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 […]
Every year, the PECOTA ratings from Baseball Prospectus, come out to predict how each team will finish the upcoming season. Just like everything other prediction, it only matters if it’s flattering. This year, PECOTA is flattering to the Texas Rangers. “The Rangers went from World Series champions in 2023 to […]
Welcome to another year of Rangers Rounding 3rd. Now in our eleventh season. After a long offseason to recharge, we’re back. For the Rangers, pitchers and catchers report next week, Wednesday, February 12. The full squad, the following Monday, February 17. There are a lot of new pitchers in Texas […]
By now this is old news. About as old as the person the news is about. For the third time, the Rangers have acquired Jesse Chavez, the forty-one-year-old reliever who seems to have pitched for everyone but Father Time. In their quest to stay under the luxury tax threshold, the […]
