Rangers Rally

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is gunning for a third in 2025, pitching to a 9-2 record with a 2.32 ERA in 19 starts, his most in a season since 2019. However, there have been a number of outstanding American League pitchers this year, and he faces stiff competition thus far in the season. Let's see how he'd line up if the season ended today.  deGrom's 9-2 record is good for a winning percentage of .818, which currently leads the American League. His 2.32 ERA ranks third behind Detroit's Tarik Skubal and Boston's Garrett Crochet (both 2.19). Compared with the other top pitchers in the American League, this is how deGrom stacks up:  Garrett Crochet, BOS: 11-4 record (.733 W%), 2.19 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 135.1 IP, 165 K  Tarik Skubal, DET: 10-3 record (.769 W%), 2.19 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 127.2 IP, 164 K  Jacob deGrom, TEX: 9-2 record (.818 W%), 2.32 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 112.1 IP, 113 K  Max Fried, NYY: 11-3 record (.786 W%), 2.43 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 122 IP, 113 K  K...

#3: Hoby Milner Hoby Milner has been a surprise revelation in the Rangers' bullpen this year. After an unimpressive 2024 season in Milwaukee (4.73 ERA in 61 appearances), many assumed Milner's career was coming to an end. However, Texas took a chance on him, signing him to a one-year deal in free agency, and the veteran lefty has turned back the clock, posting a 2.25 ERA in 47 appearances thus far, solidifying himself as a key part of the bullpen.  #2: Jacob Latz Not even expected to be an important bullpen piece, Jacob Latz has proven to be one of the most vital members of the pitching staff. After compiling a 2.95 ERA in the pen, Latz made his first start since 2021 on June 8 amid a plethora of injuries, and fanned seven batters in 3.1 innings. Since then he has alternated between the rotation and the bullpen, proving to be the most versatile piece in the mix.  #1: Patrick Corbin Widely considered the worst pitcher in baseball since 2021, Rangers fans were  outraged ...

Toby Harrah was an infielder who played from 1969 through 1986, spending eleven seasons with the Texas Rangers. Although he has been largely forgotten, he ranks eighth in career WAR with the team. A consistently solid under-the-radar player, he is perhaps the most underrated Ranger of all time. Toby Harrah began his career with a brief call-up to the Washington Senators in 1969, appearing in eight games. He moved to Texas with the franchise in 1972 and immediately made the first of his four all-star teams. Harrah made the all-star team again in 1975 and 1976, but had his best season in 1977, belting a career high 27 home runs and leading the AL with 109 walks. Harrah stayed with Texas through the 1978 season before being dealt to Cleveland straight-up for Buddy Bell. Harrah continued to star in Cleveland while Bell developed into one of the game's finest third basemen, and nobody expected Harrah to return to Arlington. However, after five years in Cleveland and one in New York, he ...

The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York is a hallowed shrine of the greatest baseball players in history. Because it is such an immense honor, many superstar players are left on the outside looking in, and the Texas Rangers boast many such players. Here are the top three Rangers players not in the Hall of Fame.  #3: Michael Young   Michael Young played thirteen of his fourteen big league seasons in Arlington and holds numerous franchise records, including most games, at bats, runs scored, hits, doubles, triples, total bases, and sacrifice flies. A seven time all-star and two time league leader in hits, he was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in 2019, but has yet to be enshrined in Cooperstown.  #2: Juan Gonzalez   Juan Gonzalez was one of the best power hitters in the game during his prime, ranking among the top 20 in all time slugging percentage (.561) and AB/HR (15.1). In 1998, he drove in 101 runs before the all-star break, joining ...

After being drafted in the first round (fourth overall) in 2023 and tearing through the minor leagues, expectations for Langford’s rookie season were through the roof. He made the Rangers’ Opening Day Roster in 2024, but didn’t live up to the hype surrounding his name. While Langford’s 2024 season was widely seen as a disappointment, I see a bright future for the young slugger.  Most rookies start out their careers slowly as they try to acclimate to the big leagues, and Langford was no exception. He played 27 games before he hit his first major league home run (an inside-the-parker) and had a .588 OPS before hitting the IL with a hamstring injury in late May. After his return, the 22-year old outfielder turned on the jets, batting .309 in June with 22 runs batted in. He was the AL Player of the Month in September/October, slashing .300/.386/.610 with eight home runs and 20 RBI’s in 26 games. Overall, Langford finished at .253/.325/.415 with 16 homers and 74 RBI’s, a more than respe...

As the all-star break comes to a close, the Texas Rangers have a 48-49 won-loss record, putting them 3.5 games out of a wildcard spot. While this is certainly a disappointment, they haven't been a bad  team this year, and certainly have some time to turn their season around. However, in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, a few things need to go right for Texas.  The Lineup Needs To Return To Form   It is no secret that the Rangers' offense has been vastly underperforming this season, but let us not forget that it's largely the same lineup that led the team to the World Championship only two years ago, with a couple key additions. If Josh Jung finds his footing in AAA in time for a call-up and Wyatt Langford lives up to his true ability, Texas could once again sport one of the deadliest lineups in the game. With a hot start to the second half, they could potentially hang onto Adolis Garcia and start building at the deadline.  The Team Needs To Get Healthy  ...

Every MLB team has had a Hall of Famer grace its roster, and these all-time great players usually make the largest impact. The Rangers have had their share of Hall of Fame talent throughout the years, from Nolan Ryan to Pudge Rodriguez to Adrian Beltre, but several others made only brief stops with the club. Here are three Hall of Famers you forgot played for the Rangers.  Rich "Goose" Gossage   Rich "Goose" Gossage pitched in the big leagues from 1972 through 1994, becoming the second pitcher to earn 300 saves in 1988. A nine time all-star and three time league leader in saves, Gossage made a stop in Texas in 1991, posting a 3.57 ERA in 44 appearances as a setup man behind closer Jeff Russell.  Bert Blyleven   Bert Blyleven, a 287-game winner between 1970 and 1992, was best known for his work in Minnesota and Cleveland, but he made an impact on the Rangers during his brief tenure with the club. He made a total of 54 starts with Texas in 1976 and 1977, completing 29...