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.Front officeOwner(s)Rangers Baseball Express, LLC ( and, co-chairmen)ManagerGeneral ManagerPresident of Baseball OperationsJon DanielsThe Texas Rangers are an American team based in, located in the. They compete in (MLB) as a member club of the (AL). In 2020, they will move to the new after having played at from 1994 to 2019. The team's name is borrowed from the famous of the same name.The franchise was established in 1961 as the Washington Senators, an awarded to, after the city's first AL ballclub, the, moved to and became the (the played primarily in the during the 1890s). After the season, the new Senators moved to Arlington, and debuted as the Rangers the following spring.The Rangers have made eight appearances in the MLB postseason, seven following division championships in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016 and as a team in 2012.

In 2010, the Rangers advanced past the Division Series for the first time, defeating the. The team then brought home their after beating the in six games. In the, the franchise's first, the Rangers fell to the in five games. They repeated as American League champions the following year, then lost the to the in seven games. Main article: Washington Senators (1961–1971) When the moved to in 1960 to become the, Major League Baseball decided to expand a year earlier than planned to stave off the twin threats of competition from the proposed and loss of its from the.

As part of the expansion, the American League added two new teams for the 1961 season–the and a new Washington Senators team. However, the new Senators were (and still are) considered an expansion team since the Twins retained the old Senators' records and history. The Senators and Angels began to fill their rosters with American League players in an. The team played the season at old before moving to the new under a 10-year lease.

President throwing at on April 7, 1969, with (left) and (right, partially obscured by )For most of their existence, the new Senators were the definition of futility, losing an average of 90 games a season. The team's struggles led to a twist on a joke about the old Senators: 'Washington: and still last in the American League.' Their only winning season was in when managed the club to an 86–76 record, placing fourth in the AL East., an / from 1965 to 1972 known for his towering home runs, was the team's most accomplished player, winning two home run titles. The concurrent rise of the to regular championship contenders (winning their first World Series in ) did not help the Senators' cause either.Ownership changed hands several times during the franchise's stay in Washington and was often plagued by poor decision-making and planning. Following their brief success in 1969, owner was forced to make many questionable trades to lower the debt he had incurred to pay for the team. By the end of the campaign, Short had issued an ultimatum: unless someone was willing to buy the Senators for $12 million (by comparison, the were sold in 1973 for $8.8 million), he would not renew the stadium lease and would move the team elsewhere.Short was especially receptive to an offer brought up by, mayor, who had been trying to obtain a major league sports team to play in the Metroplex for over a decade. Years earlier, the owner of the, sought to relocate his baseball team to Dallas, but the idea was rebuffed and ultimately declined by the other AL team owners.

Arlington's was, a 10,000-seat park which had been built in to house the of the. However, it had been built to MLB specifications, and only minor excavations would be necessary to expand the park to accommodate major league crowds.Vandergriff's offer of a multimillion-dollar down payment prompted Short to make the move to Arlington. On September 21, 1971, by a vote of 10 to 2, American League owners granted approval to move the franchise to Arlington for the season. Senators fans were livid.

Enmity came to a head at the club's last game in Washington. Thousands of fans simply walked in without paying after the security guards left early, swelling the paid attendance of 14,460 to around 25,000, while fans unfurled a banner reading 'SHORT STINKS'.

With the Senators leading 7–5 and two outs in the top of the ninth inning, several hundred youths stormed the field, raiding it for souvenirs. One man grabbed and ran off with it. With no security in sight and only three bases, crew chief forfeited the game to the New York Yankees. The nation's capital went without Major League Baseball for 33 years until the relocation of the 's who became the.Texas Rangers (1972–present) First years in Texas (1972–1984). Rangers manager from 1975 to 1977Prior to the, improvements were made to Turnpike Stadium, which reopened as, in preparation for the inaugural season of the Texas Rangers. The team played its first game on April 15, 1972, a 1–0 loss at the hands of the, their 1961 expansion cousins. The next day, the Rangers defeated the Angels, 5–1, for the club's first victory.In 1974, the Rangers experienced their first winning season after finishing last in both 1972 and 1973.

Under the ownership of, they finished second in the American League West with an 84–76 record, behind the eventual champion. The are still the only MLB team to finish above.500 after two consecutive 100-loss seasons. Was awarded, was named, won, and was named the after winning 25 games, a club record to this day. The team posted winning records again from 1977 to 1979 but fell short of reaching the playoffs.

The Rangers came very close to clinching a playoff spot in 1981, but wound up losing the first half of the AL West by one-and-a-half games to Oakland at the time of the. Texas went on to finish under.500 each season through 1985.The Rangers faced an attendance problem for a few years in Texas, due in part to both the team's inconsistent performance and the oppressive heat and humidity that can encompass the area in the summer.

Until the arrived in 1993, Arlington Stadium was often the hottest stadium in the majors, with temperatures frequently topping 100 °F (38 °C) throughout the summer. So, the Rangers began playing most of their weekend games between May and September at night, a tradition that continues to this day.Valentine, Ryan, and Bush (1985–1994). Was selected for the seven times (2004–2009, 2011).Prior to the 2001 season, star free agent shortstop was signed by the Rangers in the most lucrative deal in baseball history: a 10-year, $252 million contract. The move was controversial and is frequently maligned by fans and writers who thought that owner Tom Hicks was placing too much emphasis on one player instead of utilizing team resources to acquire several players, especially for a team that lacked pitching talent.

Club officials maintained that Rodriguez would be the cornerstone of future postseason success. Although Rodriguez's individual performance was outstanding, the Rangers continued to struggle, and manager was fired following the 2002 season and was replaced by seasoned manager. The 2003 season signified the Rangers' fourth-straight last-place finish, and after a postseason fallout between Rodriguez and club management, the reigning AL MVP and newly appointed Rangers captain was traded to the New York Yankees for second baseman and infield prospect.The Rangers battled with the and Oakland Athletics for first place in the AL West for much of the 2004 season., Alfonso Soriano, and became some of the best-hitting infielders in the league, with Young, Blalock, and Soriano being selected for the. Soriano was named the All-Star MVP after going 2 for 3 with a three-run.

Despite a late-season push, the Rangers ended up losing six of their final ten games and finished in third place behind the Angels and A's, a mere three games out of first place.Making changes (2005–2009). Rangers outfielder from 2006 to 2013In 2005, the Rangers again struggled to find consistency amid controversy and injuries.

Stepped down as general manager following the 2005 season. Was promoted from assistant general manager to replace him. Daniels, at 28 years and one month, became the youngest general manager in major league history.Daniels and the Rangers front office were very active in acquiring new players before and during the 2006 season. New acquisitions included,. Despite bolstering their roster, the Rangers' 2006 season ended with a disappointing 80–82 record and a third-place finish in the AL West. Buck Showalter was dismissed as manager after the season. The team hired Oakland third base coach as their next manager.

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A change at manager was the first of several moves to strengthen the team in yet another busy offseason. The team lost, and Adam Eaton, but gained, and pitchers.

One of the top pitching prospects to be drafted by Texas, pitched for the Rangers from 2009 to 2016.The Rangers struggled offensively early in the 2007 season, despite playing in a notoriously hitter-friendly park. A number of roster moves before the 2007 trade deadline were the beginnings of a rebuilding project headed by Jon Daniels with a focus on the acquisition and development of young players. In the coming years, more club resources would be dedicated to improving the quality of the farm system and scouting departments, most notably in Latin America and the Far East. Daniels' objective was to field a legitimately competitive team by the 2010 season.The Rangers began the 2008 season exceptionally well, headlined by newcomer who looked to be a threat to win the, before fading off as the season wore on. During the All-Star festivities at, Hamilton crushed a first round home run record in the 2008 with 28.

Hamilton hit another four in the second round and three during the final round, for a total of 35 home runs, but lost to the Twins'. Four Rangers played in the All Star Game: Hamilton, and Michael Young, who would repeat his 2006 All-Star Game feat by driving in the winning run via a sac fly.The Rangers finished the season with yet another sub.500 record (79–83), yet ended the season second in the AL West, the club's best finish since 1999. The 2009 season saw the Rangers soar into playoff contention for the first time since 2004. Despite injuries to Josh Hamilton and, the Rangers held first place in their division for long stretches of the summer before fading after September 1, losing the division to the Los Angeles Angels.

The Rangers finished the season at 87–75, their first winning season since 2004 and good enough for second place in the AL West. Michael Young responded to his move to third base by posting one of his best offensive seasons ever while committing just nine errors and earning a sixth-straight All-Star appearance. Josh Hamilton and were also named 2009 AL All-Stars.Rangers Baseball Express, LLC Following financial problems, including defaulting on a $525 million loan, and Hicks Sports Group reached an agreement to sell the Texas Rangers to group headed by Pittsburgh sports lawyer and Rangers team president Nolan Ryan for approximately $570 million on January 22, 2010.

Hicks also sold much of the land surrounding Rangers Ballpark to Greenberg and Ryan's group in a separate deal.However, one of HSG's principal lenders, opposed the sale on grounds that the proceeds would not fully repay the defaulted HSG notes. On April 21, Major League Baseball issued a statement declaring the Rangers' sale to be under the control of the Commissioner to expedite the process. As the stalemate between HSG and its creditors continued, the Texas Rangers filed for on May 24.

As of that date, the Rangers and HSG had an estimated debt of $575 million. Much of the unsecured debt was owed in back salary. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez topped the list of unsecured creditors with an estimated $24.9 million owed by the Rangers. The sale would repay all the team's creditors, including Rodriguez and other players owed back salary. Following a court-ordered public auction to be held on August 4 with the winning bid submitted by Greenberg/Ryan, the bankruptcy court closed the case. The sale to Greenberg/Ryan was approved by all 30 MLB owners at the owners meeting in Minneapolis on August 12. The new ownership group was called Rangers Baseball Express, LLC and had Chuck Greenberg serving as managing general partner and Nolan Ryan as club president.

Oil magnates and paid the bulk of the $539 million sale price, and became co-chairmen, with the largest stakes in the ownership group. However, they remained mostly in the background as senior consultants, leaving the team mostly in Greenberg and Ryan's hands. Rise to contention (2010–2016) With the influx of talent and success in 2009, the Rangers entered the 2010 season expecting to compete for the division and achieve the front office's 2007 goals. During the off-season, Nolan Ryan spoke about the Rangers' chances in the upcoming season saying, 'My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed.' Won the 2010.After stumbling out of the gates with a sub.500 start in April 2010, the Rangers took the division lead with a franchise-best month of June, going 21–6. The Rangers never relinquished first place after an 11-game winning streak. The team made several mid-season moves to acquire players such as,.

After the All-Star Game, in which six Rangers were present, came the debut of the claw and antler hand gestures, which gained much popularity, especially after the release of various apparel and souvenir options. Foam claws and helmets with deer antlers became quite commonplace in the ballpark as the Rangers played further into the fall. The Rangers won the AL West on September 25, advancing to the postseason for the first time since 1999 with a 90–72 record. The Rangers entered the playoffs against the in the first round, which ultimately resulted in a 3–2 series victory and marked the first postseason series victory in the 50-year history of the Rangers/Washington Senators franchise. Facing the Rangers in the American League Championship Series were the defending World Champion New York Yankees, the team the Rangers failed against three separate times in the 1990s. In a six-game ALCS, Texas came out victorious, winning the first pennant in franchise history in front of an ecstatic home crowd. Josh Hamilton was awarded.

The Texas Rangers faced the in the, but their offense struggled against the Giants' young pitching and eventually lost the Series, 4–1.In March 2011, Chick Greenberg resigned as Chief Executive and Managing General Partner and sold his interest in the Rangers after a falling out with his partners. Following his resignation, Nolan Ryan was named CEO in addition to his continuing role as team president. Ryan was subsequently approved as the team's controlling owner by a unanimous vote of the 30 owners of Major League Baseball on May 12.The Rangers successfully defended their AL West Division title in 2011, making the club's second-straight division title and postseason appearance.

The Rangers set records for best win–loss record (96–66,.592) and home attendance (2,946,949). On October 15, they went back to the after beating the Detroit Tigers 15–5 in game six of the ALCS. The series featured Nelson Cruz hitting six home runs, the most home runs by one player in a playoff series in MLB history. In game two, Cruz also became the first player in postseason history to win a game with a walk-off grand slam as the Rangers defeated the Tigers 7–3 in 11 innings. However, they proceeded to lose to the in seven games, after twice being one strike away from the championship in game six.The Rangers dominated the American League standings for much of the 2012 season, but floundered in September, culminating in a sweep by the Oakland Athletics in the final series. They did, however, qualify for the first American League. In the new, the Rangers' woes continued, as they lost 5–1 to the Orioles.

The Rangers figured in the 2013 wild card as well. They finished the season in second place in the American League West with a 91–72 record, tied with the for a wild card spot. A 163rd play-in was held to determine the second participant in the against the. The Rangers lost to the Rays, 5–2, in the tie-breaker and were eliminated from playoff contention after reaching the postseason in three consecutive seasons. Nolan Ryan stepped down as Rangers CEO effective October 31, 2013.

Since then, Daniels has served as operating head of the franchise, with Davis and Simpson continuing to serve mostly as senior consultants. Was named the starter for the 2016 season.Injuries took a major toll on the Rangers in 2014 and 2015. The lone bright spot was, who despite spending some time injured, was the most consistent offensive player on the team. With the acquisition of in 2015, the Rangers overtook the to clinch the American League West title on the final day of the season with a record of 88–74. The Rangers went on to lose to the in five games in the after squandering a 2–0 series lead. Texas again clinched the AL West in 2016, but lost to Toronto, 3–0, in the ALDS.2017–present The Rangers finished the 2017 campaign 23 games out of first place with a 78–84 record.

In 2018, the Rangers partnered with the 's, in business and baseball operations. On September 21, 2018, holding on to a 64–88 record, the Rangers fired who had led the team since 2015.

He was replaced by bench coach for the remainder of the season. The Rangers ended the season at 67–95. Was later selected to be the team's manager beginning with the 2019 season.

He led the team to a 78–84 record in his first season. The 2019 season also marked the Rangers' final season of play at Globe Life Park. They plan to move into the new in 2020. Season-by-season records. Main article: Texas Rangers 10-Year HistorySeasonWinsLossesWin%PlacePlayoffs9072.5561st in AL WestWon vs., 3–2Won vs., 4–2Lost vs., 4–st in AL WestWon vs., 3–1Won vs., 4–2Lost vs., 4–nd in AL WestLost vs., 5–nd in AL West—6795.4145th in AL West—8874.5431st in AL WestLost vs., 3–st in AL WestLost vs., 3–th in AL West—6795.4145th in AL West—7884.4813rd in AL West—10-Year Record843780.519——All-Time Record4,5034,913.478——Radio and television. See also: Radio. 105.3 FM.

NewsRadio 1080 will carry any games that conflict with previously scheduled programming on 105.3 The FAN. 1270 AM ( Spanish)In addition to the flagship stations listed above, Rangers games can be heard on affiliates throughout much of Texas, and also in parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Is the primary play-by-play announcer. He has called games for the club since 1979 beginning on television broadcasts, then moving exclusively to radio beginning in 1985. He became the primary announcer after the late moved to television. Currently, Nadel provides play-by-play in the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th innings, and color commentary for the other innings. On December 11, 2013, he was awarded the 2014 by the for excellence in broadcasting.

Now shares the broadcast booth with Nadel. He joined the broadcast in 2012 after moved from radio to television to replace. Hicks provides play-by-play in the 3rd, 4th, and 7th innings, and color commentary for the other innings.

Jared Sandler hosts the pre-game and post-game shows, and also fills in whenever Nadel or Hicks have a day off. For the Spanish radio affiliates, Eleno Ornelas is the play-by-play announcer, and former Rangers pitcher is the color analyst.Television Texas Rangers games currently air on regional television network. During the 2016 season, they had an average 3.96 rating and 105,000 viewers on primetime broadcasts. Due to the Rangers having to play many of their Sunday home games at night, the team has been featured frequently on 's during the summer months. Rangers games can also be seen on and.Since 2017, is the primary television play-by-play announcer and former MLB pitcher is the primary color commentator.

Nitkowski also fills in for Raymond on play-by-play for select games. Raymond replaced Steve Busby, who since 1982 on both TV and radio has had various stints in various positions on Rangers broadcasts from play-by-play to color commentary to pre-game and post-game analysis. In June 2012, Busby moved back to television play-by-play after left his position as game announcer following an episode in which he experienced speech difficulties.

Beginning in 2016, Raymond substituted for Busby on select games. Previously the primary color commentator, still broadcasts many games. A former Rangers player and general manager, Grieve has been in the TV booth since 1995, following the end of his tenure as GM. Another former Ranger, has substituted for Grieve in the past and often joins the booth for an inning during home games. He and former Ranger are among the pre-game and post-game analysts used on Fox Sports Southwest. FSSW pre-game and post-game shows are hosted by a rotation among Dana Larson, John Rhadigan, Ric Renner, Erin Hartigan,.

In-game reporters include Rhadigan, Hartigan, Lesley McCaslin, and Rangers employee Emily Jones (formerly of FSSW).Ballpark , under construction in Arlington, Texas, will serve as the home of the Texas Rangers beginning in 2020. It is scheduled to open on March 23, 2020., a subsidiary of -based, owns the naming rights for the facility through 2048. The new ballpark is being constructed across the street just south of Globe Life Park.Mascot. Players and managers listed in bold are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Rangers or Senators cap insignia.

Texas Rangers listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame.and, who played for the franchise in Washington (although Howard played for the Rangers in 1972), are listed on the Washington Hall of Stars display at in Washington. So are and, who managed the 'New Senators'. Vernon also played for the 'Old Senators', who became the.Ford C. Frick Award recipients Texas Rangers recipientsAffiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. 'Texas Rangers Hall of Fame' redirects here.

For the law enforcement agency, see.The Texas Rangers was created in 2003 to honor the careers of former Texas Rangers players, managers, executives, and broadcasters. There are currently 20 members, with 2 additional members to be inducted on August 17, 2019. The Hall is located in, behind right field. The Hall's two levels cover 13,000 square feet (1,200 m 2) and included a 235-seat theater and various plaques, photos, and memorabilia. It can accommodate up to 600 people. KeyYearYear inductedBoldMember of the.

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