Round Rock Hairy Men season, Trent Baker, Austin Smith and Carter Poulson will undoubtedly be the opening chapter. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/16/20

Cody Vannoy, left, and Hayden Thomas were teammates at Rouse, and are once again teammates with the TCL team Round Rock Hairy Men.

Rouse alums Thomas, Vannoy reunite with Round Rock Hairy Men

Hayden Thomas and Cody Vannoy have been playing baseball together since they were eight years old. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/12/20

Ethan Ruiz hit a solo home run, and the Round Rock Hairy Men beat the Victoria Generals 4-2 on Wednesday night for their second win in a row.

Hairy Men hit trio of home runs in win against Generals

The home runs keep coming for the Hairy Men. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/8/20

In their first game at Dell Diamond of the 2020 Texas Collegiate League season, the Round Rock Hairy Men beat the Victoria Generals 18-2.

Round Rock downs Victoria to open 2020 home schedule

The runs started early, and they came in bunches for the Round Rock Hairy Men on Tuesday night. more

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

Minor League Baseball cancels season, Dell Dimond still hosting events

Minor League Baseball announced last week that there would be no 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning there will be no professional baseball in Round Rock for the first time since the team was founded in 2000. more

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

To try and spurn the spread of COVID-19, all major sports league postponed or delayed their seasons, and most major college conferences canceled athletic events for the remainder of the spring season.

Area professional teams suspend or delay seasons until further notice

The sports world came to a sudden halt last week. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/16/20

The Austin Spurs lost to the South Bay Lakers in California on Wednesday night, and the G League also suspended the 2019-20 season following the Wednesday games in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Four minor leagues suspend or delay seasons in response to coronavirus pandemic

The Austin Spurs lost to the South Bay Lakers in California on Wednesday night, and it might be the last game they play for a while. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/12/20