Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers minor league infielder Thomas Saggese to the show. Recently promoted to AA he talks about the playoffs and growing up in California. The guys also talk about the big league club and Josh Jung's first two weeks in the big leagues. They also go down in the bus leagues to discuss the Roughriders playoff push. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
Sep 25, 2022•59 min•Ep. 52
Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline joins the guys. This episode goes deeper into the Rangers minor league system and talks about the top performers and biggest climbers. Jim talk about his job and how he got into covering minor league baseball out of college. Jeff and John also talk about Josh Jung's first week in the big leagues. This episode goes and little longer than usual, but there was just too much stuff to talk about. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/sup...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 51
Baseball America's #1 Texas Rangers prospect Evan Carter joins Jeff and John for a second time. He is finishing up his first full season and it was a good one. The guys also talk about Josh Jung who is making his major league debut and what that means. Another great show. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Sep 10, 2022•52 min•Ep. 50
The guys welcome Texas Rangers GM Chris Young to the show. He talks about his first couple of weeks running things. He also has some fun with John. Before Chris, Jeff and John answered some questions from the listeners. Another great show. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/ad...
Sep 02, 2022•59 min•Ep. 49
The guys are joined by Mike Rhyner the former co-host of the Hardline on "The Ticket" sports radio station which he helped start. Rhyner named Globe Life Park, 'The Temple" & considered himself, "The Keeper Of The Great Game". The guys also talked about the impressive week by the big league club and went 'Down In The Bus Leagues". Fun episode Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 48
Rangers interim manager Tony Beasley, on the job as of Aug. 15, talks about the changes made -- firing Chris Woodward and Jon Daniels.The guys also discuss all the news from Globe Life Field this week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 47
The guys welcome Texas Ranger RHP Ryan Garcia to the show. He was an All American and Pac 12 pitcher of the year coming out of college. He was taken in the 2nd round of the 2019 draft #50 overall. After some injuries he is back at it and putting up some impressive numbers. They also talk about the big league team and go "Down In The Bus Leagues". Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Aug 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 46
Jeff and John welcome Texas Ranger RHP Dane Acker. Acker was traded to Texas in the deal that sent Elvis Andrus to the Oakland A's. Coming off of TJ surgery, he is healthy and about to leave Arizona and head out to an affiliate. He talks about being drafted and traded and who cooks his favorite home cooked meal. The guys also talk the trade deadline and what is to come moving forward. Another fun one in the can. Enjoy Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/sup...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 45
The guys welcome Texas Rangers 1B Nathaniel Lowe from Seattle. First they go over the struggles in the big leagues and possible moves the club might make before the deadline. They also go "Down In The Bus Leagues' to talk all things minor leagues. Jeff talks about his trip to Arizona to check in on Josh Jung and others. Another great episode. (Big props to Nate Lowe for fighting through the technical difficulties with bad Wifi in Seattle) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 44
The guys pull off a good one. They get Rangers Director of Scouting Kip Fagg to come on ONE day after the 2022 MLB draft where the Rangers got Kumar Rocker and Brock Porter. Kip also talks about scouting and how it works. The guys go into the draft themselves while talking the All-Star game and other big league stuff. Then they go "Down in the Bus Leagues" to discuss all things minor leagues on an off week. What a great show. Enjoy Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tx...
Jul 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 43
Sam Huff makes his second visit on the show. The guys first talk about the latest big league news, the MLB draft and moves the Rangers have made. After Huff talks about his latest call up, he goes into some fun stuff about the funniest player, who he wants next to him in a fight and then he answers some fan question's from nine year old Henry. Then the guys go "Down In The Bus Leagues" and talk about the farm. Great show once again. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...
Jul 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 42
The guys welcome Texas Rangers LHP Brett Martin. The day after recording this, he went out and got his first major league save. Brett talks about how he prepares for being ready everyday as opposed to being a starter when he first got drafted. Then he talks about where he grew up and his path to the big leagues. Jeff and John first talk about the bad road trip and they end it by going down in the bus leagues. Enjoy!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/supp...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 41
Jeff and John are joined by Texas Rangers left handed pitching prospect Mitch Bratt. A Canadian who moved to Georgia for his senior year of high school, talks about leaving home during COVID to help his draft status. First the guys talk about the big league club and after Mitch they go "Down In The Bus Leagues". Another great episode. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 40
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers infield prospect Jonathan Ornelas who is having a breakout season at AA Frisco. They also talk about the big league club, the demotion of Sam Huff and other roster moves. Then the go down in the bus leagues to talk about the promotions throughout the organization. As always....it's a fun one. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 39
Jeff and John welcome former Texas Ranger and current pre and post game analyst David Murphy. He talks retirement, World Series, working for team and being coach and dad now. Then the guys get into minor league stuff and talking about the big league team. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podca...
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 38
Jeff and John are joined by Bubba Thompson from Round Rock. Thompson in a Texas Rangers outfield prospect and former 1st round pick. The guys also talk about the Rangers, Josh Smith's big league debut and other things. Then they end it by going "Down In The Bus Leagues" to touch on everything minor leagues. Go Rangers!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
Texas Rangers LHP Brock Burke makes his Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast debut. YES! He talks about the sleep walking along with a lot of other fun stuff. Jeff and John start the show off talking about the big league team and what's good and what's not. Then to end they go down on the "Bus Leagues", to talk about all things at eh minor league level. Another fun one in the can. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and o...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 36
Texas Rangers RHP Jon Gray joins Jeff and John to talk about his first year in Texas, his health and his love for video games. They also talk about high school, junior college and the University of Oklahoma. All of that after the guys talk about the big league team and how things are going. After Gray, they go Down In The Bus Leagues to discuss the minor leagues. Enjoy the best Rangers coverage and podcast there is. As John always says, "See ya at the yard"! Support this podcast: https://podcast...
May 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 35
Jeff and John welcome Rangers LHP Cole Ragans for a second time to the podcast. They talk about his season so far and the competition between him and his wife in Skipbo. The guys also talk about the Rangers and and their last 10 games and go "Down In The Bus Leagues". Lots of fun Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...
May 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 34
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers right handed pitcher Mason Englert who is in the Hickory Crawdads rotation. He talks about his season and coming back from TJ surgery. He also talks about his path to pro baseball and his life outside of baseball including hunting and fishing. The guys also talk about Willie Calhoun and whether or not he has played his last game in a Texas Rangers uniform. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about li...
May 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 33
The guys welcome Rangers TV play by play analyst Dave Raymond in studio. They talk about the current team and then get into Dave's life and how he ended up a sports broadcaster. He talks about being traded as a broadcaster and when he lived in his car. He also makes his own homemade jelly. After that they go "Down In The Bus Leagues" to discuss the farm and what is happening down there. Very Fun one Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more ...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 33
The guys welcome Texas Ranger RHP Chase Lee who has an incredible story of how he is went from a barely starting SS in high school to the closer for University Of Alabama and 6th round pick by the Texas Rangers. His story is for anyone who has been told you weren't big enough or good enough to do ANYTHING. You control your own destiny. Great guy and future big leaguer who "might" make the big leagues this year. Then the guys talk about the big league team and its struggles along with some minor ...
Apr 21, 2022•47 min•Ep. 31
Jeff and John welcome back Texas Rangers President Of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels. He talks to the guys about the moves made this offseason and where he sees the team 5 games in. He also talks about his job and what that entails, how he annoys his wife and there is even an underwear story. The guys also talk about the season in them bigs along with a little minor league stuff. This is another great show. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To le...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 30
Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward joins the guys for their preview show ahead of the 2022 season. First, Jeff and John give their predictions for each division winner, wild cards, World Series champion and Rangers predictions. Then, Woodward jumps on from Toronto, where the Rangers open the season. He talks about what he expects from the team and how the expectation is to win now. Leashes might be short for some on the big-league roster. What a great way to preview the 2022 season, before the...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 29
Jeff and John welcome Texas Ranger LHP Cody Bradford to the show. He will be Frisco's opening day starter for 2022. He talks about Aledo High School, Baylor University and meeting his wife, a Baylor Bear softball player herself. He hunts, he fishes and grandma cooks his favourite meal. He may be on track to make his major league debut in 2022. If he doesn't he is definitely on the radar of the front office. What another great episode for the show. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 28
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers prospect Blaine Crim to the show. Blaine has EXPLODED onto the scene in the last couple of years by doing one thing and doing it well. He has hit the baseball and hit it hard. He hit 29 HR's last season between High A and AA and then WON the Puerto Rican Winter League batting title this winter. Blaine stopped down to talk with us about Puerto Rico and what he is doing to get ready for 2022. Then Jeff and John talk about spring training and everything that is h...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
Jeff and John welcome Texas Ranger pitcher Zak Kent. He talks about the small town he is from and his football greatness. He also talks about what it was like going to a military academy to play baseball. Zak is a top prospect and he discusses what he needs to do to become a major leaguer. Jeff and John also talk the latest news in free agency and who the Rangers have signed. Another fun one. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn more about l...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 26
The guys welcome Texas Rangers catcher Ian Moller to the podcast. He joined the boys in Surprise to talk about his career and growing up in Iowa. He talks about being drafted, how good at football he was and his favourite McDonalds meal. Then Jeff and John talk about the the end of the lockout and what is next. This is a fun one. (Excuse the audio, this was done on a concourse without our studio equipment) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To lear...
Mar 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 25
Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers TV Color Analyst C.J. Nitkowski to the show. They discuss the lockout and why there is not a light at the end of the tunnel right now. They also get into the moves the Rangers made and the possibility of Kershaw signing. After all the baseball talk they get into C.J's high school, college, draft , MLB years and Japan and Korea. This one flows from the start as Jeff and John prepare to make the trip to Arizona for minor league camp next week. Another fun one is...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 24
The guys welcome Texas Rangers 3rd round pick from 2021 Cameron Cauley. Cauley was a Texas Tech commit who was the leader of his state championship team at Barber Hills High School. Cam talks about his offseason preparing for his first full spring training. What he has worked on and what to expect this season. He also plays the HR game, the TD game, his favorite food and something nobody knows about him. The guys also talk about Jung's surgery and where the Rangers look to replace him. They also...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 23
