Report: Veteran C Mathis agrees to join Rangers
Jeff Mathis, one of the top defensive catchers in the majors, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Rangers, according to The Athletic.
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67-95, 5th in AL West
Rangers name first coaches for Woodward staff
New Rangers manager Chris Woodward's staff will include three returning coaches and add Luis Ortiz as hitting coach.
A blockbuster offseason move for all 30 teams
Want to make a hot stove splash? Start with these bold trades and free-agent additions.
25 players eligible for MLB arbitration as super 2s
Cincinnati outfielder Scott Schebler and Texas pitcher Matt Bush just missed the cutoff for salary arbitration eligibility, while Chicago Cubs pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. and Toronto pitcher Joe Biagini earned the final spots.
AL West offseason preview: Can Angels keep Mike Trout happy?
The future of baseball's best player looms large, but other AL West contenders also face critical questions this offseason.
How Bryce Harper and Manny Machado fit on all 30 teams
Bryce? Manny? Both? ... Or steer clear. We examine how every team in baseball should approach a historic pair of free agents.
The good, the bad ... and the O's: Ranking all 30 teams based on their 2018 goals
Before the season, we said winning the World Series isn't everything. Some teams proved that. Others, well, not so much.
WS loss gives Rangers manager bond with fans
New Texas manager Chris Woodward, former Dodgers third base coach, said the sting of losing a second World Series helps him understand the disappointment Rangers fans feel. The Rangers were the last team to lose the World Series in back-to-back years.
Rangers hire Dodgers' Woodward as manager
The Rangers have hired Dodgers third-base coach Chris Woodward as their new manager.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
A source tells me Joe Espada, who was one of the finalists, is out of the running for the Rangers' managerial opening. Supports reports that Chris Woodward is the frontrunner for the job.
Rangers decline Chirinos' option; Andrus staying
The Texas Rangers have declined their 2019 contract options for catcher Robinson Chirinos and three pitchers.
Cubs keeping Hamels, trade Smyly to Rangers
The Cubs have picked up the option on left-hander Cole Hamels' contract for the 2019 season and traded left-handed reliever Drew Smyly to the Rangers.
Keith Law's top 50 free agents: Superstars, southpaws and relief studs
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado clearly are at the head of the class, but there are plenty of big names available beyond the star duo.
Breaking down the finalists for the 2018 Gold Glove Awards
Will Mookie Betts win another Gold Glove? Can Andrelton Simmons add to his trophy case? We look at the finalists at every position.
The way-too-early 2019 Power Rankings: Can Boston repeat?
After a 108-win season, the Red Sox are the World Series champions. But do they open the offseason at No. 1? Where do the runner-up Dodgers and Astros check in?
Finalists for the 2018 Gold Glove Awards
Take a look at the finalists for the Gold Glove at every position in each league.
Suit: Braves should've acted before '15 fan death
A lawsuit filed by the family of Gregory Murrey, who died in 2015 after falling from the upper deck at a Braves game, contends fan deaths at other parks, including the Rangers', should have led MLB to demand all teams have higher guardrails.
Rangers interview Wakamatsu for manager
Rangers bench coach Don Wakamatsu has interviewed for the vacant Texas manager's spot that he filled in an interim role for the final 10 games of the season.
Rangers hire Rehman from Cubs to be asst. GM
Former Cubs exec Shiraz Rehman has been hired to assist Rangers GM Jon Daniels with day-to-day management of major league operations, including player acquisitions.
Report: Texas meets 2 more manager candidates
The Texas Rangers have now interviewed a half-dozen candidates in their search for a new manager.
Cubs hire Iapoce from Rangers as hitting coach
The Cubs have hired Anthony Iapoce from the Rangers to be the team's next hitting coach, replacing Chili Davis.
Reports: Girardi interviews for Rangers opening
The Rangers, who are looking to replace fired manager Jeff Banister, have interviewed Joe Girardi for the job, according to multiple reports.
Report: Rangers meet first manager candidates
The Texas Rangers have done their first interviews in the search to replace fired manager Jeff Banister.
No surgery for Mazara after thumb examined
Texas Rangers right fielder Nomar Mazara won't need surgery on his sprained right thumb after being examined by a hand specialist.
Rangers plan to interview 5-8 manager candidates
Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels says he expects to interview five to eight candidates in his search for the team's new manager.
2018 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 103 | 59 | .636 | - | L1 |
| Oakland | 97 | 65 | .599 | 6 | L1 |
| Seattle | 89 | 73 | .549 | 14 | W3 |
| Los Angeles | 80 | 82 | .494 | 23 | W1 |
| Texas | 67 | 95 | .414 | 36 | L3 |
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2018 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.9228th
Quality Starts6327th
WHIP1.4025th
BAA.27128th
Runs73714th
Batting Average.24023rd
On Base Percentage.31815th
Slugging Percentage.40419th
