In one of the first blockbuster deals of this offseason, the best pitcher in baseball is on the move. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom has signed a five-year deal with the Texas Rangers. The move was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, and the team later confirmed the news in a press release. BREAKING: Right-hander Jacob deGrom has signed a five-year, $185 million … [Read more...] about Jacob Degrom Signs Five-Year Contract With Rangers
Martin Perez Re-Signs with Rangers
Free agent left-hander Martin Perez has re-signed with the Texas Rangers. The news of his signing was confirmed on Tuesday morning by Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Perez accepted the Rangers’ qualifying offer of one year, and $19.65 million. In the closing months of the 2022 season, Perez made it publicly clear that he had a desire to say in Texas. Both sides were able to make that … [Read more...] about Martin Perez Re-Signs with Rangers
Rangers Trade Nick Solak to Reds
For the second day in a row, the Texas Rangers have made a trade to ripple the water. This time, they sent INF/OF Nick Solak to the Cincinnati Reds. This report was confirmed on Thursday by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. According to the deal, Solak is the only player that was involved in this trade. The Reds are sending cash considerations to Texas in exchange for … [Read more...] about Rangers Trade Nick Solak to Reds
Rangers Acquire Jake Odorizzi
In another off-season splash, the Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi on Wednesday from the Atlanta Braves. The news of this trade was first reported by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. This move comes as no surprise to Rangers fans, as GM Chris Young recently stated that they were looking to focus on pitching depth this off-season. In exchange for Odorizzi, … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Jake Odorizzi
Postseason Home Run Leaders by a Player Since 2000
Hitting a postseason home run shows that a hitter can come through on baseball’s biggest stage. Someone like Manny Ramírez fits that mould, as he’s the all-time postseason home run leader. He appeared in 111 major league postseason games while hitting 29 homers in 410 at-bats. Outside of Ramírez, six of these elite October performers have produced 15 or more long balls in the … [Read more...] about Postseason Home Run Leaders by a Player Since 2000