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Travis Koch

Travis Koch has been contributing to FanSided since 2016, covering the Texas Rangers for Nolan Writin' and Major League Baseball for Call to the Pen. He takes great pride in producing in-depth, attention-grabbing articles for baseball lovers across the world.

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 21: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers warms up in the on deck circle before an at-bat in a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August, 21, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 7-4. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers Spring Training: A team defined by uncertainty

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a two-run homerun with Rougned Odor #12 in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 20, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers rebuild stems from a failed core four

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 27: Shortstop Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers throws out Bobby Wilson of the Detroit Tigers at first base on a grounder during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on June 27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Elvis Andrus Opts to Stay with the Texas Rangers

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 24: The Texas Rangers logo to the entrance of the press box is shown before a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)

The Texas Rangers Should Make a Strong Push for this Slugger

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 30: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hits a single to drive in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers Free Agent Outlook: Third Basemen and Starting Pitchers

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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 03: Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers his a solo home run in the eighth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on June 3, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

10 Questions that will Define the Texas Rangers Offseason Approach

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 12: Isiah Kiner-Falefa #9 of the Texas Rangers follows through on a seventh inning run scoring ground out against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Assessing Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s future with the Texas Rangers

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 11: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers hits a single in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on August 11, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Have Texas Rangers fans been too easy on Elvis Andrus?

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ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 11: Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers breaks his bat on a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park July 11, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)

Can Nomar Mazara and Willie Calhoun fit in the Texas Rangers outfield next year?

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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 4: Emmanuel Clase #43 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 4, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 9-4. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Promise is peeking through for the Texas Rangers pitching staff

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ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 14: Ronald Guzman #11 of the Texas Rangers hits in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 14, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Who was a part of the Texas Rangers’ September Call-Ups?

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 10: Rougned Odor #12 of the Texas Rangers in the dugout during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 10, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Seriously, what should the Texas Rangers do with Rougned Odor?

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ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 25: Willie Calhoun #5 of the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 25, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers revamp to give their youth extended looks

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ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 24: Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers hits in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 24, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

A few Texas Rangers have bought themselves more time

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 26: Mike Minor #23 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park on June 26, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers: Why are these contenders not all in on Mike Minor?

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 23: Kolby Allard #36 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch in the fourth inning against the New York Mets during the Grapefruit League spring training game at First Data Field on February 23, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers Trade Chris Martin to the Braves for a Top 10 Prospect

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