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Jacob deGrom has signed with a new team. The Texas Rangers spent big on position players last offseason. This offseason, they are making a big splash with their pitching. Texas signed deGrom to a 5-year, $185 million contract. That breaks down to an …
Texas Rangers fans may have another reason to smile this offseason. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported on Tuesday that former Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux has emerged as a leading candidate for a major role with the organization. …
Clayton Kershaw may still be wearing blue next year, just a different shade. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Tuesday that the Texas Rangers are waiting patiently on direction from Kershaw’s camp this offseason. The Rangers would like to see …
Jacob deGrom has opted out of his contract and chosen to become a free agent this offseason. The New York Mets will make an attempt to re-sign him, but they’re expected to have competition from a few teams. SNY’s Andy Martino has singled …
Ex-Kansas City Royals GM Dayton Moore may not be off golfing for long. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday that industry sources continue to link Moore to the Texas Rangers. Rosenthal notes that Moore has a prior relationship with …
Carlos Rodon appears likely to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants after one season. Assuming he does, he has the chance to get a long-term deal, and one team may have interest in giving it to him. The Texas Rangers are likely to …
The Texas Rangers have brought in a big name to replace former manager Chris Woodward. Bruce Bochy has officially been hired as the new manager of the Rangers, the team announced on Friday. The two sides agreed to a three-year contract. Bruce Bochy …
Bruce Bochy is interested in a return to MLB, and there is one team that seems to have some interest in him. FOX MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal said Friday that new Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young met with Bochy on Thursday. Bruce Bochy met …
After three years away from the dugout, Bruce Bochy might be readying for a return, with a couple of teams that may suit him quite well. In a column highlighting potential managerial openings, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic names Bochy as a name that …
The Texas Rangers just fired their manager and their GM, but their next hire could bring at least some semblance of familiarity. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Thursday that Boston Red Sox bench coach Will Venable is potentially in the …
The Texas Rangers have made a big change to their front office. The Rangers announced on Wednesday that they have fired President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels. Team owner Ray Davis said in a statement that Daniels was informed his contract …
The Texas Rangers have had a disappointing year that will likely end without a postseason appearance once again, and they have decided to make a major organizational change. Manager Chris Woodward was fired by the Rangers on Monday, ESPN’s Jeff …
Kumar Rocker was surprisingly drafted third overall by the Texas Rangers in the 2022 MLB Draft on Sunday, and 2021 draftee Jack Leiter is happy to be reuniting with his former Vanderbilt teammate. Leiter and Rocker were teammates at Vanderbilt in …
Kumar Rocker was a big story in the 2021 MLB Draft after initially falling unexpectedly down the board, then ultimately not signing with the New York Mets. In the 2022 draft, he once again found himself in the middle of the story, though with a very …
Hopefully you weren’t hungry while watching the Texas Rangers-Chicago White Sox game on Friday night. In the eighth inning of the contest, Rangers reliever John King entered the game trying to hold a 3-3 tie. After King got two quick outs, …
A former MLB All-Star is available and looking for work. The Texas Rangers on Thursday released Matt Carpenter. The three-time All-Star started his minor league season slowly, but he had come on in May. Carpenter had six home runs and a .991 OPS in …
