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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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138:37

Ep .037: Amateur Broadcast Theater IV: More Thor

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/04/07

The amateurs are back in the broadcast booth for 2026. We last left you in the final game of the previous season and are bringing you into this season with the rubber match of the Rangers' opening series against the Philadelphia Phillies. In this episode, we get home runs from the two newest additions, Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen, and a 5-inning no-hit performance from another new addition, MacKenzie Gore. Grab a hot dog, grab a beer and grab a seat for this year’s first Amateur Broadcast

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94:36

Ep .036: Beast of the Best (Part 2)

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/03/30

Beast of the Best is back, and this time it’s second basemen and shortstops. In this episode, Christopher reminds us that Toby Harrah was only 16 batting-average points shy of winning the Triple Crown in 1975. Robbie discovered that Marcus Semien is one of six second basemen to log 25+ HR, 100+ RBI, 120+ Runs in a single season. And Tony got the short end of the stick and had to talk about how great A-Rod was.SHOW NOTES: Dallas Stars Mooterus Jersey ⚾https://bit.ly/413iKni LINKS: Spotify ⚾

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94:40

Ep .035: These 2026 Predictions are Bananas and Coconuts

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/03/13

The baseball season is upon us all, and we could not, would not, let another second go by without predicting all the things and stuffs for 2026. In this episode, we discuss every digit from AL West standings to playoff spots to World Series winners and even some Rangers-specific guestimates. Also, we vehemently reject the racist statue erected at Globe Life Field last month and hope the people who tore down Saddam’s statue could do us a solid.SHOW NOTES: D Magazine Article ⚾

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64:17

Ep .034: MacKenzie Gore Galore

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/02/19

If the Rangers’ farm system is ranked 25th, did they really give up anything of value to the Nationals? Only the cruel, unrelenting march of time will tell. But for now, the World Series window remains wide open with the addition of MacKenzie Gore and his lethal curveball. In this episode, we get into the Gore-y details (see what we did there) from the five prospects dealt to the Nats, to his machine-like swing-and-miss stuff, to who’s taking over the mound in 2028 when Gore, Eovaldi and deGrom are

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78:34

Ep .033: Beast of the Best (Part 1)

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/02/12

Welcome to the first of a four-part mini-series where we break down the Rangers’ best single-season performances by position. In this episode, we learn that Rafael Palmeiro stole 22 bases in 1993 – he’d never stolen more than 12. Hank Blalock led the league in defensive WAR in 2003 and didn’t win a Gold Glove. Buddy Bell is not only the all-time best and second-best defensive third baseman for the Rangers, he ranks No. 3 in all-time best defensive third basemen in baseball history… but he’s not in

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66:37

Ep. 032: Make Me a Match. Find Me a Find. Catch Me a...

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/01/22

Things 1 and 2 behind the plate for the 2026 Texas Rangers are Kyle Higashioka, and man of the hour, Danny Jansen. In this episode, we gaze into our crystal baseball and glimpse Jansen’s past so we can predict his future – we think. We also compare the new tandem catchers with recently released Jonah Heim, shake in our boots about the Rangers’ long-term plan for the position, and Jansen’s historic trade from Toronto to Boston.SHOW NOTES: Seager/Semien Dispute ⚾

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70:17

Ep .031: Baby Don't Hurt Me Nimmo

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/01/15

A 1-for-1 trade has brought Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, and we want to know: If the Big Apple were in Texas, would it be called the Bigger Apple? In this episode, WE. BREAK. DOWN. EVERYTHING. From Nimmo’s experience days leading up to the trade to reading between the lines of Semien’s exiting quotes to unpacking Nimmo’s entire plate approach. Robbie is concerned about his defense. Tony is concerned about his defense. Christopher is concerned about his defense.LINKS: Spotify ⚾

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76:27

Ep. 030: Even We Can't Believe These Trades

The Ranger Zone ·

2026/01/06

Before hopping completely back in the saddle for 2026, we are humbled by our 2025 predictions for Jake Burger, Joc Pederson, and Kyle Higashioka. In this episode, we do what we could not last season and try to make reasonable predictions - this time, it’s trades. Robbie still yearns for Brent Rooker, Chris suggests a few 1-for-1s, and Tony thinks the Twins’ cupboard still has some non-perishable items for the taking.SHOW NOTES: Corey “Cookie Monster” Seager 🍪https://bit.ly/4qFmZ32 CC &

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92:40

Ep .029: Contracts, Money, Neckties, High Voltage!

The Ranger Zone ·

2025/12/06

Even though Chris Young said he can’t spend a lot of Ray Davis’ money in 2026, we still think there’s a budget team to be built. In this episode, we count the nickels and dimes of player salaries for next season and play free agent musical chairs. How do Dustin May, Zac Gallen or Victor Caratini sound? Chris also debuts a new POWER RANKINGS segment.SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/48nwfmh ⚾ CY year-end presser LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW YouTube

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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

The Ranger Zone ·

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

The Ranger Zone ·

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

The Ranger Zone ·

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...

The Ranger Zone ·

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

The Ranger Zone ·

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

The Ranger Zone ·

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

The Ranger Zone ·

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!

The Ranger Zone ·

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

The Ranger Zone ·

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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