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Nathaniel Lowe Trade Breakdown
At 4:41 PM on Thursday December 22nd, Jeff Passan tweeted saying that Nathaniel Lowe has been traded to the Washington Nationals. Five Minutes later he tweeted the return being left-handed reliever Robert Garcia. This trade caught me by surprise, I was kind of shocked by this move. Let's dive into this move more. At first I will admit I did not like this move at first, but the more I dove into the return the Rangers got; I was good with the move. The player we got back in the deal is Robert Gar
Have the Rangers fixed their Pitching Development Issue?
The Rangers have been known for not being able to ever develop major league starters or just pitching in general. We all have seen that over the years with the Rangers teams being able to hit but pitching not being able to carry them to the end. One of the most notable examples being David Clyde. He was drafted in 1973 after a decorated high school career being one of the most dominant high school pitchers ever. The Rangers decided to draft him and let him pitch two games in the big leagues to
Year Review: Kumar Rocker
Kumar Rocker had a special year for the Texas Rangers. He spent half of the year recovering from Tommy John Surgery, when he did return it was incredible. ACL Rangers Rocker threw two innings in first start back. He allowed two hits with a single run coming on a home run and three strikeouts with no walks. This was an encouraging sign for the Rangers that he was even able to throw before the year had ended. He followed this up with two more starts in the Arizona Complex League. Rocker went f
Texas Rangers Sorting Out Their TV Deal for 2025
Hey Rangers fans, we've got some exciting news and it has to do with the Texas Rangers TV situation for 2025 and beyond. We all know the Texas Rangers are ditching Bally Sports. That alone was fantastic news because it was a disaster for multiple reasons. It seems that instead of sticking with the same old regional sports network, they're going for a fresh approach that's gonna change how we all watch Rangers games. Here's a look at what's on the table: * Over-the-Air: They're looking to ge
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kohl Drake
It's no secret that the Texas Rangers have historically had issues developing pitchers, but there's a glimmer of hope with recent prospects. Talent like Cody Bradford (MLB Debut in '23), Jack Leiter (MLB Debut in '24) Kumar Rocker (MLB Debut in '24), Kohl Drake, Emiliano Teodo, Mitch Bratt, Alejandro Rosario, and others are changing hoping to change that narrative. Kohl Drake, who is one of the not so many left-handers in the system, had a remarkable 2024 season. At 6'5" and weighing 220 lbs,
Texas Rangers prospect Josh Stephan impressed in the AFL
The Arizona Fall League (AFL) season wrapped up on Saturday, with the Surprise Saguaros falling short in a 3-2 loss to the Rafters in the AFL Championship game. Despite the loss, Texas Rangers pitching prospect Josh Stephan definitely made a mark on the AFL this season. Standing at 6'3" and weighing 185 pounds, Stephan turned heads with his performance in the AFL regular season, earning the honor of starting the championship game for the Saguaros. The Saguaros are a collection of prospects fro
Year Review: Jack Leiter
Jack Leiter had a interesting year for the Rangers. If you ask people what they thought of his performance, you will probably get mix answers. So I will look back through Leiter's year and go through his performances, both in the major and minor leagues. I will come to my answer at the end of the article. March Leiter made his first start of the year on March 30 against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. (Houston Astros' Triple A Team) He came out of the gate sharp as he went five innings allowin
Frisco RoughRiders announce game times for 2025 schedule
The Frisco RoughRiders announced the start times for all their home next season in Frisco early Thursday morning! The season will begin on Friday April, 4th vs Corpus Christi at 7:05pm. The RoughRiders will play all Tuesday-Thursday home games in April and May at a 7:05 start time except for 4 day games on April 29th(12:05pm), and then 3 education days on Tuesday May 13th(11:05), Wednesday May 14th(12:05) and Tuesday May 20th(11:05) Additionally, all Friday and Saturday games will be played at
Banana Ball World Tour Heads to Frisco in 2025: Rules, Fun, and Ticket Info
The Savannah Bananas’ highly anticipated Banana Ball World Tour is set to make a stop in Frisco, Texas, on September 5th & 6th, 2025. The event will bring the unique and entertaining version of baseball known as Banana Ball to Riders Field, featuring the Party Animals squaring off against the all-new Texas Tailgaters. While some traditionalists may have reservations about Banana Ball, it's important to remember that this fun, fast-paced version isn’t replacing baseball—it’s enhancing it. The ga
Texas Rangers' Farm System Ranks 5th in 2024 by Winning Percentage
The Texas Rangers have solidified their position as one of the top farm systems in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2024, ranking 5th overall in winning percentage across their minor league affiliates. With a combined record of 383 wins and 333 losses, their .535 winning percentage places them among the most successful organizations. Top-5 Minor League Farm Systems in 2024 by Winning Percentage: 1. Detroit Tigers: 396 wins, 318 losses, .555 winning percentage. 2. Cleveland Guardians: 392 wins