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May 14, 2012
For $5, Josh Hamilton's Record-Tying Bat Will Pose for Your Photo at the Ballpark Tonight
The brief but magisterial career of Josh Hamilton's magic baseball bat came to a tragic end when the slugger cracked it during his final plate appearance against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.Hamilton used the bat to pound four home runs into the stands of Camden Yards in Baltimore during a recor ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Are Yu Kidding Me? The Texas Rangers Are About to Open the Bank Vault For Darvish.
In winning the well-publicized bidding for Yu Darvish shortly after 10 Monday night, the Texas Rangers have positioned themselves to sign the famous Japanese hurler to one of the riskiest contracts in baseball history. And unless the 25-year-old right-hander immediately establishes himself among ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Whitt's End: 9.9.11
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *When Jerry Jones admits his team has to "walk before we can run," that's code for "rebuilding." 8-8. *The Jets may well kill the Cowboys Sunday, but aren't we glad Dallas isn't opening up ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Time For Y'all to Admit It: C.J. Wilson is a Bona Fide Ace
No doubt Kenny Rogers is the Rangers' best all-time left-handed pitcher. But is C.J. Wilson already No. 2? He further helped his cause Tuesday night in Tampa, somehow resisting his stupid, "instinctive" urge to bare-hand comebackers long enough to shut out the Rays in a complete-game, 8-0 v ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2011
Michael Young Whiffs; Texas Rangers Lose
Not saying by any means that it was an easy or routine play. As Rangers' manager Ron Washington said, the ball was "smoked." But it's a ball that third baseman Michael Young could've stopped, right?When Young did the ole on Casper Wells' hot shot in the 7th inning Wednesday night, I was remi ... More >>
Blogs
July 21, 2011
The Tease That is Rangers Pitcher Derek Holland Continues, Escalates
One night he's Sandy Koufax; the next Sandy Duncan. For two starts he's Kate Upton; then last night we get a heaping, hideous dose of Kate Smith. More? No? Get the picture? Good. Because when it comes to Rangers' starter Derek Holland, you never know if you're getting beauty or the beast. Af ... More >>
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July 20, 2011
Rangers 7, Angels 0: My Top 10 Observer-ations
10. Remember not long ago when it looked like Alexi Ogando was done? Since three sub-par starts in June he's back to being one of the best surprises in baseball, especially after last night, when he threw eight scoreless innings and lowered his ERA to 2.72 (7th-best in the AL). Moving him bac ... More >>
Blogs
July 14, 2011
Rangers Building Momentum For Second Half, and the Future
The Rangers start their post-break schedule tonight in Seattle. Despite a seven-game winning streak, baseball's sixth-best record and a one-game lead in the AL West, president Nolan Ryan sounds none too satisfied. "It concerns me," Ryan told ESPN when asked to assess the state of the Ranger ... More >>
News
June 23, 2011
Charles Haley and Kenny Rogers Go Hunting For Redemption
After rocky careers off the field, two local bad boys rehab their reps.
Blogs
May 16, 2011
Texas Rangers Win a Series. But Is John Rhadigan Winning?
As I've said before, new Rangers' TV play-by-play voice John Rhadigan is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Love him as a friend. Be honored to have him as a neighbor. Or a role model. Whatever. Great dude. But as the voice of my baseball? Um, let's see how he's doing 1/4th into his fir ... More >>
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May 10, 2011
The Rangers Aren't Winning, and Now C.J. Wilson is ... Whining?
Hello, win column! third place.The Rangers started 9-1. But since Josh Hamilton broke his arm on that daring/dumb dash for home plate in Detroit on April 12, they're 9-17.That equals 18-18. That equals -- for the first time since April 30, 2010 -- third place in the AL West behind the Angels ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Deer, Dogs and DPs
Hello, win column! third place.The Rangers started 9-1. But since Josh Hamilton broke his arm on that daring/dumb dash for home plate in Detroit on April 12, they're 9-17.That equals 18-18. That equals -- for the first time since April 30, 2010 -- third place in the AL West behind the Angels ... More >>
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April 4, 2011
Rangers 26, Red Sox 11: My Top 10 Observer-ations
10. That, my friends, was about as thorough a three-game sweep as you can produce. The Rangers out-scored Boston by 15 runs and slugged 11 homers. And that wasn't the Royals, remember -- it came against the team most experts predict will represent the AL in the 2011 World Series. 9. Mos ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
A Rangers Repeat? History Suggests Odds Are Long.
One Hit Wonders
Blogs
February 23, 2011
Texas Rangers' Pitching Staff: No. 3 in the AL West
I fully admit it, at the end of last season I was calling for C.J. Wilson to pitch Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Considering the way he'd pitched all year and the way Cliff Lee had struggled at times it made sense. Turns out both pretty pitched damn skippy in the playof ... More >>
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February 23, 2011
Making the Best of a Bad Situation: What Texas Should Do to Resolve Michael Young Mess
Photos by Sam MertenEven before Michael Young demanded to be traded, the likelihood that he'd swap uniforms before the expiration of his contract in 2013 seemed like a long shot at best. Despite a résumé that includes six All-Star nods, a batting title, an (undeserving) Gold Glove and five cons ... More >>
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December 29, 2010
Let's Get This DH Situation Addressed: Rangers Should Re-Sign Vladdy or Risk Getting Worse
Sam MertenVladimir GuerreroWhile the Texas Rangers waited for Cliff Lee to make up his mind, the best options to fill the team's hole at designated hitter flew off the board. The Chicago White Sox snatched up the two best fits, re-signing Paul Konerko for three years at $12.5 million per season a ... More >>
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December 23, 2010
Dear Santa: Please Put a World Series MVP Under the Tree. Pretty Please?
Matt Garza's widely considered to be the best starter available, but could a better pitcher be had for the right price?It's almost Christmas, and the Texas Rangers haven't done anything to address the hole in the rotation left behind when Cliff Lee signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and th ... More >>
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October 21, 2010
Reflections of a sportswriter on being a Texas Ranger fan... pretty much since birth.
Matt Garza's widely considered to be the best starter available, but could a better pitcher be had for the right price?It's almost Christmas, and the Texas Rangers haven't done anything to address the hole in the rotation left behind when Cliff Lee signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and th ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Hey, Look, it's a UFO! No, Actually, it's an Even Weirder Sight: Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wing
Hell hath officially frozen over. In Arlington, the Texas Rangers are still playing baseball. And in Dallas, Stars fans are now cheering for the Detroit Red Wings. Well, at least one of them. The Stars, off to a 2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 start or whatever the hell it is these days in the NHL, play ... More >>
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October 1, 2010
Nolan Ryan's Latest Rangers' Prediction: "I'll Take the World Series in Seven."
Photos by Sam MertenNolan Ryan bites his lip after predicting that the Rangers will win the franchise's first World Series Championship this year.Team president Nolan Ryan predicted a World Series victory for the Texas Rangers during a rally held this afternoon at the home plate gate outside ... More >>
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September 20, 2010
Can the Texas Rangers Catch Fire? Or, for That Matter, Anything?
We're at a rare, almost unprecedented and admittedly awkward spot in Texas Rangers' history. The Rangers will win the American League West, but they're still so far away with so much time left in the season that it makes for - honestly - some uninteresting and practically meaningless ba ... More >>
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August 9, 2010
Texas Rangers: Meandering Toward the AL West or Charging Toward AL Home-Field Advantage?
How you looking at your Texas Rangers these days? A) Despite Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Oakland A's they're playing well enough to maintain a comfy cushion in the American League West, holding a 7.5 games lead with only 51 games remaining. B) They were held to two or fewer runs five times on a ... More >>
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August 2, 2010
Cliff Lee is Great, But His Offensive Support Sucks
Breaking news: To win a baseball game - even with your best pitcher on the mound - a team must score a run. Even two. Cliff Lee was good - not great - Sunday in a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Angels. He pitched another complete game, something he's done in all five starts for the Texas ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
The Texas Rangers Thrive while Owner Tom Hicks' Sports Empire Crumbles.
Breaking news: To win a baseball game - even with your best pitcher on the mound - a team must score a run. Even two. Cliff Lee was good - not great - Sunday in a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Angels. He pitched another complete game, something he's done in all five starts for the Texas ... More >>
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July 8, 2010
As Rangers Look to Add Another Game to Division Lead Tonight, a Reminder of the Architect of This Surprising Bunch
Photos by Sam MertenAll-Stars Josh Hamilton and Elvis AndrusAs Richie mentions in this week's paper version of Unfair Park, the Texas Rangers could be headed toward their winningest season in franchise history, as they nabbed their 50th win of the season last night and increased their lead to ... More >>
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June 29, 2010
Texas Rangers: More Buck For Their Bang
Strangely successful season for your Rangers so far. In spring training manager Ron Washington admitted to using cocaine. Their catching tandem is Matt Treanor-Max Ramirez, instead of the planned Jarrod Saltalamacchia-Taylor Teagarden. Chris Davis is gone, and forgotten? Their elite closer ... More >>
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June 22, 2010
Mike Modano: OUR Star Could Become THEIR Star
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
News
April 1, 2010
Would-Be Owner Chuck Greenberg has the Money and Moxie to Lead the Texas Rangers Back to Relevancy and into the Playoffs
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
News
February 4, 2010
The Texas Rangers, With A New Owner And A New Season, Prompt A New Emotion: Hope
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
News
September 10, 2009
Neftali Feliz is a fireballin’ pitching phenom who has brought the surprising Texas Rangers Christmas in September.
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2009
Texas Rangers: Soar, Then Stoop
Some days the Rangers seem legit; others full of saline.Got this "friend" named Newy Scruggs. He has his theory that the Texas Rangers "play well against the big boys." Hogwash I'd tell him, until the Rangers took two of three against the Angels last weekend. Then I watch Texas last night ... More >>
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August 6, 2009
Rangers’ GM Jon Daniels Has Matured Into One of Baseball’s Best Brains
Some days the Rangers seem legit; others full of saline.Got this "friend" named Newy Scruggs. He has his theory that the Texas Rangers "play well against the big boys." Hogwash I'd tell him, until the Rangers took two of three against the Angels last weekend. Then I watch Texas last night ... More >>
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August 4, 2009
Feliz Navidad!
Ladies and gentlemen, the future. Well, at least part of it.And now you know why I didn't exactly shed a tear that the Texas Rangers decided against acquiring Roy Halladay in exchange for a package that included one Neftali Feliz. In a word: WOW! Merry Christmas, Rangers fans. The 21-year- ... More >>
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July 8, 2009
Rangers Win Game, Lose Potential Owner?
Getting cold feet?Talked yesterday afternoon to David McDavid , he of the best odds to buy the Texas Rangers from Tom Hicks. Nothing definitive, but the auto tycoon has cooled slightly on the idea of owning our baseball team to the point where he said he is - for now - "leaning against i ... More >>
Blogs
June 24, 2009
Lights Out!
Welcome to the dark side.Over on The Ticket, Mike Rhyner (aka "Baseball Jesus", the cockiest nickname in the history of sports, by the way) is quick to identify the "catastrophic moment." The play/incident/injury/whatever that signals the beginning of the end each Texas Rangers' season. Over ... More >>
Blogs
March 25, 2009
The 10 Worst Sports Celebrations in the History of Sports
Bad, but nowhere near the worst.Dear LeBron James, Just ask, and I'm sure Dancing With The Stars will have you on their ridiculously cheesy show next season. I'm sure millions of potato-chip snackin' housewives would be fixated on your every silly, pre-fabricated step. But as a bask ... More >>
Blogs
July 10, 2008
'Baaaaaaallgaaaame!"
Bad, but nowhere near the worst.Dear LeBron James, Just ask, and I'm sure Dancing With The Stars will have you on their ridiculously cheesy show next season. I'm sure millions of potato-chip snackin' housewives would be fixated on your every silly, pre-fabricated step. But as a bask ... More >>
Blogs
July 1, 2008
Your Rangers Officially Don’t Suck
Bad, but nowhere near the worst.Dear LeBron James, Just ask, and I'm sure Dancing With The Stars will have you on their ridiculously cheesy show next season. I'm sure millions of potato-chip snackin' housewives would be fixated on your every silly, pre-fabricated step. But as a bask ... More >>
Blogs
May 8, 2008
Texas Rangers Making Contingency Plans In Case This Uptick is a Mirage
Bad, but nowhere near the worst.Dear LeBron James, Just ask, and I'm sure Dancing With The Stars will have you on their ridiculously cheesy show next season. I'm sure millions of potato-chip snackin' housewives would be fixated on your every silly, pre-fabricated step. But as a bask ... More >>
Blogs
July 26, 2007
How Come No One Here Is Talking About Tom Hicks' New Stadium?
Bad, but nowhere near the worst.Dear LeBron James, Just ask, and I'm sure Dancing With The Stars will have you on their ridiculously cheesy show next season. I'm sure millions of potato-chip snackin' housewives would be fixated on your every silly, pre-fabricated step. But as a bask ... More >>
News
July 12, 2007
Boy Blunder
Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?
Blogs
May 16, 2007
You Know Who Could Use Some Baseball? The Stinkin' Texas Rangers.
Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?
Calendar
June 29, 2006
Bases Loaded
Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?
Blogs
May 9, 2006
Small Ball, Big Balls
Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?
Calendar
May 20, 2004
Now Boarding
Hop on the bandwagon
News
March 6, 2003
The Buck Starts Here
New Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter makes the team much better. Problem is, he can�t hit leadoff, play center field or pitch.
Culture
August 19, 1999
Journeymen of summer
Root, root, root for the home team -- whoever they are
News
March 25, 1999
The spring of our discontent
Raphael Palmeiro is hurt. Johnny Oates is grumpy. Pudge Rodriguez is acting like a spoiled brat. Lee Stevens just wants to play baseball. Welcome to Texas Rangers spring training.
Culture
July 9, 1998
Do over
Todd Van Poppel doesn't have to be great anymore, just good enough
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