'Slam dunk first-ballot guy': Beltré's Texas tenure sealed HOF status
ARLINGTON -- If you ask Michael Young, he knew Adrian Beltré would be in the Hall of Fame pretty early on. He wasn’t positive when Beltré was playing for the Rangers’ division rival Mariners. But as soon as Beltré stepped into Texas’ clubhouse, it was clear.
One second-half goal for every club
With the All-Star break over and the second half of the 2024 season beginning Friday, overlying goals have come into focus for all 30 MLB teams. Some clubs will make major moves at the July 30 Trade Deadline, going all in and dreaming of a World Series title. Others are
Reigning champs eye restored mojo in second half
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. ARLINGTON -- The Rangers went into the All-Star break with a pair of series wins over the Angels and Astros on the road, pulling
Right at home: Rangers' All-Stars put on a show on familiar stage
ARLINGTON -- Marcus Semien sat in the dugout at Globe Life Field and chatted with Rangers offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker over an iPad. They were going over the scouting reports for the pitchers Semien would face in the coming innings of Tuesday night’s game. That’s not an unusual sight at
6 former prospects who are breaking out
Not every prospect can be like Pirates phenom Paul Skenes, who went from No. 1 overall Draft pick to the National League’s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game in roughly a year’s time. For many prospects, it takes much longer to find their footing in the Majors. But just because
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The 2024 MLB Draft wrapped up on Tuesday with 615 players selected over this year’s 20-round process. Now that we know where players are going (see you next time, mock drafts!), we can dive into which clubs might have gotten steals, which added potential superstars and which took some fun
These players will be key for their teams in the second half
The 2024 All-Star Game is behind us and the second half of the season looms. While much of the attention in the coming weeks will be about players on the move at the Trade Deadline, there are plenty of key players who will stay put and will have an outsized
A team-by-team look at how each All-Star fared
The 94th MLB All-Star Game featured triple-digit heat from various pitchers, some dazzling defensive plays across the diamond and plenty of big-time power. The Midsummer Classic, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, ended in a 5-3 final score as the American League avenged its 2023 loss and won
Why Rangers trended toward college picks in '24 Draft
The Rangers entered the 2024 MLB Draft looking to further improve the organizational outlook of an already-bright future after securing their first World Series title last season. As Day 3 came to a close on Tuesday, Texas appears to have accomplished that goal. Picking outside of the top half of
Draft Day 3: Most interesting picks from each round
After 315 players were selected over the first two days of the 2024 MLB Draft, 300 more players heard their names on Tuesday as the Draft concluded with Rounds 11-20. As a reminder, the late rounds can be more than just opportunities to fill out a farm system. This year’s
AL tops NL as MLB's best put on a show during 94th All-Star Game
ARLINGTON -- The blend was beautiful. Power pitching that overwhelmed the opposition, and power hitting that answered back. Established superstars shining on summer’s biggest stage, and emerging superstars making their presence known in front of an ample audience.
Yates flexes strikeout power with perfect inning in ASG
ARLINGTON -- A's rookie closer Mason Miller lived up to the hype, as he produced the hardest thrown pitch in All-Star Game history (since pitch-tracking began in 2008) while earning the victory in his Midsummer Classic debut on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field as the AL beat the NL,
Beltré, Pudge share their Hall of Fame journeys on Latino Legends Panel
Adrian Beltré and Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez stepped onto the stage at the "Unfiltered: Texas Rangers Latino Legends Panel Discussion" to a roar of applause from the fans who saw them cement their legacy. That same love they felt from Rangers fans made Texas feel like their home away from home
Adolis falls just short of advancing with 18 Derby homers
ARLINGTON -- Texas loves Adolis García. The Rangers right fielder loves Texas right back. García was welcomed to Globe Life Field with deafening cheers as he took the stage for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. García’s 67 career home runs in the regular season at Globe Life Field are the
Rangers key in on pure hitters with Day 2 picks
The Rangers’ selections of Malcolm Moore and Dylan Dreiling on Day 1 seemingly established an early theme for the defending champions’ Draft plans, addressing the need to replenish their farm system with well-rounded offensive talent. It was a commonality that carried over into Day 2, with Texas adding an additional
Seager, Rangers invest in Senter Park renovation
ARLINGTON -- Senter Park is home to a lifetime of memories and history of this community. It’s where many kids developed their love for sports and will continue to do so for even longer. “I coached my now 42-year-old son’s Optimist football team here in the park back in the
Superb bounceback year lifts Yates to All-Star Game
Kirby Yates and the Texas Rangers practically needed each other this offseason. The Rangers needed a reliable back-of-the-bullpen arm after finishing the 2023 regular season 30-for-63 (47.6 percent) in save opportunities. Yates needed to prove to himself that he could still pitch at a high level as he entered his
Rangers nab Stanford catcher Moore with No. 30 pick
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Malcolm Moore never says no to catching a bullpen. Not seen as the best defensive catcher in scouting circles, Moore is committed to getting better each and every day. That hard work paid off. With the No. 30 overall pick in Sunday's MLB Draft, the Rangers
Hometown shortstop Seager joins All-Star roster
An All-Star Game at the Rangers’ home of Globe Life Field would have felt incomplete without their franchise star. Thankfully, there’s nothing to worry about. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was added to Bruce Bochy’s American League roster on Sunday night, replacing the injured Carlos Correa ahead of the 2024 All-Star
Smith's 2 HRs send Rangers into the break on a roll
HOUSTON -- The Rangers ended the first half of the season on a strong note thanks in large part to Josh Smith. Smith hit a pair of two-run home runs to lead the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Astros on Sunday at Minute Maid Park, securing a series