Texas Rangers POBO, Chris Young, displayed his ninja-like negotiating skills again with only hours remaining in this year’s trade deadline, and we came away with three shiny new toys. In this episode, we showcase our three new arms – Danny Coulombe, Phil Maton, and Merrill Kelly. Also, we get way out of hand on the Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell references in this one.  SHOW NOTES:Bob Ross Topps Cards ⚾ http://bit.ly/4lmw6ml Jerry “YODA” Jones ⚾ http://bit.ly/45o1D19  LINKS:Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/  MUSIC:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

Nine teams debuted their City Connect 2.0 jerseys this season (sorry Cubbies we forgot you) and our takes are as hot as these fresh threads. In this episode, we rank our favorite new City Connect jerseys from SF, HOU, WAS, COL, MIA, CHW, BOS, and AZ. Christopher brings his most obscure Remember This Ranger, Tony introduces a spicy new segment, and Robbie hypothesizes the Rangers’ 2.0 City Connects coming in 2026.   SHOW NOTES:Astros Can’t Spell ⚾ http://bit.ly/4odgK6jMeatball Hands ⚾ http://bit.ly/3UzWMF8Elvis Around The Horn ⚾ http://bit.ly/4lU5aeTGiants Jerseys ⚾ http://bit.ly/3U1WMh1White Sox Jerseys ⚾ http://bit.ly/45a5xurRed Sox Jerseys ⚾ http://bit.ly/4o8rJ0F Diamondbacks Jerseys ⚾ https://bit.ly/3UB4T4bRockies Jerseys ⚾ http://bit.ly/41m5ribU    LINKS:Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/   MUSIC:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZhttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/one-shotLicense code: NIRDDH9YOATCCEIChttps://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/forbidden-desireLicense code: P55LI1ER05MZYUCYhttps://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/the-funny-bunchLicense code: L1YBCV8Q5FSYDIPDhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/woodyLicense code: DCK3EPDRZBDLJJ7Mhttps://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/lemon-merengueLicense code: KP4EFIJ2GU74T5YQ

The ceremonial second half of the baseball season has started, and some of us are a little more trigger-happy at the trade switch than others – Tony. In this episode, we shine a light on a couple Home Run Derby controversies, develop a system to implement the swing-off in regular season games, and argue whether the Rangers should buy or sell at the deadline.   SHOW NOTES:CY on Pillar Comments ⚾ http://bit.ly/3IIFW4gPookie’s Real Value ⚾ http://bit.ly/4nX0hmt   LINKS:Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/   MUSIC:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

The Rangers’ season may have been built from too many stats on the backs of baseball cards, and we’re starting to feel the offensive frustrations nearing the All-Star break. In this episode, we expel heaps of hot air in an attempt to solve the mystery of the missing run production. However, as bad as the bats have been… the pitching. My god, the pitching. Tony also plays a little devil’s advocate with the coaching staff.   LINKSSpotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/   MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

We did what every baseball fan has dreamed of doing, most of us since childhood, and it will be the first of many times. In this episode, The Ranger Zone became your, sort-of, live broadcast team for the Sunday, June 1st rubber match against the St. Louis Cardinals. We set up shop in the studio, watched along and delivered poetic prose as we channeled our inner Eric Nadel. Tony even gets a home run call.   LINKS:Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/   MUSIC:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/vince-mcgill/buffalo-girlsLicense code: R1KLSV2JNVSWGKG5https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energyLicense code: FZ7MBWD0HXC7VTZ5

Just how silly is baseball? A long history of unwritten rules and superstitions would prove it silly. In this episode, we speak about the unspoken and break down some of baseball’s most unbreakable rules. We also unveil a new recap segment, build our own 5-tool player, and get a surprise appearance from a little birthday boy.----more---- LINKSSpotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/ ----more---- MUSICMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZhttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energyLicense code: FZ7MBWD0HXC7VTZ5

April has come and gone and we wish we did a little better, but .500 isn’t too terribly bad for the first month of play. In this episode, we go under the microscope and catch up on our catching duo, head scratch on our inability to hit with runners in scoring position, try to pull Tony off the Joc Pederson panic button. We also find out what each other would do if they won the lottery – not communism, Robbie.   SHOW NOTESDorkfish ⚾ https://bit.ly/44Y8CPJ   LINKSSpotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/   MUSICMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZhttps://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/yom-kippurLicense code: 5QTWD7IAGUPIQUZWhttps://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/achaidh-cheideLicense code: CEHYEM3NYJLSDQXHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/the-rose-jaguarLicense code: VA2DZKPVZIEQKTGO

A new baseball season brings so many new things – most deliciously, new ballpark food. In this episode, we drool over our favorite Texas Rangers ballpark foods since 2015, including reviews from some of this year’s offerings. Also, we debate the ownership of defunct team histories and recap the opening series.   SHOW NOTES:https://bit.ly/4jNkqIN ⚾ Pookie’s Web Gem https://bit.ly/4jUFI7z ⚾ New Rangers Food 2025https://bit.ly/4lRNjFO ⚾ Other Ballparks’ Food     LINKS:Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/   MUSIC:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

We might be a little behind on this one, but we couldn’t leave you hangin’ this week after we skipped our recording session on March 30th to watch the Rangers defeat Boston. In this episode, we finally release the Luka tapes! We also talk trading cards, specifically a Paul Skenes rookie card, and Tony surprised Robbie and Chris with some impromptu trivia. Show Notes:MLB The Show https://bit.ly/4ccIJNKDebut Patch Tracker https://bit.ly/43DnqmiJournal Entry https://bit.ly/3E49F5I Listen:Spotify https://bit.ly/41njqFiApple Podcasts https://apple.co/4gmfoRWYouTube https://bit.ly/3BmuqIvAmazon Music https://amzn.to/4g6KUnoPodbean https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram https://instagram.com/rangerzonepodTwitter https://x.com/rangerzonepod/ Music:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/theme-from-a-liftLicense code: TW7V5RDS9UZD3GN4

IT’S THE MOOOST WONDERFUL TIIIIIME OF THE YEEEAAARRR! In this episode, we wrap up Spring Training by wallowing in the losses of Jon Gray and Cody Bradford; jubilate the Jimmy-Jackin’ power bats of Langford, Adolis and Pederson; and contemplate our many enigmas --looking at you Carter, Taveras, and Corbin. Also, we give our final lineup projections for Opening Day against Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox.   Show Notes:25% OFF Tickets ⚾ https://bit.ly/41NfIVwNo Way Jose ⚾ https://bit.ly/4hKSELCGallo Gundowns ⚾ https://bit.ly/424XDASWyatt’s 1st Spring HR ⚾ https://bit.ly/4hYLcgg   Links:Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/   Tunes:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

Half way through Spring Training and we’re already hitting the panic button. In this episode, we look into the Rangers performance in Arizona on all sides of the ball, which includes a visit to Christopher’s Classroom where we learn about setting spring expectations. We also look ahead to some of the nifty stadium giveaways this season. Show Notes: Poop Scorebug: https://bit.ly/3XZpp0qStadium Giveaways: https://bit.ly/3Rnw2G9 Links: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/  Music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/spring-the-four-seasons-vivaldiLicense code: SYI7FS8EXLPMFSMI https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/theme-from-a-liftLicense code: TW7V5RDS9UZD3GN4

Spring is springin’ and the Rangers are in Surprise, AZ. Before any preseason ball took place, we made our predictions for how the team will fare, who’s got the most to prove, why we all think the Lastros are missing the playoffs and more. We also remember, and hear, some of the greatest sports moments in history.   Show Notes:PECOTA Projections - https://bit.ly/4i4IgzsAndrus HoF/Beltre Statue - https://bit.ly/3XveeMRDevers Interview - https://bit.ly/41tW2EI   Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

Who thought watching our World Series champs would be so cumbersome for cord-cutters? NOT ANYMORE! This episode, we break down the deal with Victory+ as well as the old deal with Bally Sports. Also, Tony reminds us that Sammy Sosa was one who got away from the Rangers, and we’re all upset that Ichiro wasn’t a unanimous Hall of Famer.   Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    Show Notes:Victory+ Announcement: https://bit.ly/41FnIrDOriginal FSSW Contract: https://bit.ly/3QyjFGV2025 MLB HoF Ballot: https://bit.ly/4kcp6sG   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQHhttps://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZhttps://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/tickling-the-ivoriesLicense code: FGE8CVQRCHTYCBYAhttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/caravanLicense code: B9PUW7MD7AKFT6CP

The Rangers are bringing the bats this season, but what about the arms? In this episode, we get acquainted with the new and existing relief pitchers who will try to carry over one of the only bright spots from 2024. Also, Robbie brings tales from Fan Fest, we lament about Rōki Sasaki, and we put you through a painful discussion about what animal we’d be.   Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/spring-the-four-seasons-vivaldiLicense code: SYI7FS8EXLPMFSMI https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

Joc Pederson brings more than a boisterous personality to the Rangers. In this episode, we walk and talk the Joc – detailing his 10-year career as a mighty bat and infectious on-field fun factory. Did we mention he beat the DisAstros in a World Series? Robbie tries stumping Tony and Chris with trivia about -j names, hall of fame, and back-to-back World Series "rangs."   Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/theme-from-a-liftLicense code: TW7V5RDS9UZD3GN4 https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

It’s almost been a year since the Nike/Fanatics fiasco and we’re checking to see if it’s still fiasco-ing. In this episode, we get drippy about uniforms from City Connects to Rangers classics. Also, Robbie gets romantic about the Peagle.   Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/theme-from-a-liftLicense code: TW7V5RDS9UZD3GN4 https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/we-made-itLicense code: KWCVRTOUEO0S0YXI

Jake Burger is here! And you can hear us double down, and then triple down, on how he’s only going to DH this season (whoops… the Lowe trade dropped minutes after recording this one). In this episode, we dissect every offensive and defensive ingredient that makes up Mr. Burger. We also try to remember Mark Hamburger and describe our perfect cheeseburgers.   Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlinesLicense code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ  

Kyle Higashioka is a Texas Ranger and the first of many player-profile episodes. We look at his offensive and defensive production, forecast his backup catcher role, and discuss his timeshare with Jonah Heim. We also debate NIL revenue complications, build a starting rotation, and foolishly yearn for Rōki Sasaki who informed the Rangers on Jan. 13 the he is seeking another team. *sigh*   Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH

We couldn't let the holiday pass without getting into the jingle-jangle spirit. This episode, we find out which Rangers have holiday birthdays, exchange Christmas meal traditions, and recollect sports-related gifts from holidays past. Also, each of us sends a Rangers Christmas wish to dear Ol' St. Nick. See y'all in the new year.

With Houdini back at home, we set our sights on Rōki Sasaki. In this episode, we get granular about the Japanese pitching phenom and how likely the Rangers are to land him (spoiler - it's likely). Also, learn about the bureaucratic gymnastics required for the International Free Agent Bonus Pool. Hint: it's not something you swim in.   *recoding notice* Since this recording, Rōki Sasaki was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines on Monday, December 9th. MLB teams have until Jan. 23 to sign him.   Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/ YouTube ⚾ https://youtube.com/@rangerzonepod   Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/spring-the-four-seasons-vivaldi License code: SYI7FS8EXLPMFSMI