The Rangers won two in a row over the Yankees to to 12-10. Elvis was the offensive star. ***** ELVIS IS ALIVE. Originally published April 28, 2016 During yesterday’s pre-game radio show, Texas manager Jeff Banister was talking about shortstop Elvis Andrus, specifically about the surprising year he is having […]

After winning four straight to go 10-6, the Rangers promptly lost four in a row, three of those to the White Sox, playing so poorly they ran into one of the lamest triple plays ever in one of the losses. They lost the opener to the Yankees, then won the […]

Thanks to Houston, the Rangers crafted their first four-game winning streak of the season, beating up on Dallas Keuchel and the Astros 7-4 on the same night Jake Arrieta of the Cubs no hit the Reds. Unfortunately the four-game winning streak would be followed by a four-game losing streak. The Rangers, […]

It was always good when the Astros came to town in 2016. Because Ws always followed, like this one, the Rangers’ ninth win of the season. ***** ARMS Originally published April 21, 2016. The Rangers were 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position last night. Fortunately the Astros were 1-for-12. Fortunately, […]

On April 19, Houston came to town. Which meant on thing: an inevitable Rangers win. Which they did, beating the Astros 7-5 to nudge their record to 8-6. ***** RARE AIR Originally published April 20, 2016 The Rangers did something they hadn’t done all season. Hit two home runs. And […]

What to do with Jurickson Profar? What to do? That seems to be the million-dollar question this offseason. Do you play him at first? There is talk of plugging him in at there, where he played last year to mixed results. Yes, he would get better if that were his […]

One starting pitcher still on the Rangers radar is Colby Lewis, who was the Rangers best starter last season until he was injured. Lewis wants to return to the Rangers and, according to Jon Daniels, “there is always interest in Colby.”  Just matters for how much and what else is […]

On April 14, the Rangers beat the Orioles 6-3 to win their sixth game of the year and move to 6-5 on the young season. Young, apparently, being the operative word. ***** SOMEWHERE, ANTHONY YOUNG IS SAYING, “YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.” Originally published April 15, 2016. From May […]

Who saw this coming? Shortstop turned left fielder turned center fielder Ian Desmond was signed by the Colorado Rockies. To play first base. A position he has never played in his professional life. Sure he was. At least for now. Until the Rockies clear room in their crowded outfield for him. […]