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If you've noticed an uptick in the video quality, you can thank Bri Amaranthus, our newest contributor at Inside Mickey Mitchell Jersey The Rangers on Sports Illustrated.Bri is an Emmy-winning reporter who recently signed on with Sports Illustrated. She is the newest digital reporter on and , covering the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks respectively. She will also be providing a lot of video content for us at Inside The Rangers, so let's give her a Texas-sized welcome!A few of Amaranthus career highlights include Jamie Nunley Jersey the first College Football Playoff, NBA Playoffs, a Final Four run, multiple Rose Bowls and nationwide features. Amaranthus also took a stab at accepting roses as a contestant on ABCs The Bachelor.In the featured video above, Bri Amaranthus and our Rangers insider Chris Halicke discu s the new synthetic surface at Globe Life Field and Chris Evans Jersey if it really is that much different than the real thing.Scroll to ContinueThe new synthetic gra s at Globe Life Field is a polarizing topic.For baseball traditionalists, the game is always better on gra s. In this new age with retractable roof stadiums, it's not as simple as laying down a natural surface and letting it be. The upkeep takes a much larger Joey Baker Jersey effort and sometimes, it's still in vain. This is why the Rangers were Louisville Cardinals Jersey Sale open to the idea of a synthetic surface, which they ultimately decided was .Stay tuned with Inside The Rangers on SI for all of the great new video content to go along with the latest news, analysis, and stories surrounding the Texas Rangers.

The New York Mets are expected to be in the market for a high-leverage relief pitcher ahead of the August 2 trade deadline.According to a source, one potential trade target the Mets have scouted is veteran relieverDavid Robertson.Depending on the cost,the righty could be a realistic option at the deadline for the Mets, given his expiring contract. The po sible addition Cedric Ogbuehi Jersey of Robertson would be a significant late-inning boost to the team's bullpen, which has posted a solid 3.53 ERA this season as a group (11th- Kyle Allen Jersey best in MLB).MLB insider Mark Feinsand of recently pegged Robertson as a potential fit in Queens, while identifying bullpen as the Mets biggest need.Robertson began his career with the Yankees (2008-2014), in which he helped the Bronx Bombers capture their most recent World Series title in 2009. Coincidentally, Robertson was drafted by the Yankees in 2006 while Eppler was the organization's scouting director. Eppler was GMBrian Cashman's top lieutenant as a sistant GM during Robertson' Reggie Robinson II Jersey s last three seasons in the Bronx as well.The righty signed with the Chicago White Sox in free agency ahead of the 2015 season. He was traded back to the Yankees at the 2017 deadline, before spending the rest of 17 and all of 2018 in New York.Robertson mi sed most of 2019 and all of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery. He came back to make 12 appearances for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021, and now looks to be rejuvenated with the Chicago Cubs this year.Scroll to ContinueRobertson, 37, is having a bounce-back year for the rebuilding Cubs, where he has posted a 1.89 ERA and 12 saves. The righty has struck out 45 batters in 33 1/3 innings, while producing a 0.960 WHIP.Mets closer Edwin Diazis putting together an elite campaign, where he has struck out 66 Derek Stingley Jr. Jersey batters acro s 33 1/3 innings, while posting a 1.89 ERA and 18 saves in 21 chances. Should the Mets add Robertson, along with the anticipated late-July return of Trevor May, New York Darius Anderson Jersey would have a steadier bridge to Diaz in the ninth inning.Beyond Robertson, the Mets are likely to target relievers on expiring deals ahead of the deadline, which could include the likes of Detroit Tigers lefty Andrew Chafin (player option 2023), considering the need for another southpaw in their bullpen.-- -

Born: January 14th, 1998Bats:RThrows: R Height: 6'4" Weight:230Drafted: 2016, 7th round. Arcadia HS (Phoenix, AZ). Team: Down East Wood Ducks (A+)Other Team Rankings: Baseball America (2), MLB Pipeline Houston Texans Kids Jersey (2)Career StatisticsPlayer BioSam Huff led the state of Arizona in home runs during his senior season in high school, leading the Rangers to draft him in the seventh round and secure him with a $225,000 signing bonus. After two years of Rookie-level ball in 2016 and 2017, Huff made his Cla s-A debut with Hickory in 2018, hitting 18 home runs with a .241 batting average.The Rangers tried him out again at Single-A Tytus Howard Jersey Hickory to start 2019, but after 15 home runs and a 1.165 OPS in 30 games, the Rangers moved him up to Cla s-A Advanced Down East, where he continued to flourish.StrengthsHuff has a couple a plus tools, but his power exceeds everything else. With a 6'4" frame, he has a lot of raw power, utilizing leverage from his size. His strength produces impre sive bat speed that results in high exit velocities to all fields.He's very capable of hitting 30 home runs as a Major League player, but he needs to refine his approach to hit that ceiling.Huff also po se ses a strong arm from behind the plate. His 2019 campaign also showcased improvement in his mechanics as a catcher, both in blocking and in his footwork. Those improvements coupled with his strong arm led to him throwing out 48 percent of base-stealers in 2019.Huff now looks like one of those rare catchers that is a threat both Ka'imi Fairbairn Jersey offensively and defensively. It's a valuable commodity to have in baseball today.Scroll to ContinueWeakne sesWhile Huff has ma sive power, his aggre sive approach continues to need refinement. Like a lot of stereotypical power hitters, he doesn't walk enough and he strikes out too much. His 154 strikeouts in 127 games last year is way too much. That number has to go down, especially as he advances through the farm system.The Rangers have done well with some of their uber-aggre sive players on the Major League roster, like Joey Gallo and Danny Santana. As their mantra trickles down throughout their Minor League system, Huff may also reap the benefits of that tutelage.FutureHuff is likely Desmond King II Jersey heading to Double-A Frisco this year, where he could greatly benefit from manager Bobby Wilson, who is a former Ranger and Major-League catcher. Huff will also experience his first Major League camp at spring training as well.2020 will be a big development year for Huff. The jump from Single-A to Double-A is considered the most difficult, but being around the Major League team this spring may aid him in his development. If he succeeds in 2020, he has a good shot at the Major Leagues in 2021.Inside The Rangers Top 10 Preseason Prospect Rankings10. 3B 9. SS 8. RF 7. LHP 6. RHP 5. CF 4. 2B 3. RHP 2. C Sam HuffEach spot Davion Davis Jersey will be released daily.

NEW YORK As Miguel Yajure jogged in from the Yankees bullpen to start the seventh inning on Monday night, the 22-year-old wasn't just preparing to make his Major League debut. He was making MLB history.Yajure became the first player Rodger Saffold Jersey in baseball history ever to wear No. 89.Therefore, as the right-hander fired in his first career pitch, the final never-before-worn jersey number was used for the first time.Entering 2020, only three numbersfrom 0 to 99had neverbeen worn in MLB history. St. Louis Cardinals' relievers Jesus Cruz (No. 86) and Genesis Cabrera (No. 92) checked off two of those three remaining jersey numbers earlier in the season. That left No. 89.The Gabriel Davis Jersey right-hander was i sued his unique number on Aug. 20 when he was first recalled from the Yankees' alternate site. After waiting 11 days, he finally had an opportunity to make his first career appearance. Once he got out on the mound, he didn't disappoint.Scroll to ContinueYajure twirled a 1-2-3 seventh inning, needing just six pitches Thurman Thomas Jersey to retire the side. He ran into some trouble in the eighth, walking two Tampa Bay Rays, but got out of the frame unscathed with his first big-league strikeout. In the ninth, he produced his third hitle s and scorele s frame, ending it with another strikeout."Thought he did a really good job," Yankees' manager Boogie Basham Jersey Aaron Boone said. "Coming in for three innings, he picked us up big time and saved us from using some guys. To go three scorele s in his debut, he's got that way about him. I knew there wouldn't be any fear, he's got a lot of confidence."The Venezuelan hurler is the Yankees' No. 15 prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Acro s two Matt Milano Jersey levels last season, reaching Double-A in New York's farm system, Yajure posted a 2.14 ERA in 24 appearances (20 starts). He struck out 133 batters in 138 2/3 innings pitched.Yajure is the sixth Yankee to make his MLB debut this summer, joining Brooks Kriske, Nick Nelson, Albert Abreu, Estevan Florial and Deivi Garcia.

Baseball's return, amid unprecedented times, will potentially feature several wrinkles the sport has never seen before.In addition to O.J. Howard Jersey a truncated season and divisional realignment among the many components of MLB's latest proposal there will be a universal designated hitter.At first glance, this may seem insignificant to Yankees fans. After all, New York already has a designated hitter. But in this new format where the Bombers will share a division with the clubs in the NL East pitchers would need to hit when the Yankees play on the road in National League ballparks, as is the case in traditional interleague play.This decision to place a designated hitter in both leagues has the potential to benefit the Bombers in a huge way as all 30 big-league teams prepare for a season unlike any other.If this plan does come to fruition, here are some of the reasons why the Yankees will benefit from the universal DH.Injury preventionEnsuring a designated hitter spot is available in the Yankees' lineup each and every day would, in theory, help the Bombers stay healthy.Sure, injuries are often hard to prevent and could happen at any turn. One awkward step while running the bases, or getting hit by a pitch in a bad spot, all too often can result in months on the injured list.But think about how Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge both recently got hurt.Judge is still recovering from the fracture in his first right rib after diving for a ball in right field last fall. He even suffered a pneumothorax collapsed lung on that same play. Stanton Levi Wallace Jersey sustained a Grade 1 right calf strain while taking outfield drills during Spring Training.Limiting the amount of time those two sluggers are in the field will simultaneously minimize their risk of getting hurt.Not to mention the fact that both sluggers will be coming back from injury. Designated hitter is often the best way to ease a player back into the daily routine of a long 162-game season. That option will be available to Aaron Boone night in and night out.Opens door for playing timeOf course Judge and Stanton both can't be penciled in the DH spot every game odds are Stanton would get the nod more often as Judge is a solid defender when healthy but a platoon of sorts can be utilized as well.Playing Buffalo Bills Jackets only approximately 80 games means le s margin for error. When Boone is making the lineup each game in a shortened campaign, he'll have nine available slots for the players that he believes will give the Yankees their best chance to win in that given matchup.If Clint Frazier and Miguel Andjar are swinging a hot bat, while Brett Gardner and Mike Tauchman are consistently producing, the DH adds a fourth spot for a club with a surplus of talented outfielders.Scroll to ContinuePlus, piggybacking onto the injury conversation, spreading designated hitter opportunities throughout the order will keep key contributors rested on defense while maintaining their focus on offense all the while keeping them in the lineup.This is what New York does on a daily basis during the season. In 2019, 18 different players made at least one appearance in the DH spot from offensive specialist Edwin Encarnacion to utilityman Tyler Wade.Now, if this proposal is approved, over half of the Yankees' divisional opponents are NL teams (five NL East clubs and four from AL East Baylon Spector Jersey ). With no designated hitter, that would have meant plenty of at-bats for the Bombers' starting staff and le s for a deep bench.No need to pinch hit for the starterThat brings us to this hypothetical situation.It's the top of the fifth inning in, let's say, Washington. New York has two runners in scoring position with one out and Gerrit Cole is due to step in against Max Scherzer. Cole has been magnificent on the mound, undoubtedly with multiple frames left in the tank, but this is the Yankees' best shot to score against an ace on the other side.What does Boone do?Baseball traditionalists love those type of moments it's what makes interleague matchups and games in the World Series a che s match with crucial decisions looming large late in games.Rather than leaving Cole in to potentially strike out, end the threat and halt the Bombers' offensive momentum or get hurt swinging and running the bases think of all the po sibilities of who could be due up instead.It's commendable that the best starters in the National League can transition out of a quality start to step into the batter's box. Here, that won't be nece sary for Yankees' hurlers.Tradition for AL, while NL teams adjustFinally, while the Yankees are used to a designated hitter in the vast majority of their contests, NL teams will be forced to adjust.Yes, of course,adding another offensive weapon to the order of any NL East team makes them more dangerous on offense than a lineup with a pitcher. You can certainly argue this is more beneficial for those clubs. But not every NL team has a player that has a prototypical DH.National League teams are built to play the majority of their games with no designated hitter you won't find a player like David Ortiz sitting around on an NL team's bench because everyone needs to play defense.While the Yankees can slot in Luke Voit, Mike Daryl Williams Jersey Ford, even Gary Snchez some NL teams will be forced to go with a player better known for his defense.With every game mattering twofold, that could be the difference in a game that decides a playoff spot, or playoff seeding.

The Texas Rangers fell to 2-2 in Cactus League play on a windy Tuesday, falling to the Kansas City Royals 5-4.The wind played a factor early in the game, giving Kansas City lead-off hitter Whit Merrifield an infield triple after he skied a Taylor Hearn pitch that fell around Elvis Andrus. Under normal conditions, it would have been a fly ball to shallow right field. Hearn was able to tight-rope out of the inning, stranding Merrifield at third base.The Royals scored their first run in the second inning after Kyle Isbel hit a more traditional triple with one out, then Humberto Arteaga batting him in with an RBI groundout. Scotty Washington Jersey With Rangers' pitcher Cody Allen on the mound, the Royals added three runs in the third inning. After Nicky Lopez singled with two outs, Cody Allen threw a wild pitch and walked Hunter Dozier. Then with Kansas City's Ryan McBroom at the plate, Allen threw another wild pitch, allowing Lopez to score. McBroom then drilled a Cody Allen pitch to left field for a two-run home Wyatt Ray Jersey run.The Rangers cut the Royals 4-0 lead in half in the bottom of the fifth inning when Rougned Odor sent a hard-hit ball to center field, scoring two baserunners with a triple. Kansas City added a run to their lead in their half of the eighth inning on a Brewer Hicklen RBI double off of Ian Gibaut.Scroll to ContinueThe Rangers made it interesting in the bottom of the ninth, scoring two runs on a Yadiel Rivera fielder's choice and an Adolis Garcia RBI groundout. Kansas City pitcher Andres Machado was able to get Matt Duffy to fly out to right field to end the game. Kansas City improved to 2-2 this spring.Rangers HighlightsThe Rangers debuted their home white uniforms, donning the new 'Rangers' script on the front. Teams don't usually wear their home whites or road grays in spring training, but it was nice to see the team give the fans a peak at the uniforms they'll wear throughout the 2020 season at their new home, Globe Life Field.Rangers starter Taylor Hearn pitched two solid innings, allowing two hits (both triples), one run Mike Thomas Jersey , no walks, with two strikeouts. With Brock Burke now out for the season, Hearn could make a case for moving up in the starting rotation depth chart. Hearn has a strong desire to start, so if Hearn continues to pitch well, he could give Chris Woodward another legitimate starting option.Rangers starters Rougned Odor, Joey Gallo, and Todd Frazier all collected base hits. Odor rocketed a two-run triple to center field in the fifth inning. Gallo went 1-for-2 with a walk and Todd Frazier also went 1-for-2.Greg Bird made a stellar defensive play at first base, further proving manager Chris Woodward's faith in Bird Larry Ogunjobi Jersey 's defensive ability at first base. He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and a walk.Rangers 2019 first-round pick Josh Jung made his Rangers debut with an at-bat to lead off the ninth inning. He quickly fell down 0-2, but battled back with a few foul balls, then grounded out to third base. He'll get plenty of opportunities in the future, but it was nice to see him battle back and have a good overall at-bat.Rangers No. 2 prospect Sam Huff nearly hit a home run in the ninth inning, but the wind kept the ball in play. Kansas City right fielder booted it, allowing Huff to reach on a two-base error.Rangers reliever Rafael Montero made his Cactus League debut, pitching a scorele s fifth inning, allowing only one hit and striking out one batter.Demarcus Evans, who is competing for a spot in the bullpen, pitched a perfect ninth inning and struck out one. Evans got himself out of a self-inflicted jam in Sunday's game Tyler Boyd Jersey against the Mariners, but bounced back with a dominant performance today.The Rangers travel to Scottsdale, AZ on Wednesday to take on the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM CT.

prospect Emiliano Teodo set a career high with 11 strikeouts during his latest start with the Low Cla s-A Down East Wood Ducks on Thursday. In doing so, he showed off the live right arm that has allowed him to rise to No. 23 Vonn Bell Jersey in the from MLB.com. MLB.com reorganized the list last week, moving Triple-A Round Rock third baseman up to No. 1 and ahead of the organizations top pitching prospect, Kevin Huber Jersey . Teodo is on track for a potential appearance with the Rangers in 2025, per MLB.com. His fastball has been known to hit 100 mph and hes drawn comparisons to the Yordano Ventura. Teodo didnt just strike out 11 hitters. He did it in a four-inning start. Yes, 11 of the 12 outs recorded during his time on the mound were strikeouts. Teodo struck out four hitters in the second inning because one reached on a third-strike wild pitch.He did walk three, but he also didnt allow a hit or a run in Down Easts Trey Hendrickson Jersey eventual 6-2 win over Fredericksburg. Teodo walked away with a no-decision. Scroll to ContinueTeodo had hit 10 strikeouts in two games this season against Kannapolis on June 8 and against Fredericksburg on Aug. 4. Teodo pitched five innings in both games. In his first full season with Down East, Teodo is 3-4 with a 2.96 ERA in 76 innings. Hes allowed 46 hits, 32 runs (25 earned) and has a 1.08 WHIP. Hes Tee Higgins T Shirts walked 36 and struck out 104. Teodo is a native of Barahoma, Dominican Republic, and signed a free-agent contract with the Rangers on Jan. 28, 2020, for just $10,000. From there, he played for the Dominican Summer League Rangers in 2020. A year later, he was a signed to the Arizona Complex League Rangers, where he went 4-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 29 1/3 innings pitched. He gave up Drew Sample Jersey just 24 hits, 12 runs (11 earned) and 18 walks while striking out 48. That earned him a promotion to Down East this season.

Ahead of his start in Game 1 of Reggie White T Shirts the ALDS, Gerrit Cole spoke to about having the "hardest job in the league."Cole said that being the ace of the Yankees was "the most hunted job in the league," that also "comes with the most weight."In the interview, Cole spoke about his 2019 free agency, when he ultimately signed with the Yankees to be the ace of their staff at nine-years, $324 million. But the Yankees were far from the only team courting him.One logical landing spot for Cole seemed to be the Angels, who play in his hometown of Orange County Brandon Graham Jersey . But Cole elected to head to the bright lights of New York, and made sure to let everyone know that he chose the more difficult path.Scroll to Continue"Itd be very nice to be living at home, playing with Mike Troutand hohei Ohtani," Cole said. "I could be spending today grilling burgers and Zech McPhearson Jersey drinking beer and gambling on football games."Obviously Cole was taking a jab at the Angels for being the 'easier' option during his 2019 free agency, and alluding to the le s stre sful life he could have if he chose to go back home. Brandon Brooks Jersey But at this point in the contract, the Angels may have been the ones who dodged the bullet. Davion Taylor Jersey Cole has been solid over his first three seasons in New York, but he has by no means been the best pitcher in baseball, despite being paid like it. The Yankees are happy to have Cole, but I think the Angels should be happy to have that $324 million to spend elsewhere.

The Indians first set of games in the Big Apple against the mighty New York Yankees were if nothing else, eventful. From the Tribe scoring 19 runs in a route Thursday, to a pair of hard to swallow one-run lo ses Saturday and Sunday, to the team building a 6-0 lead and getting the split Sunday with an 8-6 win, it was a series that had more highlights than not for the Indians. The whiny Yankees seemed to want to spend more K'Von Wallace Jersey time over the last few days complaining about balls and strikes with whoever was the home plate ump than trying to take care of busine s, but that's been their reputation all season. They are a team that has purchased a big name and big hitting roster, and when they don't get the calls at the plate, their immature manager Aaron Boone screams and swears and cries which then goes right into the attitude of their crybaby roster, with the whining it seems like led by a guy who really should never get any call in Brett Gardner. For the Indians, it was a test to once again see how they match up with one of the so-called 'big boys' of the American League, one of the teams that many twitter trolls think they have no chance of besting come October in a five or even seven-game series. In the end, the Tribe won the Davion Taylor Jersey season series four games to three, after taking two of three back in June in Cleveland and then splitting the four-game set in the Brox. With a day off before a matchup with old friend Mickey Callaway and the New York Mets, here's a couple quick observations from the four- Derek Barnett Jersey game set in Yankee Stadium.1. The Starters Held Their Own Adam Plutko and Mike Clevinger both earned the wins for the Indians in the split, and Aaron Civale earned a tough lo s allowing two runs in six innings, while Zach Pleasc gave up four runs in 4.2 Saturday. It still was a huge help to get the offense going on Thursday and Sunday, but the starters did not seem intimated by the big, bad Yankees lineup and the short porch at Yankee Stadium.Scroll to Continue Instead they were able to throw strikes, and even with some suspect calls behind the plate, some which went the Indians way, some which not, they never got rattled. The starting pitching still is throwing the ball well, and should get Corey Kluber back soon.2. Offense from Everywhere While everyone will remember with smiles the way the team crushed the ball Thursday in a 19-5 win, they should also remember that Sunday some guy named Mike Freeman came up with a big hit that really got the team going. Freeman, giving a day off to hot-hitting Jose Ramirez, clubbed a three-run shot to make it a 4-0 game, and later on doubled and eventually scored to make it 6-0. The offense is getting contributions from a number of guys, and while A J Brown T Shirts it's not uncommon to see the guys like Lindor, Santana and now even Puig come through, when you can get hits from other guys who are usually on the bench, it shows how those backups take their jobs seriously to stay ready.3. Movin on to the Mets The last time the Tribe played a four-game set last weekend, they came home for the Red Sox and dropped two out of three. Now they have a chance to enjoy the Jalen Hurts Jersey sights and sounds with an off day in NYC before they head to Citi Field for a meeting with the Mets on Tuesday. The Mets were a me s earlier in the year, but have been playing much better ball lately for former pitching coach Mickey Callaway, so it will be an interesting three days of interleague before the team comes home for a weekend set with a team they know oh so well - the Royals.

For a team that has consistently made postseason appearances, every offseason Bobby Wagner Jersey is beyond important. The Dodgers have numerous franchise cornerstones, including Clayton Kershaw, Kenley Jansen, Corey Seager, and Chris Taylor, who are, unfortunately, now available on the free-agent market. According to one MLB pundit, Chris Taylor will go to the NL East.MLB writer Anthony Castrovince is convinced Chris Taylor is on his way to the Philadelphia Phillies. This week, Castrovince published a "bold" free agency predictions piece and offered his reasoning for why he thinks Taylor will go to the Phillies.He can give them at-bats all over the diamond and particularly help out in the problem spots of Jalen Ramsey Jersey center field and shortstop.The article is worth reading as there are Robert Rochell Jersey a few (extra) bold predictions. On the other hand, one does not need to have 20/20 vision to see that the Phillies will need a shortstop in 2022. Chris Taylor could definitely help.Scroll to ContinueIn 2021, Philadelphia relied on a combination of Didi Gregorius, Ronald Torreyes, Nick Maton, and Freddy Galvis to unfortunate sub-par results.According to Castrovince, Taylor could also alleviate some of the batting pre sure on 2015 NL MVP Bryce Harper.Philadelphia desperately needs to lengthen its lineup and get more support for JuJu Hughes Jersey Bryce Harper. But delving into the top end of the market might be difficult for a team that has so many major financial commitments and so many needs.Ultimately, Taylor has earned his payday and the front office is well aware of his value both on and off the field. His days NFL Los Angeles Rams Jersey as the Dodger's last great bargain are no more. The 2021 All-Star is beyond worthy of a real, solid contract and fans are optimistic he'll get it and that he remains in Dodger Blue.