Former Rangers closer Tolleson retires after rehab setback
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Shawn Tolleson has retired after a setback in the former closer's attempted comeback from Tommy John surgery. Tolleson made the announcement Wednesday, three days before his 31st birthday. He strained his right flexor tendon during a throwing session last week.
Former Rangers pitcher John Wetteland arrested on child sex abuse charge
Ex-Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a child sex abuse charge.
Sooners QB, A's prospect Kyler Murray declares for NFL draft
Kyler Murray, the first-round Major League Baseball draft pick and Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma quarterback, declared himself eligible for the NFL draft on Monday. Murray announced his decision in a tweet , ending his brief and storied college career. What's next for the Murray is not yet known.
Rangers agree to 1-year deals with Mazara, DeShields
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers agreed to one-year contracts with Nomar Mazara and Delino DeShields, avoiding arbitration with both outfielders Friday. Mazara gets $3.3 million, a big raise over the $563,560 he made last season. DeShields received a $1.4 million deal after earning $561,500 last year. They were the only two Texas players eligible for salary arbitration this winter.
MLB, union, Cuba reach deal for players to sign
Major League Baseball, its players' association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island to sign big league contracts without defecting, an effort to eliminate the dangerous trafficking that had gone on for decades.
Rangers introduce Lynn, finalize $30M, 3-year deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn has finalized a $30 million, three-year contract with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers introduced Lynn on Tuesday, completing a deal that was reached during the winter meetings subject to a successful physical. Lynn's deal includes a $4 million signing bonus, of which $3 million is payable next year and $1 million for 2020. He has...
Rangers re-sign Bush on minor league deal amid elbow rehab
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are bringing back reliever Matt Bush with a minor league contract as the right-hander recovers from elbow surgery. Texas said Monday it has agreed to minor league deals with Bush, pitchers Zac Curtis and Tim Dillard and infielder Chase d'Arnaud. They will report to major league spring training.
Reports: Righty Lance Lynn, Rangers reach three-year deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free agent right-hander Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers reached agreement on a $30 million, three-year contract during the winter meetings, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said. The deal is pending a physical, the person said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract isn't complete.
Rangers complete Woodward's 1st staff with 2 new assistants
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have filled out new manager Chris Woodward's staff with two more assistant coaches. Texas announced Tuesday the hiring of Oscar Marin as bullpen coach and Callix Crabbe as assistant hitting coach.
Chavez returns to Rangers, finalizes $8 million, 2-year deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Right-hander Jesse Chavez finalized an $8 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, returning to the team that traded him to the Chicago Cubs last July. The 35-year-old was 5-2 with a 2.55 ERA and five saves in 62 relief appearances with the Rangers and Cubs last season. He was second in the majors among relievers with 95 1/3 innings.
Beltre 'completely happy' with retirement after 21 seasons
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre went into this offseason pretty sure he had played his last game after 21 big league seasons. "I just waited a little longer than I wanted to," Beltre said, explaining Friday he wanted to make sure he wasn't one of those players who retired and then had desire to get back on the field. "I was waiting for that, but I didn't get it."
Catcher Jeff Mathis, Rangers finalize $6.25M, 2-year deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Catcher Jeff Mathis and the Texas Rangers finalized a $6.25 million, two-year contract Tuesday. Mathis, one of baseball's best defensive catchers, gets $3.25 million next season and $3 million in 2020.
Julio Rangel hired as Rangers' pitching coach
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Julio Rangel has been hired by the Texas Rangers as pitching coach for new manager Chris Woodward. Rangel will be with a big league staff for the first time after 12 years as a pitching instructor and coordinator at the minor league level with the San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians. With Rangel's hiring Friday, the Rangers have filled six spots on...
Rangers name 1st 5 coaches for new manager Woodward's staff
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have hired Luis Ortiz as the hitting coach on new manager Chris Woodward's staff that will include three returning coaches. Texas also said Wednesday that the contracts of pitching coach Doug Brocail and assistant pitching coach Dan Warthen weren't renewed.
New Rangers manager Woodward already shares bond in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Chris Woodward grew up wanting to be an architect or an engineer. He also had what he thought was a far-fetched dream of playing professional baseball.
Woodward hired as Rangers manager after 3 years with Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward was hired as manager of the Texas Rangers on Saturday, six weeks after Jeff Banister was fired. He received a three-year contract with a club option for 2022. He will be introduced at a news conference Monday. Woodward inherits a team that went 67-95 and finished last in the AL West, with the focus turning to the development of younger...
Rangers decline options on Chirinos, 3 pitchers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers declined their 2019 options for catcher Robinson Chirinos and three pitchers on Friday, when their longest-tenured player stayed put. While the Rangers had been expected to let pitchers Doug Fister, Matt Moore and Martin Perez become free agents, the decision on Chirinos was a bit of a surprise. Their primary starting catcher had a $4.5 million option...
Globe Life Park transformed into 9-hole golf course
There's a unique golf course in Arlington and Chip Waggoner got to try it out. Stadium Links put a 9-hole golf course in the Globe Life Park outfield. For three days this weekend, people can hit golf balls from the stands. Chip said it was so much fun! The ball seemed to hang in the air forever from that height.
Rangers hire Shiraz Rehman as assistant GM from Cubs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have hired Shiraz Rehman as assistant general manager after he spent the past seven years in baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. Rehman will assist Rangers general manager Jon Daniels in the day-to-day management of major league operations, including player acquisitions, roster management, player contracts, and salary arbitration. Texas announced...
No surgery for Nomar Mazara after thumb examined
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right fielder Nomar Mazara won't need surgery on his sprained right thumb after being examined by a hand specialist. The Rangers said Tuesday that Dr. Thomas DiLiberti determined that the ligament in the thumb was "a little swollen but fully stable." The doctor said the swelling should subside in the next few weeks with rest, and that no other...