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Tuesday Newsletter time: A few final thoughts on the replay decision that sent Texas Rangers home

Three up, three down from Texas Rangers' home-opening loss to Colorado

Texas Rangers bewildered by controversial call that ended their home opener

Three up, three down from Texas Rangers' opening series at Toronto

Monday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers' early-season decisions guided by players' long-term health

Countdown is on. Rangers Today, the new home for the Texas Rangers Newsletter, is about to launch

The Sunday Read: Jack Leiter's professional debut was short, but his stuff lived up to the hype

Fast start for Texas Rangers comes to an abrupt halt as Toronto rallies for 10-8 Opening Day victory

Friday on the Farm: Josh Jung faces mental grind in Arizona while his Texas Rangers teammates go play

Texas Rangers will be better in 2022 after offseason spending spree, but how much better?

Friday Newsletter time: How the Texas Rangers created three 40-man spots for Opening Day roster

Thursday Newsletter time: Plan C at third base has become Plan A for Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast previews the 2022 season with help from manager Chris Woodward

T.R.'s Memoirs: Aside from starting pitching, this position has frequently flummoxed the Texas Rangers

Wednesday Newsletter time: The MVPs of Texas Rangers spring training? They'll open in the minors

Texas Rangers make final decisions for Opening Day roster. Here's who made it and who didn't

Matt Carpenter heading to Round Rock, hoping to force his way to Texas Rangers' roster

Tuesday Newsletter time: Matt Bush emerges as a candidate to close, open games for Texas Rangers

Willie Calhoun makes Texas Rangers' roster as process takes priority over results in short spring

Monday Newsletter time: Even Brock Burke was surprised to be Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster

Texas Rangers narrow Opening Day roster to two decisions, one involving the injured list

The Sunday Read: Brad Miller wasn't Texas Rangers' biggest offseason move, but could make big impact

Texas Rangers Opening Day roster projection. A 15th pitcher leads to difficult decisions

Jose Trevino trade part of big news day at Texas Rangers spring training

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast Episode 29: Cody Bradford on his journey in pro ball, and other stuff

Friday on the Farm: Texas Rangers' initial minor-league rosters created questions. We have answers

Friday Newsletter time: Corey Seager's 'weird' feeling had nothing to do with Texas Rangers facing his old team

T.R.'s Memoirs: 'Only the Texas Rangers.' That one statement defines club in its 50th year in Arlington

Texas Rangers' initial minor-league assignments revealed. Jack Leiter will be only 40 minutes away

Thursday Newsletter time: Quiet spring for Martin Perez, but he says he'll be ready when Texas Rangers call

Wednesday Newsletter time: Opening Day start goes to Jon Gray. Who will pitch Texas Rangers' home opener?

Matt Carpenter received no guarantees from Texas Rangers, but signed anyway. Here's his reasoning

Tuesday Newsletter time: Kohei Arihara had role with Texas Rangers in '21. That's no longer the case

Monday Newsletter time: Moving day for Texas Rangers prospects means spring innings have become precious

The Sunday Read: Taking a stab at the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster

Friday on the Farm: Texas Rangers have only one goal this season for shortstop Max Acosta

A can't-miss Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast episode, with prospect Blaine Crim

Friday Newsletter time: Look, Ma, no sling. Progress for Josh Jung as he makes most of Texas Rangers camp

Q&A with president of baseball ops Jon Daniels. Are Texas Rangers finished spending two weeks from season opener?

Thursday Newsletter time: Expanded roster in April gives some in Texas Rangers camp an opening

T.R.'s Memoirs: Some obscure names, interesting stories from past 33 Texas Rangers spring camps

Wednesday Newsletter time: There is no wrong answer as to which Texas Rangers prospect has been the best this spring

Texas Rangers still believe in Leody Taveras, which is why he could start 2022 at Triple A Round Rock

Andy Ibanez gets some Hall of Fame defensive help at Texas Rangers camp

Tuesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers offense sets record, but biggest story was Taylor Hearn

Monday Newsletter time: Countdown to season opener is under three weeks. Texas Rangers roster hopefuls are on the clock

The Sunday Read: Texas Rangers-Trevor Story rumor took off, even though it ignored common sense

Texas Rangers notes: TCU-ex Matt Carpenter added on minor-league deal for depth, insurance at third

Friday on the Farm: Big-league camp yet another hit for Blaine Crim, who was never sure he'd get this far

Here's what the latest additions suggest about how Texas Rangers will fill in at need positions

Friday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers' pitchers for spring opener might shed light on where Jack Leiter starts career

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast welcomes right-hander Zak Kent, whose stock is on the rise

Thursday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers are staying busy, but bigger things are happening elsewhere in baseball

Wednesday Newsletter time: Changing teams isn't easy, but Mitch Garver pumped for chance with Texas Rangers

T.R.'s Memoirs: Best shape of your life? Out of an abundance of caution, read these Texas Rangers spring tales

Tuesday Newsletter time: Camp schedule is only going to speed up after Texas Rangers' first spring workout

Texas Rangers could have a second chance to bring Clayton Kershaw home. He said so himself

Monday Newsletter time: Rangers minor-league pitchers have opportunity squashed by lockout

Saturday trade sends a clear message to Texas Rangers roster hopefuls

The Sunday Read: Updated shopping list for Texas Rangers after sending Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Twins

Texas Rangers trade Isiah Kiner-Falefa, prospect to Minnesota for catcher Mitch Garver

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast goes behind the plate with 2021 fourth-round pick Ian Moller

Texas Rangers top prospect Jack Leiter throws in first game since June. Here's how he did

As their players migrate to Arizona, Texas Rangers not sure how many will be let into Canada for opener

Clayton Kershaw chooses Dodgers over Texas Rangers, who quickly reunite with another lefty

Friday on the Farm: Texas Rangers minor-leaguers who made favorable impression during MLB lockout

Friday Newsletter time: A bevy of lockout leftovers as Texas Rangers prepare for rushed spring training

The lockout is over. Here's what to expect this weekend at Texas Rangers spring training

Thursday Newsletter time: Optimism sacked again as owners, players let labor progress fall apart

Bayron Lora missing from Texas Rangers minor-league camp. He's not the only prospect tending to 'personal matters'

Wednesday Newsletter time: MLB lockout is the elephant on the back fields as Texas Rangers hold minor-league spring training

Two Texas Rangers prospects whose futures were uncertain last spring now facing unknowns of Rule 5 draft

Tuesday Newsletter time: Josh Jung is in a sling, but in good spirits at Rangers minor-league camp

Monday Newsletter time: Hello, Surprise. You're a welcomed sight.

The Sunday Read: These are the prospects the Newsletter wants to see while at Texas Rangers minor-league camp

Friday on the Farm: A preview of Texas Rangers minor-league spring training, where talent is already shining through

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast takes a look at the lockout with Rangers broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski

Friday Newsletter time: A season opener at Toronto or Jack Leiter's pro debut? April 8 could be a doozy for Texas Rangers

T.R.'s Memoirs: Retracing the steps taken by Texas Rangers as they built World Series teams (Part II)

Thursday Newsletter time: Friendly reminder that minor leagues aren't affected by lockout, and Texas Rangers' camp is coming

Wednesday Newsletter time: Massive failure by baseball owners, players results in cancellation of Rangers-Yankees season opener

T.R.'s Memoirs: Retracing the steps taken by Texas Rangers as they built World Series teams (Part I)

Tuesday Newsletter time: Time for Texas Rangers to head to Arizona? MLB lockout could end soon after Monday marathon

Monday Newsletter time: How firm is MLB on its Monday deadline for a new CBA? We're about to find out.

The Sunday Read: When MLB lockout ends, spring madness will begin for Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers Newsletter Top 40 prospect list reaches the top 10 with the usual suspects, just maybe in a different order

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast welcomes 2021 third-round pick Cam Cauley to the show

Friday Newsletter time: Owners, players will be working weekend hours as deadline for canceling games looms

Jack Leiter is catching up on what he missed most after being drafted by Texas Rangers. Also, he's throwing really hard

Thursday Newsletter time: Media, Chris Young dance around lockout to answer questions at third base for Texas Rangers

Josh Jung won't play until at least August. Here's what to know about the Texas Rangers prospect's shoulder surgery

Wednesday Newsletter time: With Josh Jung injury news pending, could Justin Foscue slide into picture at third base?

Tuesday Newsletter time: Arizona this time next week? That's what Texas Rangers Newsletter is expecting

Monday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers officials to keep eye on labor talks this week from Arizona

The Sunday Read: Looking at the Texas Rangers' options at third base if Josh Jung's injury needs significant time to heal

Texas Rangers minor-leaguers have swarmed to Arizona early to get ready for their regular season

Texas Rangers Newsletter Top 40 prospect countdown reaches 11-20, starting with two players who could be in top 10

T.R.'s Memoirs: Josh Hamilton's ride with Texas Rangers was as weird, wild as he was talented (Part III)

Friday Newsletter time: A quick turn of events after a 15-minute labor session might have baseball on track for on-time start

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast has its first two-time guest: second baseman Justin Foscue

T.R.'s Memoirs: Josh Hamilton's ride with Texas Rangers was as weird, wild as he was talented (Part II)

Thursday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers helped make baseball fun before the lockout. Now, MLB is wearing two black eyes

Armchair GM plays what if, as in: What if new CBA drops qualifying offer immediately after lockout?

Wednesday Newsletter time: Spring training won't start today for Texas Rangers, but hopefully will begin sooner than later

T.R.'s Memoirs: Josh Hamilton's ride with Texas Rangers was as weird, wild as he was talented (Part I)

Tuesday Newsletter time: Clayton Kershaw creates speculation he will spurn Texas Rangers by ... attending Super Bowl LVI?

Monday Newsletter time: Players weren't pleased (again) with owners' latest CBA offer, but ball moved slightly forward

The Sunday Read: Texas Rangers have third overall pick in 2022 draft. Amateur scouts are digging in

Nolan Ryan, 75, would still like a chance to help guide an MLB team. He’d listen if the Texas Rangers called

Friday on the Farm: The Texas Rangers Newsletter Top 40 marches on, this week with Nos. 21-30

Friday Newsletter time: A lot to unpack from the Rob Manfred press conference, beginning with dumping the qualifying offer

Thursday Newsletter time: Minor-league mini-camp planned in Arizona for Texas Rangers' priority players

Wednesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers have multiple contingencies for delayed start to spring as lockout drags on

Tuesday Newsletter time: Nick Hundley added as a special assistant to the GM. Here’s how he will help Texas Rangers

Monday Newsletter time: Locked out of Globe Life Field, group of Texas Rangers have banded together for offseason workouts

The Sunday Read: A look at the field of candidates for the Texas Rangers' 2022 rotation

The Armchair GM returns! This time the Recliner Nerd takes a stab at the 2025 Texas Rangers roster

Friday on the Farm: Texas Rangers Newsletter Top 40 prospect list begins with Nos. 31-40

T.R.'s Memoirs: These two pitchers are the most underrated players in Texas Rangers history (Part II)

Friday Newsletter time: TCU baseball sought refuge from Texas Rangers’ roof, but needed roof over roads, too

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast returns to the major leagues with left-hander Taylor Hearn

The story of Texas Rangers icon Nolan Ryan is headed to the big screen

Thursday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers farm system continues to climb in the rankings

T.R.'s Memoirs: These two pitchers are the most underrated players in Texas Rangers history (Part I)

Wednesday Newsletter time: When Kyle Cody is healthy again, Texas Rangers owe him a look

Tuesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers starter Taylor Hearn wants to meet your local high school team

Monday Newsletter time: Matt Bush is still with the Texas Rangers, and still a candidate for relief work

The Sunday Read: Here's a list of what Texas Rangers must tackle before spring training once new CBA is in place

Friday on the Farm: These Texas Rangers prospects not named Josh Jung or Cole Winn could make MLB debut in 2022

Friday Newsletter time: Has the Seiya Suzuki ship sailed on Texas Rangers?

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast is back with infielder Davis Wendzel, who wants to go hunting with you

Thursday Newsletter time: Among players signed by Texas Rangers is one who could win a job, one who has quite a story

T.R.'s Memoirs: There will never be a spring training that can replace the spring of 1995

Wednesday Newsletter time: Hall of Fame voting results another case study in the effect of the unknown

Tuesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers continue to plan for spring training. Let's lend a hand on internal camp invites.

Monday Newsletter time: This Texas Rangers prospect made another positive impression at pitching mini-camp

The Sunday Read: Expectations ahead for the Texas Rangers in 2022

Friday on the Farm: Five offseason developments that have Texas Rangers' system on right track for spring training

Friday Newsletter time: Progress on the labor front? Another meeting is on the agenda

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast celebrates its 20th episode with top-10 prospect Evan Carter

Thursday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers land three prospects in Baseball America top 100. Two are ranked No. 25 and No. 26.

Wednesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers have interest in Seiya Suzuki, but do they really need him?

Tuesday Newsletter time: Jan. 18, 2017, was a Hall of a day for Texas Rangers great Ivan Rodriguez

Monday Newsletter time: That surging Texas Rangers farm system? It got even better Saturday.

The Sunday Read: Free-agent signings give Texas Rangers infield prospects to trade. There shouldn't be urgency to do it.

Friday on the Farm: The Recliner Nerd's top 20 Texas Rangers prospect list hits No. 1 with ...

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast, Episode 19: Getting to know prospect Josh Smith

Friday Newsletter time: Baseball's work won't be done as soon as lockout ends. COVID will make sure of that.

Thursday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers' pitching prospects heading to Arizona. Many will settle in for spring training.

The Recliner Nerd's top 20 Texas Rangers prospects countdown reaches the top 10 with a 2021 breakthrough star

Wednesday Newsletter time: The story behind Cole Winn's tattoo and how he wants to be a shark on the mound for the Texas Rangers

The Recliner Nerd's top 20 Texas Rangers prospects countdown continues as two outfielders hit the list

Tuesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers officials can't do much during lockout, but they have been staying somewhat busy

The Recliner Nerd's top 20 Texas Rangers prospects list kicks off with 20-16, featuring a couple lefties

Monday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers' big-leaguers might be frozen by lockout, but minor-leaguers are plowing ahead

The Sunday Read: Which jersey number could Texas Rangers retire next? The list starts with No. 38.

Friday on the Farm: Texas Rangers' top catching prospect continues searching for ways to make himself better

T.R.'s Memoirs: Kenny Rogers is in the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. His career was a long, at times messy, drama (Part III).

Friday Newsletter time: If Jack Leiter's MLB career mirrors father's career, Texas Rangers will have hit the jackpot

Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast kicks off 2022 with top prospect Jack Leiter

T.R.'s Memoirs: Kenny Rogers is in the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. His career was a long, at times messy, drama (Part II).

Thursday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers don't have to sign a pitcher when the lockout ends. They can trade for one.

Wednesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers prospect Blaine Crim does something in Puerto Rico that hadn't been done since the 1940s

T.R.'s Memoirs: Kenny Rogers is in the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. His career was a long, at times messy, drama (Part I).

Tuesday Newsletter time: Texas Rangers prospect Dustin Harris has this one thing in common with NBA legend Scottie Pippen

Monday Newsletter time: A potential 2022 task for the Texas Rangers is finding trades for surplus middle infielders

The Sunday Read: A new year for Texas Rangers, a common-sense wish list for fans