The Rangers have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Presumably, the Paragon Sports International client will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee next spring. Wade, who turned 31 a couple weeks ago, has spent the past two seasons in the Padres organization. He’s a versatile but … [Read more...] about Rangers, Tyler Wade Agree To Minor League Deal
Rangers Notes: Langford, Carter, Smith, Dorton
The Rangers will have a new-look outfield after non-tendering Adolis García and swapping Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo. The pair of moves seemingly positions Wyatt Langford to move from left field to the opposite corner. While that might still be the case, manager Skip Schumaker left open the possibility of using Langford as a center fielder in 2026 (relayed by Evan Grant of … [Read more...] about Rangers Notes: Langford, Carter, Smith, Dorton
Former Rangers Owner Tom Hicks Passes Away
The Rangers announced this morning that Tom Hicks has passed away at the age of 79. Hicks owned the Rangers from 1998 to 2010. The club released a statement about Hicks’s passing. “Mr. Hicks was a passionate and competitive owner and Texas Rangers fan,” the statement read. “The club extends its thoughts and prayers to Mr. Hicks’ wife Cinda, his six children and his entire … [Read more...] about Former Rangers Owner Tom Hicks Passes Away
Rangers Likely To Fill Second Base Internally
Last month’s Marcus Semien-for-Brandon Nimmo swap created a hole at second base in Arlington, but the Rangers don’t plan on going outside the organization to find help at the position. Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports reports that Texas currently plans to fill that void internally. That should be good news for 28-year-old Josh Smith, who’s bounced all over the diamond in a utility … [Read more...] about Rangers Likely To Fill Second Base Internally
Rangers Unlikely To Have Payroll Room For J.T. Realmuto
The Rangers non-tendered catcher Jonah Heim, which means they are on the lookout for more catching. The top free agent available is J.T. Realmuto but columns today from Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic as well as Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News both suggest the club doesn’t have the payroll space to sign him. Without Heim, the Rangers are down to two … [Read more...] about Rangers Unlikely To Have Payroll Room For J.T. Realmuto