Locked On Rangers - Daily Podcast On The Texas Rangers

The Rangers took the rubber game & the series, with a walk-off win over the Astros. Brandon Nimmo got the game winning RBI hit in the bottom of the 9th. Kyle Higashioka hit a solo HR, and All-Star Jacob Latz notched his 2nd win of the season.

The Rangers gave up another HR to Yordan Alvarez in the 1st inning, and never recovered in a blow-out loss to the Astros. Kumar Rocker gave up 3 HR's, with Ezequiel Duran hitting two HR's for Texas.

Wyatt Langford did it again for the Rangers, hitting the go-ahead HR in the bottom of the 8th to beat the Astros. Jake Burger & Joc Pederson all hit HR's, with 6 solid innings from Cal Qunatrill.

Episode 1613: Brice Paterik discusses Wyatt Langford's return saving Texas from disaster, a frustrating night from the bullpen, and who Texas should pick 16th in the MLB Draft.

The Rangers welcomed back Wyatt Langford, who got the walk-off hit to beat the Angels. Brandon Nimmo, Ezequiel Duran, and Justin Foscue hit HR's, with a season high 10 K's for Nathan Eovaldi.

Episode 1612: Brice Paterik discusses why MacKenzie Gore has been so ineffective this year, why the trade doesn't hurt as bad as a month ago, and Jordan Montgomery nearing a return.

The Rangers were humiliated at home by the lowly Angels 13-1. Mackenzie Gore gave up 2 HR's to Jo Adell. Kyle Higashioka hit a solo shot for Texas.

Episode 1611: Brice Paterik discusses how the Rangers are playing like smart teams, what Texas did to let flawed players succeed, and why Jacob deGrom left his start early.

The Rangers rallied late to beat the Angels in the opener of a 3-game series. Texas scored 5 runs in the 8th to blow it open, with a big 3-run HR for Alejandro Osuna. Justin Foscue also hit a solo shot.

Episode 1610: Brice Paterik discusses what grades he gives the Rangers through 90 games, how steep a curve should be given, and why this week is so important.

Episode 1609: Brice Paterik discusses Jacob Latz earning his first All-Star selection, why he's a worthy All-Star, and which Rangers should have also been All-Stars.

The Rangers let one get away to the Tigers, who took advantage of a 4-run 5th inning. Riley Greene had 4 RBI's for Detroit, with Jake Burger and Ezequiel Duran hitting solo HR's for Texas.

The Rangers celebrated the 4th of July at home but they forgot the fireworks, getting shutout at home by the Tigers. Jack Flaherty beat Cal Quantrill, as the Rangers had only 3 hits.

Episode 1608: Brice Paterik discusses why the Rangers' hot streak is sustainable, how this offense heated up, and Texas trading for a reliever.

The Rangers kicked off a holiday weekend series by routing the Tigers. Josh Smith, Evan Carter, and Elias Diaz belted solo HR's, and Nathan Eovaldi had 9 strikeouts for his 9th win.

Episode 1607: Brice Paterik discusses why the criticism of Corey Seager has swung too far, what Texas can do about it's situation, and the Rangers snapping their season-best win streak.

The Rangers couldn't make it 7 in a row, falling to the Guardians in Cleveland to wrap-up their road trip. Mackenzie Gore was rocked for 5 runs in the 2nd inning. Elias Diaz hit a solo HR.

Episode 1606: Brice Paterik discusses why the rotation has been the anchor of this win streak, what makes Jacob deGrom uniquely dominant, and Corey Seager's injury scare.

The Rangers beat the Guardians again for their sixth win in a row. Cleveland rookie LF Cooper Ingle threw the ball in the stands after catching the 2nd out, a 2-base error that allowed Ezeqiuel Duran to score what turned out to be the winning run.

Episode 1605: Brice Paterik discusses what Cam Cauley brings this team, why this team embodies the little Rascal Rangers, and Brandon Nimmo's possible IL stint.

The banged up Rangers took the opener of a 3-game showdown in Cleveland for their 5th straight win. Jake Burger had a pair of RBI's, with a pair of RBI DBL's for Justin Foscue. Jacob Latz pitched the final 2 innings for his 17th SV.

Episode 1604: Brice Paterik discusses how Texas was able to start a win streak, why Wyatt Langford is becoming like Corey Seager, and how this offense will step up without him.

The Rangers made it 4 in a row in Toronto, completing the sweep of the Blue Jays. Joc Pederson led off the game with a solo HR, and Jarred Kelenic scored the go-ahead run in the 9th on a wild pitch.

The Rangers notched a hat trick in Toronto, with a 3rd straight win over the Blue Jays to take the series. Jake Burger had 3 hits, with a solo HR for Corey Seager.

The Rangers made it two in a row in Toronto, after jumping out to a 5-0 lead and then hanging on to beat the Blue Jays. Nathan Eovaldi threw 7 shutout innings with 9 K's, and Justin Foscue hit a HR.

Episode 1603: Brice Paterik discusses Joc Pederson's most impressive leadoff at bat, Texas finally getting the big hits, and why Gore's unspectacular start was so encouraging.

The Rangers jumped out to a 6-0 lead on HR's from Joc Pederson, Wyatt Langford, and Jake Burger, as they beat the Blue Jays in the opener of a 4-game showdown. Mackenzie Gore went 7 for the win, with SV #15 for Jacob Latz.

Episode 1602: Brice Paterik discusses Texas' bats and bullpen faltering at the worst time, how Jacob deGrom dominated the Marlins, and what role Winston Santos will play in this bullpen.

The Rangers failed to bounce back, dropping the rubber game against the Marlins in Miami. Wyatt Langford and Joc Pederson each hit solo HR's, Jacob deGrom was tagged with the loss.

Episode 1601: Brice Paterik discusses why Jacob Latz can't be a rotation option to replace Jack Leiter, how long Leiter is expected to miss, and why setbacks on the farm put the Rangers in a tough spot.

The Rangers fell short in the middle game against in Miami. The Marlins belted 3 HR's, with Joc Pederson & Brandon Nimmo hitting solo shots late for Texas.

Episode 1600: Brice Paterik discusses why Texas should use an opener with Kumar Rocker more often, why he works so well with Tyler Alexander, and Ezequiel Duran's continued heroics.

The Rangers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, and then scored 2 in the 8th to beat the Marlins in Miami. Ezequiel Duran ripped a 2-run HR, with Alejandro Osuna drilling a 2-run DBL to snap a 2-2 tie.

Episode 1599: Brice Paterik discusses Wyatt Langford catching fire to bolster this offense, the wildest comeback of the year, and how Jack Leiter's injury impacts the rotation.

The Rangers responded by bouncing back and beating the Padres on Father's Day to take the series. Wyatt Langford hit another HR, and Nathan Eovaldi was able to start and get the W on the mound with 9 K's.

The Rangers squandered a 3-1 lead in the 8th, before falling to the Padres in 10 innings. Jake Burger hit a 2-run blast for Texas, but Manny Machado's 3-run bomb in the 10th was the game winner.

The Rangers gave up 5 runs in the top of the 1st, and then scored 6 runs in the bottom for a wild win over the Padres. Wyatt Langford hit a towering 430 ft. HR, and ace Jacob deGrom got the win on his 38th birthday.

Episode 1598: Brice Paterik and Javier Reyes discussed why the Padres and Rangers have struggled, the brilliance of Mason Miller, and what will determine this series.

The Rangers were swept at home by the Twins, dropping their record to (35-39). Jack Leiter was blown up for 6 runs, including 4 in the 1st inning. Wyatt Langford, Ezequiel Duran, and Justin Foscue hit solo HR's for Texas.

Episode 1597: Brice Paterik discusses Texas' two-way prospect Josh Owens heating up on both sides of the ball, Malcolm Moore earning a promotion to Frisco, and something good happening at every level of the farm.

Episode 1596: Brice Paterik discusses why Corey Seager's decline was inevitable, what message Texas sent by bringing Sebastian Walcott around, and two soul crushing losses.

The Rangers fell to the Twins by 10 runs, dropping the game and the series, as Kumar Rocker was chased in the 4th inning. Ezequiel Duran and Elias Diaz had the RBI's for the Rangers.

Episode 1595: Brice Paterik discusses where the Rangers were a decade ago, what Locked On has meant to him, and his 10 most memorable moments as host of Locked On Rangers.

The Rangers opened up their homestand with a loss to the Twins. Byron Buxton & Josh Bell blasted HR's off of Mackenzie Gore. Joc Pederson hit a 2-run blast for Texas.

Episode 1594: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers salvaging a bad weekend thanks to the Scots, who will play CF after Evan Carter's injury, and who should get the chance instead.

The Rangers hit 2 HR's in the first two innings to take down the Red Sox on Sunday Night Baseball in Boston. Wyatt Langford & Kyle Higashioka each went deep, with 7 strong for Nathan Eovaldi.

The Rangers lost their second straight game & the series to the Red Sox, who pulled away late to win. Texas struggled with the bases loaded, Jake Burger hit his 12th HR.

The Rangers were roughed up in the opener of a weekend series at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox lit-up Jack Leiter. Wyatt Langford's RBI single in the 1st inning was the only offense for Texas.

Episode 1593: Brice Paterik discusses how the Rangers got back to .500, why this bullpen has been perfect in what matters most, and the importance of winning multiple ways.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers are back at .500 for the first time since May 1 after beating the Royals in the rubber game in Kansas City. Corey Seager hit a solo HR, and Jacob Latz got the win in relief.

Episode 1592: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers finding ugly ways to win, how Josh Jung is succeeding in 2-strike counts, and why Texas brought some bad luck upon themselves.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers scored 2 runs in the 10th to beat the Royals and even up the series. Jake Burger hit a solo HR, and former KC catcher Elias Diaz knocked in the go-ahead run.

Episode 1591: Brice Paterik discusses why Nathan Eovaldi should've been pulled earlier, why Jalen Beeks can't be trusted in leverage spots, and this offense continuing to waste chances.

RANGERS POSTCAST: The Rangers were crowned by the Royals after blowing a 2-0 lead. Nathan Eovaldi took the loss.

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.