Rangers Nation Podcast

John talks about all the trade rumours surrounded the Rangers. He goes over the teams that are rumoured to be involved with the Rangers top three likely players moved, Ian Kennedy, Kyle Gibson and Joey Gallo. He also goes over some prospects with each team that might be someone to watch for in some deals. He also goes "Down in the Bus Leagues" to discuss the best part of the entire Rangers organization at the moment.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John is joined by Jeff Wilson and T.R. Sullivan of Jeff's new Texas Rangers Newsletter. They discuss Jeff's new venture covering the Rangers. They also discuss T.R. and his memoirs. T.R. has started writing his memoirs from 38 years of covering the Rangers with the Ft Worth Star Telegram and MLB.com. They also go into the 2021 Rangers. They discuss the trade deadline, the draft and the minor leagues. For Jeff and T.R.'s new venture go to www.jeffwison.substack.com and sign up. Nerd Out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John talks about ALL things Home Run leading to the All-Star game and MLB Draft. Joey Gallo is in HR Derby and John talks with Tony Beasley who is throwing to Gallo in the derby. He plays the HR game with Nick Solak and Willie Calhoun. Then he talks about the Draft and how the Rangers need to hit a Home Run with the second pick. Oh..... and he predicts the second and third round picks. Nerd Out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John welcomes Sam Hale from Baseball Prospectus and The Ticket to preview the upcoming MLB draft and the potential Texas Ranger picks. Sam covers prospects in the AA Central South Division for Baseball Prospectus. He is also a do it all employee for Sports Radio The Ticket in DFW. The Rangers have the 2, 38, 73 and 103 pick in this years first four rounds of the draft. They discuss who they like and who to watch for that could sneak into this. (Sam makes a bold prediction in the 1st round and explains his action) This one is perfect for the Baseball Nerds.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John talks about the decisions the Rangers need to make and very soon. Who stays? Who goes? Who is next to get a chance? Plus he plays the HR Game with Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe. John is glad to be back talking baseball. Nerd Out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

"I can't imagine" are the words that John (The Recliner Nerd) and his wife Kathy heard for the last 12 days as their youngest son Kevin was diagnosed with a brain tumour on June 8th. John tells the story of what happened and where they are now, so he can get back to covering the Texas Rangers. There is even a message from his youngest son Kevin who is recovering from brain surgery. #KevinStrong John, Kathy and his family want to thank everyone who prayed and wished them well during the most stressful and scary time of their lives.  Now......Back to baseball. Nerd Out!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John has Chris Halicke and Alex Plinck on to discuss how mad Chris Woodward is after the Rangers have struggled. They also discuss the Rangers and where they are right now. The good, the bad and ugly. They talk about trade deadline chatter and who they think will be moved and who won't. John then goes Down In The Bus Leagues to discuss the minor league system and the players to watch. Fun one.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John talks about the predicted moves he sees the Rangers making before the trade deadline along with who has the best chance to be an All-Star along with who should be one. He also goes Down In The Bus Leagues to talk about the minor league system and who is shining.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John welcomes Chuck Ramsey from LawDog Sports on Sports Talk 1230 KSEY AM. They are the Rangers Affiliate for the Wichita Falls and Great Plains area of Texas. Chuck is giving away 16 tickets to the Yankees/Rangers series. 8 for Monday nights game and 8 for Thursday nights game. Give a listen and find out how to win FREE TICKETS. Oh......... they also talk Rangers baseball. John goes on their show every Wednesday at 4:15. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John declares "Baseball is Back For Real" because minor league baseball is back. He goes into the week of Ranger baseball and answers a few questions from listeners. Then he goes "Down In The Bus Leagues" to talk about the Rangers minor league rosters and who's who on each one. Minor league baseball opens their season May 4th. It is a jam packed 40 minutes with lots of info. Buckle up and listen.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John talks about the team halfway through the first month of the season. He talks about how they are exceeding what he expected this season as they evaluate talent. He talks about the best and worst teams in the AL and NL and the Rangers aren't on any of those list. (Which is good) He also saw top baseball prospect and possible first round pick Jordan Lawler play He gives a scouting report of Jordan and goes "Down In The Bus Leagues" to discuss the upcoming season which starts May 4th.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John welcomes Michael "Grubes" Gruber to the show. Grubes is known by many P-1's from his days on the 1310 Ticket AM. He is now the in game music director for the Texas Rangers and Globe Life Field. He talks about how he went from an intern between his junior and senior year of high school to living his dream job. Playing walk up music, The Natural theme for HR's or the Cotton Eyed Joe, He is living his dream job. He also talks about how Dirk Nowitski just kept bugging his parent until he finally bought their house. Grubes is a great dude and fun friend to have. This one is fun.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John welcomes Levi Weaver and Jamey Newberg from The Athletic to breakdown offseason moves and the hiring of Chris Young. They breakdown Spring Training battles and surprises out of....... well.......Surprise Arizona. They also talk about minor leaguers they are excited to see play games for the first time in close to two years. Action packed full of great baseball information. Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

The Recliner Nerd talks about the idea of Rougned Odor playing third base to start the season and why that may not be abad thing. He is NOT jumping back on the Odor bandwagon where he has been before. But if they Rangers need someone to fill a hole until the younger guys can get here, maybe Odor isn't the worst possible choice. He also makes an opening day lineup prediction and someone isn't on it or the team. Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

Retired Texas Ranger beat writer T.R. Sullivan joins John and  talks about retirement and the 2021 Rangers. Some Texas Ranger fans join the show to meet and talk with him personally. They break down spring training and the players and battles to watch. Lots of fun and lots of stories from T.R.'s years covering the game. This one is for all the Texas Rangers die hard fans.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

The Recliner Nerd talks with Alex Plinck of Dallas Sports Fanatic and Chris Halicke of Sports Illustrated to make their first prediction for the 2021 opening day roster. Then to top if off, they all three choose their opening day lineup. This is a great look into what players to watch this spring. They plan on doing a few more volumes before opening day, with changes coming for sure. All Ranger fans will enjoy this.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John (The Recliner Nerd) welcomes Texas Ranger pitcher and social media guru Tim Dillard. He has played 18 years of pro baseball and makes hilarious videos fro the entire family that has turned him into a social media phenom. The break down his life, family and faith. Tim brings a smile to every situation and this one was a blast. Have Fun!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

John (The Recliner Nerd) sits down with new Frisco Roughrider President and GM Victor Rojas. You may remember him as the radio play by play guy with Eric Nadel. You may also remember him on the MLB network. He has been with the Angels TV broadcast for the last 10 years. They talk about his career in baseball and how he got back home to Frisco. They also talk about his online merchandise store "Big Fly Gear". Another great one.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

The Recliner Nerd is joined by NEW Texas Ranger beat writer for MLB.com Kennedi Landry. Taking over the beat for longtime beat writer T.R.Sullivan, Kennedi talks about her journey to covering the Rangers and of course, LSU football (Her passion). Kennedi will mark 2021 as the beginning of her career as a professional sports writer. Welcome to Texas Kennedi!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support

Texas Ranger LHP Taylor Hearn joins The Recliner Nerd. They talk about the Instagram competition between him and C Jose Trevino. They also talk about Taylor's life growing up as a Rodeo Cowboys kid, other sports he played and what it was like being traded twice. This was one of the funnest ones yet. Go to Instagram and follow @thearn21 so he can give away a PS5. Oh........ and Dallas Sports Nation is giving away a shirt also.  Nerd Out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas-rangers-nation/support