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The Ranger Zone

Balusek, Cook & Green

Three permanently obsessed Texas Rangers fanatics semi-qualified to dish out our takes like hotcakes, from the fans to the front office.

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166:10

Ep .028: Amateur Broadcast Three-atre

The Ranger Zone ·

2025/11/15

We’re back in our make-believe booth for the final edition of Amateur Broadcast Theater for the 2025 Rangers season. In this episode, you’ll hear the sounds and our calls of the final game from Sunday, September 28th, against the Cleveland Guardians, which includes a guest appearance from Christopher’s dad acting as a sort of on-field reporter as he attended the game in Cleveland. Lots of electric plays, a few home runs and a season that ended poetically at 81-81.SHOW NOTES: Rookie Superheroes ⚾

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69:31

Ep .027: "Skip"ping into the Offseason

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2025/11/04

Just who is Skip Schumacher? You’re about to find out. In this episode, we chronicle Skip’s time as a player, bench coach, and, of course, a skipper. We’ll never forget the heartbreaking 2011 WS, you know, the one where Skip’s team won. But we’re hoping his vision for better communication, stronger teambuilding, and establishing a new “winning clubhouse culture” throughout his next four seasons as the Rangers’ manager might help soothe the lasting burn.SHOW NOTES: Ichiro Ballin’ at 51⚾

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80:46

Ep .026: We Have Become Comfortably Numb-ers

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2025/10/27

The Rangers’ 81-81 record may be the numbers that measured wins and losses, but we spread the data sheets and found our limelight-less favorites from the 2025 season. In this episode, we get nerdy by the numbers and put a bow on our perfectly average end result. Robbie celebrates Higashioka’s career year, Tony hands out his own team awards, and Christopher remembers Bobby Wilson.SHOW NOTES Seager’s Welcome Firstborn ⚾http://bit.ly/4hwXaPl Smith’s Welcome Firstborn

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144:09

Ep .023: Amateur Broadcast Theater II - Baseball...

The Ranger Zone ·

2025/10/07

The Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job team is here again for another edition of Amateur Broadcast Theater. In this episode, we called the Sunday, July 27th matchup between the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves – a win that would secure our 2nd consecutive series sweep. This time Christopher gets a home run call. So, sit down, strap in, and let’s play ball.LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾

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56:18

Ep .025: Stars Aren’t The Only Thing Realigning

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2025/09/17

The Rangers have miraculously un-slumped, and a playoff appearance is closer than it’s ever been. While the younglings realign our postseason hopes, the league eyes team realignment and expansion. In this episode, we build our own dream divisions that completely upend everything baseball traditionalists care about. Robbie says it’s all about geography, Tony says it’s all about the money, and Christopher is outside yelling at the clouds.SHOW NOTES: Phillies Karen ⚾️

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60:30

Ep .024: Hello Darkness. Nice to See You. It's Been a...

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2025/09/17

Wallow with us in the doldrums as we ponder if Tony was right – will the Texas Rangers miss the postseason? Will we overcome the lack of clutchness? Just how tired is the bullpen? Can the Little Rascals make baseball history? Robbie takes us on the season-long journey of offensive mediocrity, Christopher is already non-tendering Heim and Bombi, and Tony thinks Skip should be the new skipper. SHOW NOTES: Mazerowski’s Walk-Off ⚾️ http://bit.ly/46wKDGH LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple

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01:34:53

Ep .022: Trading & Streaking Down the Back Stretch

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2025/08/08

Texas Rangers POBO, Chris Young, displayed his ninja-like negotiating skills again with only hours remaining in this year’s trade deadline, and we came away with three shiny new toys. In this episode, we showcase our three new arms – Danny Coulombe, Phil Maton, and Merrill Kelly. Also, we get way out of hand on the Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell references in this one. SHOW NOTES: Bob Ross Topps Cards ⚾ http://bit.ly/4lmw6ml Jerry “YODA” Jones ⚾ http://bit.ly/45o1D19 LINKS: Spotify ⚾

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01:33:00

Ep .021: City Connect Fashion Police

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2025/07/30

Nine teams debuted their City Connect 2.0 jerseys this season (sorry Cubbies we forgot you) and our takes are as hot as these fresh threads. In this episode, we rank our favorite new City Connect jerseys from SF, HOU, WAS, COL, MIA, CHW, BOS, and AZ. Christopher brings his most obscure Remember This Ranger, Tony introduces a spicy new segment, and Robbie hypothesizes the Rangers’ 2.0 City Connects coming in 2026.SHOW NOTES: Astros Can’t Spell ⚾ http://bit.ly/4odgK6j Meatball Hands ⚾

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01:03:30

Ep .020: All-Star Trade Derby

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2025/07/23

The ceremonial second half of the baseball season has started, and some of us are a little more trigger-happy at the trade switch than others – Tony. In this episode, we shine a light on a couple Home Run Derby controversies, develop a system to implement the swing-off in regular season games, and argue whether the Rangers should buy or sell at the deadline.SHOW NOTES: CY on Pillar Comments ⚾ http://bit.ly/3IIFW4g Pookie’s Real Value ⚾ http://bit.ly/4nX0hmt LINKS: Spotify ⚾

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01:01:11

Ep .019: Serenity Now!

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2025/06/29

The Rangers’ season may have been built from too many stats on the backs of baseball cards, and we’re starting to feel the offensive frustrations nearing the All-Star break. In this episode, we expel heaps of hot air in an attempt to solve the mystery of the missing run production. However, as bad as the bats have been… the pitching. My god, the pitching. Tony also plays a little devil’s advocate with the coaching staff.LINKS Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾

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01:49:54

Ep .018: Amateur Broadcast Theater

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2025/06/09

We did what every baseball fan has dreamed of doing, most of us since childhood, and it will be the first of many times. In this episode, The Ranger Zone became your, sort-of, live broadcast team for the Sunday, June 1st rubber match against the St. Louis Cardinals. We set up shop in the studio, watched along and delivered poetic prose as we channeled our inner Eric Nadel. Tony even gets a home run call.LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾

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54:12

Ep .017: Step On A Crack, Break Your Baseball Bat

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2025/05/21

Just how silly is baseball? A long history of unwritten rules and superstitions would prove it silly. In this episode, we speak about the unspoken and break down some of baseball’s most unbreakable rules. We also unveil a new recap segment, build our own 5-tool player, and get a surprise appearance from a little birthday boy.----more----LINKS Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean

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58:46

Ep .016: Knights of the April Roundtable

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2025/05/08

April has come and gone and we wish we did a little better, but .500 isn’t too terribly bad for the first month of play. In this episode, we go under the microscope and catch up on our catching duo, head scratch on our inability to hit with runners in scoring position, try to pull Tony off the Joc Pederson panic button. We also find out what each other would do if they won the lottery – not communism, Robbie.SHOW NOTES Dorkfish ⚾ https://bit.ly/44Y8CPJ LINKS Spotify ⚾

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59:29

Ep .015: Buy Me Some Peanuts & Cracker Jack

The Ranger Zone ·

2025/04/25

A new baseball season brings so many new things – most deliciously, new ballpark food. In this episode, we drool over our favorite Texas Rangers ballpark foods since 2015, including reviews from some of this year’s offerings. Also, we debate the ownership of defunct team histories and recap the opening series.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/4jNkqIN ⚾ Pookie’s Web Gem https://bit.ly/4jUFI7z ⚾ New Rangers Food 2025 https://bit.ly/4lRNjFO ⚾ Other Ballparks’ Food LINKS: Spotify ⚾

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43:19

Ep .014: Hodgepodge Minisode

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2025/04/02

We might be a little behind on this one, but we couldn’t leave you hangin’ this week after we skipped our recording session on March 30th to watch the Rangers defeat Boston. In this episode, we finally release the Luka tapes! We also talk trading cards, specifically a Paul Skenes rookie card, and Tony surprised Robbie and Chris with some impromptu trivia.Show Notes: MLB The Show https://bit.ly/4ccIJNK Debut Patch Tracker https://bit.ly/43Dnqmi Journal Entry https://bit.ly/3E49F5I Listen: Spotify

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01:27:51

Ep .013: Closing Spring, Opening Day

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2025/03/26

IT’S THE MOOOST WONDERFUL TIIIIIME OF THE YEEEAAARRR! In this episode, we wrap up Spring Training by wallowing in the losses of Jon Gray and Cody Bradford; jubilate the Jimmy-Jackin’ power bats of Langford, Adolis and Pederson; and contemplate our many enigmas --looking at you Carter, Taveras, and Corbin. Also, we give our final lineup projections for Opening Day against Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox.Show Notes: 25% OFF Tickets ⚾ https://bit.ly/41NfIVw No Way Jose ⚾

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01:22:37

Ep .012: Whoooaaa! We're Half Way There

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2025/03/19

Half way through Spring Training and we’re already hitting the panic button. In this episode, we look into the Rangers performance in Arizona on all sides of the ball, which includes a visit to Christopher’s Classroom where we learn about setting spring expectations. We also look ahead to some of the nifty stadium giveaways this season.Show Notes: Poop Scorebug: https://bit.ly/3XZpp0q Stadium Giveaways: https://bit.ly/3Rnw2G9 Links: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾

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01:07:32

Ep. 011: Pontificating Preseason Prognostications

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2025/03/05

Spring is springin’ and the Rangers are in Surprise, AZ. Before any preseason ball took place, we made our predictions for how the team will fare, who’s got the most to prove, why we all think the Lastros are missing the playoffs and more. We also remember, and hear, some of the greatest sports moments in history.Show Notes: PECOTA Projections - https://bit.ly/4i4Igzs Andrus HoF/Beltre Statue - https://bit.ly/3XveeMR Devers Interview - https://bit.ly/41tW2EI Spotify ⚾

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01:04:27

Ep .010: Tune In and Turn On the Boob Tube

The Ranger Zone ·

2025/02/26

Who thought watching our World Series champs would be so cumbersome for cord-cutters? NOT ANYMORE! This episode, we break down the deal with Victory+ as well as the old deal with Bally Sports. Also, Tony reminds us that Sammy Sosa was one who got away from the Rangers, and we’re all upset that Ichiro wasn’t a unanimous Hall of Famer.Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno Podbean ⚾

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01:19:24

Ep .009 Thebullpenisgood

The Ranger Zone ·

2025/02/12

The Rangers are bringing the bats this season, but what about the arms? In this episode, we get acquainted with the new and existing relief pitchers who will try to carry over one of the only bright spots from 2024. Also, Robbie brings tales from Fan Fest, we lament about Rōki Sasaki, and we put you through a painful discussion about what animal we’d be.Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv Amazon Music ⚾

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