Pitcher Richard Bleier with the Frisco RoughRiders

Richard Bleier Gets Call to Major Leagues

FRISCO, TEXAS - The New York Yankees announced Thursday that they have purchased the contract of Richard Bleier, a former left-handed pitcher for the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. He was active for today's Yankees home game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bleier is the 144th former RoughRiders player to make the big leagues. Bleier, 29, has appeared in six games and made five starts with Tr... Full Story