Leody Taveras
Rangers place Taveras on outright Waivers
News came during the evening on Sunday that the Texas Rangers had waived Leody Taveras signaling the time given to him by Chris Young to “develop” is officially over. It had been reported that the Rangers were working on a trade that wanted the receiving team to take on all of his remaining salary but simply had no takers for the price that CY and company had in mind. To go over the waiver first, all other 29 teams will have a chance to place a claim on the 26 year old CF and it goes by sta
When will Evan Carter return?
It seems like Evan Carter could be back in Arlington as soon as today. Carter has spent his season in Triple A with the Round Rock Express as he has tried to get comfortable with his back condition, which cost him most of last year. Carter struggled in Spring Training and in the beginning of the minor league season. Up to April 13, Carter's batting average sat at just .138. However, that is when he picked it. His batting average has picked up to .221, in this span he is batting .270 (13-48). H
The Texas Rangers' Potential 2025 Lineup
In this article I am going to break down what I think that the Texas Rangers' lineup is going to look like. 1. 2B Marcus Semien There doesn't need to be much of an explanation for why Semien should be leading off. He did have a bit of a down year as he slashed .237/.308/.391. He hit 23 home runs with 74 rbis posting a 4.1 WAR. He was still one of the bright spots for the team last year, he does a good job at getting on base and can take pitchers deep into the count. Alternatively, he can also
4 Rangers Needing to Prove Themselves in 2024
With opening day right around the corner, the Rangers have more depth on their roster than they have had in years. In previous years players were able to prove themselves with very little pressure on them as the team had been in a much different situation. Coming off their fist World Series win in franchise history, the expectations are significantly higher than ever before. With the expectations so high these four players will try to prove themselves and cement their roster spots for all of 202
Trade Targets to Consider Before Spring Training
Happy New Year to everyone and as we begin our journey in 2024, the Texas Rangers are still World Series Champions! A couple of weeks ago, opening workout dates for Spring Training camp in Surprise, AZ were announced. Pitchers and catchers will report on February 14th, with the full squad reporting on February 19th. For the first time in franchise history, the Texas Rangers will start this season with a target on their backs as they look to defend their World Series title. In preparation, they’v
Bats Go Silent; Express Fall to OKC 7-1
Round Rock, TX - A night after accumulating 13 hits four Dodger pitchers allowed only 5 scattered hits en route to a 7-1 victory over the Round Rock Express Sunday night at Dell Diamond. Lefty Hyeon-Jong Yang (0-2 5.97) got the start, went 6 innings striking out 8 and walking only 2, but allowed 5 runs (all earned) on eight hits and took the loss for the Express. Former Ranger/Express pitcher and current E-Train Killer Austin Bibens-Dirkx (8-1) gave up only 2 hits over 5 innings, one of which -Express Beat Dodgers 6-3; New Acquisition Otto Goes 5 In No Decision
Round Rock, TX - Nick Solak (.444/.500/.667) hit a three run homer and Leody Tavaras (.243/.332/.455) laced four hits as part of a 13 hit attack leading the Round Rock Express to a 6-3 home win over the Oklahoma City Dodgers Saturday night in a highly anticipated matchup at Dell Diamond. Jason Bahr (2-1, 11.16) pitched 2 innings in relief picked up the win, while Dodger reliever and Lubback native Ryan Mosely (2-5) took the loss, played in a brisk 2:52 in front of 5,590 fans in Round Rock. Rou
Texas Rangers Prospect Update
Sam Huff: The power hitting catching prospect was called up by the Rangers on September 10th and has struggled up to this point. Struggles are to be expected for the youngster as this is his first taste of playing above high-a. For the remainder of the season expect him to be splitting time with Jeff Mathis. Leody Taveras: Taveras was once a highly touted prospect in the low minors, but the hype surrounding him has decreased substantially due to inconsistent performance against higher level pit