Number one was pretty special. Even if it wasn’t pretty. Down early and often, unable to break through time and again, the Rangers held on, fought back, and scored five runs in their final two tries to stun the Cubs, avoid being winless for the season, and more important, […]
About fifteen years ago, Edinson Volquez was the V part of the vaunted DVD trio of pitching prospects that were going to transform the Rangers franchise and bring winning baseball for years to come. DVD. John Danks, Edinson Volquez, and Thomas Diamond. They were can’t miss. They were that […]
The National Trails System was created by the Department of Interior as a way to honor the heritage of famous walking trails. After watching the first game of the Rangers 2019 season, the DOI is announcing a new official trail. The Chris Woodward Memorial Walking Trail. It begins in […]
One hundred seventy-eight days later, the Rangers are back. Words like hope, anticipation, confidence, optimism, and promise come flooding to mind. Then I stop daydreaming about the Power Ball and re-focus on the upcoming Texas Rangers season. Opposite words spring up. Surprisingly, my blood does not boil. My pulse […]
The Rangers won their practice game yesterday by virtue of this abomination of—since the game was tied heading into the ninth—starting the inning with a runner at second base. Nothing shouts louder to fans, “Hey we know our sport is dull so we will graciously put you out of your […]
Opening day is tomorrow Thursday. Soon, baseball will be back. The clean slate of a new season. Who will collect the first Rangers hit of the season? Who will hit the first Rangers home run? Who will get off to a red-hot start? Who will start the season ice […]
Greetings: RangersRounding3rd is on vacation, some 3752 miles away in Iceland. We will return with daily coverage, commentary and insights on the Texas Rangers when we return to the United States on Tuesday, March 26. In the meantime, feel free to keep the conversation going. Have your predictions for this […]
A lot is being made about this new approach sweeping over Rangers camp generating from new manager Chris Woodward and his staff. They are re-inventing hitting and pitching. Using analytics to disrupt conventional thinking. It’s all well and good, and when you consider the lack of success the Rangers have […]
“Hello, this is the commissioner’s office. We would like you to participate in the Home Run Derby.” “Thanks, but no thanks. I already have too much on my plate.” “It takes only about two hours.” “Well, it’s not that. It will mess up my swing.” “But we think you would […]
The Rangers are hedging their bets this season. If you’re not coming for the baseball then for sure you will come for the two-pound chicken tender. Two pounds. It’s the gastric cousin of the two-foot long Boom Stick hot dog. It’s a good thing the Ballpark is sponsored by […]
