DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The future of the Texas Rangers starting rotation just got much brighter. The Rangers selected Vanderbilt pitcher Jack Leiter with the second overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft on Sunday night. We got him. pic.twitter.com/qrcXMrZ6aV — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 11, 2021 Leiter, 21, has pitched the last two seasons at Vanderbilt University. In his sophomore season in 2021, he went 11-4 with a 2.13 ERA (26 ER/110.0 IP) over 18 games/starts, averaging 14.6 strikeouts per 9 innings with a 0.845 WHIP figure while holding opponents to a .129/.242/.250/.492 (48-372 ..read more

DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Texas Rangers are set to allow full capacity at Globe Life Field to start the 2021 season, following a team announcement on Wednesday afternoon. The Rangers are the second DFW team after the Mavericks to plan for a full capacity, but the first to make an official announcement. “The Rangers are encouraged that the Governor’s Office has given clearance for us to fully open Globe Life Field at the start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season,” said President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer Neil Leibman. “We will require all those who enter Gl ..read more

DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo has started to hit much better as of late, and it might be just in time for a trade. K&C analyzes his recent stretch and his season as a whole to see just how this season compares to his previous best. Watch the video above or listen to the audio below ..read more

The first phase of the 2021 All-Star Game voting has been completed, with three finalists at each position announced on Sunday. The following phase begins on Monday, June 28 with fans having the option to vote for the finalists to determine the All-Star Game starters until July 1 at 2 p.m. ET. The starting lineups for the American and National League will then be revealed on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN while the rest of the All-Stars will be announced on Sunday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Here is who is left on the ballot: American League Designated Hitters First: Shohei Ohtani, Los Ang ..read more

DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Texas Rangers will have their pick of almost every single eligible player in next month's MLB Draft (July 11-13). The Rangers hold the No. 2 overall pick, their highest selection since they took right-hander Dillon Tate with the fourth overall pick in 2015. Southern California High school shortstop Marcelo Mayer, Dallas Jesuit's Jordan Lawler, North Carolina high school shortstop Kahlil Watson, Louisville catcher Henry Davis and Vanderbilt pitchers Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker are seen as the likeliest options for the Rangers at No. 2. A new MLB mock draft fro ..read more

DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Texas Rangers will honor two of their most important figures this summer when they induct them into the club's Hall of Fame. Future Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltre and public address announcer Chuck Morgan will become the 23rd and 24th members of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. Beltre and Morgan will be inducted in a ceremony prior to the Rangers game vs the Oakland A's at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14. Beltre, who spent eight years with the Rangers, retired from baseball on Nov. 20 after a stellar 21-year career in MLB. He ranks among the all-time leader ..read more

Top Rangers pitching prospect Cole Winn joined the K&C Masterpiece to talk about his own draft experience, give a scouting report on himself, and answer some questions his future manager Chris Woodward had for him. Watch the video above for more ..read more

DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - With the number 2 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the Rangers will have a slew of top prospects to choose from. One player has broken away from the rest of the group in Mike Bacsik's opinion, and he tells K&C why he wants Jack Leiter over any other player. Leiter shined last night in his College World Series start, striking out 15 batters in 8 IP, while allowing just one run. He's got ? Ks through ✌️.#VandyBoys | #CWS pic.twitter.com/rMzxw0nViq — Vanderbilt Baseball (@VandyBoys) June 21, 2021 122 pitches for Jack Leiter! 8 IP, 4 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 15 (!!) K ..read more

Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels joined 105.3 the Fan's GBag Nation on Monday afternoon, where he discussed the team's current losing streak, manager criticisms, and much more. You can listen to the full audio interview below ..read more

DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Mike Fisher discusses the Rangers' struggles and the future of the club with Hall of Fame catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez. Watch the video above ..read more