Texas Rangers (baseball) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Texas Rangers
2025 Texas Rangers season
Established in 1961 Based in Arlington since 1972
Team logo Cap insignia
Major league affiliations
American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) East Division (1969–1971)
Current uniform
Retired numbers	7 10 26 29 34 42
Colors
Blue, red, white
Name
Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961–1971)
Ballpark
Globe Life Field (2020–present) The Ballpark in Arlington (1994–2019) Arlington Stadium (1972–1993) Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (1962–1971) Griffith Stadium (1961)
Major league titles
World Series titles (1)	2023
AL Pennants (3)	2010 2011 2023
West Division titles (7)	1996 1998 1999 2010 2011 2015 2016
Wild card berths (2)	2012 2023
Front office
Principal owner(s)	Rangers Baseball Express, LLC (Ray Davis and Bob R. Simpson, co-chairmen)
President	Neil Leibman
President of baseball operations	Chris Young
General manager	Ross Fenstermaker
Manager	Bruce Bochy

The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in Texas. They play in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the American League (AL) West Division. The team started in 1961 as the Washington Senators in Washington, D.C.. After the 1971 season, the team moved to Arlington, Texas, and became the Texas Rangers.

In 2020, the Rangers moved into their new home, Globe Life Field. Before that, they played at Globe Life Park (now Choctaw Stadium) from 1994 to 2019. The team's name comes from a famous law enforcement group in Texas.

The Rangers have reached the MLB postseason nine times. They won their division seven times (1996, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016) and made it as a wild card team in 2012 and 2023. For a long time, the Rangers were the only MLB team that had never won a playoff series. But in 2010, they finally broke that streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays.

That same year, they won their first American League pennant by defeating the New York Yankees. Star player Josh Hamilton was named the ALCS MVP. In their first World Series appearance, they lost to the San Francisco Giants. They returned to the 2011 World Series the next year but had a heartbreaking loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games, being just one strike away from winning twice in Game 6.

In 2023, the Rangers made it to the 2023 World Series again and won their first-ever championship! They defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games, and Corey Seager became the first Rangers player to win the World Series Most Valuable Player Award.

From 1961 through the end of 2024, the team's overall record is 4,818 wins and 5,302 losses. Since moving to Texas in 1972, their record is 4,078 wins and 4,270 losses through 2024.

Team History

Starting as the Washington Senators (1961–1971)

The original Washington Senators baseball team moved to Minnesota in 1961 and became the Minnesota Twins. To keep a team in Washington, D.C., Major League Baseball added two new teams for the 1961 season: the Los Angeles Angels and a new Washington Senators team. These new Senators played their first season at Griffith Stadium and then moved to District of Columbia Stadium in 1962.

For most of their time in Washington, the new Senators struggled, usually losing about 90 games each season. Frank Howard, a powerful hitter from 1965 to 1972, was their best player. He was known for hitting very long home runs.

In 1969, the American League added more teams and changed its divisions. The Senators were placed in a tough division with many strong teams. However, in 1969, with Hall of Famer Ted Williams as their manager, the Senators had their only winning season in Washington, finishing with 86 wins and 76 losses.

The team's owner, Bob Short, faced financial problems. He said he would move the team unless someone bought it for $12 million. The mayor of Arlington, Texas, Tom Vandergriff, offered a deal. Arlington had Turnpike Stadium, which could be easily expanded for a major league team.

On September 21, 1971, American League owners voted to let the team move to Arlington for the 1972 season. Fans in Washington were very upset. At the team's last game in Washington on September 30, 1971, many fans stormed the field, looking for souvenirs. The game was stopped, and the Senators lost by forfeit to the New York Yankees. Washington, D.C., did not have a Major League Baseball team again for 33 years until the Washington Nationals arrived in 2005.

Becoming the Texas Rangers (1972–Present)

Choosing the Rangers Name

After moving from Washington, the team was renamed the Texas Rangers. This name comes from the Texas Rangers, a famous law enforcement group in Texas. This group was started in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin.

In 2020, during the Black Lives Matter protests, some people pointed out that the law enforcement agency had a history of racism. They asked the baseball team to change its name. The team decided to keep the name but made a statement. They clarified that they are not connected to the law enforcement agency and that they are against "racism, bigotry and discrimination in all forms."

First Years in Texas (1972–1984)

Before the 1972 season, Turnpike Stadium was improved and renamed Arlington Stadium. The Texas Rangers played their first game there on April 15, 1972, losing 1–0 to the California Angels. The next day, they beat the Angels 5–1 for their first win.

In 1974, the Rangers had their first winning season, finishing second in their division with an 84–76 record. This was a big improvement after two years of losing over 100 games. Several players won awards that year, including Mike Hargrove (Rookie of the Year), Billy Martin (Manager of the Year), and Jeff Burroughs (AL MVP). Ferguson Jenkins won 25 games, which is still a club record. The team had winning records from 1977 to 1979 but did not make the playoffs.

For a few years, the Rangers had trouble getting fans to their games. The team's performance was inconsistent, and the summer heat in Texas was very intense. To help with this, the Rangers started playing most of their weekend games at night during the summer.

New Players and Owners (1985–1994)

Manager Bobby Valentine helped bring in many talented young players in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1986, the Rangers surprised everyone by having a winning season and staying in the race for the American League pennant. They finished second with an 87–75 record, a huge improvement from the year before.

In 1989, the Rangers signed 41-year-old star pitcher Nolan Ryan. While with the Rangers, Ryan reached amazing milestones like his 5,000th strikeout, 300th win, and his 6th and 7th no-hitters. Even with strong hitters like Juan González and Rafael Palmeiro, Valentine's Rangers never won their division.

In 1989, George W. Bush led a group that bought the team. Bush became the managing general partner. He left his role with the Rangers when he was elected Governor of Texas in 1994.

During Bush's time, the Rangers and the City of Arlington decided to build a new stadium to replace Arlington Stadium. The new stadium, called The Ballpark in Arlington (now Choctaw Stadium), opened in 1994.

In 1993, Nolan Ryan retired. In 1994, the Rangers were leading their division before a players' strike ended the season early. On July 28, 1994, Kenny Rogers pitched the 12th perfect game in MLB history for the Rangers against the California Angels.

First Division Titles (1995–2000)

Johnny Oates became the Rangers' manager in 1995. He led the team to their first division championship in 1996, winning the AL Western Division. In their first playoff series, the Rangers lost to the New York Yankees. Oates was named AL Manager of the Year, and Juan González was named AL MVP. The team had powerful hitters like González, Iván Rodríguez, and Rusty Greer.

Oates led the team to win the AL West again in 1998 and 1999. However, in both years, the Rangers lost all their playoff games to the Yankees. The 1999 team was the last Rangers team to make the playoffs until 2010. In 1998, billionaire Tom Hicks bought the team.

The Alex Rodriguez Era (2001–2004)

Before the 2001 season, the Rangers signed star shortstop Alex Rodriguez to a huge 10-year, $252 million contract. Many people thought this was too much money for one player, especially since the team needed better pitching. Even though Rodriguez played incredibly well, the Rangers continued to struggle.

After the 2003 season, Rodriguez was traded to the New York Yankees for Alfonso Soriano and other players. In 2004, the Rangers played well and were in the race for first place for most of the season. Players like Mark Teixeira, Alfonso Soriano, Michael Young, and Hank Blalock were some of the best hitters in the league. Young, Blalock, and Soriano were all chosen for the 2004 All-Star Game. Soriano was even named the All-Star MVP. Despite a strong effort, the Rangers finished third, just three games out of first place.

Making Changes (2005–2009)

In 2005, the Rangers had another tough season. John Hart stepped down as general manager, and Jon Daniels took over, becoming the youngest general manager in MLB history at 28 years old.

Daniels worked to get new players and improve the team. In 2006, they brought in players like Kevin Millwood and Nelson Cruz. However, the team still finished with a losing record. Manager Buck Showalter was replaced by Ron Washington. Daniels focused on building up the team's minor league system and finding young talent. His goal was to have a truly competitive team by 2010.

The Rangers started the 2008 season well, led by new player Josh Hamilton. Hamilton put on an amazing show at the 2008 Home Run Derby, hitting 28 home runs in the first round. Four Rangers players, including Hamilton and Michael Young, played in the All-Star Game. The Rangers finished the season with a losing record but were second in their division, their best finish since 1999.

In 2009, the Rangers were in the playoff race for the first time since 2004. They held first place for much of the summer but lost it to the Los Angeles Angels in September. They finished with a winning record of 87–75. Michael Young had one of his best seasons, and Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz were also All-Stars.

New Ownership and Pennants (2010–2016)

After financial problems, owner Tom Hicks sold the Texas Rangers to a group led by Chuck Greenberg and team president Nolan Ryan in 2010. The new ownership group was called Rangers Baseball Express, LLC. Ray Davis and Bob R. Simpson became co-chairmen.

The Rangers started the 2010 season hoping to compete for the division title. After a slow start, they had a fantastic June, winning 21 of 27 games. They never gave up first place after that. The team added key players like Cliff Lee during the season. The Rangers won the AL West on September 25, making the playoffs for the first time since 1999.

In the playoffs, they beat the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round, which was their first-ever playoff series win in franchise history. Then, they faced the defending World Series champion New York Yankees in the ALCS. The Rangers won in six games, earning their first American League pennant! Josh Hamilton was named ALCS MVP. In the 2010 World Series, the Rangers lost to the San Francisco Giants.

In 2011, Nolan Ryan became the team's CEO and controlling owner. The Rangers won their AL West Division title again in 2011, setting a new record for wins (96–66). On October 15, they returned to the 2011 World Series after beating the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS. Nelson Cruz hit six home runs in that series, a playoff record. However, they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games, famously being one strike away from winning the championship twice in Game 6.

The Rangers played well in 2012 but struggled in September and lost the division to the Oakland Athletics. They still made the playoffs as a wild card team but lost to the Baltimore Orioles. In 2013, they again missed the playoffs after losing a tie-breaker game to the Tampa Bay Rays. Nolan Ryan stepped down as CEO in October 2013.

Injuries hurt the Rangers in 2014, and they finished with a very poor record. Manager Ron Washington resigned. In 2015, with new pitcher Cole Hamels, the Rangers won the AL West on the last day of the season. They lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the Division Series. Texas won the AL West again in 2016 but lost to Toronto in the ALDS.

Rebuilding and a Championship (2017–Present)

The Rangers had losing seasons from 2017 to 2022. In 2018, they partnered with the LG Twins from the KBO League. Manager Jeff Banister was fired in 2018 and replaced by Chris Woodward in 2019. The 2019 season was the Rangers' last at Globe Life Park.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season started late. The Rangers played their first game at the new Globe Life Field on July 24, 2020, winning 1–0 against the Colorado Rockies. They finished the shortened season in last place.

In April 2021, the Texas Rangers hosted the first full-capacity sporting event in the United States since the pandemic began, with over 38,000 fans. This decision was criticized by some health officials, including President Joe Biden. However, there was no clear evidence that the game caused a rise in COVID-19 cases.

After a very bad 2021 season (60–102), the Rangers signed several new star players like Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. They also brought back pitcher Martin Perez. Despite these additions, the team finished with a losing record in 2022. Chris Woodward was fired as manager, and Bruce Bochy was hired in October 2022. The Rangers also signed pitcher Jacob deGrom and others for the 2023 season.

First World Series Title (2023–Present)

The Rangers finished the 2023 season with a 90-72 record. They had six players chosen for the All-Star game, a team record. Marcus Semien played in every game and won a Silver Slugger. On September 30, the Rangers made the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Even though they led their division for most of the season, they finished second to the Houston Astros due to a tiebreaker. In the playoffs, the Rangers swept the Tampa Bay Rays in the Wild Card Series and the Baltimore Orioles in the Division Series. They then beat their rivals, the Houston Astros, in seven games in the ALCS to win their first pennant since 2011.

The Rangers had an amazing postseason, winning 13 games and losing only 4. They won all 11 of their road games, which is an MLB record for most road wins in a single postseason. All-Star players Nathan Eovaldi, Corey Seager, and Adolis García were key to their success. Eovaldi tied a record with 5 wins by a pitcher in one postseason, Seager won World Series MVP, and García won ALCS MVP. On November 1, 2023, the Rangers won the 2023 World Series by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games, earning their first championship ever!

In 2024, the Rangers faced many injuries and finished the season with a 78–84 record, missing the playoffs. They became the first team since the 2020 Washington Nationals to win a World Series and then miss the playoffs the very next year.

Team Uniforms

Early Years (1972–1982)

When the Rangers first came to Texas, they wore white home uniforms and gray road uniforms. Both had "RangerS" in red letters with blue shadows. The original cap was blue with a red brim and a white "T".

In 1975, they changed to pullover jerseys, and the road uniform became light blue. The road jersey said "TEXAS" in red letters. A patch with the Texas map and "RANGERS" was added to the sleeve.

Blue Focus (1983–1993)

During this time, the Rangers used more blue than red in their uniforms. The home uniform had "RANGERS" in all capital letters. The road uniform was dark blue and said "TEXAS" in white letters with red trim. A new blue cap with a red "T" was introduced.

Later, in 1984, they added a red alternate uniform and used a script "Rangers" on the front. By 1985, they went back to gray road uniforms with "TEXAS" in blue letters.

Red and Silver Era (1994–2000)

When they moved to The Ballpark in Arlington, the uniforms changed again. Red became the main color, and silver was added. The home white uniforms had red stripes and "RANGERS" in red letters with blue trim. The road gray uniforms had "TEXAS" in red letters. A new red cap with a white "T" and blue shadow was also introduced.

In 2000, the road uniforms changed to mostly blue, and a new all-blue cap was released. A blue alternate uniform was also added, and a Texas flag patch was put on the home and road uniforms.

Modern Look (2001–2008)

Starting in 2001, blue became a dominant color again, and black was added as an accent. Black shadows were added to the letters on the home and road uniforms. The Rangers wore different blue caps during this time.

In 2004, they added a white sleeveless alternate uniform, and in 2006, a gray road sleeveless alternate. These were worn with blue undershirts.

Updated Designs (2009–2019)

In 2009, the Rangers updated their uniforms slightly. The home uniform now said "TEXAS" in blue letters with red and white trim and black shadows. They also added a red home alternate uniform, which brought back the all-red cap. After 2014, the black shadows and silver accents were removed.

Current Uniforms (2020–Present)

With the move to Globe Life Field in 2020, the Rangers changed their uniforms again. The home white uniforms now have a script "Rangers" in blue with white and red trim. The road gray, red alternate, and blue alternate uniforms were updated with new letters and shadows. A new powder blue alternate uniform was also introduced, with a white "Rangers" script and a powder blue cap.

In 2023, due to new MLB rules, the red uniform was retired. That same year, the Rangers revealed their "City Connect" uniform. This cream and midnight blue uniform features a mythical creature called a "Peagle," which combines symbols from old minor league teams in Fort Worth and Dallas. It also has a "TX" design on the hat and chest, similar to an old Dallas team. Fans had mixed reactions to this new uniform.

Team Mascot

Rangers Captain is the official mascot for the Texas Rangers. He was introduced in 2002. Captain is a horse, dressed in the team's uniform. He wears the number 72 to honor 1972, the year the Rangers moved to Arlington. He has many different uniforms to match what the team wears, and sometimes his outfits match special themes for games.

Team Achievements

Baseball Hall of Famers

Texas Rangers Hall of Famers
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Washington Senators Nellie Fox Gil Hodges Minnie Miñoso Ted Williams Texas Rangers Harold Baines Adrián Beltré * Bert Blyleven Goose Gossage Vladimir Guerrero Whitey Herzog Ferguson Jenkins Gaylord Perry Iván Rodríguez * Nolan Ryan Players and managers listed in bold are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Rangers or Senators cap insignia. * Texas Rangers listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame

Texas Rangers Hall of Fame

The Texas Rangers Hall of Fame was created in 2003. It honors former players, managers, and others who made a big impact on the team. There are currently 27 members. The Hall is located at Globe Life Park in Arlington (now Choctaw Stadium).

Key

Year	Year inducted
Bold	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ranger
Bold	Recipient of the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award

Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
Year	No.	Name	Position(s)	Tenure
2003	49	Charlie Hough	P	1980–1990
	26	Johnny Oates	Manager	1995–2001
	34	Nolan Ryan	P	1989–1993
	10	Jim Sundberg	C	1974–1983 1988–1989
2004	25	Buddy Bell	3B	1979–1985, 1989
	31	Fergie Jenkins	P	1974–1975 1978–1981
	—	Tom Vandergriff	Broadcaster	1975–1977
2005	—	Mark Holtz	Broadcaster	1981–1997
	35	John Wetteland	P	1997–2000
2007	29	Rusty Greer	LF	1994–2002
2009	11, 17	Toby Harrah	3B/SS Manager	1969, 1971–1978 1985–1986 1992
	3, 21, 24, 28, 38	Rubén Sierra	RF/DH	1986–1992 2000–2001 2003
2010	4, 6	Tom Grieve	OF	1970, 1972–1977
2011	37	Kenny Rogers	P	1989–1995 2000–2002 2004–2005
2012	—	Eric Nadel	Broadcaster	1979–present
2013	7	Iván Rodríguez	C	1991–2002, 2009
2014	—	Tom Schieffer	Team President	1991–1999
2015	13, 19	Juan González	OF	1989–1999 2002–2003
	40	Jeff Russell	P	1985–1992 1995–1996
2016	2, 10	Michael Young	IF	2000–2012
2019	32	Josh Hamilton	OF	2008–2012, 2015
	—	Richard Greene	Mayor of Arlington	1987–1997
2021	29	Adrián Beltré	3B	2011–2018
	—	Chuck Morgan	Public Address Announcer	1983–2001 2003–present
2022	5	Ian Kinsler	2B	2006–2013
	—	John Blake	Executive	1984–2004 2008–present
2025	1	Elvis Andrus	SS	2009–2020

Retired Numbers

The Texas Rangers have retired six jersey numbers to honor important players and managers. These numbers are no longer used by any player on the team.

Iván Rodríguez C   Retired August 12, 2017 Michael Young IF   Retired August 31, 2019 Johnny Oates Mgr   Retired August 6, 2005 Adrián Beltré 3B   Retired June 8, 2019 Nolan Ryan P   Retired September 15, 1996 Jackie Robinson All MLB   Honored April 15, 1997

At Globe Life Field, the distances to the outfield walls are set to honor these retired numbers. For example, the left-field foul line is 329 feet, honoring Adrián Beltré (number 29). The deepest part of the park is 410 feet, honoring Michael Young (number 10).

Team Captains

• Buddy Bell (1985)
• Michael Young (2005–2012)
• Adrián Beltré (2013–2018)

Team Roster

Texas Rangers 2023 spring training roster
40-man roster				Non-roster invitees		Coaches/Other
Pitchers 68 Joe Barlow 46 Brock Burke 48 Jacob deGrom 33 Dane Dunning -- Nathan Eovaldi 22 Jon Gray 44 Andrew Heaney 52 Taylor Hearn 72 Jonathan Hernández 31 Spencer Howard -- Zak Kent 32 John King 25 José Leclerc 59 Brett Martin -- Jake Odorizzi 49 Glenn Otto 54 Martín Pérez 50 Cole Ragans 51 Yerry Rodríguez 66 Josh Sborz 70 Ricky Vanasco -- Owen White -- Cole Winn		Catchers 18 Mitch Garver 28 Jonah Heim 55 Sam Huff Infielders -- Luisangel Acuña 70 Ezequiel Durán  6 Josh Jung 30 Nathaniel Lowe  9 Mark Mathias -- Jonathan Ornelas  5 Corey Seager  2 Marcus Semien 47 Josh Smith Outfielders 53 Adolis García -- Dustin Harris 13 Brad Miller  3 Leody Taveras 65 Bubba Thompson				Manager 15 Bruce Bochy -- Will Venable (associate manager) Coaches 27 Tony Beasley (third base) 73 Pat Cantwell (bullpen catcher) 86 Seth Conner (assistant hitting) 14 Donnie Ecker (bench) 66 Josh Frasier (bullpen catcher) 87 Brett Hayes (bullpen) 75 Tim Hyers (hitting) -- Mike Maddux (pitching) 64 Corey Ragsdale (first base) 88 Bobby Wilson (catching) 40 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 27, 2022 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Season Records

Texas Rangers 10-Year History
Season	Wins	Losses	Win %	Place	Playoffs
2015	88	74	.543	1st in AL West	Lost ALDS vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 3–2
2016	95	67	.586	1st in AL West	Lost ALDS vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 3–0
2017	78	84	.481	4th in AL West	—
2018	67	95	.414	5th in AL West	—
2019	78	84	.481	3rd in AL West	—
2020	22	38	.367	5th in AL West	—
2021	60	102	.370	5th in AL West	—
2022	68	94	.420	4th in AL West	—
2023	90	72	.556	2nd in AL West	Won ALWCS vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 2–0 Won ALDS vs. Baltimore Orioles, 3–0 Won ALCS vs. Houston Astros, 4–3 Won World Series vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 4–1
2024	78	84	.481	3rd in AL West	—
10-Year Record	724	794	.477	—	—
All-Time Record	4,818	5,302	.476	—	—

Team Records

These are some of the best single-season records by Rangers players:

Batting

• Games played: 163, Al Oliver (1980)
• Runs: 133, Alex Rodriguez (2001)
• Hits: 221, Michael Young (2005)
• Doubles: 52, Michael Young (2006)
• Triples: 14, Rubén Sierra (1989)
• Home runs: 57, Alex Rodriguez (2002)
• Runs batted in: 157, Juan González (1998)
• Stolen bases: 52, Bump Wills (1978)
• Batting average: .359, Josh Hamilton (2010)
• Slugging percentage: .643, Juan González (1996)

Pitching

• Wins: 25, Ferguson Jenkins (1974)
• Saves: 49, Francisco Cordero (2004)
• Complete games: 29, Ferguson Jenkins (1974)
• Strikeouts: 301, Nolan Ryan (1989)

Radio and Television

Radio Broadcasts

You can listen to Rangers games on KRLD-FM 105.3 FM and KRLD (AM) NewsRadio 1080. There's also a Spanish broadcast on KFLC 1270 AM. These stations have many affiliates across Texas and nearby states.

Eric Nadel is the main play-by-play announcer. He has been calling games for the team since 1979. He won the Ford C. Frick Award in 2014 for his excellent broadcasting. Matt Hicks also calls games with Nadel. For the Spanish broadcasts, Eleno Ornelas is the play-by-play announcer, and former Rangers pitcher José Guzmán is the color analyst.

Television Broadcasts

For many years, Texas Rangers games were shown on Bally Sports Southwest. The team also had some games on KDFI (channel 27). The Rangers have often been featured on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball because they play many Sunday home games at night. You can also see Rangers games on MLB on Fox and TBS.

Since 2017, Dave Raymond has been the main television play-by-play announcer. Color commentary is shared by Mike Bacsik, Dave Valle, and David Murphy. Former Rangers player and general manager Tom Grieve also broadcasts many games.

In 2023, the company that owned Bally Sports Southwest had financial problems. The Rangers regained their broadcast rights. Starting in 2025, the Rangers will broadcast their games through a new streaming service called Victory+. They also created the Rangers Sports Network, which will show games on cable and satellite, and 15 games will be available for free over the air.

Team Rivalries

Lone Star Series: Houston Astros

The Lone Star Series is a rivalry between Texas' two MLB teams: the Rangers and the Houston Astros. It started as a special "natural rivalry" when the teams were in different leagues (Rangers in the American League, Astros in the National League).

When they played interleague games, the winner of the 6-game series received the Silver Boot, a large silver cowboy boot trophy. If the series was tied, the team that scored the most runs won the boot.

In 2013, the Astros joined the American League West, putting them in the same division as the Rangers. This made their rivalry even more intense. In 2023, they met in the playoffs for the first time. The Rangers defeated the Astros in seven games to win the American League pennant. In that series, the road team won all seven games!

Los Angeles Angels

The Rangers also have a rivalry with the Los Angeles Angels. This rivalry grew because both teams often competed for the division title. Also, several players, like Nolan Ryan and Josh Hamilton, have played for both teams, adding to the rivalry.

The Angels and Rangers are the only pair of MLB teams to have each pitched a perfect game against the other. Mike Witt pitched a perfect game for the Angels against the Rangers in 1984. Kenny Rogers pitched one for the Rangers against the Angels in 1994.

Minor League Teams

The Texas Rangers have a "farm system" with seven minor league teams. These teams help develop young players for the main Rangers team.

Class	Team	League	Location	Ballpark	Affiliated
Triple-A	Round Rock Express	Pacific Coast League	Round Rock, Texas	Dell Diamond	2021
Double-A	Frisco RoughRiders	Texas League	Frisco, Texas	Riders Field	2003
High-A	Hub City Spartanburgers	South Atlantic League	Spartanburg, South Carolina	Fifth Third Park	2025
Single-A	Hickory Crawdads	Carolina League	Hickory, North Carolina	L. P. Frans Stadium	2009
Rookie	ACL Rangers	Arizona Complex League	Surprise, Arizona	Surprise Stadium	2003
	DSL Rangers Blue	Dominican Summer League	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	Texas Rangers Dominican Academy	2014
	DSL Rangers Red

Images for kids

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  Richard Nixon throwing the Opening Day ceremonial first pitch at RFK Stadium on April 1969, with Ted Williams (left) and Bob Short (right, partially obscured by Ralph Houk)

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  Arlington Stadium, home ballpark from 1972 to 1993

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  Jim Sundberg, catcher during 1974–1983 and 1988–1989

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  Nolan Ryan, Rangers pitcher from 1989 to 1993

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  George H. W. Bush with son George W. Bush (future president, Rangers owner from 1989 to 1994) and Joe Morgan, 1991

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  Globe Life Park opened in 1994.

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  Michael Young was selected for the MLB All-Star Game seven times (2004–2009, 2011).

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  Nelson Cruz, Rangers outfielder from 2006 to 2013

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  Josh Hamilton, Rangers outfielder from 2008 to 2012

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  Ron Washington, Rangers manager from 2007 to 2014, winning two A.L. pennants ('10, '11)

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  Adrián Beltré, Rangers third baseman from 2011 to 2018

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  Globe Life Field in June 2020

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  Corey Seager

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  Marcus Semien

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  Adolis García

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  The 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House

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  The Silver Boot is awarded annually to the winner of the Lone Star Series

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  The Dell Diamond is the home of the Round Rock Express, the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate.

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  Josh Hamilton set the single-season batting average record (.359) in 2010.

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  Adrián Beltré

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  Ferguson Jenkins

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  Iván Rodríguez

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  Nolan Ryan

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  Rangers Captain (May 2016)

See also

In Spanish: Texas Rangers para niños