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Jamey Newberg

Jamey Newberg

StrongSide Contributor

Jamey Newberg covers the Rangers for StrongSide. He has lived in Dallas his entire life, with the exception of a seven-year college/law school run in Austin, and began blogging about the team when Fernando Tatis Sr. was holding third base down a generation ago. He has also written for The Athletic since its DFW launch in 2018.

Stories by Jamey Newberg

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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.
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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

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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.
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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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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.