Minor League Rosters Breakdown
The Rangers announced the minor league rosters yesterday morning. It mostly went as expected, but a few surprises including a top prospect are starting the year in Frisco. Note that the...
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Cheering For The Laundry
We all love sports but occasionally being a fan can be a beating. Whether it’s on-field performance that makes us insane or a front office move that leaves us scratching our heads, our teams can drive...
View ArticleFrisco RoughRiders Media Day
On Tuesday, the Frisco RoughRiders held their annual media day. This year we had to chance to talk to two polarizing players – Matt Bush and Lewis Brinson. Much talk has been made about the 30-year-old...
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Minor League Monday – Season Debut
We’re back! Fresh off a successful 2015 season Minor League Monday has made it’s triumphant return. We will be posting the first Monday of each month rather than every Monday. We will give a quick...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Reactions: Rangers Sign Kyle Lohse, Call Up Matt Bush
The Rangers made Friday the 13th lucky for two different pitchers today, signing free agent starter Kyle Lohse to a minor league deal while promoting Frisco reliever Matt Bush to the major league club....
View ArticleDon’t Mess With Texas
The slide was dirty. It wasn’t a sucker punch. Rougned Odor was rightfully ejected and should be suspended. Throwing at Prince Fielder was cheap. Fielder laughing at it was hilarious. I have a feeling...
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Timeline: Where Bautista Could Have Saved His Jaw
By the time 6:30ET/5:30CT rolled around, the Rangers Jays baseball sports world was focused on Arlington, Texas, in two clubhouses that contained a lot of boiled over anger and aggression. You know...
View ArticleFirst half debrief: Despite heavy blows, Rangers remain standing
When the season started for the 2016 Texas Rangers, the fans held lofty expectations. Certain professionals had them listed as division winners, at the least, and a select few were expecting a...
View ArticleDestroying the myth of a declining and selfish Yu Darvish
There’s nothing wrong with Yu Darvish. Normally I try easing into a topic, comparing it with a life event or metaphysical concept that you can relate to baseball in some way. Not this time. With this...
View ArticleWinning Pieces: How Texas can maximize their bullpen in 2016
There are few things in baseball more amazing than the evolution of bullpens. From not existing when the game began to the reason Kansas City won their title last season, the progress is stunning....
View ArticleOn Jeremy Jeffress, alcohol, and society’s acceptance through inaction
By now, you’ve seen the details of Jeremy Jeffress‘ arrest for DWI early Friday morning. His teammates, coaches, and front office have weighed in on his choices. He sits on the Restricted List, waiting...
View ArticleThrowback Tanner Scheppers – 2016 Playoff Pitcher
Sometimes, the help you’re looking for comes from the least likely of places. The Texas Rangers’ bullpen has been far from the complete shutdown corps that was expected before the season started....
View ArticleThe Timeless Rangers Team of 2016
Take a picture in your mind of this Rangers team. Today. And hold it there. Forever. That’s how special this team is. Regardless of their record, regardless of October. Regardless. Take your picture...
View ArticleOn the Fringe: Best and Worst Last Impressions for Rangers Postseason Roster
One-hundred and sixty-two games have been played. Now, what? Now it’s time to play more, of course, but the question remains: Who gets to play? Who gets to be a part of the Rangers postseason roster?...
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2016 ALDS: Three Reasons Why The Rangers Win and Lose
The Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays will face off in the 2016 ALDS in a highly anticipated match-up that is full of storylines. It’s clear that the baseball gods had something to do with this and...
View ArticleAt The Corner of Heartbreak Hotel and Ballpark Way
Seven months of fandom came down to seven seconds of heartbreak Sunday night in Toronto. That much is certain. Matt Bush hit his spot. Elvis Andrus flipped, Rougned Odor slung, Mitch Moreland dug and...
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For The Rangers and Matt Bush Redemption Eludes One of Them
One of the more common tropes in the world of sports is that of redemption. The lovable loser is, well, lovable. The entire city of Cleveland has been a punchline for as long as I have been conscious...
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MVP: It Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
In a couple of days, perhaps tonight, the World Series will be over. One of two storied franchises will have emerged victorious, finally shaking their decades- or even century-old demons. There will be...
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What to watch for in Spring Training – Pitchers
Here’s what Rangers fans should keep an eye on this spring as the Rangers solidify their pitching staff for the 2017 season: The World Baseball Classic If you are a fan of baseball you should watch the...
View ArticleIn the end, it’s all just a little bit of history repeating
“The past isn’t dead. It isn’t even past.” – William Faulkner Sam Dyson is currently 11th on the Rangers career saves list. The #10 slot belongs to the most recent member of a club he’s soon to join....
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