Locked On Rangers - Daily Podcast On The Texas Rangers

Episode 1590: Brice Paterik discusses why June is a big opportunity for Texas, 5 things going right for the Rangers, and why this rotation has still been impressive.

Episode 1589: Brice Paterik discusses why Sunday's win is reminiscent of 2023, what Texas does best in the AL, and how Kumar Rocker is succeeding.

The Rangers slammed a season-high 4 HR's in a rout of the Guardians. Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung, Michael Helman, and Justin Foscue all went deep to support Jacob deGrom who pitched 6 shutout innings.

The Rangers were deep sixed by the Guardians, who evened the series. Jack Leiter was lit up for 5 runs, and had no support as the Rangers managed only 3 hits.

The Rangers came back to beat the Guardians, after welcoming back Wyatt Langford, and Corey Seager who hit the go-ahead HR. Texas has now won 6 of their last 7.

Episode 1588: Brice Paterik discusses why Evan Carter is a better player than Alejandro Osuna, why Texas' top international signee is turning heads, and how Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager returning impacts the lineup.

Episode 1587: Brice Paterik discusses what Robbie Ahlstrom brings this bullpen, MacKenzie Gore getting in his own way, and which Rangers should be All-Stars.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers season high 5-game winning streak was snapped in St. Louis. The Cardinals roughed up Mackenzie Gore to avoid the sweep. The red-hot Joc Pederson ripped a 2-run triple.

Episode 1586: Brice Paterik discusses why Texas' longest win streak is a sign things have changed, when Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford will return, and who will be optioned when they're back.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers came back to beat the Cardinals, extending their season high winning streak to 5 in a row. Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each had 3 hits.

Episode 1585: Brice Paterik discusses why Jacob deGrom should make the Hall-Of-Fame, why Texas could fix Jarred Kelenic, and this bullpen getting a roster makeover.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers won their 4th straight by topping the Cardinals 2-1, in career win #100 for Jacob deGrom. Ezequiel Duran had 3 more hits including an RBI DBL, and Jacob Latz notched a Save in back to back games for the 1st time in his career.

Episode 1584: Brice Paterik discusses Texas finding creative ways to generate offense, the rotation living up to the billing, and a bullpen that's starting to look leaky.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers wrapped up their homestand by sweeping the Royals. Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings with 10 K's, and Josh Jung delivered a clutch 2 RBI single with the bases loaded in the 4th.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers rallied for 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th to crown the Royals, in just their 2nd walk-off win of the season. Ezequiel Duran got the game winning RBI hit, with HR's for Joc Pederson & Josh Jung.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers bounced back and crowned the Royals. Mackenzie Gore threw 6 1/3 shutout innings, with HR's from Joc Pederson, Brandon Nimmo, and Nicky Lopez.

Episode 1583: Brice Paterik discusses why it's time to tear this team down, which players need to be traded away this year, and who would bring back the best return.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were blown out by the Astros again, scoring only one run, with only one win in the 4-game series. Texas has now lost 6 of their last 7.

Episode 1582: Brice Paterik discusses how Joc Pederson turned his season around, what this offense is doing differently, and Tyler Alexander's horrendous outing.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers fell to the Astros again, as Yordan Alvarez hit 2 HR's for the 2nd straight game. Joc Pederson also hit a pair of HR's.

Episode 1581: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers' massive response to the worst loss in decades, why Jacob Latz works so well in the closer's role, and why this offense needed to do more.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers responded to being no-hit by erupting for for 8 runs in the 1st inning in a big win over the Astros to even up the series.

Episode 1580: Brice Paterik discusses the worst loss in franchise history, why everyone involved deserves blame, why the Rangers are too bad to sell.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were on the wrong end of MLB's first no-hitter since 2024, as three Astros combined for a 9-0 shutout.

Episode 1579: Brice Paterik discusses why the Rangers need to tear down everything, this franchise being stuck in no man's land, and why they won't actually make changes.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were swept by the last place Angels, who got a walk-off win in the bottom of the 9th on a throwing error by Justin Foscue.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers left the bases loaded 3 different times in a brutal loss to the last place Angels. Nathan Eovaldi was tagged with the loss, and Higgy hit his 3rd HR.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were outscored by the last place Angels in the opener of a weekend series in Anaheim. Jacob deGrom gave up 2 more HR's, and Brandon Nimmo hit #6 on the season.

Episode 1578: Brice Paterik discusses Malcolm Moore's supernova-like breakout to start 2026, Dylan Dreiling's big improvements, and a peculiarity with AJ Russell's dramatic highs and lows.

Episode 1577: Brice Paterik and Paul Holden discussed Texas' wild comeback, how much better the Rockies are, and how badly the Rangers needed to win this series.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers scored 2 runs in the 9th to beat the Rockies and take the series. Ezequiel Duran & Jake Burger hit back to back HR's, and Josh Jung had the game winning hit in the 9th.

Episode 1576: Brice Paterik discusses the best offense' best day of the year, Kumar Rocker's best MLB outing, and some good news on the injury front.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers scored a season 10 runs on 16 hits in a rout of the Rockies. Brandon Nimmo hit a HR, and Kumar Rocker pitched a career high 7 2/3 shutout innings.

Episode 1575: Brice Paterik discusses MacKenzie Gore's rough start to his Texas Tenure, Justin Foscue's heroic night, the defense letting Rangers relievers down.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were tapped by the Rockies on a cold night at Coors Field. Justin Foscue hit a HR, but SP Mackenzie Gore left after one inning with left lat tightmess.

Episode 1574: Brice Paterik discusses Nathan Eovaldi's heroics, Texas' bats waiting too late to explode against a terrible staff, and Corey Seager battling a back injury.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers bounced back with a blow-out over the Astros for their biggest win of the season. Nathan Eovaldi returned and threw 7 shutout innings, with a big 2-run HR for Jake Burger.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers managed only 1 run, falling to the Astros for the 2nd straight game to lose the series. Houston hit 4 HR's off of Jacob deGrom.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers managed only 1-hit, in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Astros in Houston in the opener of the Lone Star Series.

Episode 1573: Brice Paterik discusses what the Rangers must do this weekend against Houston, why the Astros have been so bad, and why it's the perfect chance for Texas' bats to get hot.

Episode 1572: Brice Paterik discusses Jake Burger finding his big hit, Kumar Rocker taking a step forward, and the offense picking up the bullpen after a rough day.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers gave up 3 runs in the 9th, and then scored 3 in the bottom of the 9th for their 1st walk-off win of the season. Danny Jansen had the game winning RBI single.

Episode 1571: Brice Paterik discusses MacKenzie Gore's longest MLB start, how Skip Schumaker sparked the offense, and Nathan Eovaldi's health sitting in limbo.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers erupted for 7 runs, as they routed the Diamondbacks to even up the series. Joc Pederson & Ezequiel Duran hit HR's with 8 strong innings for Mackenzie Gore.

Episode 1570: Brice Paterik discusses who would step up if Nathan Eovaldi lands on the IL, the bullpen's gem being wasted, and why it might be time to worry about Corey Seager.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers offensive struggles at home continue, as they were blanked by the Diamondbacks.

Episode 1569: Brice Paterik discusses Jacob deGrom's best start as a Ranger, why winning this series could start a big hot streak, and a laundry list of injury updates.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers shut-out the Cubs in back to back games to take the series, with 7 scoreless innings from Jacob deGrom & a 2-run HR from Evan Carter.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers, behind a solid start from Jack Leiter, shut-out the Cubs to even up the series, with HR"s from Josh Jung & Justin Foscue.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were rocked by the Cubs, in another rough start for SP Kumar Rocker.

Episode 1568: Brice Paterik discusses why the Rangers' bats were unlucky, MacKenzie Gore pitching better than his line, and another tough test facing Texas this weekend.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers dropped the rubber game & the series in an ugly loss to the Yankees. Ezequiel Duran slugged his 2nd HR.

Episode 1567: Brice Paterik discusses why Nathan Eovaldi always dominates the Yankees, why the offense was able to break out, and the impact of Skip Schumaker.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers snapped their 3-game losing streak by beating the Yankees in the Bronx, behind 8 strong innings from ace Nate Eovaldi.

Episode 1566: Brice Paterik discusses the most inexcusable loss in years, why this team might be hopeless, and how Rangers fandom feels like a bad time loop movie.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers dropped their 3rd in a row, as they were overpowered by the Yankees in the Bronx.

Episode 1565: Brice Paterik discusses why this series in the Bronx is so crucial, how Texas is where they need to be, and which prospects did well in April.

Episode 1564: Brice Paterik discusses Texas' rotation continuing to fall short of expectations, Wyatt Langford suffering a setback in his injury rehab, and Jack Leiter showing his highs and lows on Sunday Night Baseball.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers dropped the finale and the series in Detroit, after another rough loss to the Tigers on Sunday Night Baseball.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers fell to the Tigers in Game 2 in Detroit, as starter Kumar Rocker lasted just 2 innings.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers took the opener of a weekend series in Detroit from the Tigers. Alejandro Osuna broke a 4-4 tie in the 8th.

Episode 1563: Brice Paterik discusses how Josh Jung became Texas' best hitter, why his breakout is sustainable, and 6 things the Rangers must do to thrive in May.

Episode 1562: Brice Paterik discusses Nathan Eovaldi's biggest start of the season, Josh Jung powering the Rangers' offense, and why Ezequiel Duran will get more opportunities.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers snapped their 3-game losing streak, and salvaged the finale by shutting out the Yankees behind ace Nathan Eovaldi.

Episode 1561: Brice Paterik discusses Jacob deGrom dominating the Yankees, why Texas' offense is a massive problem at home, and why they're running out of excuses.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers lost their 3rd in a row, and 2nd straight game to the Yankees, with HR's from Aaron Judge & Austin Wells.

Episode 1560: Brice Paterik discusses Jack Leiter's costly mistakes, Texas big problem hitting lefties, and possible solutions for it.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers welcomed in the top team in the American League, and lost to the Yankees who belted 3 HR's.

Episode 1559: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers' wasted chances against the A's, why it's time to worry about Nathan Eovaldi, and Peyton Gray joining the bullpen.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers scored only one run, losing the rubber game against the A's, scoring just 6 runs all weekend.

RANGERS POSTCAST: Josh Jung's 2-run HR in the 6th lifted the Rangers past the A's to even up the weekend showdown.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were roughed up by the A's, in a rough start for ace Nathan Eovaldi who served up 4 HR's.

Episode 1558: Brice Paterik discusses how the Rangers stack up a month into the season, 3 things going right and 3 things going wrong for them.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers took the rubber game from the Pirates with an inside-the-park HR from Evan Carter, a 3-run blast for Corey Seager, and 10 K's for Jacob deGrom.

Episode 1557: Brice Paterik discusses the most freakish homer he's ever seen, why Texas' defense deserves shade, and Jack Leiter avoiding disaster.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers gave up 4 runs in the 9th, and fell to the Pirates in the middle game of the series. Josh Jung hit HR #3.

Episode 1556: Brice Paterik discusses Evan Carter's second-best career catch, how Kumar Rocker has evolved, and why Carter playing CF could keep him healthy.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers returned home and pounded the Pirates behind a strong start from Kumar Rocker, and a highlight reel catch from CF Evan Carter.

Episode 1555: Brice Paterik discusses what to watch against the Pirates, what's gone well for Texas so far, and what's happening in the farm system so far this year.

Episode 1554: Brice Paterik discusses why the Rangers looked like the better team in Seattle, Josh Jung's hot April, and what to make of this tough road trip.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers ended their road trip by dropping the rubber game in Seattle. The Mariners blasted 3 HR's.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers are sweepless in Seattle, after dropping game 2 to the Mariners. Texas had a key error, while leaving 16 mob.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers rolled over the Mariners with 15 hits, in a 5-0 shutout. Brandon Nimmo hit a HR, with 3 DBL's for Josh Jung.

Episode 1553: Brice Paterik discusses the wildest game Texas has played in years, why it should embarrass John Fisher, and why it proves the Rangers are different from last year.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers rallied with 4 runs in the 9th to stun the A's, and salvage the split in Sacramento with both teams now (10-9).

Episode 1552: Brice Paterik discusses what Gavin Collyer brings this bullpen, why this Kumar Rocker outing was so frustrating, and Skip Schumaker taking accountability.

RANGERS POSTCAST: Despite HR's from Corey Seager & Jake Burger, the Rangers came up one run short against the A's.

Episode 1551: Brice Paterik discusses how Texas can solve its bullpen predicament, which relievers on the 40-man roster are ready, and who in AAA makes the most sense to call up.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers scored only 1 run, and lost Game 2 of the A.L. West showdown in Sacramento against the A's.

Episode 1550: Brice Paterik discusses why this offense looks so different from last year, why Nathan Eovaldi was able to dominate the A's, and when Wyatt Langford will return.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers roughed up the A's in Sacramento, with 2 HR's from Jake Burger & 7 shutout innings from Nathan Eovaldi.

Episode 1549: Brice Paterik discusses why Texas' series loss to the Dodgers was encouraging, why Kumar Rocker's start was better than the numbers, and Jacob deGrom's domination.

The Rangers took the finale from the Dodgers in L.A. with a strong start from Jacob deGrom, and a solo HR from Evan Carter.

RANGERS POSTCAST: Despite 2 HR's from Brandon Nimmo, the Rangers still came up short against the Dodgers, dropping the game and the series.

RANGERS POSTCAST: Despite getting HR's from Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford, and Evan Carter, the Rangers gave up 3 to Max Muncy including a walk-off in the bottom of the 9th.

Episode 1548: Brice Paterik discusses Texas' new City Connect uniforms, why their inclusivity rings a little hollow, and how the Rangers stack up against the Dodgers this weekend.

Episode 1547: Brice Paterik discusses why MacKenzie Gore was well worth the risk, how this rotation is somehow better than expected, and why the AL West is wide open.

RANGERS POSTCAST: *INSTANT* REACTION after the Rangers lowered the broom on the defending A.L. West Champion Seattle Mariners.

Episode 1546: Brice Paterik discusses Nathan Eovaldi's bounce back start, the importance of a series win against Seattle, and how Texas' bats did exactly what they were supposed to.