From the beneath the towering oil fields of White Oak to the big apple, former Roughneck pitcher, Scott Copeland, is headed to play for the New York Mets.
The Rangers and Astros don't crack the Top Ten on the Forbes' list of Major League Baseball's most valuable franchises, but that doesn't seem to bother Texans one bit. In fact, we kinda rebel against the richest teams, don't we?
We have to look really hard to find and overnight success story in baseball. It's a journey and not a sprint, and teams know the marathon 162-game season will be full of ups and downs.
Apparently we haven't lived until we've tried the Houston Astros' Chicken Waffle Cone or the Texas Rangers' famous 2-foot-long hot dog. And now there's a festival that's showcasing the wild concessions from all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. Pack the treadmill!
UPDATE 5/11: The Battin' for Brock event planned for May 20th has been temporarily cancelled. Friends in the Battle for Brock hope to reschedule soon. In the meantime, you can help Brock battle by contributing here.
There is a tough little guy fighting a big battle in East Texas by the name of Brock Gumm, and his family needs your help.
Local residents have teamed up to create a 'field of dreams' for kids with special needs in Longview, TX. After years of fundraising and work, the Miracle Field of East Texas is coming together, and you can lend your support and become a part of the Wall of Fame.