The Texas Rangers have themselves quite the lineup and it starts with Marcus Semien, who hits at the tip of the Rangers lineup, and always impresses everyone around him. He is the one who shows up every day who drives the work ethic of the clubhouse. Semien is known for his consistent routine. Not only does he try to play 162 games every year, but he accomplished another feat … [Read more...] about $26 Million All-Star Remains the Heart of the Rangers Lineup
Report: Rangers to Call Up Top Prospect Following Josh Jung Injury
The Texas Rangers will be without Josh Jung, who suffered a right wrist fracture in Monday night’s game. The club will replace the injured third baseman with Justin Foscue, their 2020 first-round draft pick. Foscue will take the roster spot of Jung, who’s headed to the injured list. It’ll be Foscue’s major league debut when he first takes the field against the Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Report: Rangers to Call Up Top Prospect Following Josh Jung Injury
The Top 5 Projected Lineups for Opening Day 2024
Opening Day 2024 is just around the corner. The season’s first game is often a prime opportunity for teams to showcase the best version of themselves. They will usually have their ace pitcher starting (barring injuries) and their top players at each position. If the team’s best relievers get into the game and the closer gets a save opportunity, that’s a bonus. What you see on … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Projected Lineups for Opening Day 2024
Two-Time Former Teammates On the Cusp of the Top Career Strikeouts
Two-time former teammates enter the year on the outside looking in of the top 10 in career strikeouts. Max Scherzer is 11th with 3,367 and Justin Verlander is tied with Phil Niekro for 12th at 3,342. Both pitchers are within striking distance of 10th all-time. Here’s the list which includes multiple Hall of Famers from different eras of the game. Only 19 pitchers have thrown at … [Read more...] about Two-Time Former Teammates On the Cusp of the Top Career Strikeouts
Sources: Rangers, Michael Lorenzen Agree to One-Year, $4.5M Deal
Michael Lorenzen was an All-Star that tossed a no-hitter last year. While that sounds like an ideal performance right before free agency, Lorenzen’s overall inconsistencies possibly diminished his value this winter. This might be best represented by his six-game stretch where he pitched to an ERA over nine right after he threw his no-hitter. Although a better 2023 could have … [Read more...] about Sources: Rangers, Michael Lorenzen Agree to One-Year, $4.5M Deal