Texas Rangers Daily

10/20/2026

Happy birthday to former Rangers MVP Juan Gonzales!

He is one of the most legendary sluggers in the history of the Texas Rangers, famous for his immense power and run-producing dominance during the 1990s. Nicknamed "Juan Gone," he spent the vast majority of his 16-year Major League Baseball career in Texas (1989–1999, 2002–2003), where he cemented himself as a franchise icon and a two-time American League Most Valuable Player.

González's 1998 MVP season remains one of the most explosive offensive displays in baseball history. He drove in 157 RBIs, setting a Rangers single-season record, and flirted with the all-time single-season RBI records by racking up an astonishing 101 RBIs before the All-Star break.

Over his 16 seasons in the big leagues, González was a feared middle-of-the-order threat. He remains the all-time home run leader among Puerto Rican-born players.

10/20/2026

Also, in how many games?

10/19/2026

Happy birthday to Michael Young, one of the most celebrated icons in Texas Rangers franchise history, widely regarded as the team's longtime captain and ultimate franchise cornerstone. Acquired in a trade from Toronto in 2000, Young went on to anchor the Texas infield for 13 seasons, leading the club to consecutive American League Pennants in 2010 and 2011.

He remains the Rangers' all-time franchise leader across several major statistical categories, including hits (2,230), games played (1,823), runs scored (1,085), doubles (415), and triples (55).

Known for his remarkable versatility and elite contact bat, Young made seven All-Star appearances while shifting positions selflessly across second base, shortstop, and third base to accommodate incoming talent. He won the AL Batting Title in 2005 with a league-leading 221 hits, earned a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2008, and took home the All-Star Game MVP award in 2006.

After retiring in 2014, he returned to the franchise as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. The Rangers inducted him into the team's Hall of Fame in 2016 and officially retired his No. 10 jersey in 2019.

10/16/2026

Stat of the Day fro Jay Cuda…

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

3 years ago today during Game 1 of the 2023 ALCS, Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Evan Carter made a spectacular, game-changing leaping catch in the bottom of the 8th inning that preserved a 2-0 shutout victory against the Houston Astros.

10/15/2026

The Rangers have 4 finalists for American League Gold Gloves, tied for 2nd among all teams.

Jacob deGrom
Wyatt Langford
Evan Carter
Ezequiel Duran

10/14/2026

Are Sal Frelick and Joey Gallo related?

10/14/2026

The MLB owners have done something to try to justify a salary cap. Check it out and let us know what you think. We'll weigh in later.

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