The Ranger Zone

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.   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-headlines License 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: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/vince-mcgill/buffalo-girls License code: R1KLSV2JNVSWGKG5 https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License 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---- 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/ ----more---- 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-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License 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 NOTES Dorkfish ⚾ https://bit.ly/44Y8CPJ   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-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/yom-kippur License code: 5QTWD7IAGUPIQUZW https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/achaidh-cheide License code: CEHYEM3NYJLSDQXH https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/the-rose-jaguar License 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 2025 https://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: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License 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/4ccIJNK Debut Patch Tracker https://bit.ly/43Dnqmi Journal Entry https://bit.ly/3E49F5I Listen: 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/doug-organ/theme-from-a-lift License 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/41NfIVw No Way Jose ⚾ https://bit.ly/4hKSELC Gallo Gundowns ⚾ https://bit.ly/424XDAS Wyatt’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: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License 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/3XZpp0q Stadium 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-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/spring-the-four-seasons-vivaldi License code: SYI7FS8EXLPMFSMI https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/theme-from-a-lift License 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/4i4Igzs Andrus HoF/Beltre Statue - https://bit.ly/3XveeMR Devers 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-headlines License 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/41FnIrD Original FSSW Contract: https://bit.ly/3QyjFGV 2025 MLB HoF Ballot: https://bit.ly/4kcp6sG   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-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/tickling-the-ivories License code: FGE8CVQRCHTYCBYA https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/caravan License 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-vivaldi License code: SYI7FS8EXLPMFSMI https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License 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-lift License code: TW7V5RDS9UZD3GN4 https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License 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-lift License code: TW7V5RDS9UZD3GN4 https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/we-made-it License 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-headlines License 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