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Security Called to Protect Josh Hamilton's Family Before Friday's Game

Jeff Evans — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:45:13 +0000

Fox 4 in Dallas is reporting that Josh Hamilton's wife had to call security before Friday's game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. This was Hamilton's first appearance at the stadium wearing an Angels uniform and the first since he made comments toward Rangers fans claiming that Dallas is "not a baseball city."

Is Nolan Ryan Leaving the Texas Rangers?

Jeff Evans — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:11:20 +0000

CBS Sports is reporting today that sources have told Randy Galloway of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan could soon leave the organization. The Rangers announced over the weekend that they have restructured the front office, moving Jon Daniels to president of baseball operations/GM and Rick George to president of business operations.

Texas Rangers Caravan Coming to Tyler

Jeff Evans — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:27:30 +0000

Each Winter the Texas Rangers send players and coaches out to meet with fans and sign autographs during their ‘Winter Caravan.” Tomorrow (Jan. 16) the Winter Caravan makes a stop in Tyler! The caravan will be at Academy Sports + Outdoors on South Broadway in Tyler from 7pm-8pm. Scheduled to appear are: Third base coach, [...]

Texas Rangers Catcher Mike Napoli BUSTED Checking Out Fan Girl's Butt in Autograph Line [PHOTO]

Chase Colston — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:47:31 +0000

The Major League Baseball season is a long, exhaustive one. There are 162 games, you’re traveling hundreds of days per year and since you’re away from your wife/girlfriend for days on end, things can get a little lonely. Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli obviously is no exception, getting busted like this.

Lightning Strike Sends Texas Rangers for Cover [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:53:38 +0000

It was the top of the fourth inning last night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington as the Texas Rangers were taking on the Minnesota Twins when a loud clap of thunder and bolt of lightning sent players scrambling to the dugout. The lightning obviously hit very close to the stadium. You can see the interference it caused to the television signal — the cameras even shook from the force of the thunder.

The 'Tyler Rose' Makes Debut at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Jeff Evans — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:00:29 +0000

A new ‘Texas Legend’ has been added to the line-up at the Texas Rangers games in Arlington! Each home game in the middle of the sixth inning you can see either the traditional dot race or the ‘Texas Legends’ race. The Texas Legends began alternating games with the dots last season. Up until last weekend, the Texas Legends included the huge-headed Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and Nolan Ryan. This past weekend a new Legend was added and it’s none other than Tyler’s own Earl Campbell!

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton Out of the Hospital

Jen Austin — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Have you ever been so sick it was hard to stand up? Last Thursday during the Texas Rangers-Arizona Diamondbacks game Josh Hamilton kept resting his hands on his knees and eventually had to leave the game. He lasted until the 8th inning though. If you have an office job, that's like going home sick around 3 p.m. in the afternoon. Ya just can't take it anymore!

Josh Hamilton's Four Home Run Bat Heads to Cooperstown

Jeff Evans — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:20:30 +0000

Last week Josh Hamilton became the 16th player ever to hit four home runs in a single game, securing himself a place in the history books — as if he hadn’t done enough already. Now, the bat he used that night in Baltimore is headed to Cooperstown to forever live in the Hall of Fame. It broke last night in the Rangers’ 13-6 win over the Angels, so now it can officially be retired to the Hall.

Happy Ending For Young Rangers Fan [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:04:46 +0000

Cameron Shores became an internet celeb after video of him losing a foul ball thrown by Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland to an obnoxious couple sitting next to him. This morning he took to the Today Show this morning to talk about it. Ok well, he didn’t do much of the talking, but his parents gave us the lowdown on what really happened and how their son is handling the situation now.

Texas Rangers Couple with Foul Ball 'Unaware' of Crying Kid [UPDATE/VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:57:54 +0000

This story has certainly been getting a lot of national attention after last nights (4/25) game. The ABC news affiliate, WFAA in Dallas, has located the couple involved in the incident, and they say they were not aware of the crying toddler sitting next to them. Read Original: Texas Rangers Couple with Foul Ball ‘Unaware’ [...]

'Pudge' Rodriguez to Retire From Baseball Today

Jeff Evans — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:26:08 +0000

One of the best catchers in baseball history, and certainly Rangers history, will hang up his glove for good today. Pudge Rodriguez will officially announce his retirement after 21 years in the league. The best part – he’ll do it where it all began – in Texas. Pudge began his career with Texas in 1991 [...]

Rangers Fan Has a Habit of Catching Home Run Balls + Dancing [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:00:56 +0000

Check out this video of 17-year-old Trent Williams at Monday night’s (April 9) Texas Rangers game against the Seattle Mariners. He makes an impressive catch of a Josh Hamilton home run ball on the home run green at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. What he does after the catch is not as impressive, but it is funny as hell.

Hot Dog Season is Here

Jen Austin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:27:26 +0000

Baseball and hot dogs go hand in hand, and some ballparks take that more seriously than others. It’s been predicted that the Texas Rangers will sell more dogs than any other major league team this season. Does it have anything to do with the new two-footer that has just been introduced? If you head to Rangers Ballpark [...]

Nolan Ryan Says The New Boomstick is a 'Tremendous Wiener'

Buddy Logan — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:30:57 +0000

This year at The Ballpark in Arlington there’s a new item on the menu for Rangers fans to get their heart burn from. Team president, Nolan Ryan announced that a one-pound, two-foot long, $26 chili-cheese dog will be available to I can only assume families of four to purchase. But what’s more surprising about this [...]

St. Louis Cardinals Beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to Win World Series

Joe Student — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:00:31 +0000

Allen Craig hit a solo home run to provide the go-ahead run, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 to win the 2011 World Series four games to three in St. Louis on Friday night. Third baseman David Freese, who was named the World Series MVP, had a two-run [...]

Rangers vs Tigers – Game 2 Postponed

Jeff Evans — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:40:16 +0000

The 2nd game of the ALCS was postponed Sunday due to rain. The Texas Rangers won game 1 of the series on Saturday night over the Detroit Tigers by a score of 3-2, a game that saw two different rain delays. One delay was 41 minutes and the other was 1:09. With more rain forecast for Sunday night, officials felt it best to reschedule the game for Monday. This means the teams travel day will be interrupted and they will play 4 straight games without a break. More after the jump.

Win ALCS Tickets [GALLERY]

Jeff Evans — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:20:54 +0000

Tonight we find out who the Rangers will play in the American League Championship Series! The Yankees and Tigers will play game 5 of the division series and it's winner take all! More after the jump.

Win Texas Rangers Championship Series Tickets [CONTEST]

Jeff Evans — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:40:33 +0000

The Texas Rangers have done it again! They are headed to the American League Championship Series! The Rangers won 4-3 today over the Tampa Bay Rays after a home run fest by Ian Kinsler and Adrian Beltre. Who they will play and who will have home field advantage is still up in the air, but who cares, this is the year for the Rangers - I can feel it! We have a chance for you to win tickets to home games 1, 2, or 3! Find out how after the jump!

Win Texas Rangers Playoff Tickets [CONTEST]

Jeff Evans — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:34:50 +0000

The Texas Rangers are going to the American League Division Series! The Rangers will play Tampa Bay and Elizabeth Smith of Flint will be there! Elizabeth won tickets to game 1 of the series at 12noon today!

We also have a pair of tickets to giveaway for home game 2 of the series on Saturday, October 1st! Deadline to enter is 4pm TODAY!

To enter to win the tickets, visit the Mix 93-1 Facebook page and click the "Rangers-ALDS Home Game 2" tab! There you will find information on how to enter!

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Texas Rangers, Houston Astros Draft Paralyzed Players [VIDEO]

Mix 93-1 — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:00:51 +0000

It may only be the second week of June, but the pennant race in both leagues for classiest move by a major league team is over.

Earlier this week, the Texas Rangers drafted a paralyzed player in this year’s Major League Baseball draft, while their cross-state rivals Houston Astros did the same.