Stories by Jamey Newberg
Baseball
Why 2023 Should Be the Rangers’ Year of Progress
This probably isn't the year. But how about the year before the year? Let's take a trip back to 2009.
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The Bullpen, the Shortstop, and the Trade Market: A Texas Rangers Conversation
With Opening Day just around the corner, StrongSide's editor and Rangers writer put their heads together and talk a little baseball.
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Remembering Mitch Moreland, a Rock in the Rangers’ Golden Years
Texas' longtime first baseman retired last week. What he lacked in style, he made up for in consistency.
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Bubba Thompson’s Chance Has Come. What Happens if He Makes the Most of It?
A Leody Taveras oblique injury will give the 24-year-old an opportunity in center field. It's not hard to envision how it could become more than a temp job.
Baseball
How Left Field Explains the Rangers
The Rangers didn't push the chips in for a big bat, but they aren't likely to play the kids, either. Sound familiar?
Stories by Jamey Newberg
Baseball
Let’s Get the Jacob deGrom Injury Conversation Out of the Way
He's already had an injury scare. He's going to have a lot more. That's the cost of the Rangers getting the best pitcher in the game. And it's well worth the risk.
Baseball
An Ode to “Pitchers and Catchers Report,” the Sweetest Four Words of Winter
Rangers spring training has officially begun. Soon, I'll be there, too. The reasons why are unique to baseball, and unique to me.
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Who’s in Left? How Good is Evan Carter? What Are the Rangers Targeting in the MLB Draft?
Jamey Newberg opens up his mailbag.
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Have the Rangers Assembled Their Best Rotation Ever? Let’s Deep Dive
Texas, of all teams, now has more quality starters than it can use. But quantity is only one part of what this group has going for it.
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Will the Rangers’ Aggressive Offseason Continue on the Trade Market?
The free agent pool is drying up, and the trade market is gridlocked. That might represent an opportunity for Texas.