DLLS Texas Rangers Podcast

Longtime beat writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and MLB.com T.R. Sullivan joins Jeff and John. He has started writing his memoirs for the Texas Rangers Newsletter and discusses his latest story about the darkest period of Texas Rangers baseball and how it compares to today. Then, Jeff and John talk about the current 40-man roster and the decisions that have to be made by the end of November. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support To learn

Jeff and John sit down with one of the top Texas Rangers pitching prospects, RHP Ricky Vanasco. He is almost done rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and slated to pitch in fall instructs starting Oct. 5. Ricky tells us about the process and how he put on 40 pounds during his time away from the field. He's healthy, happy and ready take his four-pitch arsenal back to the field and face hitters again. Jeff and John also talk about who they think will be in the Opening Day lineup next year. They put a

Jeff and John try to wrap up the minor league season as three of the teams end their season this weekend. They talk with AA pitcher Cole Ragans and newly promoted Paul Kruger who is the new Director Of Baseball Operations. Paul was the Director of Minor League Operations this season. They talk all things Down In The Bus Leagues, including their picks for player awards. If the minor leagues are your thing, this is the show for you. They also discuss where the term "Down In The Bus Leagues" comes from

Jeff and John sit down with rookie sensation A.J Alexy who is the FIRST major-league pitcher in history to pitch five innings with one hit or less in his first two major-league starts. We talk about his high school days, college commitment, getting drafted and getting the call to major leagues. A.J. is in San Francisco on an off day waiting to play the A's over the weekend. Jeff and John also get into the last 10 games and why the Rangers look impressive. Then they go "Down In The Bus Leagues" and

Jeff and John welcome Rangers top prospect playing this season, Josh Jung. They talk about his season, his foot injury, COVID and how he has adjusted at each level. They also talk about his pitching days and team he liked growing up. Jeff and John talk about the Rangers last week and what good things they saw. They also discuss free agency and the possibility of Trevor Bauer being a free agent. Would the Rangers be interested? Last they go Down In The Bus Leagues and discuss the farm system. The

Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels. Jon talks about his career, the trade deadline, the assessment of the current team and dealing with COVID. He also talked about the fastest trade he ever made. Jeff and John talk about the current team and what is positive. The also talk about whether they will lose 100 games. They go "Down In The Bus Leagues" and talk about the minor-league system which is deep and the best thing about the Rangers organization