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5 Reasons Ragans and Thompson Gave the Rangers Hope
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5 Reasons Ragans and Thompson Gave the Rangers Hope

Even though the Texas Rangers have had it rough in the American League West, they have shown some signs of life lately. One big reason for that has been the play of two of their top prospects: Cole Ragans and Bubba Thompson. Ragans, a left-handed starter, has been impressive, especially in his first start. In his three starts, he's gone 0-2 with a 5.02 ERA in 14.1 innings, and he's struck out 7 batters. Thompson, an outfielder, has been even better. He's hitting .250/.304/.269/.573 with five R
Frisco RoughRiders get their 60th win
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Frisco RoughRiders get their 60th win

It took the Frisco RoughRiders 113 games to get their 60th win of the season. The RoughRiders won 7-4 against the Corpus Christi Hooks and move to 60-53 on the season. They sit 2.5 games behind the 1st place Midland RockHounds in the 2nd half of the season with 25 games left to play. Left-hander Avery Weems got the start for the RoughRiders yesterday. The Hooks countered with right-hander Adrian Chaidez. For Weems, it was his 1st start since July 16th. Weems pitched 4 innings, allowing two ru
Rangers 8, White Sox 0: Garcia and the Victory of the Rangers
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Rangers 8, White Sox 0: Garcia and the Victory of the Rangers

August 6, in Arlington, Texas, the Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday at Globe Life Field. Garcia has been responsible for driving in five of the Rangers' eight runs, and his bat is starting to heat up. Fans are hoping that Garcia can keep up his recent offensive success. This series will be over after Sunday's game 4. The game will be commenced by Lucas Giolito, who has a 7-6 record and a 5.06 earned run average (ERA). On the other hand, Spencer Howard will open the g
Rangers Minor League players of the Month: July
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Rangers Minor League players of the Month: July

July was a big month for Texas Rangers' minor league players, with several players being named 'Player of the Month'. Hickory’s INF Thomas Saggese was named Player of the Month of July. Thomas hit .377 with 5 home runs, 19 RBI, 5 doubles, 1 triple and 2 steals. Thomas ,20, was the Rangers 5th rd pick in 2020 #145 overall from Carlsbad, CA. For the season Thomas has a .309 batting average with 13 homers, 53 RBI and 11 steals. Down East Pitcher Mitch Bratt was named Starting Pitcher of The M
Bubba Thompson gets the call.
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Bubba Thompson gets the call.

The 24-year-old Round Rock Express outfielder, Bubba Thompson, got the call that every ball player dreams about. I'd imagine for it to go something like this. Express Manager Matt Hagen says," hey Bubba could you come into my office?"  "Bubba the Rangers are calling you up to the big leagues. Congratulations!" Bubba Thompson was the Texas Rangers 1st round pick (26 overall) in the 2017 MLB draft from Mc Gill-Toolen Catholic in Mobile Alabama. Bubba has done more than anybody could ask for whil
Rangers acquire Antoine Kelly from Brewers
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Rangers acquire Antoine Kelly from Brewers

The Texas Rangers have pulled off their 1st trade with just a little under 15 hours to go until the trade deadline. The Rangers acquire Antoine Kelly, a left-handed pitching prospect and infielder Antonio Kelly in exchange for right-handed reliever Matt Bush. Antoine Kelly is 22 years old and in 19 games in High-A this year has a 2-4 win-loss record with a 3.86 era. He was the Brewers 16th ranked prospect. Reports are that his fastball sits mid 90s but has hit a high as 99 mph. He's got a slid
Josh Jung rehab assignment begins
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Josh Jung rehab assignment begins

This is the day that many Rangers fans have been waiting for. Josh Jung has started his rehab assignment. He has been cleared for all baseball activity. Jung has officially been listed on the ACL Rangers roster in the Arizona Complex League. He is expected to serve as the DH and then start at 3rd base sometime next week. Josh Jung is currently the Rangers 2nd ranked prospect. He's been on the IL since he had surgery in February to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, his non-throwing arm
Julio Pablo Martinez promoted to Triple-A
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Julio Pablo Martinez promoted to Triple-A

It was announced yesterday that Julio Pablo Martinez promoted to Triple-A retroactive to July 19, 2022. The Texas Rangers signed Martinez to a $2.8MM deal in 2018. The Rangers had signed a center fielder with speed and power. In 2019 Martinez was the #2 ranked prospect in the Texas Rangers system. Martinez, now 26, has mostly been able to put everything together this season in Double-A Frisco slashing a line of .268/.382/.449/.831 with 9 home runs and 26 RBI. He's stolen 25 bases, worked 43 w
Tracker: Texas Rangers signed draft picks 2022
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Tracker: Texas Rangers signed draft picks 2022

The Texas Rangers drafted 18 prospects throughout the three days of the 2022 MLB Draft. This article is going to be updated as draft picks sign. RHP Kumar Rocker (1st RD) The signing isn't official but they have agreed to terms on a 5.2MM bonus. As of July 26, 2022, the Kumar Rocker signing is official. RHP Brock Porter (4th) Jon Heyman reports that the Rangers have a deal with 4th round pick Brock Porter for close to 4MM. He is the steal of the draft. The Rangers announced on July 2
Texas Rangers 2022 Draft recap
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Texas Rangers 2022 Draft recap

Now that the Texas Rangers 2022 draft is complete it is the perfect time for a draft recap. The Texas Rangers picks break down into the following positions: * 10 Right-handed pitchers * 3 Left-handed pitchers * 3 Outfielders * 2 Infielders The Texas Rangers gave up a compensation pick when they signed both Marcus Semien and Corey Seager to contracts last winter so they were without their 2nd or 3rd round pick. Here are the Texas Rangers 2022 draft picks Round 1 (3): Kumar Rocker The
Day 2 MLB 2022 Draft: Texas Rangers
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Day 2 MLB 2022 Draft: Texas Rangers

Your Texas Rangers made quick work in Day 2 of the 2022 MLB Draft. The Rangers selected 3 right-handed pitchers, 3 outfielders and a shortstop. They selected three High School players and one 4th year junior College player and one 4th year senior College player and two 5th year senior College players. 6th Rd (Tommy Specht) With the 6th round pick, the #169 overall selection the Rangers picked Tommy Specht. Specht is an 18 year old outfielder from Wahlert HS in Iowa and he hits from the left
Rangers select RHP Brock Porter with 4th Rd pick
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Rangers select RHP Brock Porter with 4th Rd pick

With their 4th Round pick # 109 overall, the Texas Rangers select Brock Porter, 19-year-old from St. Mary’s Preparatory in Michigan. Porter stands at 6'4. Brock according to MLB.com he was the #11 ranked prospect in the 2022 MLB Draft. Brock was Michigan’s Gatorade player of the year in 2021 & 22 after going 9-0 with a 0.41 earned run average and 115 strikeouts in 58 innings with 3 no-hitters. According to MLB.com Brock has the best fastball, sitting between 94-97 and topping out at 100 mph,