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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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World Series Game 3 discussion thread

It’s Game 3 of the World Series, or as I like to call it, the “World Serious.” Max Scherzer pitches for the Jays. Someone not named Max Scherzer pitches for the Dodgers. Talk about it here.

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Rangers Reacts Results: Bringing back a pitcher

Last week, our Rangers Reacts question asked which Texas Rangers pitcher hitting the free agent market you’d most like to see the team bring back. In a close vote, trade deadline addition Merrill Kelly was the top choice, narrowly edging out fellow starter Tyler Mahle and reliever Shawn Armstrong. Phil Maton, Patrick Corbin and Hoby […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Tonight’s Game 3 of the World Series will feature 2023 Game 3 starter Max Scherzer, now with the Toronto Blue Jays. On that night two years ago, Max tossed three scoreless innings at Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks as the Texas Rangers scored three early runs on their way to a 3-1 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks. I regret to inform you we’ve got little in the way of Texas Rangers news today. The Dodgers beat the Jays yesterday, evening the World Series up at 1 game apiece. Max Scherzer is going to start for the Jays on Monday. Bryce Harper is unhappy about trade speculation swirling after team […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. We’re still light on any Rangers news but of course last night was Game 1 of the World Series in which the underdog Blue Jays did some swingin’. Ken Rosenthal says the quality of at-bats was the difference in Game 1. And the Brewers were probably at home going “Ohhhhh” as they […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. No new Rangers news out there today, but there is some good World Series preview content out there with Game 1 starting tonight. Jayson Stark asks if the Dodgers are actually ruining baseball. And MLB Pipeline has a list of eye-popping prospects, one for every team That’s all for this morning. Happy […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Snell, Yesavage named Game 1 starters

The Game One starting pitchers for the World Series have been named. Blake Snell will be getting the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Trey Yesavage will be starting for the Toronto Blue Jays. Snell only made 11 regular season starts for the Dodgers but was excellent in those outings, putting up a 2.35 […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

2025 Season in Review: Blaine Crim

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 first baseman Blaine Crim. The fact that we are writing about […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! The Rangers traded for Jake Burger last year in the hopes to improve on their weak 2024 offense, but things didn’t exactly work out as planned. Burger is aiming to turn things around in 2025 after undergoing wrist surgery. We also have a podcast that asks if the Mariners were the perfect team […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Billups, Rozier arrested for gambling, per reports

Chauncey Billups, basketball Hall of Famer and current coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, member of the Miami Heat, have each been arrested this morning by the feds on charges relating to illegal gambling, per multiple reports. Remarkably, the arrests are related to separate investigations — Billups is charged in connection with […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! The 2025 season was a disappointing one for the Rangers as a whole but the defense, at least, was great, setting a single season MLB record for fielding percentage and topping the next best team by 10 Defensive Runs Saved. Dylan Dreiling, the Rangers’ 15th ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been showcasing […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Angels hire Suzuki, per reports

The Anaheim Angels are hiring long-time former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, per multiple reports. Suzuki has been a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian the past three years, meaning both A.L. West teams who have made managerial changes this month have replaced their 70-something year old veteran managers with […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Rangers Reacts Survey: Bringing back a pitcher

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. The Texas Rangers have a number of pitchers hitting the free agent market once the World […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

2025 Season in Review: Alejandro Osuna

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 Alejandro Osuna. Pop quiz — what Ranger hitter in 2025 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Poll: World Series outcome

We have the Los Angeles Dodgers going up against the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. What do you think the result will be? Cast your vote below…

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. The inherent and powerful loser energy of the Seattle Mariners was on full display last evening against a team that walked into ALCS Game 7 with their star player wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater. The Leafs, mind you, are on a record-tying seven consecutive NHL playoff game 7 losing skid. Vladdy Jr. […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

ALCS Game 7: Who are you rooting for?

There has been some discussion in the comments for the past week-plus about who folks were rooting for in the ALCS. In advance of tonight’s Game 7, I figured I would do a poll and ask…who are you pulling for to advance to the World Series? Cast your vote below…

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about 2 months ago | 1 read

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that in an unsuccessful season, one of the successes was that people could actually watch the team for the first time in years. Jeff Wilson looks at potential catcher trade candidates should the Rangers move on from Jonah Heim this winter. At MLB Trade Rumors, Mark Polishuk checks out the […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

ALCS Game 6 discussion thread

It is Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. The M’s are in Toronto. Seattle can advance to their first ever World Series with a win. Toronto can force a decisive Game 7 if they win. 7:03 p.m. Central start time on FS1. Logan Gilbert vs. Trey Yesavage. Discuss it here.

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… We are in the fallow period of Texas Rangers news. In non-Rangers news, the San Francisco Giants are reportedly close to hiring Tony Vitello to be their new manager. The Detroit Tigers are reportedly contemplating dealing Tarik Skubal, who is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season. David Laurila has his […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Giants next manager a college coach?

The San Francisco Giants are “closing in” on hiring as their next manager University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello, per the Athletic. When word broke that the Giants had fired veteran Bob Melvin after two seasons, the immediate speculation was that president of baseball operations Buster Posey would be looking to hire his former manager, […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Not seeing any Rangers news out there this morning, but there’s plenty on Shohei Ohtani playing perhaps the greatest game in baseball history last night as the Dodgers clinched another World Series berth against the Brewers. Aaaand the Mariners are a win away from a pennant of their very own. So there’s […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Friday LCS Games discussion thread

Its Friday, and there are two games for your viewing pleasure. The Jays and Mariners, tied in the series at 2-2, play at Seattle at 5:08 p.m. on FS1. The Dodgers host the Brewers, with Los Angeles up 3-0, play at 7:38 p.m. Central on TBS. Discuss it here.

about 2 months ago | 2 reads