The Swiss Army knife of players started a game yesterday in centerfield. It seems Josh Smith is going to play all over the field. Literally. His first start in spring was at third. Yesterday, in center, just a day after the Rangers acquired Kevin Pillar to play center. You can […]
Not so fast there on those outfield plans. It seems Leody Taveras might not be the backup centerfielder for the Rangers in 2025. The plan coming into this spring training seemed to be Evan Carter would be the Rangers centerfielder, assuming his back holds up, and Leody Taveras would back […]
You’ve got to feel for Josh Smith. He went into last season a man without a position, trying to find his place on the team. All he did was make the All-Star team and win a Silver Slugger award after filling in for Corey Seager when he went down then […]
MLB is testing out its ABS system, Automated Balls and Strikes, or what is commonly called robot-ump. But they are doing it in a kinder, gentler way. Rather than have the computer determine what every pitch is, umpires will do that as always. But teams get two challenges per game. […]
It starts today. Guys in Rangers uniforms face off against guys in Royals uniforms at 2:05 in Surprise, Arizona. Most of the players in the lineup this early in spring games will never be seen on a major league roster. So, for a few games, this is the highlight of […]
The Rangers are scheduled to play thirty-three spring training games this year. Of those thirty-three, thirty will be broadcast in one form or another, either televised, on 105.3 FM, or audio webcast on rangers.com. Here are the games that will be televised: Wednesday, March 12 vs. Cincinnati 3:05 p.m. CT […]
The answer is Chris Martin. The question isn’t who is the lead singer for Cold Play? It’s, who is going to be the closer for the Rangers? That’s according to Kennedi Landry of TexasRangers.com. The next question one might ask is, exactly how successful has he been as a closer? […]
And the award for The First Injury of the Spring goes to… Robert Garcia, with “minor nerve irritation” to his left forearm. The Rangers stressed that it’s not considered serious and he should miss only a couple days. Rangers fans have seen this movie before. Like “It’s A Wonderful Life” […]
Pitchers and catchers report today. Let the groin pulls begin.
There will be as many projected opening day rosters as there are guys who come into camp saying they are in the best shape of their careers. The Rangers first projected opening day roster was released yesterday. There are no surprises, and only one spot open, in the bullpen. Rosters […]
