Walking Away
“Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he’s losing; nobody wants you to quit when you’re ahead.” Jackie Robinson Addiction is one of those things in life that no…
Read more →F. Brandon Linthicum
On Failure, Reality, and Hope
Losses. We all experience them; in sports, in life, in finances, in relationships. These losses become a part of us, with our reaction to them defining who we truly are as human beings. However,…
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Abdication
Throughout history, there have been numerous cases when the heir apparent to the throne has suddenly, and often unexpectedly, stepped down, making an opening for a younger royal to ascend to glory. As of…
Read more →Rangers at Twins: Series Preview
So, I have this friend, who was in my wedding that one time I accidentally got married (I got better), who is a Yankees fan and has been living in Minnesota for years. About…
Read more →Yankees Series Game 2 Preview: Featuring the Best of Girardi Jokes
You guys are never going to believe this, but guess what is in the forecast in New York for tonight? Rain! Hooray, get your rain delay theater entertainment ready to go, or I guess…
Read more →Red Sox vs Rangers Game 2 Preview
Do you feel frustrated about baseball after last night’s game? Well good, because Steven Wright and his knuckle ball plan on keeping it that way for another night. Seriously, the guy can pitch…
Read more →A Plague on the Pitchers
So………remember a month ago when the big pitching dilemmas were having too many starting pitchers and a struggling bullpen? When a six or even seven man rotation was a thought that was volleyed around?…
Read more →The Rangers are 45-25
Happy Father’s Day! The Rangers are now the proud father of a six game winning streak, showing how balanced and deep this team is by sweeping the Cardinals by winning all facets of the…
Read more →Profar, So Good
13 games as the leadoff hitter. .389 average. .400 OBP. 21 hits. 12 runs. 13 game hit streak. 9 multi-hit games. So far, so good. Welcome back to the bigs, Jurickson Profar. After…
Read more →Choo returns: How do you line them up?
With left handed reliever Andrew Faulkner being optioned back to AAA Round Rock, the Rangers have opened up a spot for Shin-Soo Choo’s return from the disabled list. Choo’s stint on the disabled list,…
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