Former big league right-hander and All-Star Steve Hargan passed away last week at age 83. Hargan pitched with the Indians, Rangers, Blue Jays, and Braves from 1965-77, posting a 3.92 ERA over 1632 innings and 354 career games (215 of them starts). The first eight of Hargan’s 12 MLB seasons were spent in Cleveland, where he worked as both a starter and a reliever in his first … [Read more...] about Steve Hargan Passes Away
Coaching Notes: Leiper, Weeks, Rangers, Twins
With so many new managers taking over this season, it’s no surprise we’ve seen plenty of coaching staff turnover. Changes have been trickling in this week. Here are some quick highlights… The Mets are expected to hire Tim Leiper as their third base coach, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Leiper has spent nearly three decades as a coach at various levels. He most … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Leiper, Weeks, Rangers, Twins
Joc Pederson Exercises Player Option
Joc Pederson has officially exercised his $18.5MM player option for the 2026 season, according to a report from The Associated Press. The deal contains a matching mutual option for 2027. This was the only option decision for the Rangers this offseason. It was also one of the easiest option calls of the winter. Pederson’s first season in Arlington was terrible. He signed as a … [Read more...] about Joc Pederson Exercises Player Option
Rangers Claim Willie MacIver, Michel Otañez
The Rangers announced that they have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otañez from the Athletics. Additionally, Texas has outrighted outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney. Both outfielders have elected free agency. There wasn’t any previous indication that the A’s had put anyone on waivers or designated anyone for assignment. However, roster … [Read more...] about Rangers Claim Willie MacIver, Michel Otañez
Tony Beasley, Bret Boone Expected To Leave Rangers’ Coaching Staff
Veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux has already left the Rangers to become the Angels’ new pitching coach, and now some other members of the Texas staff are on the way out. Third base coach Tony Beasley and co-hitting coach Bret Boone aren’t expected back with the team in 2026, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Replacements may come from within, as Grant … [Read more...] about Tony Beasley, Bret Boone Expected To Leave Rangers’ Coaching Staff