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The Texas Rangers are still celebrating winning the first World Series title in franchise history. But as the Rangers look to defend their crown, manager Bruce Bochy is eyeing an old friend. Texas has had internal discussions on signing slugger Brandon Belt, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Bringing in Belt would allow the […]

The Texas Rangers and outfielder Travis Jankowski are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per general manager Chris Young with MLB reporting the news. Jankowski, who spent the 2023 season in Texas, is set to make $1.7 million in 2024 with performance bonuses attached to the contract, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. Jankowski, 32, […]

The Texas Rangers’ biggest weakness going into the 2023 postseason was supposed to be their bullpen, but pitchers like Josh Sborz, Jose Leclerc and Aroldis Chapman came through in multiple clutch situations and helped the franchise clinch its first World Series title. Relievers can be volatile by nature, though, so gaining an extra boost in […]

The Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers reportedly agreed to a trade on Friday. Atlanta is receiving outfielder JP Martinez in the deal, per Francys Romero of MLB. In return, Texas will receive minor league pitcher Tyler Owens, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. This is not a headline-stealing deal by any means but it does […]

In a bid to improve their bullpen, the Texas Rangers have scoured the free agent market for relief pitchers, with one established veteran already earning a contract from the defending World Series champs. On Thursday, the Rangers inked veteran option David Robertson to a one-year deal in the $11-12 million range, pending a physical, courtesy […]

Free agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery has no shortage of suitors for his services. But while he’s been linked to plenty of clubs, the biggest name looming might be the team he finished 2023 with: the Texas Rangers. And the club is open to a reunion, remaining in contact with the lefty in the hopes […]

The Houston Astros recently agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract with star closer Josh Hader. Houston’s offseason was mostly quiet prior to the signing. The Astros are hoping to make a statement in the American League West after the Texas Rangers won the World Series in 2023. So how can the Rangers answer the […]

While the Texas Rangers are coming off their first World Series title in franchise history, the team has been relatively quiet throughout the offseason. The Rangers have been connected to star players such as Jordan Montgomery, but a deal for him or any upper echelon talent hasn’t come to fruition. That is because of Texas’ […]

The Texas Rangers and catcher Jonah Heim agreed to a one-year, $3.05 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Heim enjoyed a spectacular 2023 season. Not only did he make the first All-Star team of his career, but the Rangers catcher won the AL Gold Glove award. He ultimately slashed […]

The Texas Rangers are still celebrating the first World Series championship in franchise history. But as the Rangers look to run it back, Texas had to ensure they were fully equipped. To do so, the Rangers have signed catcher Andrew Knizner to a one-year, $1,825,000 million contract, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. […]

The Texas Rangers are bringing back a key arm. The team has avoided arbitration with starter Dane Dunning, ultimately settling on a $3.32 million deal for the 2024 season, as reported by Jon Morosi. This was the first year of arbitration eligibility for Dunning, a 29-year-old who starred at Florida before making the jump to […]

The Texas Rangers have a difficult task ahead of them in 2024 as they try to defend their World Series crown. Rich teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers are only getting richer, and their status as reigning champion would mean that everyone will be gunning for their heads. Thus, it’s imperative that they remain […]

The Texas Rangers are reportedly still engaged on free agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery, and MLB insider Jon Heyman said on a recent livestream that he views them as the favorite to sign him. “I think Montgomery’s market is really, really good right now,” Heyman said, via Bleacher Report. “I’m gonna say like I said […]

On the MLB free-agency landscape, Josh Hader still looms as the best option in the relief-pitcher category. And while the fireballer has drawn interest from the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers, Hader won’t come cheaply. In fact, Hader wants to make sure no other relief pitcher in baseball […]

Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw remains a free agent. In similar fashion to last offseason, it appears likely that Kershaw will either return to the Los Angeles Dodgers or sign with the Texas Rangers, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. Many people around the MLB world still believe Kershaw will re-sign with the Dodgers. After all, […]

After winning the World Series, the Texas Rangers were reportedly quick at work to set the roster up for the 2024 season. So much so, that newly acquired pitcher, Tyler Mahle shares a hilarious story of a phone call he received from the team. The veteran pitcher claims the Rangers dialed him up roughly a […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big move in MLB free agency. The Pirates, who have been relatively quiet over the past few offseasons, are reportedly in agreement on a contract with pitcher Martin Perez, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Mark Feinsand of MLB Network later reported that the agreed-upon deal is a one-year contract worth […]

The Texas Rangers have been relatively quiet so far this offseason after winning the franchise’s first World Series. That could change soon after the news that Max Scherzer had surgery on a herniated disc that will keep him out until at least June. There has already been reported mutual interest between the Rangers and Jordan […]

The Texas Rangers reinvented how a baseball team can win a championship in the modern age, using the perfect blend of big spending, star chasing and player development. Balance reigned supreme in 2023. Perhaps most impressive about Texas’ first ever title win, however, was that it came without an effective Max Scherzer. The four-time Cy […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the first half of the 2024 season. The former All-Star was acquired by Texas prior to the trade deadline in 2023, but dealt with injury trouble during the Rangers’ World Series run. Scherzer most recently underwent surgery on a herniated disc in his back and will reportedly […]

The Texas Rangers aren’t content. After winning the World Series in improbable fashion, the team is already looking to build upon their win. One area that Texas is looking to improve is their pitching staff. They had one of the most formidable starting rotations last season, and they look to keep it that way. The […]

The Texas Rangers’ aggressive approach in MLB free agency over the last couple years resulted in the franchise’s first World Series championship in 2023. Their half-billion investment on a middle infield (Corey Seager and Marcus Semien) is well-documented by now, but the organization was especially dependent on the open market to assemble a formidable pitching […]

Even though they are one of the teams that are comfortable spending big, the Texas Rangers have some limits to how much they want to shell out. The defending champions’ limitations could lead to Jordan Montgomery leaving Arlington after just a half of a season. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports writes that the Rangers […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing, and things are expected to heat up in the coming weeks. There has been already been a lot of free agency news, but some of the biggest names still don’t have a home. One team that is expected to make some moves this offseason is the Texas Rangers. […]

The Texas Rangers won the franchise’s first World Series last season with a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Now Manager Bruce Bochy’s team is moving forward with goals of repeating, and a recent signing appears to be a positive one according to most analysts. The rumor mill has the Rangers in hot pursuit of a […]

Free agency is a great way to build a bullpen and several teams seem to have that in mind this winter. A hot name on the reliever market is fireballer Jordan Hicks, who has no shortage of teams interested in him, including AL West rivals the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. The last two World Series […]

The Texas Rangers have started adding to their roster. The Rangers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Kirby Yates, adding to a bullpen that was an issue at times for the World Series champions, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 36-year-old Yates made 61 appearances last season out of the […]

There are still plenty of big names available in MLB free agency as the offseason hits the one-month mark on the first day of December. One intriguing name to watch that is perhaps flying under the starting pitcher’s radar is former Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery. As Jeff Passan reports, Montgomery could be one of […]

Clayton Kershaw’s free agency this offseason is appearing to be similar to last offseason. Kershaw was linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and potential retirement before ultimately re-signing in LA prior to the 2023 season. With Kershaw expected to miss part of the 2024 campaign due to injury, retirement could be on the […]

The Texas Rangers were immediately linked to free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani after winning the 2023 World Series. Other serious suitors have emerged though. So are the Rangers in the conversation to sign Shohei Ohtani? The answer is complicated. Texas certainly seems interested in signing the two-way phenom. After all, the team just won the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a solid start this season and are looking for a little championship inspiration. Texas Rangers star Adolis Garcia was in attendance for Dallas’ game against the Houston Rockets, and he made sure to link up with Mavs star Luka Doncic so they could swap jerseys: The champ is here […]

Fresh off of winning their first ever World Series, the Texas Rangers are looking to capitalize and ensure their long-term success. If the Rangers were to sign Shohei Ohtani, Texas’ already scary lineup would become a nightmare for every other team in the league. Max Scherzer is certainly a fan of Ohtani signing with the […]

Texas Rangers star pitcher Max Scherzer isn’t one to hide what he’s thinking about. The veteran starter wears his emotions on his sleeve. Scherzer has been outspoken on the MLB pitch clock which debuted in 2023, and he shared another eye-opening take on the matter during a recent episode of Foul Territory. Scherzer said top […]

You can never be too complacent. Even after winning the World Series, the Texas Rangers are looking to make improvements with their roster. Jose Leclerc performed well for the Rangers, but they could probably use another closer to get them over the hump a little cleaner. With that in mind, the Rangers are looking at […]

Apparently, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was too young to know about Scott Stapp and Creed. Thanks mainly to quarterback Kirk Cousins, Creed has been dominating the music scene inside the Vikings locker room lately. Justin Jefferson had a hilarious reaction on what first comes to mind about Creed, per the Star Tribune’s Ben […]

In a move that’s set the baseball world buzzing, the Los Angeles Angels have snagged Ron Washington as their new manager, bringing a jolt of excitement to the team. Washington, known for his dynamic leadership, made his intentions for the AL West crystal clear: “Our whole focus will be to run the West down. You […]

Though the MLB offseason has begun, the Texas Rangers will long be celebrating their first World Series title in franchise history. That doesn’t mean they won’t be busy making moves and improving their championship-winning roster. There’s always room for improvement the Rangers can’t stay put if they want to have sustained success. Texas won’t be […]

Now that the World Series has concluded with the Texas Rangers claiming the throne atop the MLB, it’s time to look forward to the upcoming 2023 MLB offseason. The whole point of this endeavor is to claim the trophy the Rangers just won, and to get there, sometimes that means spending up in free agency […]

After an arduous 162-game season and four grueling playoff series, the Texas Rangers are World Series champions. Now, with the offseason upon us, Texas must take the first steps toward defending its title. A number of key Rangers players are free agents this offseason, notably: Will Smith, Aroldis Chapman, Mitch Garver, Jordan Montgomery, and Martin […]