*****Official Texas Rangers 2026 Season Thread*****

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Jimtim1216
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In reply to rbtexan • 11:09a, 8/17/26
rbtexan said:
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Skip will get better.

Debatable.

It's not like he's a first time manager. This is his 3rd season as a MLB manager. Maybe this is as good as it gets. Maybe he'll get better. But it's not a certainty, and questioning his viability as the manager is a legitimate conversation.


This was some of the complaints on him with Miami. I'm afraid this is what we are going to have with him.
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11:35a, 8/17/26
Going to the Rockies game tonight. Any recommendations on places to hangout before the game?
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11:49a, 8/17/26
Not much around the stadium. If you are driving and don't care, Denver Beer Co is really good.
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Proposition Joe
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11:55a, 8/17/26
What are we looking for Skip to do?

This batting lineup isn't underachieving aside from Seager.
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12:01p, 8/17/26
We've had 1 winning regular season in the last 10 years with what … 4 managers?

I'm tired of blaming them, there's only so much they can do with a pile of **** This falls, and only falls on the entire Front Office.
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In reply to bmac_aggie18 • 12:05p, 8/17/26
Oh I completely agree. I just think it's a fair conversation to discuss Skip as a manager. Roster issues aside, he has made some pretty questionable in-game decisions. Like repeatedly giving the ball to Wynn, just as an example.
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In reply to rbtexan • 12:17p, 8/17/26
rbtexan said:
Oh I completely agree. I just think it's a fair conversation to discuss Skip as a manager. Roster issues aside, he has made some pretty questionable in-game decisions. Like repeatedly giving the ball to Wynn, just as an example.


When something is working instead of sticking with it he tinkers with it
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In reply to rbtexan • 12:18p, 8/17/26
Or putting both Diaz and Wynns in the lineup at the same time yesterday, instead of letting Joc go lefty/lefty
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Proposition Joe
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12:46p, 8/17/26
I just don't see anything about this roster, especially with the injuries, that makes it more than a 500ish ball club.

Seager has had a ****ty year and the league got the book on Carter.

Everyone else is in line with their career histories.
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Water Boy
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2:21p, 8/17/26
This is a really dumb question but how does a lock out impact contracts? Would guys like Seager lose a year of pay or would he still be guaranteed his salary? Also, how does that impact guys on rookie contracts?
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2:27p, 8/17/26
I think.... guys on long term deal don't get paid and won't get that money back if games are missed. However, I think service time does accrue for FA/arb purposes. This is one of the biggest reasons you will not see Walcott this year.
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In reply to Water Boy • 2:46p, 8/17/26
Water Boy said:
Going to the Rockies game tonight. Any recommendations on places to hangout before the game?

First off, Coors Field is an experience itself. Love that place.

There are a bunch of places within a few blocks of the stadium.
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In reply to CowtownAg06 • 3:36p, 8/17/26
And if he isn't on the 40 man he can still play I. Minor league games. Those are still needed.
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Proposition Joe
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9:30a, 8/18/26
So 3 homestands to go in the season.

First one starts tonight - 6 vs WAS/LAAA.

Then 7 vs OAK/TAM.

Final 9 game homestand vs BOS/TOR/NYM.


@ MIL and @ CHW on the horizon... So heater doesn't have to start this homestand, but we really can't afford a losing homestand.
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In reply to Proposition Joe • 9:48a, 8/18/26
Proposition Joe said:
So 3 homestands to go in the season.

First one starts tonight - 6 vs WAS/LAAA.

Then 7 vs OAK/TAM.

Final 9 game homestand vs BOS/TOR/NYM.


@ MIL and @ CHW on the horizon... So heater doesn't have to start this homestand, but we really can't afford a losing homestand.

Yep. Schedule gets a lot tougher on paper down the stretch. Of course, we just went 2-5 against the two worst teams, so maybe strength of schedule doesn't matter with this team.
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In reply to WestTexasAg • 10:16a, 8/18/26
WestTexasAg said:
Proposition Joe said:
So 3 homestands to go in the season.

First one starts tonight - 6 vs WAS/LAAA.

Then 7 vs OAK/TAM.

Final 9 game homestand vs BOS/TOR/NYM.


@ MIL and @ CHW on the horizon... So heater doesn't have to start this homestand, but we really can't afford a losing homestand.

Yep. Schedule gets a lot tougher on paper down the stretch. Of course, we just went 2-5 against the two worst teams, so maybe strength of schedule doesn't matter with this team.


Yeah, I'm kind of in that mode where I don't think we'll be dancing come October but with how bad the league is I'm not turning it off until I think the death knell has come down.

I think on this homestand, 1-5 is the death knell.
2-4 is life support.
3-3 still a chance.
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10:48a, 8/18/26
5-1 is my prediction
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11:20a, 8/18/26
Need to go at least 4-2. You have to play above average ball at some point.
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In reply to Proposition Joe • 1:03p, 8/18/26
Proposition Joe said:
WestTexasAg said:
Proposition Joe said:
So 3 homestands to go in the season.

First one starts tonight - 6 vs WAS/LAAA.

Then 7 vs OAK/TAM.

Final 9 game homestand vs BOS/TOR/NYM.


@ MIL and @ CHW on the horizon... So heater doesn't have to start this homestand, but we really can't afford a losing homestand.

Yep. Schedule gets a lot tougher on paper down the stretch. Of course, we just went 2-5 against the two worst teams, so maybe strength of schedule doesn't matter with this team.


Yeah, I'm kind of in that mode where I don't think we'll be dancing come October but with how bad the league is I'm not turning it off until I think the death knell has come down.

I think on this homestand, 1-5 is the death knell.
2-4 is life support.
3-3 still a chance.

Agreed, I still turn it on and watch when I can. It's baseball.... and we may not even have baseball in 2027 (at the mlb level at least).

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In reply to Water Boy • 1:04p, 8/18/26
Water Boy said:
Need to go at least 4-2. You have to play above average ball at some point.


It's time.... we are at home coming off of an off day, so no excuses. Hopefully deGrom can go and Leiter makes it back soon.
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1:08p, 8/18/26
I don't know about the 6th game, but we're at least winning 4 out of the next 5 to get back to 65-65 and keep up this ridiculous 500 streak
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In reply to KT 90 • 2:13p, 8/18/26
KT 90 said:
Proposition Joe said:
WestTexasAg said:
Proposition Joe said:
So 3 homestands to go in the season.

First one starts tonight - 6 vs WAS/LAAA.

Then 7 vs OAK/TAM.

Final 9 game homestand vs BOS/TOR/NYM.


@ MIL and @ CHW on the horizon... So heater doesn't have to start this homestand, but we really can't afford a losing homestand.

Yep. Schedule gets a lot tougher on paper down the stretch. Of course, we just went 2-5 against the two worst teams, so maybe strength of schedule doesn't matter with this team.


Yeah, I'm kind of in that mode where I don't think we'll be dancing come October but with how bad the league is I'm not turning it off until I think the death knell has come down.

I think on this homestand, 1-5 is the death knell.
2-4 is life support.
3-3 still a chance.

Agreed, I still turn it on and watch when I can. It's baseball.... and we may not even have baseball in 2027(at the mlb level at least).



I wish people would stop saying this
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3:32p, 8/18/26
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4:35p, 8/18/26
I'm guessing Austin Wynns will never be in consideration for the Rangers Hall of Fame.
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 4:44p, 8/18/26
Mr Gigem said:
KT 90 said:
Proposition Joe said:
WestTexasAg said:
Proposition Joe said:
So 3 homestands to go in the season.

First one starts tonight - 6 vs WAS/LAAA.

Then 7 vs OAK/TAM.

Final 9 game homestand vs BOS/TOR/NYM.


@ MIL and @ CHW on the horizon... So heater doesn't have to start this homestand, but we really can't afford a losing homestand.

Yep. Schedule gets a lot tougher on paper down the stretch. Of course, we just went 2-5 against the two worst teams, so maybe strength of schedule doesn't matter with this team.


Yeah, I'm kind of in that mode where I don't think we'll be dancing come October but with how bad the league is I'm not turning it off until I think the death knell has come down.

I think on this homestand, 1-5 is the death knell.
2-4 is life support.
3-3 still a chance.

Agreed, I still turn it on and watch when I can. It's baseball.... and we may not even have baseball in 2027(at the mlb level at least).



I wish people would stop saying this


I get it, and I hope it turns out to not be true. But it looks more and more likely as we move forward.
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KT 90
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In reply to KT 90 • 5:20p, 8/18/26
KT 90 said:
Water Boy said:
Need to go at least 4-2. You have to play above average ball at some point.


It's time.... we are at home coming off of an off day, so no excuses. Hopefully deGrom can go and Leiter makes it back soon.


deGrom update is good :


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5:29p, 8/18/26
Leiter update:


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Mr Gigem
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In reply to KT 90 • 6:09p, 8/18/26
Based off what? Just curious who you seen information from that actually knows anything. And don't say that nerd Jeff Passan
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6:51p, 8/18/26
Kinda cool Taylor Sheridan will be throwing out the first pitch. Let's hope he brings us some luck.
#FJB
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Mr Gigem
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7:10p, 8/18/26
Nimmo is a terrible outfielder. Should have easily caught that
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KT 90
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 7:19p, 8/18/26
Mr Gigem said:
Based off what? Just curious who you seen information from that actually knows anything. And don't say that nerd Jeff Passan


It's not just Passan, I am sure you follow some of the other national baseball writers on twitter. This has been mentioned over and over by plenty of them, this isn't exactly ground breaking information. They aren't even really negotiating, so yeah, doesn't look good.

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In reply to Mr Gigem • 7:26p, 8/18/26
A week or so, ago, the radio said he rated as the worst defender at his position 4 of 5 years.
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In reply to KT 90 • 7:27p, 8/18/26
You want to know how hard it is to sell new Season Tickets to fans of a team under .500 with constant rumors of a lockout?!

Mr. G needs to feed his family.
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7:28p, 8/18/26
10 G W streak begins with CQ tonight.
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 7:34p, 8/18/26
DallasAg 94 said:
You want to know how hard it is to sell new Season Tickets to fans of a team under .500 with constant rumors of a lockout?!

Mr. G needs to feed his family.


A lockout is the last thing I want. Hell, I am one of people who follows enough to pay to watch games at home . The worst part is for the non-players who work for the teams, and also the nearby surrounding businesses. They get punished when the rich players and the even richer owners fight over the millions/billions of dollars.

Hopefully they find a way to work it out.
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