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Rangers' bullpen thriving with help from surprising 'bright spot'

@kennlandry
April 25, 2024

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers’ bullpen has been the subject of a ton of criticism over the past year. The struggles were obvious throughout the 2023 season and early this year, things have been a bit of a roller coaster. Now, you don’t hear much about the bullpen. That’s maybe for

Injuries & Moves: Sborz activated off IL; Anderson optioned

April 25, 2024

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Slugger's homer barely eludes Mariners center fielder as Rangers snap out of home funk
@kennlandry
April 25, 2024

ARLINGTON -- Entering the fourth inning Wednesday night, the Rangers were riding an unfortunate 25-inning scoreless streak at Globe Life Field, a place they’ve generally succeeded in during the Bruce Bochy era. And it looked like they were well on their way to a 26th straight scoreless inning even as

Old Globe Life turf gets new life via Legacy initiative

@kennlandry
April 24, 2024

DALLAS -- “Legacy” is an accurate title for work that the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and Major League Baseball are currently doing in the Metroplex. At the Texas Rangers Youth Academy in West Dallas on Wednesday, MLB and the Rangers announced more information about the 2024 All-Star Legacy initiative, which

Acker reaping benefits from healthy start in '24

@kennlandry
April 24, 2024

This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

New Draft Top 150 list: BIG changes at the top

April 24, 2024

Three years ago, Charlie Condon attracted zero interest from pro scouts or NCAA Division I baseball programs. He wound up at Georgia as a preferred walk-on and redshirted during his first season in Athens. Now he's the best prospect in the 2024 Draft and sits atop MLB Pipeline's updated and

Rangers' scuffles continue in second straight home shutout

@kennlandry
April 24, 2024

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers were playing from behind less than 10 minutes into Tuesday night's matchup with the Mariners. Starter Dane Dunning gave up a double to J.P. Crawford on the first pitch of the game and then a two-run homer to Cal Raleigh, putting the club in a hole

Carter showing signs with big night in Atlanta

Rangers rookie slugs third HR of season, shows off slick defense in LF
@kennlandry
April 21, 2024

ATLANTA -- The first month of the season has been more than a bit of a grind for both the Rangers and rookie sensation Evan Carter. Texas completed a 10-game road trip on Sunday night with a 6-4 win over the Braves at Truist Park to cap a stretch of

Every team's best 2024 Minor League bobblehead

@BensBiz and @JoshJacksonMiLB
an hour ago

There are a kajillion reasons to love baseball -- especially Minor League Baseball. The bobblehead, which has been greeted with an enthusiastic "Yes" from baseball fans at least since MLB put out a set featuring the likes of Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays in 1960, combines many of

Scherzer shocking Rangers with rapid return timeline

@kennlandry
April 21, 2024

This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Gray shines in 'surprise' appearance out of the bullpen 

@kennlandry
April 20, 2024

ATLANTA -- Bruce Bochy promised a surprise, and boy did he deliver. Joking with the media during Saturday’s pregame session about a thin bullpen as the Rangers near the end of a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, Bochy noted: “I have a surprise, so.” That surprise jogged out

'I just tried to flip the switch': Heaney finds his rhythm in solid start

@kennlandry
April 19, 2024

ATLANTA -- A million thoughts are going through Andrew Heaney’s head with every pitch he’s thrown all throughout the young 2024 season. He’s been fighting himself, both mentally and mechanically, the southpaw has explained. “I think, right now, it's just the thoughts,” manager Bruce Bochy said ahead of the Rangers’

Leiter's 'surreal' MLB debut a 'special day from start to finish'

April 18, 2024

DETROIT -- Jack Leiter made his much-anticipated Major League debut, but it wasn’t with the results he’d envisioned. The Rangers' No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline left Thursday afternoon’s 9-7 win against the Tigers at Comerica Park with two outs in the fourth inning and the score tied at 7.

Leiter experiences 'whirlwind of emotions' with MLB callup

April 17, 2024

DETROIT -- There is a different kind of excitement attached to a Major League debut when it involves the pitcher who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 Draft. And, so, Rangers fans, team members and media are on the edge of their seats when it comes to

Why Jack Leiter's first MLB pitch was historic

@Spokes_Murphy
April 18, 2024

The story of baseball is littered with notable and, in some cases, legendary father-son duos who got the opportunity to play the game they love at the highest level. The Leiter family now has two such pairings, putting it at the center of some never-before-seen history. On Thursday, Rangers right-handed

After 17 games, Langford reflects on adjustments to Majors

April 17, 2024

DETROIT -- Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford is finding his way as a Major League hitter only 10 months after becoming the fourth overall selection in the 2023 Draft out of the University of Florida. He’s working behind the scenes on tweaking his mechanics and adjusting to facing the best pitchers

Winn aces 'rewarding' Major League debut

@kennlandry
April 17, 2024

This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry's Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

The keys to Jack Leiter's rise to The Show

@JesseABorek
April 16, 2024

It’s time to officially add another member of the Leiter lineage to the ranks of Major League Baseball. When Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy announced Tuesday morning that Jack Leiter, whom the club chose with the second overall pick in the 2021 Draft, would be making his big league debut Thursday

Prospects who could be impact callups -- 1 for each team

@SamDykstraMiLB
April 18, 2024

We've already seen several noteworthy callups in this young season. The biggest came when the Orioles promoted the best prospect in baseball, Jackson Holliday, on April 10. The Dodgers summoned fellow Top 100 prospect Andy Pages on Tuesday to bolster their outfield. When Justin Steele strained a hamstring on Opening

Carter lands on first Rookie Hot List of 2024

@benweinrib
April 16, 2024

It's nearly a month since the 2024 season opened in South Korea, so it's time to take a look at the campaign's early top rookie performers, also known as the April edition of MLB Pipeline's Rookie Hot List. Each month, MLB.com will look at which rookies performed best over the

Success starting to come around for Gray after slow start

April 16, 2024

DETROIT -- Jon Gray mows down hitters. That’s what he does. The Rangers’ big, hard-throwing right-hander didn’t figure in the decision of Tuesday afternoon’s 4-2 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park, however, he struck out seven while allowing one earned run over six innings to continue his strong pitching

Lorenzen blanks former team in Rangers debut

April 15, 2024

DETROIT -- Michael Lorenzen set the tone Monday night in his Ranger debut. He threw five scoreless innings against the Tigers, and his bullpen supported him by blanking Detroit the rest of the way in a 1-0 victory at Comerica Park. The degree of difficulty in what Lorenzen accomplished was

Rangers trying to work around ailing arms: 'Everybody’s an option'

@kennlandry
April 14, 2024

HOUSTON -- So much of the Rangers’ 2024 season hinges on staying afloat until a trio of starting pitchers -- Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Tyler Mahle -- return from the injured list this summer. The worst way to stay afloat is to add more injuries to that list. Ahead of