Reports: Righty Lance Lynn, Rangers reach three-year deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers reached agreement on a $30 million, three-year contract during the winter meetings, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said. The deal is pending a physical, the person said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract isn't complete.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers reached agreement on a $30 million, three-year contract during the winter meetings, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said. The deal is pending a physical, the person said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract isn't complete.
Rangers complete Woodward's 1st staff with 2 new assistants
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have filled out new manager Chris Woodward's staff with two more assistant coaches. Texas announced Tuesday the hiring of Oscar Marin as bullpen coach and Callix Crabbe as assistant hitting coach.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have filled out new manager Chris Woodward's staff with two more assistant coaches. Texas announced Tuesday the hiring of Oscar Marin as bullpen coach and Callix Crabbe as assistant hitting coach.
Chavez returns to Rangers, finalizes $8 million, 2-year deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Right-hander Jesse Chavez finalized an $8 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, returning to the team that traded him to the Chicago Cubs last July. The 35-year-old was 5-2 with a 2.55 ERA and five saves in 62 relief appearances with the Rangers and Cubs last season. He was second in the majors among relievers with 95 1/3 innings.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Right-hander Jesse Chavez finalized an $8 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, returning to the team that traded him to the Chicago Cubs last July. The 35-year-old was 5-2 with a 2.55 ERA and five saves in 62 relief appearances with the Rangers and Cubs last season. He was second in the majors among relievers with 95 1/3 innings.
Beltre 'completely happy' with retirement after 21 seasons
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre went into this offseason pretty sure he had played his last game after 21 big league seasons. "I just waited a little longer than I wanted to," Beltre said, explaining Friday he wanted to make sure he wasn't one of those players who retired and then had desire to get back on the field. "I was waiting for that, but I didn't get it."
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre went into this offseason pretty sure he had played his last game after 21 big league seasons. "I just waited a little longer than I wanted to," Beltre said, explaining Friday he wanted to make sure he wasn't one of those players who retired and then had desire to get back on the field. "I was waiting for that, but I didn't get it."
Catcher Jeff Mathis, Rangers finalize $6.25M, 2-year deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Catcher Jeff Mathis and the Texas Rangers finalized a $6.25 million, two-year contract Tuesday. Mathis, one of baseball's best defensive catchers, gets $3.25 million next season and $3 million in 2020.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Catcher Jeff Mathis and the Texas Rangers finalized a $6.25 million, two-year contract Tuesday. Mathis, one of baseball's best defensive catchers, gets $3.25 million next season and $3 million in 2020.
Julio Rangel hired as Rangers' pitching coach
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Julio Rangel has been hired by the Texas Rangers as pitching coach for new manager Chris Woodward. Rangel will be with a big league staff for the first time after 12 years as a pitching instructor and coordinator at the minor league level with the San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians. With Rangel's hiring Friday, the Rangers have filled six spots on...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Julio Rangel has been hired by the Texas Rangers as pitching coach for new manager Chris Woodward. Rangel will be with a big league staff for the first time after 12 years as a pitching instructor and coordinator at the minor league level with the San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians. With Rangel's hiring Friday, the Rangers have filled six spots on...
Rangers name 1st 5 coaches for new manager Woodward's staff
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have hired Luis Ortiz as the hitting coach on new manager Chris Woodward's staff that will include three returning coaches. Texas also said Wednesday that the contracts of pitching coach Doug Brocail and assistant pitching coach Dan Warthen weren't renewed.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have hired Luis Ortiz as the hitting coach on new manager Chris Woodward's staff that will include three returning coaches. Texas also said Wednesday that the contracts of pitching coach Doug Brocail and assistant pitching coach Dan Warthen weren't renewed.
New Rangers manager Woodward already shares bond in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Chris Woodward grew up wanting to be an architect or an engineer. He also had what he thought was a far-fetched dream of playing professional baseball.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Chris Woodward grew up wanting to be an architect or an engineer. He also had what he thought was a far-fetched dream of playing professional baseball.
Woodward hired as Rangers manager after 3 years with Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward was hired as manager of the Texas Rangers on Saturday, six weeks after Jeff Banister was fired. He received a three-year contract with a club option for 2022. He will be introduced at a news conference Monday. Woodward inherits a team that went 67-95 and finished last in the AL West, with the focus turning to the development of younger...
Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward was hired as manager of the Texas Rangers on Saturday, six weeks after Jeff Banister was fired. He received a three-year contract with a club option for 2022. He will be introduced at a news conference Monday. Woodward inherits a team that went 67-95 and finished last in the AL West, with the focus turning to the development of younger...
Rangers decline options on Chirinos, 3 pitchers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers declined their 2019 options for catcher Robinson Chirinos and three pitchers on Friday, when their longest-tenured player stayed put. While the Rangers had been expected to let pitchers Doug Fister, Matt Moore and Martin Perez become free agents, the decision on Chirinos was a bit of a surprise. Their primary starting catcher had a $4.5 million option...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers declined their 2019 options for catcher Robinson Chirinos and three pitchers on Friday, when their longest-tenured player stayed put. While the Rangers had been expected to let pitchers Doug Fister, Matt Moore and Martin Perez become free agents, the decision on Chirinos was a bit of a surprise. Their primary starting catcher had a $4.5 million option...
Globe Life Park transformed into 9-hole golf course
There's a unique golf course in Arlington and Chip Waggoner got to try it out. Stadium Links put a 9-hole golf course in the Globe Life Park outfield. For three days this weekend, people can hit golf balls from the stands. Chip said it was so much fun! The ball seemed to hang in the air forever from that height.
There's a unique golf course in Arlington and Chip Waggoner got to try it out. Stadium Links put a 9-hole golf course in the Globe Life Park outfield. For three days this weekend, people can hit golf balls from the stands. Chip said it was so much fun! The ball seemed to hang in the air forever from that height.
Rangers hire Shiraz Rehman as assistant GM from Cubs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have hired Shiraz Rehman as assistant general manager after he spent the past seven years in baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. Rehman will assist Rangers general manager Jon Daniels in the day-to-day management of major league operations, including player acquisitions, roster management, player contracts, and salary arbitration. Texas announced...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have hired Shiraz Rehman as assistant general manager after he spent the past seven years in baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. Rehman will assist Rangers general manager Jon Daniels in the day-to-day management of major league operations, including player acquisitions, roster management, player contracts, and salary arbitration. Texas announced...
No surgery for Nomar Mazara after thumb examined
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right fielder Nomar Mazara won't need surgery on his sprained right thumb after being examined by a hand specialist. The Rangers said Tuesday that Dr. Thomas DiLiberti determined that the ligament in the thumb was "a little swollen but fully stable." The doctor said the swelling should subside in the next few weeks with rest, and that no other...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right fielder Nomar Mazara won't need surgery on his sprained right thumb after being examined by a hand specialist. The Rangers said Tuesday that Dr. Thomas DiLiberti determined that the ligament in the thumb was "a little swollen but fully stable." The doctor said the swelling should subside in the next few weeks with rest, and that no other...
Rangers GM Jon Daniels likely to interview 5-8 manager candidates
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels expects to interview five to eight candidates in his search for the team's new manager. Daniels wasn't prepared Tuesday to talk about a list of potential candidates to replace Jeff Banister, who was fired with 10 games left in the season. But the GM talked about some of the potential characteristics he was considering in...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels expects to interview five to eight candidates in his search for the team's new manager. Daniels wasn't prepared Tuesday to talk about a list of potential candidates to replace Jeff Banister, who was fired with 10 games left in the season. But the GM talked about some of the potential characteristics he was considering in...
Rangers' new manager will have youngsters, likely no Beltre
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The new manager of the Texas Rangers, whomever that may be, will have a talented group of 20-something position players who got a lot of experience during a 95-loss season. After deciding who will replace Jeff Banister, general manager Jon Daniels has to find some starting pitchers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The new manager of the Texas Rangers, whomever that may be, will have a talented group of 20-something position players who got a lot of experience during a 95-loss season. After deciding who will replace Jeff Banister, general manager Jon Daniels has to find some starting pitchers.
Beltre farewell? Mariners top Rangers 3-1 to finish off 2018
SEATTLE (AP) - Adrian Beltre was not ready to say Sunday was the final game of his career. Every other part of the day had the feel of a farewell, and a celebration for one of the best third basemen ever.
SEATTLE (AP) - Adrian Beltre was not ready to say Sunday was the final game of his career. Every other part of the day had the feel of a farewell, and a celebration for one of the best third basemen ever.
Rangers break through in seventh, beat Mariners 2-0
SEATTLE (AP) - First baseman Ronald Guzman broke a tie with an RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. Guzman hammered reliever Zach Duke's sinking fastball into the right-center gap, scoring Ryan Rua, who reached base on a one-out double. Guzman scored after right-hander Shawn...
SEATTLE (AP) - First baseman Ronald Guzman broke a tie with an RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. Guzman hammered reliever Zach Duke's sinking fastball into the right-center gap, scoring Ryan Rua, who reached base on a one-out double. Guzman scored after right-hander Shawn...
Ohtani's 8th-inning HR sends Angels to sweep of Rangers, 3-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, sending the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory and a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Ohtani had an early RBI single before he connected off Rangers reliever Chris Martin (1-5), his former teammate in Japan with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. The two-way rookie went the opposite way...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, sending the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory and a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Ohtani had an early RBI single before he connected off Rangers reliever Chris Martin (1-5), his former teammate in Japan with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. The two-way rookie went the opposite way...
Angels rally with four in sixth, top Rangers 4-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave yet another glimpse of what he could do at the plate just hours after announcing he planned to undergo Tommy John surgery and return next season only as a hitter. Ohtani's bat was broken by a Yovani Gallardo slider, but he was strong enough to punch it into center for a single that tied the score and ignite a four-run...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave yet another glimpse of what he could do at the plate just hours after announcing he planned to undergo Tommy John surgery and return next season only as a hitter. Ohtani's bat was broken by a Yovani Gallardo slider, but he was strong enough to punch it into center for a single that tied the score and ignite a four-run...
Briceno's walk-off HR sends Angels past Rangers 5-4 in 11
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels celebrated Jose Briceno's extra-inning homer with the frenzied enthusiasm of a team barreling toward the playoffs, not a team that needs a six-game winning streak this week just to finish at .500. Although the Angels are staying home for yet another October, they're looking to build for next season with small successes - and big...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels celebrated Jose Briceno's extra-inning homer with the frenzied enthusiasm of a team barreling toward the playoffs, not a team that needs a six-game winning streak this week just to finish at .500. Although the Angels are staying home for yet another October, they're looking to build for next season with small successes - and big...