http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball RSS Feed for WFAA - Sports - Blogs - Baseball en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 07:49:15 GMT 2013-05-21T07:49:15Z en-us http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Breaking-down-the-bullpen-The-present-the-past-and-the-future-208266141.html The Rangers' bullpen has been anchored by three stalwarts this year, but the other relievers have been less than stable. We break down every reliever on the squad and profile all the potential callups with scouting guru Jason Cole of Lone Star Dugout Tue, 21 May 2013 07:49:15 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Breaking-down-the-bullpen-The-present-the-past-and-the-future-208266141.html 2013-05-21T07:49:15Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Robinson-Chirinos-An-introduction-to-the-newest-Ranger-206977691.html With AJ Pierzynski on the DL, the Rangers called up a AAA catcher to replace him. But Robinson Chirinos isn't your average injury replacement - his story and skilset are fairly compelling. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:03:21 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Robinson-Chirinos-An-introduction-to-the-newest-Ranger-206977691.html 2013-05-10T21:03:21Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Rangers-join-in-West-TX-relief-efforts-203683221.html The Rangers announced today their plans to help the relief efforts for victims of the West, TX explosion. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:19:29 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Rangers-join-in-West-TX-relief-efforts-203683221.html 2013-04-19T02:19:29Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Rangers-Andrus-agree-to-eight-year-contract-extension-201490371.html The Rangers formally announced Elvis Andrus' contract extension about three and a half days after it became common knowledge. That didn't make the signing any less momentous. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:25:28 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Rangers-Andrus-agree-to-eight-year-contract-extension-201490371.html 2013-04-04T22:25:28Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Rangers-reportedly-close-to-extension-with-Andrus---NOTES-200847641.html The Rangers are close to executing one of the biggest moves in franchise history: An extension of Elvis Andrus. We followed the story throughout the night and have 1700 words' worth of thoughts. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:32:33 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Rangers-reportedly-close-to-extension-with-Andrus---NOTES-200847641.html 2013-04-01T19:32:33Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Spring-Training-The-Autograph-Hunt-is-On-198543561.html Tales of an autograph hound's week in Arizona Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:30:54 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Spring-Training-The-Autograph-Hunt-is-On-198543561.html 2013-03-18T22:30:54Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Darvish-Dazzles-in-Surprise---and-Dale-shines-in-his-own-way-too-193468151.html Yu Darvish pitched two perfect innings against Chicago. Dale Hansen was there to cover the performance as only he can. What can we expect from Darvish this year? And what was Dale occupied with while interviewing Rangers GM Jon Daniels? Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:15:47 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Darvish-Dazzles-in-Surprise---and-Dale-shines-in-his-own-way-too-193468151.html 2013-02-27T08:15:47Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Hall-of-Fame-voting-and-the-embarrassing-soapboxes-it-gives-the-world-186178052.html The Hall of Fame is a sacred landmark, indicative of prestige. Of respect. Of accomplishment. But for years now, writers across the country have let unsound logic and personal feelings affect the candidates inducted. There's a lot wrong with that. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:38:12 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Hall-of-Fame-voting-and-the-embarrassing-soapboxes-it-gives-the-world-186178052.html 2013-01-09T16:38:12Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Daniels-likes-dominoes-The-Porcello-scenario-184327351.html The Rangers' offseason has been uneventful to date. But blogger Sam Hale has one potential move in mind -- and a crystal ball for what it could mean down the road. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:11:07 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Daniels-likes-dominoes-The-Porcello-scenario-184327351.html 2012-12-20T22:11:07Z http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Letting-Hamilton-go-was-the-right-play-183539271.html Jon Daniels' poker approach to player acquisition is the right way to do it, even if it means watching the LA Angels rake in a huge Hamilton. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:20:47 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/sports/blogs/baseball/Letting-Hamilton-go-was-the-right-play-183539271.html 2012-12-14T20:20:47Z