Texas Rangers

The Yankees are parting ways with their backup catcher and acquiring two players in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.

The Texas Rangers spent more money on talent in 2024 than any other team that did not make the postseason. According to a report from ESPN Friday, citing a memo to MLB clubs from the league office that it had obtained, the Rangers' Competitive Balance Tax payroll figure of $268,445,491 was the fifth highest payroll in baseball. The teams with higher payrolls - the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Mets and the Atlanta Braves - all reached the postseason. It was the second straight season in which the Rangers eclipsed the CBT threshold, which sat at $237 million in 2024.

Rangers Sidearm-throwing lefty reliever Hoby Milner agrees to 1-year deal with his hometown Texas Rangers Milner played baseball at Robert L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth. Credit: AP FILE - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Hoby Milner throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Author: Associated Press Published: 7:35 PM CST December 20, 2024 Updated: 9:19 PM CST December 20, 2024 ARLINGTON, Texas — Left-handed reliever Hoby Milner agreed to a $2.5 million one-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, joining the team he grew up watching in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and where he still lives. The sidearm-throwing Milner, who turns 34 next month, can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses

The Milwaukee Brewers have a lot of talent and should be able to compete for the top spot in the National League Central again. Milwaukee won 93 games last year, and although it has lost some important pieces, it still is loaded with exciting, young talent. The Brewers likely won't give out a massive deal this offseason, but that doesn't mean that they can't add some talent themselves. If the Brewers want to add a key piece, it could make sense to add another starting pitcher and Max Scherzer could be that guy.

The 2024 season could not have gone any worse for the Texas Rangers; their offense fell off considerably, and their pitching wasn't able to compensate for this steep dip in hitting production. Milner's contract with the Rangers is for one year, as per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, although financial terms haven't been disclosed as of yet. This will be a homecoming for the 33-year-old lefty, as he is a Dallas native who went to the University of Texas.

MLB All-Star and 2024 batting champion Bobby Witt Jr. may live in Kansas City currently, but that doesn't mean his D-FW roots aren't on display from time to time. The Colleyville Heritage graduate and current Royals shortstop married Maggie Black, whom he went to high school with in Colleyville, this past week. Witt and his wife grew up in the Dallas area, so they both showed off their admiration for the Texas-founded fast food restaurant chain Whataburger.

Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers will have their first workout on Feb. 12 in Surprise, Ariz., the club announced on Thursday. The Rangers first full squad workout is set for Feb. 17, with photo day two days later. The club announced they have minor league deals with nine players with invitations to Major League spring training camp.

Roansy Contreras was a top-100 prospect for the Pirates before a promising 2022 season. The Reds claimed him off waivers from Texas this week.

The St. Louis Cardinals are more worried about shedding payroll this winter than having a competitive roster to showcase come Opening Day 2025. Trading away significant talent isn't out of the question for the Cardinals, as the front office plans to make room for younger talent to gain experience next season. "Both Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported earlier this offseason that—despite St. Louis' stated plan of getting younger and building toward the future—the Cardinals are not expected to trade away closer Ryan Helsley unless they get an offer they simply cannot refuse.," Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller wrote Thursday morning.

To assess the market of free-agent Texas Rangers closer Kirby Yates, one has to do some research. Yates is one of the top closers on the market, even at 37 years old. Lately, focus has been on the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers, teams also looking for closer help in 2025. The Tigers — who went on an amazing second-half run to make the playoffs and win their American League Wild Card series — were recently linked to Yates, per KPRC in Houston.

Jake Burger had many reasons to be excited he was joining the Texas Rangers. Mostly, however, Burger is happy his family is relocating to North Texas and close to Children's Health and its specialized Pediatric Down syndrome clinic.

Tickets are available for the Texas Rangers Fan Fest scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at Globe Life Field. The 37th annual Rangers Fan Fest presented by Comerica Bank includes for the first time a baseball cards and memorabilia show this year. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-13. Tickets are available at rangers/com/fanfest and can be accessed through the MLB Ballpark mobile app.

The Texas Rangers have announced that they've reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher and former Los Angeles Angel Jacob Webb on a one-year contract for the 2025 season. Webb spent part of the 2023 season with the Angels, going 1-1 in 29 relief appearances. The reliever was acquired off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles from the Angels in August 2023 and delivered a strong performance during his year-and-a-half with the American League East team. Over 22 innings, he recorded a 3.27 ERA and struck out 23 batters after joining the club.

Tennessee baseball announced its full schedule Thursday, including its nonconference tournament and an SEC slate featuring Texas A&M and LSU

Wichita Wind Surge Team President Jay Miller has announced he is retiring.

Rangers fans say it’s a great way to give back and support the team.

Marlins add a catcher. And Bendix discusses Burger trade, other issues.

The Brewers selected left-hander Connor Thomas in the Rule 5 draft and signed left-hander Grant Wolfram to a major-league contract.

Jake Burger hit .250 with 29 home runs and 76 RBIs in 137 games for the Marlins last season, with 150 strikeouts in 535 at-bats with 31 walks.

The Texas Rangers can’t afford to run with the Mets and Yankees. But they sound committed to staying close.

DALLAS—After word spread of Juan Soto’s record-breaking 15-year, $765 million agreement with the New York Mets on Sunday night, veteran manager Terry Francona echoed the feeling of many people at the Hilton Anatole, where Major League Baseball figures have congregated for the Winter Meetings. “I was shocked. My goodness,” said Francona, who is back managing …

The Rangers are bringing back a key part of their 2023 World Series champion team.

Juan Soto's $765 million deal came together at exact same location as A-Rod's contract that set the standard 24 years ago.

Kyle Higashioka gets $5.75 million in 2025 and $6.75 million in 2026. The mutual option in 2027 is for $7 million, with a $1 million buyout.