Back fields, bees and Buckel: Day Two in Surprise
The all-seeing eye of the back fields, providing a prime view of four diamonds at once. This week I’m taking in my first visit to Surprise, Arizona for Rangers Spring Training, and I’m bringing you...
View ArticleFirst impressions: New RoughRiders manager Jason Wood
Jason Wood played for parts of five seasons in the big leagues, including 2006-08 with the Florida Marlins. When I was out in Surprise this week I had the opportunity to interview the new manager of...
View ArticleSpring in their step
Following a long 2014 season and an off-season light on major roster developments, spring training is well underway for the Rangers out in Surprise, Arizona. And, despite camp starting under the dark...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels Day 1: And We’re Off!
This marks the first day of the RoughRiders Media Relations Department’s travels at Spring Training in and around Phoenix, Arizona. All installments can be found here. The offseason is a blur. It...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels Day 2: The World Beyond Surprise Stadium
Minor league pitchers go through an instruction session during Saturday’s workout This marks the second day, first full day, of the RoughRiders Media Relations Department’s travels at Spring Training...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels Day 3: A Sitdown with the Great Tepid Participation
This marks the third day, second full day, of the RoughRiders Media Relations Department’s travels at Spring Training in and around Phoenix, Arizona. In our third installment, Nathan Barnett sits down...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels Day 4: Rangers Return From San Antonio
This marks the fourth day, third full day, of the RoughRiders Media Relations Department’s travels at Spring Training in and around Phoenix, Arizona. In our fourth installment, Steve Goldberg recaps...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels: Mid-trip Update (VIDEO)
The RoughRiders Media Relations Department is at Spring Training in and around Surprise, Arizona. Here is a video update of the trip so far. All installments in the Spring Training Travels series can...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels Day 5: Checking in with Non-Roster Invitees
Former RoughRiders Ryan Cordell (center) and Lewis Brinson (right) returned to minor league camp this week after spending most of Spring Training in major league camp. This marks the fifth day of the...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels Day 6: Baseball Lifers on the Back Fields
This marks the sixth day of the RoughRiders Media Relations Department’s travels at Spring Training in and around Phoenix, Arizona. In this installment, Steve Goldberg tells the story of a RoughRiders...
View ArticleSpring Training Travels: Guilder Rodriguez
We spoke with Guilder Rodriguez about transitioning from player to coach. We will have more on RidersTV soon; here is a teaser of our interview with him from our Spring Training Travels Series. All...
View ArticleQ&A: Life of a Beat Writer at Spring Training
Spring Training games may not count toward the standings, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t stories for reporters to cover. Many members of the media are at Spring Training for most, if not all, of...
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