On December 11, 2000, the #Rangers sign free-agent shortstop Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million deal
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December 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
On December 11, 2000, the #Rangers sign free-agent shortstop Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million deal
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On August 10, 2018, Ronald Guzman becomes the first player to hit three home runs in his first career game at Yankee Stadium
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August 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
On August 10, 2018, Ronald Guzman becomes the first player to hit three home runs in his first career game at Yankee Stadium
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On December 10, 1975, the #Rangers acquire right-hander Bill Singer from the #Angels for $100K and first baseman/DH Jim Spencer, who is traded to the #WhiteSox the following day for Steve Dunning and Bill Melton
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December 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
On December 10, 1975, the #Rangers acquire right-hander Bill Singer from the #Angels for $100K and first baseman/DH Jim Spencer, who is traded to the #WhiteSox the following day for Steve Dunning and Bill Melton
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On Jan. 7, 2003, Texas re-signs catcher Chad Kreuter … nearly 18 years after drafting him in the fifth round
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January 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On Jan. 7, 2003, Texas re-signs catcher Chad Kreuter … nearly 18 years after drafting him in the fifth round
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On April 15, 1972, the #Rangers lose their inaugural game, 1-0, to the California #Angels after being delayed more than a week by a players’ strike
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April 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On April 15, 1972, the #Rangers lose their inaugural game, 1-0, to the California #Angels after being delayed more than a week by a players’ strike
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On August 4, 1993, Robin Ventura finds out what happens when you mess with Texas — specifically “Big Tex” Nolan Ryan
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August 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On August 4, 1993, Robin Ventura finds out what happens when you mess with Texas — specifically “Big Tex” Nolan Ryan
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On September 2, 2012, as part of an 8-3 win at Cleveland, Jurickson Profar homers in his first career at-bat to become the youngest #Rangers player [19 years, 195 days] to go deep in a game
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September 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On September 2, 2012, as part of an 8-3 win at Cleveland, Jurickson Profar homers in his first career at-bat to become the youngest #Rangers player [19 years, 195 days] to go deep in a game
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On October 14, 1994, former #Orioles manager Johnny Oates is named the #Rangers’ 14th full-time skipper
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October 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On October 14, 1994, former #Orioles manager Johnny Oates is named the #Rangers’ 14th full-time skipper
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On November 8, 1977, the #Rangers bolster their lineup by agreeing to a 10-year, $2.3 million deal with outfielder/DH Richie Zisk
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November 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
On November 8, 1977, the #Rangers bolster their lineup by agreeing to a 10-year, $2.3 million deal with outfielder/DH Richie Zisk
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On November 7, 1984, the #Rangers acquire left-hander Chris Walsh from the #Expos in exchange for first baseman Dave Hostetler
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November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
On November 7, 1984, the #Rangers acquire left-hander Chris Walsh from the #Expos in exchange for first baseman Dave Hostetler
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On December 12, 2005, the #Rangers acquire right-hander Vicente Padilla from the #Phillies in exchange for righty Ricardo Rodriguez
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December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On December 12, 2005, the #Rangers acquire right-hander Vicente Padilla from the #Phillies in exchange for righty Ricardo Rodriguez
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On March 23, 2019, right-hander Jason Hammel announces his retirement after being told he had made Texas’ Opening Day roster
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March 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
On March 23, 2019, right-hander Jason Hammel announces his retirement after being told he had made Texas’ Opening Day roster
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On June 22, 1977, Eddie Stanky replaces Frank Lucchesi as the #Rangers’ manager, then steps down following the team’s 10-8 win over the #Twins
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June 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On June 22, 1977, Eddie Stanky replaces Frank Lucchesi as the #Rangers’ manager, then steps down following the team’s 10-8 win over the #Twins
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On July 13, 1984, nearly 10 years to the date after throwing a one-hitter against Texas for Minnesota, right-hander Bert Blyleven does it again for Cleveland
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July 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On July 13, 1984, nearly 10 years to the date after throwing a one-hitter against Texas for Minnesota, right-hander Bert Blyleven does it again for Cleveland
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On Feb. 9, 2009, #Yankees star Alex Rodriguez admits to using performance-enhancing substances during his three-year stint with the #Rangers (2001-03)
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February 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
On Feb. 9, 2009, #Yankees star Alex Rodriguez admits to using performance-enhancing substances during his three-year stint with the #Rangers (2001-03)
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On Jan. 14, 2002, the #Rangers trade first baseman Carlos Pena and left-hander Mike Venafro to Oakland for outfielders Jason Hart and Ryan Ludwick, catcher Gerald Laird and lefty Mario Ramos
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January 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
On Jan. 14, 2002, the #Rangers trade first baseman Carlos Pena and left-hander Mike Venafro to Oakland for outfielders Jason Hart and Ryan Ludwick, catcher Gerald Laird and lefty Mario Ramos
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On October 8, 1995, the #Rangers send outfielder Scott Podsednik to the #Marlins to complete the midseason deal that brought right-hander Bobby Witt back to Arlington
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October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On October 8, 1995, the #Rangers send outfielder Scott Podsednik to the #Marlins to complete the midseason deal that brought right-hander Bobby Witt back to Arlington
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On August 17, 2004, Mark Teixeira drives in seven runs while becoming the second #Rangers player to hit for the cycle as part of a 16-4 rout of Cleveland
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August 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On August 17, 2004, Mark Teixeira drives in seven runs while becoming the second #Rangers player to hit for the cycle as part of a 16-4 rout of Cleveland
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On December 1, 1998, five years after leaving Texas for Baltimore, first baseman Rafael Palmeiro returns as a free agent
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December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
On December 1, 1998, five years after leaving Texas for Baltimore, first baseman Rafael Palmeiro returns as a free agent
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On March 20, 2012, left-hander Derek Holland is signed by Texas to a five-year, $28 million contract with options for 2017 and 2018
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March 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On March 20, 2012, left-hander Derek Holland is signed by Texas to a five-year, $28 million contract with options for 2017 and 2018
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On May 16, 1985, Bobby Valentine is named successor to Doug Rader as the #Rangers’ manager
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May 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
On May 16, 1985, Bobby Valentine is named successor to Doug Rader as the #Rangers’ manager
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On July 23, 1985, rookie Oddibe McDowell becomes the first #Rangers player to hit for the cycle as part of an 8-4 win over Cleveland
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July 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
On July 23, 1985, rookie Oddibe McDowell becomes the first #Rangers player to hit for the cycle as part of an 8-4 win over Cleveland
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On September 10, 2010, Texas and New York set a big-league record by combining to use 19 pitchers in the #Rangers’ 6-5, 13-inning win
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September 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
On September 10, 2010, Texas and New York set a big-league record by combining to use 19 pitchers in the #Rangers’ 6-5, 13-inning win
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On December 5, 1988, the #Rangers acquire Rafael Palmeiro, Jamie Moyer and Drew Hall from the #Cubs in exchange for Mitch Williams, Curtis Wilkerson, Paul Kilgus and three others
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December 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
On December 5, 1988, the #Rangers acquire Rafael Palmeiro, Jamie Moyer and Drew Hall from the #Cubs in exchange for Mitch Williams, Curtis Wilkerson, Paul Kilgus and three others
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On May 18, 2003, Texas completes a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium for the first time
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May 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
On May 18, 2003, Texas completes a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium for the first time
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