Rangers announce all but one Coaching Staff position has been filled including the new addition of a Fan Favorite
On Wednesday afternoon, the Texas Rangers announced that all but one position on Skip Schumaker’s 2026 coaching staff has been filled. Returning staff members include Luis Urueta, who served as bench coach during Schumaker’s tenure with Miami. Urueta’s familiarity with the staff is expected to provide continuity. Justin Viele will also return as the Rangers’ hitting coach, despite an underwhelming offensive performance in 2025. It appears that Viele and Schumaker remain aligned, and plans are
Marcus Semien secured second Gold Glove Award
Marcus Semien has earned his second career Gold Glove Award and became the first second baseman in Rangers and Senators franchise history to receive the honor. Semien was announced as a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove in his position, alongside teammates Jacob deGrom, Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford, and Adolis García. However, Semien was the only player from the group to take home the award, announced Sunday evening for both leagues. Despite a challenging year marked by injuries, miscues, a
Mike Maddux set to leave Rangers staff and head out west.
Mike Maddux has declined to return as the Texas Rangers' pitching coach for the 2026 season, ending his second stint with the team. Maddux is set to join the Los Angeles Angels, marking his departure from the Rangers. Maddux rejoined the Rangers in 2023 as part of manager Bruce Bochy’s staff. During his first year, the team posted a 4.28 ERA. That number slightly increased to 4.35 in 2024, but in 2025, the team’s pitching improved significantly, finishing with a league-best 3.47 team ERA. Over
