Rangers: A fond farewell to Nelson Cruz?
On Sunday, Nelson Cruz played what is likely his last game for the Texas Rangers. If there is any truth to the massive and steady flow of rumors that have flowed from MLB's front office since April,...
View ArticleRangers: The sweet smell of success?
Who is Rougned Odor? Here's why Rangers fans should pay attention.
View ArticleRangers: Is Rios a perfect fit?
Jon Daniels played a game of relatively low-stakes poker through the waiver claim process. So what did we get?
View ArticleRangers: Who is Ben Rowen?
The Rangers see some potential in the best kept secret in Round Rock
View ArticleRangers: Singing the praises of Joe Nathan
Joe Nathan saved his 34th game of the season on Monday, and that's good. It makes him fourth in the league in saves.
View ArticleRangers: The 'no mercy' rule against the Astros
(or why I feel no guilt at all about hanging 16 points on the sad little Astros)
View ArticleA few reminders about Ballpark rules
The Rangers would like to remind everyone that they have not changed their bags policy and that fans are more than welcome to bring in bags or purses that adhere to the Ballpark in Arlington's existing...
View ArticleRangers lose a close one to the White Sox to even the series at a game each
Chicago’s Josh Phegley single to left lifted the White Sox over the Rangers and evened the series. With the A’s beating the Orioles 2-1 on Saturday, the Rangers lead in the AL West is now only two and...
View ArticleRangers: What's in store for the team come September 1st?
Behold the magic that is the post-September 1st baseball free-for-all. Chaos rules and fun abounds.
View ArticleRangers: Yu Darvish in the Great Ace Debate
The case for and against Yu Darvish being considered a true pitching ace is being made as we speak. But on which side of the fence does Darvish land?
View ArticleRangers: The final push in September begins now
The race for the lead in the AL West is at a dead heat as the Rangers take on their co-leaders in a series that marks the start of some serious back and forth baseball battles.
View ArticleRangers: Darvish stumbles, Texas falls to two games back of the Oakland A's
Ok, it’s time to worry. No seriously, it’s time to worry. A two game lead doesn’t sound very impressive. But the two game lead that has now opened up between the Rangers and the A’s seems bigger than...
View ArticleJon Daniels: Architect of a winner
Randy Galloway called for Jon Daniels' firing in a column published last night. Ben Taylor examines the rationale and the basis for such a bold statement.
View ArticleRangers bested by the A's with the second Yu Darvish 0-1 loss of the week
The Rangers continue their downward slide in the American League West. Is time running out for the Rangers this season?
View ArticleRangers: Thrashing the lowly Astros gives Rangers fans glimmer of hope
Beating the truly awful Astros might not sound like a very big deal, but in the waning days of the regular season, it might be what it takes to sneak into the back door of the postseason for the Rangers.
View ArticleRangers have no shortage of DH options
Despite adding the biggest (shirt size: 56!) hitter available this offseason, the Rangers could still stand to improve their collection of large, marginally mobile hitters. Joseph Ursery runs down the...
View ArticleRangers Choo-se a perfect addition for roster
Seven years is quite a comitment, but the Rangers' newest signing is a huge addition to a contending team. Puns aside, Shin-Soo Choo fits the Rangers lineup like a warm glove on an icy hand.
View ArticleExplaining Analytics: wOBA
It's a brave new world, and we're here to explain it. This week's edition of 'explaining analytics' looks at one of the most-used new-age offensive stats: Weighted On-Base Average.
View ArticleExplaining Analytics: A friend in FIP
Kevin Millwood once led the American League in Earned Run Average. You know what that means, don't you? Yes, you do. It means if you want to look at a pitcher's contributions, you'd best find a metric...
View ArticleExplaining Analytics: Wins Above Replacement (the WARzone)
WAR. The word itself is often followed by the phrase “What is it good for?” because humor stopped evolving n the 70's. Lucky for us, though, baseball analytics have been evolving like mad since the...
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