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Battle of First Place Teams (Darvish vs. Verlander)

Yu Darvish The Rangers and Detroit are about to face off in a four game set this weekend, but that is now what everyone is talking about. Everyone is talking about tonight’s match up of Rangers ace Yu...

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And Then There Were The A’s, Again

Sep 27, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers rookie infielder Jurickson Profar in the dugout during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA...

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West Coast Baseball

The Rangers got a much needed victory on Wednesday against the Oakland A’s (read about it here) after losing two straight. The Rangers are one of two teams left (the other being the NY Yankees) to not...

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2013 Texas Rangers: The Goal is not Perfection, it’s a Championship

Rangers Celebrate 2011 World Series Clinch – Courtesy of MSN FOX Sports Anyone who plays baseball can tell you, it’s a grind. Six months is a long time to wait to see if you are going to make the post...

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Derek Holland Roughed Up By Indians

It might come as a surprise, but Derek Holland (+2.7 fWAR) has been just as valuable as Yu Darvish (+2.7 fWAR) in 2013. Darvish obviously catches the headlines — as well as the bobble-head nights — and...

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Scene of the Crime

The Rangers, after polishing off the A’s in Arlington, are returning to a place that all Rangers fans probably still hate and still don’t want to talk about. The place where the 2011 World Series got...

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What Goes Around…

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel The Rangers season was over a little over a week ago according to twitter and social media in general. When I first became a Texas Rangers fan (many, many moons ago) there was...

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In An Attempt To Understand The Matt Garza Infatuation

In fairness to the reader, and, to a much lesser extent, myself, I will admit that I am not the biggest Matt Garza fan. I also don’t dislike him; I think he’s a fine middle-of-the-rotation starter, and...

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The Matt Garza Trade And What It Means For The Rangers

After a slew of trade rumors over the past week, painting the picture that the Texas Rangers were ultimately “close” to reaching a trade with the Chicago Cubs, only to be said to have negotiations fall...

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Semblance of Rewards; Entrail of Risks

Imagine that it is the year 2011, or 2012 for that matter, and for all intents and purposes, Mike Olt, C.J. Edwards (yes, he was drafted in 2011, but just hear me out) and Justin Grimm all possess the...

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Derek Holland: Robotic Consistency

Throughout his career as a Texas Ranger, Derek Holland has been something of an enigma. Between the “dutchstache”, the impersonations, and the frustrating instances of inconsistency, Holland developed...

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Texas Rangers Sign Martin Perez to a New Contract

Source: Jim Cowsert - US Presswire The Rangers decided not to waste anytime of rookie pitcher Martin Perez when it comes to offering him a contract. Today, in a move that I consider great, the Rangers...

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Texas Rangers close to deal with Jerome Williams

With the recent injury to starting pitcher Derek Holland, the Texas Rangers are working to fill the void.  It appears the Texas Rangers are in talks with Jerome Williams, who was non-tendered by the...

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Are the Texas Rangers Looking to Replace Derek Holland Outside of the Club?

Texas Rangers’ General Manager Jon Daniels was a guest on ESPN Radio 103.3FM Rangers Hot Stove this past Sunday. Among other topics covered, JD was asked if there was a change of urgency in going after...

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Are the Rangers on the list for Tanaka

As the final countdown for the Masahiro Tanaka comes to an end, the list of potential winners is narrowing.  The Texas Rangers are not on the list of 5 teams that are in the running to sign the...

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Ron Washington Q and A at Fan Fest 2014

During the 2014 Texas Rangers Fan Fest at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Ron Washington participated in one of the question and answer sessions. Ron Washington started off the session with talking about...

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Texas Rangers looking at top Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon

With the injury to Derek Holland and Joseph Ortiz, the Texas Rangers are in need of pitchers.  It was recently reported that Suk-min Yoon put on a bullpen session for scouts from the Baltimore Orioles...

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Truck Day signals Spring Training is near – What’s left to do

Today the equipment truck was loaded up and headed out towards Surprise, Arizona.  The Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training on February 16 and start their first workout on...

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Texas Rangers injury update – Matt Harrison, Derek Holland and more

The Texas Rangers kick off spring training today with the arrival of pitchers and catchers reporting.  Several of the pitchers have already started workouts.  Here are a few updates on some of the...

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Derek Holland Plans to Walk Without Crutches Today

According to Jeff Wilson of the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, Derek Holland plans to walk without crutches for the first time today since undergoing micro-fracture surgery on his knee.   #Rangers Derek...

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