SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Downs was facing his former team and he insisted that carried no extra motivation. Downs delivered a go-ahead single with one out in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros beat...

If what Sam Stafford had to say the day the New York Yankees made him the 88th player selected in the First-Year Player Draft was any indication, there was no way the junior left-hander was coming back...

As the Round Rock Express approach the regular season’s home stretch, they find themselves in an extremely desirable position. Barring a colossal collapse, the Express will play in the PCL playoffs....

It was the chance of a lifetime, an opportunity that only seems to emerge from big-budget Hollywood movies. Hundreds of hopeful ballplayers descended upon Round Rock to take a crack at being the newest...

It was a tough first half of the season for the Houston Astros. With the worst record in baseball at the All-Star break, the Astros couldn’t seem to catch a break. Save for Hunter Pence, who...

In the midst of an 11-game win streak, the Rangers are showing that last year’s AL pennant was no fluke. You could always count on Texas for plenty of runs every night. Before last season,...

As the first half of the 2011 MLB season comes to a close, it’s time to look at how the former Longhorns in the MLB have done. Huston Street, CP, Colorado Rockies — Only Atlanta’s...

When the Texas Rangers reached their first-ever World Series appearance last season, not having the home-field advantage took a toll on them. They dropped both games in San Francisco before losing the...

Texas picks up another commit for strong 2012 football class Nick Jordan gave the Longhorns their 18th football commitment for the 2012 recruiting class Monday. The placekicker from Coppell High...

OMAHA, Neb. — South Carolina coach Ray Tanner didn't go into the season expecting to win a second straight national championship. His Gamecocks did that in record fashion, becoming the...

With the 2011 season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a look at 10 returning players who could be in for a big year in 2012. Hoby Milner, SP, Junior A fringe starter and reliever...

One would think that consecutive doubleheaders would leave a baseball team fried, but Round Rock had enough in the tank to win both of its games this weekend. Last week, the Express were scheduled...