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Express Become Astros Affiliate, Unveil Branding Refresh

PRESS RELEASE – With the team’s 20th anniversary season on the horizon, the Round Rock Express are proud to announce that the club has entered into a Professional Development Contract (PDC) with the defending World Series Champion Houston Astros. The four-year agreement begins immediately and brings the club back within the Houston organization after it served as the Astros’ Double-A affiliate from 2000-2004 and the club’s Triple-A affiliate from 2005-2010.

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Round Rock Express Reveal Full Lineup of Specialty Jerseys

On the eve of Opening Day, the Round Rock Express (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) revealed their full lineup of specialty jerseys coming to Dell Diamond in 2018. The E-Train will rock six different specialty looks over the course of 19 home games this season.  Read more here.

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What Could Have Been Weekend is Back, Express Unveil ‘Jackalopes’ Logo and Uniforms

PRESS RELEASE – The Round Rock Express return home to the friendly confines of Dell Diamond on Thursday, June 1 to open a four-game series against the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Miami Marlins affiliate). The first three games of the series feature What Could Have Been Weekend with the Express transforming into the Jackalopes. Continue reading

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Express Open Comfortable ‘Lactation Station’ with Game Feed

The Round Rock Express (Triple-A, Pacific Coast League) and St. David’s have partnered to open a private room for breastfeeding or pumping mothers at Dell Diamond, named the “Lactation Station.”  The station has a padded bench with pillows to provide comfort for mothers, and includes a television with the in-game feed so they don’t miss a second of the game.  Read more and view photo here.

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FireAnts March Into Dell Diamond Thursday for ‘What Could Have Been Night’

Round Rock Express New PrimaryPRESS RELEASE – Hurrah! The FireAnts are set to go marching one-by-one in to Dell Diamond on Thursday, July 21. For one night only, the Round Rock Express will become the Round Rock FireAnts on the first-ever What Could Have Been Night, paying homage to a team name that didn’t make the final cut. Continue reading

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Express Announce 24 Theme Nights for 2016

Round Rock Express New PrimaryPRESS RELEASE – Dell Diamond will host a wide range of characters this season as the Round Rock Express present two dozen different theme nights, highlighted by Bark in the Park, Star Wars Night, and What Could Have Been: Round Rock FireAnts. The specialty themed games will begin just after Opening Day festivities on April 15. Continue reading

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Willie Nelson Bobblehead Highlights Express 2015 Promo Schedule

Round Rock Express New PrimaryPRESS RELEASE – The Round Rock Express announced its 2015 promotional and events schedule Friday afternoon which includes the first officially-sanctioned Willie Nelson bobblehead(June 18) along with five post-game concerts, nine theme nights and the return of Friday Fireworks following every Friday home game. Continue reading

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Ballpark Visit ALERT: Dell Diamond (Round Rock, TX)

Round Rock Express 15 Seasons LogoMLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill recently visited Dell Diamond, home of the Triple-A Round Rock Express (Pacific Coast League).  Read more and view photos here.

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Express Announces 2014 Promo and Events Calendar, Celebrate 15th Season

Round Rock Express New PrimaryPRESS RELEASE – The Round Rock Express released its 2014 promotional and events schedule Wednesday afternoon, highlighted by the return of Bud Light Friday Fireworks and Alumni Weekend, which culminates with Jackie Moore‘s induction into the newly formed Express Hall of Fame. Also included on the schedule are multiple giveaways including a Nolan Ryan bobblehead and Continue reading

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Express Bring Food Service In-House at Dell Diamond

Round Rock Express New PrimaryPRESS RELEASE – Round Rock Express owner and CEO Reese Ryan announced Thursday the introduction of Ryan-Sanders Sports Services (“RSSS”) to the family of Ryan-Sanders companies. RSSS will serve as the umbrella for all food service and retail operations at Dell Diamond, as well as the management of the United Heritage Center and Ryan-Sanders Sports Turf Services. Continue reading

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Reid Ryan Named Astros President

Houston Astros New LogoReid Ryan, the CEO of Ryan Sanders Baseball, which operates the Triple-A Round Rock Express (Pacific Coast League) and Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas League), was introduced Friday as the new president of business operations of the Houston Astros.  Read more hereView photos here.

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Express Announce Front Office Additions

Round Rock Express New PrimaryPRESS RELEASE – The Round Rock Express announced Wednesday the addition of six staff members to the front office. Jill Cacic joins the team as director of communications following the departure of Larry Little. Stuart Scally became a member of the sales staff as a senior account executive. Corey Woods was named stadium maintenance manager of The Dell Diamond. Juliana Benavides and Continue reading

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It’s ‘Play Ball’ at the Alamodome

The Alamodome in San Antonio (TX) will be temporarily turned into a baseball field four months from now, as the Texas Rangers will play the Triple-A Round Rock Express (Pacific Coast League) in exhibition games on a Friday and Saturday in March.  Read more here.

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Dell Diamond to Get Daktronics HD LED Board

PRESS RELEASE – Daktronics (Nasdaq – DAKT) of Brookings, S.D., has been asked to design, manufacture and install an integrated light-emitting diode (LED) video display system at Dell Diamond for the Round Rock Express, a minor league baseball team home to Round Rock, Texas. Continue reading

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Express, Dell Renew Stadium Naming Rights Deal

PRESS RELEASE – Round Rock Express Baseball and Dell Inc. announced Thursday a 10-year renewal of their agreement for naming rights to Dell Diamond, home of the Texas Rangers Triple-A affiliate located on U.S. Highway 79 in Round Rock. Dell has been the Express stadium naming rights partner since the franchise’s inception, and the extension keeps the venue’s Continue reading

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Nolan Ryan Interested in New Ottawa Team?

Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, who already owns the Triple-A Round Rock Express (Pacific Coast League) and Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas League) as part of Ryan-Sanders Entertainment, is believed to be negotiating through Beacon Sports Capital Partners to own a minority stake in the Double-A Eastern League franchise expected to set up shop in Ottawa (ON) in 2014.  Read more here.

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Vineyard Unveils Round Rock Express Wines

PRESS RELEASE – Three wine blends from The Vineyard at Florence are now available in commemorative Round Rock Express packaging. These wines will be carried in select stores throughout Central Texas and will be sold at The Dell Diamond during the 2012 season. Continue reading

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Express Host World Series Watch Party

PRESS RELEASE – Round Rock Express Baseball will host a watch party in the Intel Club at The Dell Diamond for the 2011 World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals. Doors will open one hour prior to first pitch, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT each game. Along with food and beer specials, Rangers and Express merchandise will be available. Continue reading

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Express Announce 2011 Promotions & Events Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – Round Rock Express Baseball announced its 2011 promotions and event schedule Thursday. In addition to several giveaway dates, postgame fireworks presented by Bud Light returns following Friday night games. The schedule also features seven expos at the United Heritage Center and four postgame concerts as part of the St. David’s Round Rock Summer Concert Series presented Continue reading

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Express Unveil New Branding

PRESS RELEASE – Ryan Sanders Baseball owner Reid Ryan announced Thursday new branding marks and logos for the Round Rock Express in conjunction with the franchise’s affiliation change for the 2011 season. After 11 seasons as a member of the Houston Astros organization, the Express begin play as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers in 2011. Continue reading

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Frederick Promoted, King Hired, Express Logo to Get Makeover

The Triple Round Rock (TX) Express have promoted Dave Fendrick from general manager to president, and hired George King, former Nashville Sounds vice president and general manger, to be the new executive vice president and general manager for the Express.  According to CEO Reid Ryan, the ballpark will also be rebranded, and the club’s logo will be tweaked.  Read more here.

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Express Announce Affiliation with Rangers

PRESS RELEASE – Round Rock Express Baseball Owner and CEO Reid Ryan announced Thursday a four-year player development agreement with the Texas Rangers Baseball Club as the organization’s Triple-A affiliate. The agreement begins immediately and runs through the conclusion of the 2014 season. The Express had been the Continue reading

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‘Live in the Ballpark’ Announced

PRESS RELEASE – Aquarius Sports and Entertainment, BSG Entertainment, The Navigator Company and Ryan Sanders Baseball announced a new partnership today, culminating with an exciting new event called LIVE IN THE BALLPARK. Continue reading

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Round Rock’s Miller Named Rangers’ Senior VP

PRESS RELEASE – Round Rock Express Baseball President Jay Miller has been named Senior Vice President of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, the Major League organization announced Monday. Miller will move into his new position Aug. 30 after 11 seasons with the Express. He returns to the Rangers, for whom he worked from 1983 to 1996. Continue reading

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Ryan-Greenberg Purchase of Rangers Likely to Impact Affiliations

The purchase of the Texas Rangers by the ownership group led by Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg could flip the affiliation of the Ryan-owned Triple-A Round Rock Express from the Houston Astros to the Rangers, and Triple-A Oklahoma Redhawks from the Rangers to the…?  The Ryan-owned Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks are also an affiliate of the Astros.   Read more here.

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Bypass Lane Comes to Dell Diamond

PRESS RELEASE – Ryan Sanders Baseball and the Round Rock Express Baseball Club announced Monday the introduction of a ground-breaking technology for fans at The Dell Diamond. The Bypass Lane allows fans to order and pay for concessions on their smartphones and skip the line at the concession stands. The Round Rock Express is the first franchise to offer Continue reading

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Rojo Johnson No. 1 on ESPN’s ‘Not Top 10’ List

PRESS RELEASE – National attention continues to swarm around the legend of Rojo Johnson. ESPN’s SportsCenter listed the Will Ferrell skit No. 1 on its “Not Top 10” for the past week. The skit took place between the fifth and sixth innings of the May 6 game between the Round Rock Express and Nashville Sounds at The Dell Diamond. Continue reading

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Express Make Hefty Bid for Big 12 Tournament

The Round Rock Express offered up much more than the minimum $500,000 to make a big play to host the Big 12 baseball tournament at Dell Diamond from 2012 to 2014.  The tournament has been held in Oklahoma City for 12 of the past 14 years.  Read more here.

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Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam Returns

PRESS RELEASE – For the second straight year, the Round Rock Express will team with Reckless Kelly for a Celebrity Softball Jam at The Dell Diamond. The 2010 event will be held Sunday, April 25, and will benefit the Miracle League at Town and Country, Little League of Austin and the Miracle League of San Antonio. Continue reading

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