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This blog has a wide variety of talent.. the first place I would go if I need help working on advanced mathematical theory or how to hide a body and anything in between -- laxtonto

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2025 Season in Review: Cody Freeman

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at infielder Cody Freeman. Cody Freeman spent more time in the major […]

22 days ago | 6 reads

Fangraphs top 100 prospect list is out

The Fangraphs top 100 prospect list for 2026 is out, and the Texas Rangers have a surprisingly impressive showing, with five prospects making the cut. Well, technically, only four Rangers prospects are in the top 100, but Fangraphs’ top 100 lists run a little over 100 because they include every prospect who hits the grade […]

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22 days ago | 0 reads

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Real baseball games are happening later this week. Shawn McFarland writes about what we learned as the Texas Rangers welcomed the full squad to Arizona over the weekend. Jeff Wilson writes that the Rangers opened up full-squad workouts in Surprise with all eyes on a reconfigured lineup. Chad Jennings checks out the biggest […]

22 days ago | 3 reads

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… Joc Pederson is motivated after a career-worst 2025 season. Kumar Rocker is fighting for the fifth starter spot after a rocky 2025. Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler provides velocity for a bullpen that is lacking in that regard. Jordan Montgomery is very happy to be back with the Texas Rangers. David Laurila […]

23 days ago | 4 reads

Montgomery signed, Kent DFA’d

The Texas Rangers officially signed Jordan Montgomery on Friday. To make room for him on the 40 man roster, the team has designated pitcher Zak Kent for assignment. We discussed the Montgomery addition earlier in the week when the news that he would be coming back to Texas was first reported. He will start the […]

24 days ago | 5 reads

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant says “Not so fast, my friend” and write that Sebastian Walcott could still maybe possibly see the field in 2026. Grant also writes about the homecoming of Jordan Montgomery in what could turn into a Rangers Hallmark movie. Kennedi Landry also writes about Montgomery’s return and how happy he is […]

24 days ago | 5 reads

2025 Season in Review: Jonah Heim

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at catcher Jonah Heim. Man…I don’t even know what to say about […]

25 days ago | 6 reads

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers were dealt a fairly devastating blow Thursday as top prospect Sebastian Walcott will miss most or all of the 2026 season due to a UCL tear. Woof. Walcott will reportedly undergo surgery in the coming days, though there’s still some stuff to be discussed with ol’ Dr. Meister. There’s also […]

25 days ago | 5 reads

Phillies release Nick Castellanos

The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, per multiple reports. Castellanos had one year left on the five year, $100 million deal he signed with the Phillies prior to 2022 season. It had been a given that the Phillies were not going to open camp with Castellanos still on the team, and the only […]

26 days ago | 7 reads

Walcott has a torn UCL

Sebastian Walcott will miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season due to a torn UCL, per the beats. This sucks, to put it mildly. And puts a damper on our poll yesterday, asking when Walcott will make his major league debut. Walcott, a shortstop who doesn’t turn 20 until next month, is the […]

MLB

26 days ago | 2 reads

Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! Wyatt Langford is being considered as an injury replacement for outfielder Corbin Carroll for Team USA, which would make him the fifth Ranger playing in the World Baseball Classic. Kumar Rocker has to commit to fully developing his changeup and to actually using it in games if he’s going to have an effective […]

26 days ago | 7 reads

Rangers Reacts Survey: When will Walcott waltz (into Arlington)

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rangers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Folks, there’s a guy in the Texas Rangers’ organization from the Bahamas that you may have […]

27 days ago | 7 reads

Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! Jack Leiter is frustrated that he won’t be able to pitch in the World Baseball Classic, as he watched his dad pitch in the inaugural tournament and it has always been a goal of his. Robert Garcia is hoping that he gets more opportunities to close games in 2026. Skip Schumaker opened camp […]

27 days ago | 8 reads

Montgomery returning to Rangers, per reports

Texas Rangers rumors: Jordan Montgomery is returning to Arlington on a one year deal for $1.25 million plus incentive bonuses, per Evan Grant. Montgomery, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, would presumably immediately go on the 60 day injured list. Montgomery, of course, was one of the heroes of the 2023 World Series team. […]

27 days ago | 11 reads

Verlander to Detroit for 2026

Justin Verlander has signed a one year deal with the Detroit Tigers, the team announced today. Reports indicate that the deal is for $13 million, with $10 million of that being deferred payments that begin in 2030. Verlander is returning to the team that originally selected him second overall in the 2004 Draft, and for […]

28 days ago | 4 reads

A Cody Bradford update

The return of Texas Ranger pitcher Cody Bradford from internal brace surgery has been both eagerly awaited and a topic of much discussion among Rangers fans over the winter. Jeff Wilson talked to Bradford this morning in Surprise, and we have good news in regards to an update. Per Wilson, Bradford is throwing his seventh […]

28 days ago | 4 reads

2025 Season in Review: Jose Corniell

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at pitcher Jose Corniell. It was a positive, encouraging season for Jose […]

28 days ago | 6 reads

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers are reporting to Surprise, Arizona today. Welcome back, baseball. With the Rangers officially beginning their quest for glory in 2026, Kennedi Landry takes an early stab at a potential Opening Day roster. Evan Grant lists a handful of Rangers hurlers who have the ability to gain the most […]

28 days ago | 5 reads

Rangers Reacts Results: The Fifth Starter

We asked in the Rangers Reacts Survey who should be the Texas Rangers’ fifth starter to start the 2026 season. With the results having come in, there is a pretty clear preference for lefthander Jacob Latz. The most likely candidates currently appear to be Latz, who spent the bulk of 2025 in the bullpen but […]

29 days ago | 7 reads

Boston, Brewers make weird trade

MLB Trade Rumors: The Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a trade that would send third baseman Caleb Durbin from Milwaukee to Boston in exchange for pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and utility man David Hamilton, per multiple reports. This is what happens when spring training is looming. Mickey Gilley used […]

29 days ago | 6 reads

Ozuna to the Pirates, per reports

MLB Rumors: Marcell Ozuna and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms on a one year, $12 million deal, per reports. Ozuna, 35, began his career with the Miami Marlins before being shipped out after a career year in 2017 for a package that included pitching prospects Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantera. After a couple […]

29 days ago | 6 reads

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. It’s “it’s baseball season!” season. It is the beginning of the Skip Schumaker era that highlights the upcoming season for the Texas Rangers, so says MLB dot com folks. Assuming he’s not manning third base in Arlington by like June, R.J. Anderson writes that Sebastian Walcott is among the best bets to be […]

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29 days ago | 1 read

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… It is a quiet morning on the baseball front. Former major leaguer Terrance Gore passed away at age 34 due to complications from surgery. There’s a football game happening this evening, I think. I could be wrong, it hasn’t gotten much publicity. David Laurila has his Sunday Notes column up at Fangraphs.

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Jeff Wilson offers up his spring training preview in which he lists three players who could make or break the Rangers offense. The Rangers added another bullpen arm in righty Ryan Brasier. Texas lands among MLB dot com’s list of teams with the best 1-2 punches at the top of their respective […]

about 1 month ago | 7 reads

2025 Season in Review: Billy McKinney

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at outfielder Billy McKinney. Ah, Billy McKinney…Texas native, product of Plano West, first […]

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about 1 month ago | 1 read