August 15, 2020. That was the last time the Rangers were over .500. Two and a half years ago. Two and a half long, dark, painful, frustrating, forgettable years. It isn’t so much the Rangers being over .500 as it is how they did it. The exact opposite of how […]
Opening Day is hope. Sometimes it’s the naive hope of a kid wishing for a unicorn on a birthday candle. Sometimes it’s the realistic hope of blue skies and sunshine on your day off. Sometimes it’s the painful hope that Red speaks of to Andy Dufresne in Shawshank Redemption when […]
Every year, teams go into spring training with ninety-nine percent of their roster already set. Just a matter of getting ready for the 162-game grind. And get a look at some of the potential call ups when the inevitable injuries occur. There isn’t a place for Ezequiel Duran to play, […]
So, who closes for the Rangers? Interesting question. There seem to be three choices. José Leclerc. Jonathan Hernandez. Will Smith. Leclerc might be the first man up for the role. The twenty-nine-year-old righty was, after all, the Rangers closer in 2018 and 2019, taking over at the trade deadline of […]
With the start of the season just four days away, and the Rangers being done with Surprise, Arizona, for 2023, it’s time for the annual predictions. If you recall, three wild card teams in each league make the playoffs. The teams in bold are the post-season teams. World Series: San […]
Jim Callis is one of the most respected experts on major league farm systems. Twice a year he ranks each team’s minor league organization. His 2023 preseason rankings are out and the Rangers are ranked seventh out of thirty. They are pretty much holding steady to where he ranked them […]
After everything you have given Rangers fans, we wish you the best, Eric. ***** TODAY’S GAME: Oakland vs Texas, 8:05
Shohei Ohtani versus Mike Trout. Could there be a more epic matchup? With the game on the line, Team Japan leading Team USA 3-2 with two outs in the ninth inning, the dream matchup of all time materialized. The best hitter in baseball facing the best player in baseball for […]
He came. He pitched. He didn’t fall apart. In the most important spring training game in Texas Rangers history, Jacob deGrom threw three scoreless innings, striking out four Mariners, and allowing just two hits. He threw three fastballs that broke 100 mile per hour. With just eight more spring training […]
Every game Jacob deGrom pitches is must watch baseball. And it’s just not the usual compelling baseball reason. It’s the hold your breath and close your eyes and hope he makes it through it reason. Like a toddler holding a priceless piece of china, and all you can do is […]
