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Center fielder Leody Taveras played in 151 of 162 of the Texas Rangers’ contests last season, but did not impress. In a campaign where the club could have used an offensive spark, the righty struggled to be an impactful bat.
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A recent report indicated that one of Texas Rangers owner Ray Davis’ top priorities this winter is to get under the $241 million luxury threshold and reset the team’s penalty level. The plan comes one year removed from winning a World Series title.
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While baseball is and always has been a team sport that demands full accountability from every player, the Texas Rangers’ starting rotation and key bats are primarily responsible for the club’s 2024 shortcomings.
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Closer Kirby Yates is headed towards free agency, and there is an extremely strong case for the Texas Rangers to re-sign him. The righty’s strong 2024 and experience make him an asset that the Rangers should bring back for at least another season.
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2024 was a strange year for the Texas Rangers that saw a number of players underperform or regress. Their title defense did not go according to plan, and while some questionable talents may be back next season, it is worth wondering if they should be.
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In all likelihood, Max Scherzer will depart the Texas Rangers this offseason and find a new home through free agency. But, there is still a case to keep him in Arlington that can not be easily glossed over.
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According to a recent report, the Chicago White Sox have been giving permission to interview Texas Rangers associate manager Will Venable and bench coach Donnie Ecker for their open manager position.
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ mainstay Clayton Kershaw recently announced that he plans to play in 2025, and while LA will certainly attempt to keep the lefty, the Texas Rangers may try to finally lure the Dallas native to Arlington.
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It is possible that two players could be on opposite sides of the performance spectrum and still “write their ticket” off of the team. The Texas Rangers did not enjoy 2024, and there are two players who played their way out of the club’s 2025 plans.
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The Texas Rangers are about to enter the main portion of what will be a key offseason filled with change. While the front office likely won’t engage in a full-blown rebuild, it may be safe to assume that these three players will not be back in 2025.
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Bleacher Report recently predicted that the Texas Rangers could look to add New York Mets’ starting pitcher Jose Quintana this offseason. The lefty signed a two-year deal with the Mets in 2022, but is set to become a free agent this winter.
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Andrew Heaney is not a top-tier starter who can guarantee a win every five days, but his unique archetype and past experience make him an attractive piece for a club looking to contend like the Texas Rangers
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The Texas Rangers recently provided injury updates on Evan Carter and Adolis Garcia. Will Venable could also be on the White Sox's list of potential managerial candidates.
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Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung underwent a tendon release wrist surgery on Tuesday after missing the vast majority of 2024.
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According to a prediction from Bleacher Report, the Texas Rangers could look to reunite with starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery this offseason.
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Texas Rangers’ head physician and key member of MLB’s task force focused on widespread arm woes, Dr. Keith Meister, has proposed getting rid of two-strike foul balls as a way of keeping pitchers healthy through the grind of a grueling season.
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It was not an ideal 2024 for Semien or the Texas Rangers, but hitting more balls in the air and being more patient at the plate could allow the San Francisco native to thrive next season.
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With a large free agent class expected to hit the market this offseason, there are three players from rival squads that general manager Chris Young and company should seriously consider bringing to the Texas Rangers
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Nathan Eovaldi has enjoyed a successful tenure in Texas, but given he’s set to become a free agent, it is not a given that he will return.
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The 2024 Rangers did not evoke the kind of excitement that one would expect to come with a title defense and there are three possible reasons why this past season ended in disappointment.
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