MLB- Texas Rangers
Can Brock Porter and Abi Ortiz Bounce Back in 2025?
The path of a prospect is rarely linear as guys learn how to work through struggles, league adjustments, higher levels of competition and the grind of a professional season. Two guys who certainly exemplify that for the Texas Rangers last year were Brock Porter and Abimelec Ortiz. After the 2023 season both of these guys were top 10 prospects in the Rangers farm system according multiple prospect lists but going into 2025 both of these guys are buried among guys often thought of as organizationa
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
Free Agency Refresh Vol. 3
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! I hope this time of year brings the rest and relaxation we all desire as the year is coming to an end. If you're like me, the Holidays (while special) bring another element of travel and chaos that can lead to unforeseen headaches and frustrations. Even so, this time of the year is always special and sometimes we take it for granted how blessed we all truly are! For Rangers' fans like myself, this holiday season has been extra special with CY and c
Rangers add power lefty bat Joc Pederson
Texas Rangers fans awoke to a surprise Monday morning as at 3:50 am, it was reported by Ken Rosenthal that the Rangers and Joc Pederson had come to an agreement on a deal. Pederson, 32 will be in his 12th year in the big leagues and Texas will be his 6th team he’s played for since 2020 once the contract is finalized with a physical. This move comes after weeks of speculation that the Rangers and Joc have been in constant and deep conversations throughout the entire free agency process. To go
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
Quick Hits: Texas Rangers at the Winter Meetings in Dallas
Dallas, TX - Day two of the Winter Meetings December 10, 2024. It's safe to say that the stove has been turned on for our Texas Rangers. Nathan Eovaldi Signing: The Texas Rangers have just inked a deal with starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to keep him in a Rangers uniform for 3 years at $75 million. This deal solidifies Eovaldi as the number 2 starter in the Rangers' rotation, providing certainty to the pitching staff right behind Jacob deGrom, giving the team a heck of a 1-2 punch. Eovaldi was
Free Agency Refresh Vol. 2
*Editors Note 12/3/2024 - I had this article ready to go prior to the signing of Kyle Higashioka. Kyle Higashioka signed a two-year deal (with mutual third-year option), $13.5M deal with the Rangers on December 2nd. Higashioka is coming off a career year with the Padres where he played a pivotal role for the team during their playoff run. With the expectations of Higashioka splitting time with Heim evenly, the Rangers have a powerful tandem behind the plate, with pop from both sides as well as t
The Minor League Baseball Development List: What Fans Need to Know
When I first came across the term 'Development List,' I didn’t fully understand its purpose or significance in the Minor League system. After some research, here’s what I’ve discovered and why it’s an important tool for player development.
Free Agency Refresh Vol. 1
Welcome to Free Agency Refresh! With the offseason in full swing, I'm going to spend each week recapping all the biggest free agency news along with potential targets for the Rangers. While we all have our offseason wish list, one thing has been made clear thus far from the Rangers; they do not want to pay into the luxury tax again in 2025. Does this mean the Rangers won't be active in the free agent market? Not at all! In 2024, the Rangers had a total payroll of just over $225M. Entering 2025,