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Tommy Joseph drove had two hits and one RBI, but the Express fell to the Memphis Redbirds 8-4 in the penultimate home game of the season on Wednesday night.

Express fall to Redbirds in penultimate home game

Tempo is a big thing for any baseball player, and Tommy Joseph is no different.   more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/18

Cliff Pennington was born in Corpus Christi and went to college at Texas A&M. Now, he's with the Texas Rangers organization after a long major league career.

Texas born an bred, Cliff Pennington continues career with Express

Cliff Pennington is Texas through and through. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/18

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has raised more than $40 million in aid for Hurricane Harvey in the year since the storm devastated Houston and the Texas coast.

J.J. Watt raises $41.6 million in Hurricane Harvey aid

A little more than one year since Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston, Texans defensive end J.J. Watt continues to help the recovery. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/28/18

R.J. Alvarez was named to the All-PCL team this season. He leads the league with 23 saves and 40 games finished and is third across all of Triple-A in saves.

Express pitchers earn PCL awards

A pair of Express pitchers are ending the season on a high note. Round Rock reliever R.J. Alvarez was named to the All-Pacific Coast League Team, while starter Chris Rowley took home PCL Pitcher … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/27/18

Express starter Chris Rowley struck out seven batters and gave up just one run as Round Rock beat the New Orleans Baby Cakes 3-2 on Sunday night.

Heineman hits two home runs as Express beat Baby Cakes

Scott Heineman was trying for home run No. 3. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/26/18

Austin MLS team reveals colors, logo and name

One week after clearing the first major hurdle in the process of bringing Major League Soccer to Austin, what that team would look like started to come into focus. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/22/18

Tigres forward Eduardo Vargas (9) prepares to take a shot during a Liga MX friendly match between Tigres and Pachuca at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, on July 8, 2018.

Liga MX soccer returning to Dell Diamond

Mexican soccer is coming to Dell Diamond for the second time this year. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/18/18

Austin City Council approved a motion to finalize negotiations to build a soccer stadium at McKalla Place, the first big hurdle in an effort to bring Major League Soccer to Austin.

Austin City Council passes crucial MLS stadium vote

Columbus Crew SC investor/operator Anthony Precourt smiled as he approached the dais at Austin City Hall and shook the hand of nearly every council member after getting a major boost in his effort to … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/16/18

Nomar Mazara spent four games rehabbing with the Round Rock Express and finished with five hits and two RBIs in 12 at-bats.

Rangers' Nomar Mazara spends four games with Express

Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara spent four days with the Express last week as he continued to rehab a sprained thumb that has kept him out of the Texas lineup since the All-Star break. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/13/18

Austin City Council will meet Wednesday and vote on a building a soccer stadium at McKalla Place.

MLS stadium vote delayed again

Thursday was gearing up to be the beginning of the end of the lengthy saga involving Precourt Sports Ventures and the City of Austin regarding moving Columbus Crew SC to Texas. Instead, the … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/10/18

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) leaves the field after an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Texans won 57-14.

Texans' Watt, Clowney getting back into prime football shape

Two of the Texans’ best pass rushers are getting back to football shape. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/7/18

Brady Feigl has a perfect 5-0 record, one save, 23 strikeouts and a 2.43 ERA, the best on the team among players that have made at least 20 appearances.

Brady Feigl battles back from elbow injury

Brady Feigl pretty much had to start over three years ago. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/7/18

The Houston Texans re-signed linebacker Bernardrick McKinney to a five-year, $51.16 million deal and will help to lead a defense that finished as the top unit in the league in 2016 before falling to No. 20 last season.

Texans re-sign Bernardrick McKinney to five-year deal

Bernardrick McKinney might not need to worry about the small things anymore, but he made sure not to forget one small item before reporting to training camp last week. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/1/18

Willie Calhoun was called up to the Rangers for the second time this season just after the All-Star break. He leads the Express in most offensive categories this season.

Express manager says Willie Calhoun deserves MLB call-up

Willie Calhoun returned to the big leagues to start the second half after a strong finish to the first part of the Triple-A season in Round Rock. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/31/18

Hunter Cole started the year at Double-A Frisco and hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season. He's been with the Express for almost two months and already has more homers this season than in any other season of his career.

Hunter Cole flourishing since joining Texas organization

Hunter Cole would go out to an old field in his neighborhood growing up in South Carolina where they would have travel ball practices or play tennis ball games with all the guys in the area. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/31/18

Mapfre Stadium, home of Columbus Crew SC, ahead of the game before Orlando City SC on Saturday evening.

Smith: Massive moment overshadowed by potential move in Columbus

What started as a trip to experience why and who the leadership of Columbus Crew SC would be leaving behind as they continue to work out a deal to move the team to Austin, ended in the most Columbus way possible. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/24/18

The Texas Stars will begin the 2018-19 AHL season on Friday, Oct. 5 against the Grand Rapids Griffins and will have 38 regular season games at HEB this season.

Texas begins 2018-19 season at home against Grand Rapids

The Texas Stars will begin the 2018-19 season with a pair of home games, first against the Grand Rapids Griffins on Oct. 5 and the next night against the Milwaukee Admirals. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/20/18

Starting a runner on second base has had a major effect on length of games. Only eight games have gone past three extra innings this season as of July 1.

New extra inning rules having major effects

New rules implemented across Minor League Baseball to shorten extra-inning games seem to be working. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/19/18

Express outfielder Scott Heineman was a late addition to the Triple-A All-Star game last week. He set a new league record with four stolen bases, including a steal of home, in the PCL win.

Scott Heineman making the most of his opportunities

Scott Heineman has quite literally run with his quick promotion through Minor League Baseball. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/19/18

Willie Calhoun saw his career-long 18-game hitting streak snapped as the Express lost to the Oklahoma City Dodgers 11-1 on Sunday night.

Express struggle in lopsided loss to Dodgers

Sunday was not Round Rock’s best night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/15/18

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