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Higashioka eager to help 'elevate' Rangers' promising pitching staff ARLINGTON -- The day teams could contact outside free agents this offseason, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young reached ou...
5 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM
A no-no and big homer among the moments new Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka already had in Texas
Kyle Higashioka has already had some memorable moments at the home of the Texas Rangers6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox agree with LHP Aroldis Chapman to one-year, $10.75 million deal, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman on a one-year deal worth $10.75 million7 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Higashioka - Set to split time at catcher Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said Tuesday that Higashioka and Jonah Heim will split time at catcher in 2025, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact Texas announced the signing of Higashioka to a two-year, $13.5 million contract on Monday. The 34-year-old is coming off the best offensive season of his career, having posted a .739 OPS with 17 home runs over 84 games with the Padres. Higashioka's 263 plate appearances in 2024 were a career high, but it sounds like he'll have a good shot to eclipse that total in 2025.
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Jonah Heim - Will share time with Higashioka Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said Tuesday that Heim and Kyle Higashioka will receive equal playing time at catcher next season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact It's not a surprise to hear that Higashioka will play extensively after the Rangers announced a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the veteran catcher. Heim made the All-Star team and won a Gold Glove in 2023 but fell off to just a .602 OPS and saw his defensive metrics dip significantly in 2024, as well.
8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Rangers and catcher Kyle Higashioka agree to $13.5M, 2-year contract with mutual option for 2027
Free agent catcher Kyle Higashioka and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a $13.5 million, two-year contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Higashioka - Lands with Rangers Higashioka signed a two-year contract with Texas on Monday.
Impact Higashioka will add a veteran presence to the backstop position for Texas and is likely to share the workload with Jonah Heim, who struggled during the 2024 campaign. Higashioka is coming off one of his most productive seasons at the plate, swatting a career-high 17 home runs and recording 45 RBI in 84 games for the Padres.
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Texas Rangers Could Lose Top Corner Infield Prospect in Rule 5 Draft Blaine Crim has been looking for a path to the Texas Rangers for a couple of years now. A path to the Majors may finally appear in 2025. But...
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Ex-Dodgers star aggressively pursued by Orioles and Braves amid free agency sweepstake - Reports Former Los Angeles Dodgers starter Nathan Eovaldi opted out of his contract with the Texas Rangers following the end of the season.
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Justin Turner sends 3-word message after Corey Seager's wife Madisyn applauds ex-Dodgers free agent's party-hosting skills Justin Turner reacted to Corey Seager's wife Madisyn applauding him and his wife Kourtney's party hosting skills.
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In Photos: Corey Seager's wife Madisyn recaps Baja California getaway ft. Justin Turner's spouse Kourtney, Cody Bellinger's better half Chase and more Corey Seager's wife, Madisyn, shared some highlights from the couple's romantic getaway to Baja California.
6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Texas Rangers finalize manager Bruce Bochy's on-field coaching staff, including new bench coach
The Texas Rangers have finalized manager Bruce Bochy’s on-field coaching staff for next yearNOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Corey Seager - Close to baseball activities Seager (hernia) is close to being cleared to perform all baseball activities, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact Seager underwent sports hernia surgery in September. He's been resting and rehabbing for the last two months but is almost ready to begin his normal offseason routine. Seager is expected to head into spring training at 100 percent.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Adolis García - Begins running Garcia (knee) has been cleared to begin running, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Impact Garcia's 2024 season ended prematurely due to a sprained left patella tendon in his knee. He did not require surgery on the knee and is now ready to go through his normal offseason routine. The expectation is that the 31-year-old will head into spring training without restrictions.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Evan Carter - Cleared to swing bat Carter (back) has been swinging a bat and is expected to be 100 percent for the start of spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Carter was limited to just 45 games this season due to a nagging back problem and underwent an ablation procedure in October to remove tissue from his back. The expectation is that he'll be without restrictions once spring training rolls around. The 22-year-old posted just a .633 OPS over 162 plate appearances in 2024 but should enter 2025 with a regular role for the Rangers.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Sborz to miss beginning of '25 season after shoulder surgery ARLINGTON -- There was one shock for the Rangers as Friday’s 8 p.m. ET tender deadline neared, but nothing having to do with the contracts....
NOVEMBER 23 • MLB.COM
Dodgers name Chris Woodward first base coach
Chris Woodward has been hired as the Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach, marking his second stint on manager Dave Roberts’ staffNOVEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Sborz - Gets contract with Texas Sborz (shoulder) signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Friday to avoid arbitration.
Impact Sborz appeared in just 17 major-league games in 2024, as he spent four separate stints on the Rangers' injured list due to a right shoulder injuries. He managed to post a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 16.1 innings, and Sborz could be an effective option out of the Rangers' bullpen in 2025 if he's able to fully recover from his right shoulder issues.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers agree to contracts with pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz, leaving 3 arb-eligible players
The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on new contracts for right-handed pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh SborzNOVEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dane Dunning - Reaches deal with TEX Dunning signed a one-year, $2.66 million contract with the Rangers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Dunning's 2025 salary represents a $670,000 pay cut from 2024, though he'll have opportunities to earn more money through incentives. It's not too surprising to see the 29-year-old righty receive less guaranteed money after putting up a career-worst 5.31 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 95 innings.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Three biggest free-agent needs for Astros, Mariners, Rangers, A's, Angels
How can the Astros and Rangers get back to the World Series? How do the Mariners get back to the playoffs? How can the A's and Angels get th...NOVEMBER 22
Caleb Boushley - Gets minors deal from Texas Boushley signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Friday.
Impact Boushley has struggled in the minors over the past couple of seasons, turning in a 5.17 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 270 total innings between the Brewers' and Twins' Triple-A affiliates since 2023. Nonetheless, he'll join the Rangers organization to help fill in the rotation at Triple-A Round Rock, though he likely won't be much of a factor for the big-league squad.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Max Acosta - Contract selected The Rangers selected Acosta to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Acosta spent his entire 2024 season in Double-A Frisco. He slashed .286/.351/.423 with eight home runs and 58 strikeouts over 433 plate appearances. It was the infielder's fourth season in the minors and the numbers he tallied were his best yet. The 22-year-old is now protected from the Rule 5 Draft in December.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Winston Santos - Joins 40-man roster The Rangers selected Santos to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Santos started the 2024 season in High-A Hickory, but he advanced to Double-A Frisco after putting up a 2.80 ERA in 12 starts. Santos put together a 5-3 record, 4.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 10 starts at Frisco while generating a 57:14 K:BB across 46 innings. The 22-year old is now protected from the Rule 5 Draft.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
