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Texas Ranger Yu Darvish Get the GIF Treatment [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:47:36 +0000

You only thought you knew Yu was too good to be true — this video shows just how good Yu really is. Watch how using GIF, or graphics interchange format, demonstrates just how hard it is to hit a Major League baseball. Especially one thrown by Texas Ranger Yu Darvish. Click here to be amazed.

Security Called to Protect Josh Hamilton's Family Before Friday's Game

Jeff Evans — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:45:13 +0000

Fox 4 in Dallas is reporting that Josh Hamilton's wife had to call security before Friday's game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. This was Hamilton's first appearance at the stadium wearing an Angels uniform and the first since he made comments toward Rangers fans claiming that Dallas is "not a baseball city."

Rita Ballou is Back on Radio Texas, LIVE! with 'All the Dirt in Red Dirt' [AUDIO]

Buddy Logan — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:08:21 +0000

After a two week hiatus to, I don't know, learn to barrel race, find herself spiritually, and probably record a Harlem Shake video Rita Ballou was back on Radio Texas, LIVE! With her she brought fresh dirt on her "Friends with Benefits" show at SXSW, a Texas Ranger - Texas Music fan, plus her picks at the Lone Star Music Awards.

Texas Rangers Pitcher Randy Wells Digs Texas Music

Buddy Logan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:37:46 +0000

Texas Ranger fans have plenty of reasons to root against their former outfielder/All-Star/MVP Josh Hamilton. Soon after the troubled outfielder signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract with division rival Angels, Hamilton put all of DFW on blast claiming they're "not true baseball town." But rest easy Texas Music lovers, we now have one big reason to root for potential Rangers' pitcher Randy Wells.

Is Nolan Ryan Leaving the Texas Rangers?

Jeff Evans — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:11:20 +0000

CBS Sports is reporting today that sources have told Randy Galloway of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan could soon leave the organization. The Rangers announced over the weekend that they have restructured the front office, moving Jon Daniels to president of baseball operations/GM and Rick George to president of business operations.

Josh Hamilton Says Texas Rangers Fans Are Spoiled

Joe Student — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:02:33 +0000

Hopefully, Josh Hamilton is planning on flying into Texas next time he plays there, because his bridges into Dallas-Fort Worth may now be burned. The former Texas Rangers outfielder, who signed a five-year $125 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this off-season, told a Dallas-Fort W

Texas Rangers Caravan Coming to Tyler

Jeff Evans — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:27:30 +0000

Each Winter the Texas Rangers send players and coaches out to meet with fans and sign autographs during their ‘Winter Caravan.” Tomorrow (Jan. 16) the Winter Caravan makes a stop in Tyler! The caravan will be at Academy Sports + Outdoors on South Broadway in Tyler from 7pm-8pm. Scheduled to appear are: Third base coach, [...]

Texas Rangers Outfielder Josh Hamilton to Sign With Los Angeles Angels

Jeff Evans — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:40:19 +0000

Reports are running rampant over the past few minutes that Texas Rangers outfielder, Josh Hamilton, is set to sign with the Los Angeles Angels. The deal is reported to be for five years and $125 million. This will be the second big stick the Angels have acquired in as many years. Last year the Halos [...]

Roy Oswalt is Returning to Texas — Arlington Not Houston

Buddy Logan — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:50:10 +0000

Roy Oswalt, a long-time Astro and short-time Phillie is returning to Texas baseball. It's being reported that The Texas Rangers have inked a deal with the All-Star pitcher for up to $8 million pro-rated with $4 million in his pocket, and he has the potential to earn an extra $1 million in incentives if he makes 10 starts.

Couple Steals Ball From Kid at Rangers Game — But Did They Really? [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:44:30 +0000

If you missed it you’re probably the only one. Last night during the Rangers/Yankees game a man caught a ball tossed into the stands by Ranger’s First Baseman Mitch Moreland. No big deal, right? Wrong. In the video the man and his girlfriend proceed to laugh and pose for pictures with the ball. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, a [...]

Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez to Retire From Baseball Today

Jeff Evans — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:00:08 +0000

One of the best catchers in baseball history, and certainly Rangers history, will hang up his glove for good today. Pudge Rodriguez will officially announce his retirement after 21 years in the league. The best part – he’ll do it where it all began – in Texas. Pudge began his career with Texas in [...]

Rangers Fan Has a Habit of Catching Home Run Balls + Dancing [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:30:56 +0000

Check out this video of 17-year-old Trent Williams at Monday night’s (April 9) Texas Rangers game against the Seattle Mariners. He makes an impressive catch of a Josh Hamilton home run ball on the home run green at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. What he does after the catch is not as impressive, but it is funny as hell.

Yu Darvish Makes Major League Debut Tonight; Randy Rogers Throwing First Pitch

Buddy Logan — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:41:40 +0000

The Texas Rangers made a big splash this off-season when they acquired Japanese phenom Yu Darvish. A move that guaranteed the 25-year-old super-star $100 million. Darvish who’s super-star status in Japan has been compared to that of a Justin Bieber in the US or David Beckham in the UK impressed this Spring Training striking out [...]

Rangers Baseball, Reckless Kelly and Tremendous Wieners

Buddy Logan — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:49:34 +0000

Baseball is the world's most romantic sport. It's long, rich history and lore is something no other sport can touch. And it's back! Whether you're a Braves fan like me, a Rangers fan like most of you or a Yankees fan like one dummy I work with we can all agree Opening Day gives us all goosebumps and butterflies.

Nolan Ryan Says The New Boomstick is a 'Tremendous Wiener'

Buddy Logan — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:27:57 +0000

This year at The Ballpark in Arlington there’s a new item on the menu for Rangers fans to get their heart burn from. Team president, Nolan Ryan announced that a one-pound, two-foot long, $26 chili-cheese dog will be available to I can only assume families of four to purchase. But what’s more surprising about this [...]

[BREAKING] Prince Fielder Signs with Detroit Tigers

Chase Colston — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:56:31 +0000

Breaking news on the sports front this afternoon from CBS Sports. They are reporting that the Detroit Tigers have come to an agreement with Prince Fielder on a nine-year deal, worth an estimated $214 million.

Breaking News: Yu Darvish to Sign With Texas Rangers

Chase Colston — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:55:16 +0000

After weeks of speculation, CBS Sports is reporting that starting pitcher Yu Darvish will sign a six-year contract with the Texas Rangers before today's 4 p.m. deadline. Sources tell CBS Sports the deal is likely to be for more than $52 million.

Your 2011 American League Champion Texas Rangers [AUDIO]

Buddy Logan — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:06:58 +0000

For the second straight year The Texas Rangers are going to The World Series and all I can think to say to Detroit is “Screw You, We’re From Texas” ladies and gentlemen Mr. Ray Wylie Hubbard!

Cruz on Cruise: Nelson Cruz Does His Best Tom Cruise Impersonation

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:32:42 +0000

The Texas Rangers are just two wins away from their second World Series appearance in two years, after never even winning a post season series before. We are giving away tickets to Game 6 (3rd home game) of the ALCS, if its needed. You can enter to win those tickets here. If you haven't heard about Nelson Cruz and the EPIC ending to last night's Game 2 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, then you must live under a rock.

Win Tickets To Rangers' Home Game Three

Marcie Pink — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:26:43 +0000

Jeff Evans our Operations Manger is doing “research” today at the Rangers’ Game Two in Dallas — we are sure he will have plenty of pictures for us! You know that we have tickets for Game 3 to give away right? Super easy to win just go to our facebook and click the “Texas Rangers” [...]