Editing Texas Rangers (baseball)

{{Short description|Major League Baseball franchise in Arlington, Texas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox MLB
| name = Texas Rangers
| established = 1961
| misc = Based in [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]] since {{mlby|1972}}
| logo = Texas Rangers.svg
| uniformlogo = Texas Rangers Insignia.svg
| current league = American League
| y1 = 1961
| division = [[American League West|West Division]]
| y2 = 1972
| past division = [[American League East|East Division]]
| y5 = 1969
| y6 = 1971
| Uniform = MLB-ALW-TEX-Uniform.png
| retirednumbers = {{hlist| [[Iván Rodríguez|7]] | [[Michael Young (baseball)|10]] | [[Johnny Oates|26]] | [[Adrián Beltré|29]] | [[Nolan Ryan|34]] | [[Jackie Robinson|42]]}}
| colors = Blue, red, white<ref>{{cite news|last=Landry|first=Kennedi|title=Rangers boot Astros in Game 7 to reach 1st World Series since '11|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/rangers-win-alcs-2023|publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]|website=TexasRangers.com|date=October 24, 2023|access-date=November 7, 2023|quote=Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe sprinted from the stage in center field, carrying a large flag adorned with a “Texas Rangers: American League Champions” logo. He waved the flag in front of hundreds (thousands?) of fans wearing red, white and blue at Minute Maid Park, before disappearing into the clubhouse.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Uniforms and Logos|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/history/uniforms-and-logos|publisher=MLB Advanced Media|website=TexasRangers.com|access-date=April 17, 2018|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185730/https://www.mlb.com/rangers/history/uniforms-and-logos|url-status=live}}</ref><br />{{color box|#003278}} {{color box|#C0111F}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}}
| nicknames =
| y3 = 1972
| pastnames =
* [[Washington Senators (1961–1971)|Washington Senators]] ({{mlby|1961}}–{{mlby|1971}})
| ballpark = [[Globe Life Field]]
| y4 = 2020
| pastparks =
* [[Choctaw Stadium|The Ballpark in Arlington]] ({{mlby|1994}}–{{mlby|2019}})
* [[Arlington Stadium]] ({{mlby|1972}}–{{mlby|1993}})
* [[Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium]] ({{mlby|1962}}–{{mlby|1971}})
* [[Griffith Stadium]] ({{mlby|1961}})
| WS = (1)
| WORLD CHAMPIONS = {{wsy|2023}}
| LEAGUE = AL
| P = (3)
| PENNANTS = {{hlist| {{alcsy|2010}} | {{alcsy|2011}} | {{alcsy|2023}}}}
| misc1 =
| OTHER PENNANTS =
| DIV = West
| DV = (7)
| Division Champs = {{hlist| [[1996 Texas Rangers season|1996]] | [[1998 Texas Rangers season|1998]] | [[1999 Texas Rangers season|1999]] | [[2010 Texas Rangers season|2010]] | [[2011 Texas Rangers season|2011]] |  [[2015 Texas Rangers season|2015]] | [[2016 Texas Rangers season|2016]]}}
| misc5 =
| OTHER DIV CHAMPS =
| WC = (2)
| Wild Card = {{hlist| [[2012 Texas Rangers season|2012]] | [[2023 Texas Rangers season|2023]]}}
| misc6 =
| owner = Rangers Baseball Express, LLC ([[Ray Davis (businessman)|Ray Davis]] and [[Bob R. Simpson]], co-chairmen)<ref name="DavisControl">{{cite news|last=Bloom|first=Barry M.|title=MLB owners approve Davis as control person|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-owners-approve-ray-davis-as-texas-rangers-control-person/c-63888482|publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=November 14, 2013|access-date=November 7, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185738/https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-owners-approve-ray-davis-as-texas-rangers-control-person/c-63888482|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers All-Time Owners|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/history/owners|publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]|website=TexasRangers.com|access-date=November 7, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185739/https://www.mlb.com/rangers/history/owners|url-status=live}}</ref>
| president = Neil Leibman
| presbo = [[Chris Young (pitcher)|Chris Young]]
| gm = [[Ross Fenstermaker]]
| manager = [[Bruce Bochy]]
| website = {{url|https://www.mlb.com/rangers|mlb.com/rangers}}
}}

The '''Texas Rangers''' are an American professional [[baseball]] team based in the [[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex]]. The Rangers compete in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) as a member club of the [[American League]] (AL) [[American League West|West Division]]. The team was founded as the [[Washington Senators (1960-1971)|Washington Senators]] in 1961, an [[expansion team]] awarded to [[Washington, D.C.]], after [[Washington Senators (1901–1960)|its previous team]] became the [[Minnesota Twins]]. The new Senators relocated to [[Arlington, Texas]] after the {{MLBy|1971}} season and debuted as the Rangers the following spring. In 2020, the Rangers moved to the new [[Globe Life Field]] after having played at Globe Life Park (now [[Choctaw Stadium]]) from 1994 to 2019. The team's name is derived from a historic [[Texas Ranger Division|law enforcement agency]]. They are one of two major league clubs based in Texas; the [[Houston Astros]] belong to the same division.

The Rangers have made nine appearances in the MLB postseason, seven following division championships in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016 and as a [[Major League Baseball wild card|wild card]] team in both 2012 and 2023. Prior to 2010, the Rangers were the only team in MLB to have never advanced past the first round of the playoffs. In 2010, the Rangers advanced past the Division Series for the first time, defeating the [[Tampa Bay Rays]]. The team then won their [[2010 American League Championship Series|first American League pennant]] after beating the [[New York Yankees]] in six games; league MVP [[Josh Hamilton]] won their first ALCS MVP award for a Ranger player. In their first appearance in a [[2010 World Series|World Series]], the Rangers fell to the [[2010 San Francisco Giants season|San Francisco Giants]] in five games. They repeated as American League champions the following year, but lost the [[2011 World Series]] to the [[2011 St. Louis Cardinals season|St. Louis Cardinals]] in seven games. The Rangers made it to the [[2023 World Series]] and won their first-ever championship, defeating the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in five games, with [[Corey Seager]] being the first Ranger player to win the [[World Series Most Valuable Player Award]].

From 1961 through the end of 2024, the franchise's overall win–loss record is {{Win–loss record|w=4,818|l=5,302|t=6}} ({{winpct|4818|5302|6}}). Since moving to Texas in 1972, the Rangers have an overall win–loss record of 4,078–4,270–5 ({{winpct|4078|4270|5}}) through the end of 2024.<ref name=BRseasons>{{cite web |title=Texas Rangers Team Record & Encyclopedia |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/ |website=Baseball–Reference |publisher=Sports Reference |access-date=September 30, 2024 |archive-date=April 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406112639/http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==History==
{{More citations needed section|date=May 2025}}
{{main|History of the Texas Rangers (baseball)}}
===Washington Senators (1961–1971)===
{{main|Washington Senators (1961–1971)}}
When the original [[Washington Senators (1901–1960)|Washington Senators]] announced their move to [[Minnesota]]<!-- in 1960--> to become the [[Minnesota Twins|Twins]] in [[1961 Minnesota Twins season|1961]], Major League Baseball decided to expand a year earlier than planned to stave off the twin threats of competition from the proposed [[Continental League]] and loss of its [[Federal Baseball Club v. National League|exemption]] from the [[Sherman Antitrust Act]]. As part of the expansion, the American League added two expansion teams for the {{mlby|1961}} season–the [[1961 Los Angeles Angels season|Los Angeles Angels]] and a new Washington Senators team.<!-- However, the new Senators were (and still are) considered an expansion team since the Twins retained the old Senators' records and history.--> The new Senators and Angels began to fill their rosters with American League players in an [[1960 MLB Expansion Draft|expansion draft]]. The team played their [[1961 Washington Senators season|inaugural season]] at old [[Griffith Stadium]], then moved to the new [[District of Columbia Stadium]] in [[1962 Washington Senators season|1962]] under a ten-year lease.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

[[File:Richard Nixon throwing out opening pitch at Senators game, 1969.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Richard Nixon]] throwing the [[Opening Day]] [[ceremonial first pitch]] at [[RFK Stadium]] on April [[1969 Washington Senators season|1969]], with [[Ted Williams]] (left) and [[Bob Short]] (right, partially obscured by [[Ralph Houk]])]]
For most of their existence, the new Senators epitomized futility, losing an average of 90 games a season. The team's struggles led to a twist on a joke about the old Senators: "Washington: [[Henry Lee III#Post-war career|first in war, first in peace]] and ''still'' last in the American League." [[Frank Howard (baseball)|Frank Howard]], an [[outfielder]]/[[first baseman]] from 1965 to 1972 known for his towering home runs, was the team's most accomplished player, winning two home run titles.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

The concurrent rise of the nearby [[Baltimore Orioles]] to regular championship contenders (winning their first World Series in {{wsy|1966}}) certainly did not help the Senators draw crowds. Further expansion and re-alignment in 1969 did not do much to help the Senators either, since (unlike the [[National League (baseball)|National League]]) the AL owners elected to align their new divisions strictly based on geography. This arrangement placed both expansion teams (the [[Seattle Pilots]] and the [[Kansas City Royals]]) in the [[AL West]], while pitting last place Washington against the AL's five best teams in the [[AL East]]. Despite this, the Senators managed a winning season in [[1969 Washington Senators season|1969]] (their only winning record in the nation's capital) when [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum|Hall of Famer]] [[Ted Williams]] managed the club to an 86–76 finish, good enough for fourth in the AL East.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1969 Washington Senators Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSA/1969.shtml |access-date=June 1, 2022 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> 

Ownership changed hands several times during the franchise's stay in Washington and was often plagued by poor decision-making and planning. Following their brief success in 1969, owner [[Bob Short]] was forced to make many questionable trades to lower the debt he had incurred to pay for the team in late 1968; the purchase price was reported at $9.4&nbsp;million.<ref name=shbuynats>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=abVWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cekDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7359%2C1813874 |work=Spokesman-Review |location=(Spokane, Washington) |agency=Associated Press |title=R.E. Short buys Nats: $9 million |date=December 4, 1968 |page=16 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185709/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=abVWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cekDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7359%2C1813874 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=sibcssh>{{cite magazine |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1971/08/09/bad-case-of-the-short-shorts |magazine=Sports Illustrated |last=Fimrite |first=Ron |author-link=Ron Fimrite |title=Bad case of the Short shorts |date=August 9, 1971 |page=20 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185709/https://vault.si.com/vault/1971/08/09/bad-case-of-the-short-shorts |url-status=live }}</ref> By the end of the [[1970 Washington Senators season|1970]] campaign, Short had issued an ultimatum: unless someone was willing to buy the Senators for $12&nbsp;million (by comparison, the [[New York Yankees]] were sold in [[1973 New York Yankees season|1973]] for $8.8&nbsp;million), he would not renew the stadium lease and would move the team elsewhere.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

At first, it looked like a move to [[Buffalo, New York]], was in the works as at the time, a proposed multi-use stadium was in the cards in either downtown Buffalo where the current [[KeyBank Center]] is, or in suburban [[Lancaster, New York|Lancaster]] to share with the [[Buffalo Bills]]; however, the project went over budget and the Senators started to look elsewhere while the Bills opened up [[Rich Stadium]] instead.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/unknown-stories/unknown-stories-of-wny-a-parade-of-plans-a-look-back-at-buffalo-bills-stadium-proposals-of-the-past/71-023bcf01-8e93-4c51-9e7c-4bf1a2972a71 |location=(Buffalo, New York) |agency=WGRZ |title=Unknown Stories of WNY: A parade of plans, a look back at Bills stadium proposals of the past |date=January 11, 2022 }}</ref> Short was especially receptive to an offer brought up by [[Arlington, Texas]], mayor [[Tom Vandergriff]], who had been trying to obtain a major league sports team to play in the Metroplex for over a decade. Years earlier, [[Charles O. Finley]], the owner of the [[Kansas City Athletics]], sought to relocate his baseball team to Dallas, but the idea was rebuffed and ultimately declined by the other AL team owners (the A's ultimately moved to [[Oakland Athletics|Oakland, California in 1968]]). Arlington's [[hole card]] was [[Turnpike Stadium]], a 10,000-seat park built in 1965 to house the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] [[Dallas–Fort Worth Spurs]] of the [[Texas League]]. However, it had been built to MLB specifications, and only minor excavations would be necessary to expand the park to accommodate major league crowds.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

Vandergriff's offer of a multimillion-dollar down payment prompted Short to make the move to Arlington. On September 21, [[1971 Washington Senators season|1971]], American League owners voted 10–2 to allow the move of the franchise to Arlington for the [[1972 Texas Rangers season|1972 season]].<ref name=lwmtdfw>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gB9OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Qe0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5070%2C2397226 |work=Spokesman-Review |location=(Spokane, Washington) |agency=Associated Press |title=Owners let Washington move to Dallas–Fort Worth |date=September 22, 1971 |page=16 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185710/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gB9OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Qe0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5070%2C2397226 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Minot|first=George Jr.|title=Short Takes Senators to Texas|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=September 22, 1971}}</ref> Senators fans were livid, and enmity came to a head at the club's last game in Washington on Thursday, September&nbsp;30. Thousands simply walked in without paying after the security guards left early, swelling the paid attendance of 14,460 to around 25,000, while fans unfurled a "SHORT STINKS" banner. With two outs in the top of the ninth inning and the Senators leading 7–5, several hundred youths stormed the field, raiding it for souvenirs. One man grabbed [[first base]] and ran off with it. With no security in sight and only three bases, [[umpire (baseball)|umpire]] crew chief [[Jim Honochick]] forfeited the game to the [[1971 New York Yankees season|New York Yankees]].<ref name=ffinoff>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=B_RNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=14oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7276%2C3891864 |work=Free-Lance Star |location=(Fredericksburg, Virginia) |agency=Associated Press |last=Lowitt |first=Bruce |title=Fans 'finish off' the Senators |date=October 1, 1971 |page=6 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185810/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=B_RNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=14oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7276%2C3891864 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=ywllsen>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2qlOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tQkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3672%2C118410 |work=Wilmington Morning Star |location=(North Carolina) |agency=UPI |title=Yankees wallop Senators, 9 to 0 |date=October 1, 1971 |page=2C |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185757/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2qlOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tQkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3672%2C118410 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sensforfeit">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/history/rfk/articles/baseball.htm|last1=McPherson|first1=Myra|last2=Huth|first2=Tom|title=Rowdy Fans Hand Senators Final Loss|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=October 1, 1971|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185802/https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/history/rfk/articles/baseball.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last2=Shannon|first2=Bill|last1=Kalinsky|first1=George|title=The Ballparks|location=New York|publisher=Hawthorn Books, Inc|year=1975|author-link=George Kalinsky}}</ref>

The nation's capital went without Major League Baseball for 33&nbsp;years, until the relocation of the National League's [[Montreal Expos]], who became the [[Washington Nationals]] in&nbsp;[[2005 Washington Nationals season|2005]].<ref>[https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=1891484 Expos finally found a new home], ESPN, September 29, 2004</ref>

===Texas Rangers (1972–present)===

====Naming of the Rangers====

After moving from Washington, the Senators were renamed after the [[Texas Ranger Division|Texas Rangers]], the [[State bureau of investigation|state-wide investigative law-enforcement agency]] which was founded by [[Stephen F. Austin]] in 1823 when Texas was part of Mexico,<ref name="SFAustin">{{cite news|url=https://www.texasranger.org/texas-ranger-museum/hall-of-fame/stephen-f-austin/|title=Stephen F. Austin: 1793 – 1836|publisher=[[Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum]]|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185715/https://www.texasranger.org/texas-ranger-museum/hall-of-fame/stephen-f-austin/|url-status=live}}</ref> and whose mythology led to fictional characters such as [[The Lone Ranger]] and [[Walker, Texas Ranger]]. But the Rangers also had bouts as [[vigilante]] squads, when they abused their authority,<ref>Harris, Charles H. III & Sadler, Louis R., ''The Texas Rangers And The Mexican Revolution: The Bloodiest Decade, 1910–1920''.</ref> including by lynching [[Hispanics]].<ref name="NYT-rangerlynch">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/02/us/porvenir-massacre-texas-mexicans.html|last=Romero|first=Simon|title=Lynch Mobs Killed Latinos Across the West. The Fight to Remember These Atrocities is Just Starting.|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=March 2, 2019|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185743/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/02/us/porvenir-massacre-texas-mexicans.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TxMonthly-rangerlynch">{{cite news|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/anti-mexican-violence-in-texas/|last=Blanton|first=Carlos Kevin|title=The Secret History of Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas.|publisher=[[Texas Monthly]]|date=October 2018|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185722/https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/anti-mexican-violence-in-texas/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the wake of the 2020 [[United States racial unrest (2020–2023)|Black Lives Matter protests]], prominent mainstream voices have shined a light on the historical racism associated with the law-enforcement agency and called for the baseball team to abandon the Rangers name.<ref name="WP-rangerlynch">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/13/texas-rangers-team-name-must-go/|last=Attiah|first=Karen|title=The Texas Rangers' team name must go|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=July 13, 2020|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185845/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/13/texas-rangers-team-name-must-go/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CC-rangerlynch">{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-texas-rangers-brutality-statue-chapman-20200617-bani5arbkfh67onjd6a6mdl36m-story.html|last=Chapman|first=Steve|title=MLB's Texas Rangers should give up their name, which honors police force with brutal, racist history|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=June 17, 2020|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185731/https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-texas-rangers-brutality-statue-chapman-20200617-bani5arbkfh67onjd6a6mdl36m-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TT-rangerlynch">{{cite news|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2020/08/15/texas-rangers-racist-violent-history/|last=Venkataramanan|first=Meena|title=The Texas Rangers' lore spurred cultural fawning and sports namesakes that have long masked a history of violence and racism|newspaper=[[The Texas Tribune]]|date=August 15, 2020|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185751/https://www.texastribune.org/2020/08/15/texas-rangers-racist-violent-history/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Newsweek-rangerlynch">{{cite news|url=https://www.newsweek.com/calls-surface-texas-rangers-name-removed-law-enforcement-agency-baseball-team-over-past-1525401|last=Czachor|first=Emily|title=Calls Emerge for 'Texas Rangers' Name to Be Removed From Law Enforcement Agency and Baseball Team Over Past Racism, Violence|publisher=[[Newsweek]]|date=August 16, 2020|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185723/https://www.newsweek.com/calls-surface-texas-rangers-name-removed-law-enforcement-agency-baseball-team-over-past-1525401|url-status=live}}</ref> The baseball team responded by committing to keeping the Rangers name. The team subsequently made a statement clarifying that despite sharing the name, they are not affiliated with the law-enforcement agency and they stand for equality by "condemn[ing] racism, bigotry and discrimination in all forms."<ref name="NBCDFW-rangerlynch">{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/red-fever/despite-calls-to-change-name-the-texas-rangers-will-still-be-the-texas-rangers/2392271/|title=Despite Calls to Change Name, the Texas Rangers Will Still Be the Texas Rangers|publisher=NBC DFW|date=June 19, 2020|access-date=September 8, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185726/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/red-fever/despite-calls-to-change-name-the-texas-rangers-will-still-be-the-texas-rangers/2392271/|url-status=live}}</ref>

====First years in Texas (1972–1984)====
{{unsourced section|date=May 2025}}
[[File:Arlington Stadium 1988.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Arlington Stadium]], home ballpark from 1972 to 1993]]
Prior to the [[1972 Major League Baseball season|1972 season]], improvements were made to Turnpike Stadium, which reopened as [[Arlington Stadium]], in preparation for the inaugural season of the Texas Rangers. The team played its first game on April 15, 1972, a 1–0 loss at the hands of the [[California Angels]], their 1961 expansion cousins. The next day, the Rangers defeated the Angels, 5–1, for the club's first victory.

[[File:Jim Sundberg 1974.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Jim Sundberg]], catcher during 1974–1983 and 1988–1989]]
In 1974, the Rangers experienced their first winning season after finishing last in both 1972 and 1973. Under the ownership of [[Brad Corbett]], they finished second in the American League West with an 84–76 record, behind the eventual [[World Series]] champion [[Oakland Athletics]]. The [[1974 Texas Rangers season|1974 Rangers]] are still the only MLB team to finish above .500 after two consecutive 100-loss seasons. [[Mike Hargrove]] was awarded [[American League Rookie of the Year]], [[Billy Martin]] was named [[AL Manager of the Year]], [[Jeff Burroughs]] won [[AL MVP]], and [[Ferguson Jenkins]] was named the [[Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award|Comeback Player of the Year]] after winning 25 games, a club record to this day. The team posted winning records again from 1977 to 1979 but fell short of reaching the playoffs. The Rangers came very close to clinching a playoff spot in 1981, but wound up losing the first half of the AL West by one-and-a-half games to Oakland at the time of the [[1981 Major League Baseball strike|players' strike]]. Texas went on to finish under .500 each season through 1985.

The Rangers faced an attendance problem for a few years in Texas, due in part to both the team's inconsistent performance and the oppressive heat and humidity that can encompass the area in the summer. Until the [[Florida Marlins]] arrived in 1993, Arlington Stadium was often the hottest stadium in the majors, with temperatures frequently topping {{convert|100|F|C}} throughout the summer. So the Rangers began playing most of their weekend games between May and September at night, a tradition that continued for years.

====Valentine, Ryan, and Bush (1985–1994)====
[[File:President George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Joe Morgan.jpg|thumb|[[George H. W. Bush]] with son [[George W. Bush]] (future president, Rangers owner from 1989 to 1994) and [[Joe Morgan]], 1991]]
Manager [[Bobby Valentine]] became steward over an influx of talent in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A winning season in 1986 was a shock to pundits and fans alike as the Rangers remained in the race for the American League pennant for the entire season. With a team consisting of stellar young rookies such as [[Rubén Sierra]], [[Pete Incaviglia]], [[Mitch Williams (baseball)|Mitch Williams]], [[Bobby Witt]], and [[Edwin Correa]], the Rangers finished the season in second place with an 87–75 record, just five games behind the division champion Angels. The season marked a dramatic 25-win improvement over the 1985 season, which resulted in yet another last place finish in the West.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

[[File:Nolan Ryan Tiger Stadium 1990 CROP.jpg|left|thumb|upright|[[Nolan Ryan]], Rangers pitcher from 1989 to 1993]]
The signing of 41-year-old star pitcher [[Nolan Ryan]] prior to the 1989 season allowed Ryan to reach his 5,000th [[strikeout]], 300th [[Win (baseball)|win]], and 6th and 7th [[no-hitter]]s with the Rangers. Despite powerful lineups including [[Juan González (baseball)|Juan González]], Rubén Sierra, [[Julio Franco]], and [[Rafael Palmeiro]] and a pitching staff that also included [[Charlie Hough]], Bobby Witt, [[Kevin Brown (right-handed pitcher)|Kevin Brown]], and [[Kenny Rogers (baseball)|Kenny Rogers]], Valentine's Rangers never finished above second place and he was relieved of his duties during the 1992 season.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

In April 1989, Rangers owner and oil tycoon [[Eddie Chiles]], sold the team to an investment group headed by [[George W. Bush]] for $89&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-27-sp-855-story.html|title=Los Angeles Times: "Chiles Reaches Agreement on Sale of Rangers"|date=27 August 1988 |access-date=9 May 2025}}</ref> While his own equity in the team was a small one ($500,000), Bush was named managing general partner of the new ownership group. He increased his investment to $600,000 the following year.<ref>[http://static.espn.go.com/mlb/bush/timeline.html ESPN: "A series of beneficial moves" By Tom Farrey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405024330/http://static.espn.go.com/mlb/bush/timeline.html |date=April 5, 2019 }} November 1, 1999</ref> Bush left his position with the Rangers when he was elected [[Governor of Texas]] in 1994, and he sold his stake in the team in 1998. Bush went on to win the [[2000 United States presidential election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2023/11/02/george-w--bush-congratulates-texas-rangers-on-world-series-win-|access-date=9 May 2025|title=George W. Bush congratulates Texas Rangers on World Series win|publisher=[[Spectrum News]]}}</ref>

During Bush's tenure, the Rangers and the City of Arlington decided to replace the aging Arlington Stadium with a new publicly funded stadium, at a cost of $193&nbsp;million, financed by Arlington residents, through a sales tax increase. Ground was broken on October 30, 1991, on what would become The Ballpark in Arlington (now named [[Choctaw Stadium]]).{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

In 1993, [[Kevin Kennedy (baseball)|Kevin Kennedy]] took over managerial duties, presiding over the team for two seasons, keeping the 1993 Rangers in the hunt for a playoff berth into mid-September; Nolan Ryan also retired after that season. Kennedy was let go in 1994, although the team led the AL West prior to the [[1994–95 Major League Baseball strike|players' strike]] which prompted commissioner [[Bud Selig]] to cancel the remainder of the season and the playoffs. On July 28, Kenny Rogers pitched the 12th [[Perfect game (baseball)|perfect game]] in major league history in Arlington against the California Angels.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

====First division titles (1995–2000)====
[[File:Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.jpg|thumb|left|[[Globe Life Park]] opened in 1994.]]

[[Johnny Oates]] was hired as the Rangers' manager in 1995. Oates and company helped to bring home the 1996 AL Western Division Championship, the first division championship in franchise history. The first playoff series, 24 years after the franchise came to Texas, saw the Rangers lose to the New York Yankees, 3 games to 1. Oates was named AL Manager of the Year and [[Juan González (baseball)|Juan González]] was named AL MVP. The team featured a powerful lineup of hitters including González, [[Iván Rodríguez]], and [[Rusty Greer]], but continued to struggle with pitching despite having [[Rick Helling]] and [[Aaron Sele]] on their roster. Oates led the team to consecutive AL West championships in 1998 and 1999. Neither of Oates' last two playoff teams could win a single game, losing all six in back-to-back sweeps at the hands of the Yankees, a team that won three World Series in the 1990s after defeating Rangers teams in the first round. The 1999 team was to be the last playoff-bound team until 2010. En route to a second-straight last-place finish, Oates resigned his position 28&nbsp;games into the 2001 season.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

In 1998, venture capital billionaire [[Tom Hicks]] bought the team for $250&nbsp;million.<ref name=test>[http://static.espn.go.com/mlb/bush/timeline.html George W. Bush and the Texas Rangers] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405024330/http://static.espn.go.com/mlb/bush/timeline.html |date=April 5, 2019 }}, Espn.com. Retrieved on March 4, 2009.</ref>

====The lean years and the A-Rod era (2001–2004)====
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[[File:MichaelYoungField1.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael Young]] was selected for the [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|MLB All-Star Game]] seven times (2004–2009, 2011).]]

Prior to the 2001 season, star free agent shortstop [[Alex Rodriguez]] was signed by the Rangers in the most lucrative deal in baseball history: a 10-year, $252&nbsp;million contract. The move was controversial and is frequently maligned by fans and writers who thought that owner Tom Hicks was placing too much emphasis on one player instead of utilizing team resources to acquire several players, especially for a team that lacked pitching talent. Club officials maintained that Rodriguez would be the cornerstone of future postseason success. Although Rodriguez's individual performance was outstanding, the Rangers continued to struggle, and manager [[Jerry Narron]] was fired following the 2002 season and was replaced by seasoned manager [[Buck Showalter]]. The 2003 season signified the Rangers' fourth-straight last-place finish, and after a postseason fallout between Rodriguez and club management, the reigning AL MVP and newly appointed Rangers captain was traded to the New York Yankees for second baseman [[Alfonso Soriano]] and infield prospect [[Joaquín Árias (baseball)|Joaquin Arias]].

The Rangers battled with the [[Anaheim Angels]] and Oakland Athletics for first place in the AL West for much of the 2004 season. [[Mark Teixeira]], Alfonso Soriano, [[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael Young]], and [[Hank Blalock]] became some of the best-hitting infielders in the league, with Young, Blalock, and Soriano being selected for the [[2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2004 All-Star Game]]. Soriano was named the All-Star MVP after going 2 for 3 with a three-run [[home run]]. Despite a late-season push, the Rangers ended up losing six of their final ten games and finished in third place behind the Angels and A's, a mere three games out of first place.

====Making changes (2005–2009)====
[[File:Nelson Cruz.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Nelson Cruz]], Rangers outfielder from 2006 to 2013]]

In 2005, the Rangers again struggled to find consistency amid controversy and injuries. [[John Hart (baseball)|John Hart]] stepped down as general manager following the 2005 season. [[Jon Daniels]] was promoted from assistant general manager to replace him. Daniels, at 28 years and one month, became the youngest general manager in major league history.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

Daniels and the Rangers front office were very active in acquiring new players before and during the 2006 season. New acquisitions included [[Brad Wilkerson]], [[Adam Eaton (pitcher)|Adam Eaton]], [[Kevin Millwood]], [[Carlos Lee]], and [[Nelson Cruz]]. Despite bolstering their roster, the Rangers' 2006 season ended with a disappointing 80–82 record and a third-place finish in the AL West. Buck Showalter was dismissed as manager after the season. The team hired Oakland third base coach [[Ron Washington]] as their next manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061105&content_id=1733731|title=Rangers select Washington to manage|first=T.R.|last=Sullivan|work=MLB.com|date=November 6, 2006|access-date=May 30, 2006}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> A change at manager was the first of several moves to strengthen the team in yet another busy offseason. The team lost [[Gary Matthews, Jr.]], [[Mark DeRosa]], Carlos Lee, and Adam Eaton, but gained [[Kenny Lofton]], [[Sammy Sosa]], [[Frank Catalanotto]], and pitchers [[Éric Gagné]] and [[Brandon McCarthy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061223&content_id=1767476|title=Rangers acquire McCarthy from Sox|first=T.R.|last=Sullivan|work=MLB.com|date=December 23, 2006|access-date=May 30, 2007}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

The Rangers struggled offensively early in the 2007 season, despite playing in a notoriously hitter-friendly park. A number of roster moves before the 2007 trade deadline were the beginnings of a rebuilding project headed by Jon Daniels with a focus on the acquisition and development of young players. In the coming years, more club resources would be dedicated to improving the quality of the farm system and scouting departments, most notably in Latin America and the Far East. Daniels' objective was to field a legitimately competitive team by the 2010 season.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}
[[File:Josh Hamilton.jpg|left|thumb|upright|[[Josh Hamilton]], Rangers outfielder from 2008 to 2012]]
The Rangers began the 2008 season exceptionally well, headlined by newcomer [[Josh Hamilton]] who looked to be a threat to win the [[Major League Baseball Triple Crown|Triple Crown]], before fading off as the season wore on. During the All-Star festivities at [[Yankee Stadium (1923)|Yankee Stadium]], Hamilton crushed a first-round home run record in the 2008 [[Home Run Derby]] with 28. Hamilton hit another four in the second round and three during the final round, for a total of 35 home runs, but lost to the Twins' [[Justin Morneau]]. Four Rangers played in the All Star Game: Hamilton, [[Ian Kinsler]], [[Milton Bradley (baseball)|Milton Bradley]], and Michael Young, who would repeat his 2006 All-Star Game feat by driving in the winning run via a sac fly.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

The Rangers finished the season with yet another sub-.500 record (79–83), yet ended the season second in the AL West, the club's best finish since 1999. The 2009 season saw the Rangers soar into playoff contention for the first time since 2004. Despite injuries to Josh Hamilton and Ian Kinsler, the Rangers held first place in their division for long stretches of the summer before fading after September 1, losing the division to the Los Angeles Angels. The Rangers finished the season at 87–75, their first winning season since 2004 and good enough for second place in the AL West. Michael Young responded to his move to third base by posting one of his best offensive seasons ever while committing just nine errors and earning a sixth-straight All-Star appearance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/4566/michael-young |title=Michael Young Stats – Texas Rangers – ESPN |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=October 19, 1976 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185732/https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/4566/michael-young |url-status=live }}</ref> Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz were also named 2009 AL All-Stars.

====Rangers Baseball Express, LLC====
Following financial problems, including defaulting on a $525&nbsp;million loan,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.finalternatives.com/node/7478 |title=Tom Hicks' Sports Group Defaults On $525 Million In Loans |publisher=FINalternatives |date=April 3, 2009 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=October 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017000931/http://www.finalternatives.com/node/7478 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tom Hicks]] and Hicks Sports Group reached an agreement to sell the Texas Rangers to group headed by Pittsburgh sports lawyer [[Chuck Greenberg (businessman)|Chuck Greenberg]] and Rangers team president Nolan Ryan for approximately $570&nbsp;million on January 22, 2010.<ref name="mlb.mlb.com">[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&content_id=7958194&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Hicks' sale of Rangers finalized] ''MLB.com''</ref> Hicks also sold much of the land surrounding Rangers Ballpark to Greenberg and Ryan's group in a separate deal.

However, one of HSG's principal lenders, Monarch Alternative Capital, opposed the sale on grounds that the proceeds would not fully repay the defaulted HSG notes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bizofbaseball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4309:brown-time-for-mlb-to-play-hardball-on-the-texas-rangers-sale&catid=26:editorials&Itemid=39 |title=Brown: Time for MLB to Play Hardball on the Texas Rangers Sale |publisher=Bizofbaseball.com |date=April 22, 2010 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=February 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224203151/http://www.bizofbaseball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4309:brown-time-for-mlb-to-play-hardball-on-the-texas-rangers-sale&catid=26:editorials&Itemid=39 |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 21, Major League Baseball issued a statement declaring the Rangers' sale to be under the control of the Commissioner to expedite the process.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/mlb-statement-on-rangers-sale.html |title=MLB statement on Rangers sale : Texas Rangers Blog &#124; |work=The Dallas Morning News |publisher=Rangersblog.dallasnews.com |date=April 21, 2010 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=October 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003152417/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/mlb-statement-on-rangers-sale.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |url=http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/foul_territory/2010/04/mlb-says-its-in-control-of-sale.html |title=Foul Territory: MLB says it's in control of sale |publisher=Startelegramsports.typepad.com |date=April 21, 2010 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185834/https://startelegramsports.typepad.com/foul_territory/2010/04/mlb-says-its-in-control-of-sale.html |url-status=live }}</ref> As the stalemate between HSG and its creditors continued, the Texas Rangers filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 11 bankruptcy]] on May 24.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2010/05/24/2010-05-24_arod_takes_a_hit_texas_rangers_file_for_bankrupcty_could_cost_yankees_alex_rodri.html | location=New York | work=Daily News | title=A-Rod takes a hit: Texas Rangers file for bankruptcy, could cost Yankees' Alex Rodriguez $25 million | first1=Bill | last1=Madden | first2=Corky | last2=Siemaszko | date=May 24, 2010}}</ref><ref name="blogs.wsj.com">{{cite news | url=https://blogs.wsj.com/bankruptcy/2010/05/24/texas-rangers-owe-alex-rodriguez-249-million/ | work=The Wall Street Journal | title=Texas Rangers Owe Alex Rodriguez $24.9 Million | first=Eric | last=Morath | date=May 24, 2010 | access-date=August 4, 2017 | archive-date=January 2, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185738/https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-BANKB-12524 | url-status=live }}</ref> As of that date, the Rangers and HSG had an estimated debt of $575&nbsp;million.<ref name="blogs.wsj.com"/> Much of the unsecured debt was owed in back salary. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez topped the list of unsecured creditors with an estimated $24.9&nbsp;million owed by the Rangers.<ref name="blogs.wsj.com"/> The sale would repay all the team's creditors, including Rodriguez and other players owed back salary.<ref name="blogs.wsj.com"/> Following a court-ordered public auction to be held on August 4 with the winning bid submitted by Greenberg/Ryan, the bankruptcy court closed the case. The sale to Greenberg/Ryan was approved by all 30 MLB owners at the owners meeting in Minneapolis on August 12. The new ownership group was called Rangers Baseball Express, LLC and had Chuck Greenberg serving as managing general partner and Nolan Ryan as club president.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100804&content_id=13024390 |title=Rangers go to Greenberg-Ryan in auction |publisher=Texas.rangers.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004214053/http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100804&content_id=13024390 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Oil magnates [[Ray Davis (businessman)|Ray Davis]] and [[Bob R. Simpson]] paid the bulk of the $539&nbsp;million sale price, and became co-chairmen, with the largest stakes in the ownership group. However, they remained mostly in the background as senior consultants, leaving the team mostly in Greenberg and Ryan's hands.<ref name=undercover>{{cite web |url=http://www.dmagazine.com/Home/D_CEO/2012/October/Ray_C_Davis_The_Undercover_Billionaire.aspx |title=D CEO : Ray C. Davis: The Undercover Billionaire |publisher=Dmagazine.com |access-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-date=November 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114181510/http://www.dmagazine.com/Home/D_CEO/2012/October/Ray_C_Davis_The_Undercover_Billionaire.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="DavisControl" />

====Rise to contention and back-to-back American League Pennants (2010–2016)====
[[File:Ron Washington at Minute Maid Park in August 2014.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Ron Washington]], Rangers manager from 2007 to 2014, winning two A.L. pennants ('10, '11)]]
With the influx of talent and success in 2009, the Rangers entered the 2010 season expecting to compete for the division and achieve the front office's 2007 goals. During the off-season, Nolan Ryan spoke about the Rangers' chances in the upcoming season saying, "My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=4860343 |title=Ryan expects restrictions to be lifted |author=Richard Durrett |date=January 26, 2010 |work=ESPNDallas.com |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=February 9, 2010 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185737/https://www.espn.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=4860343 |url-status=live }}</ref>

After stumbling out of the gates with a sub-.500 start in April 2010, the Rangers took the division lead with a franchise-best month of June, going 21–6. The Rangers never relinquished first place after an 11-game winning streak. The team made several mid-season moves to acquire players such as [[Cliff Lee]], [[Bengie Molina]], [[Jorge Cantú]], and [[Jeff Francoeur]]. After the All-Star Game, in which six Rangers were present, came the debut of the claw and antler hand gestures, which gained much popularity, especially after the release of various apparel and souvenir options. Foam claws and helmets with deer antlers became quite commonplace in the ballpark as the Rangers played further into the fall. The Rangers won the AL West on September 25, advancing to the postseason for the first time since 1999 with a 90–72 record.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100925&content_id=15072658&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=With Cantu's help, Rangers clinch AL West |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=September 29, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100929153610/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100925&content_id=15072658&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=live }}</ref> The Rangers entered the playoffs against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in the first round, which ultimately resulted in a 3–2 series victory and marked the first postseason series victory in the 50-year history of the Rangers/Washington Senators franchise. Facing the Rangers in the American League Championship Series were the defending World Series champion New York Yankees, the team the Rangers failed against three separate times in the 1990s. In a six-game ALCS, Texas came out victorious, winning the first pennant in franchise history in front of an ecstatic home crowd.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/mlb/columns/story?columnist=reeves_jim&id=5717024|title=Pennant vanquishes Rangers' ghosts|date=October 22, 2010|work=ESPN|access-date=October 24, 2010|archive-date=October 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026092816/http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/columns/story?columnist=reeves_jim&id=5717024|url-status=live}}</ref> Josh Hamilton was awarded [[League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award|ALCS MVP]]. The Rangers faced the [[San Francisco Giants]] in the [[2010 World Series]], but their offense struggled against the Giants' young pitching and eventually lost the Series, 4–1.

In March 2011, Chuck Greenberg resigned as Chief Executive and Managing General Partner and sold his interest in the Rangers after a falling out with his partners.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110512&content_id=18980114&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex |title=Nolan Ryan approved by MLB as controlling owner of Texas Rangers &#124; texasrangers.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |access-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref> Following his resignation, Nolan Ryan was named CEO in addition to his continuing role as team president.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|last=Durrett |first=Richard |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/texas-rangers/post/_/id/4861208/club-release-on-chuck-greenbergs-departure |title=Club release on Chuck Greenberg's exit – Dallas Texas Rangers Blog – ESPN Dallas |date=March 11, 2011 |publisher=Espn.go.com |access-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref> Ryan was subsequently approved as the team's controlling owner by a unanimous vote of the 30 owners of Major League Baseball on May 12.<ref name=autogenerated3 />

The Rangers successfully defended their AL West Division title in 2011, making the club's second-straight division title and postseason appearance. The Rangers set records for best win–loss record (96–66, .592) and home attendance (2,946,949). On October 15, they went back to the [[2011 World Series]] after beating the Detroit Tigers 15–5 in game six of the ALCS.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_10_15_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex |title=MLB.com Gameday &#124; texasrangers.com: Gameday |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=October 16, 2011 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-date=May 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511191542/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_10_15_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex |url-status=live }}</ref> The series featured Nelson Cruz hitting six home runs, the most home runs by one player in a playoff series in MLB history. In Game 2, Cruz also became the first player in postseason history to win a game with a walk-off grand slam as the Rangers defeated the Tigers 7–3 in 11 innings. However, they proceeded to lose to the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] in seven games, after twice being one strike away from the championship in Game 6.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

The Rangers dominated the American League standings for much of the 2012 season, but floundered in September, culminating in a sweep by the Oakland Athletics in the final series. They did, however, qualify for the first American League [[Major League Baseball wild-card game|wild-card playoff game]]. In the new [[2012 American League Wild Card Game|Wild Card Game]], the Rangers' woes continued, as they lost 5–1 to the Orioles. The Rangers figured in the 2013 wild card as well. They finished the season in second place in the American League West with a 91–72 record, tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for a wild card spot. A 163rd play-in [[2013 American League Wild Card tie-breaker game|tie-breaker game]] was held to determine the second participant in the [[2013 American League Wild Card Game]] against the [[Cleveland Indians]]. The Rangers lost to the Rays, 5–2, in the tie-breaker and were eliminated from playoff contention after reaching the postseason in three consecutive seasons. Nolan Ryan stepped down as Rangers CEO effective October 31, 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fraley |first=Gerry |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20131017-nolan-ryan-to-retire-as-texas-rangers-ceo-on-halloween.ece |title=Nolan Ryan to retire as Texas Rangers CEO on Halloween |work=[[The Dallas Morning News]] |date=October 17, 2013 |access-date=October 17, 2013}}</ref> After that, Daniels served as operating head of the franchise, with Davis and Simpson continuing to serve mostly as senior consultants.
[[File:Adrián Beltré in 2017.jpg|thumb|[[Adrián Beltré]], Rangers third baseman from 2011 to 2018]]
Injuries took a major toll on the Rangers in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keri|first1=Johnah|title=The Texas Rangers' Lost Season|url=http://grantland.com/the-triangle/texas-rangers-historic-injury-woes/|website=Grantland|date=June 11, 2014|access-date=June 11, 2014|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185737/http://grantland.com/the-triangle/texas-rangers-historic-injury-woes/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Land|first1=Brandon|title=Rangers chasing dubious record|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/50848/rangers-chasing-dubious-record|website=ESPN|date=August 26, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2014|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185740/https://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/50848/rangers-chasing-dubious-record|url-status=live}}</ref> The lone bright spot was [[Adrián Beltré]], who despite spending some time injured, was the most consistent offensive player on the team.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andracki|first1=Tony|last2=Stankevitz|first2=JJ|title=MLB Power Rankings: Running down each team's MVP|url=http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/mlb-power-rankings-running-down-each-teams-mvp|website=CSN Chicago|access-date=September 30, 2014|archive-date=October 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004020946/http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/mlb-power-rankings-running-down-each-teams-mvp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mailhot|first1=Jake|title=Series Preview: Mariners (71–58) vs Rangers (50–79)|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/series-preview-mariners-71-58-200003088.html|website=Yahoo! Sports|access-date=August 25, 2014|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185844/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/series-preview-mariners-71-58-200003088.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 4, 2014, the Rangers became the first MLB team officially eliminated from 2014 postseason contention when a 10–2 loss at home to the [[Seattle Mariners]] dropped their record to 53–87.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mariners 10, Rangers 2: Recap|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340904113&teams=seattle-mariners-vs-texas-rangers|access-date=September 6, 2014|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=MLB Standings – Sep 4, 2014|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings/_/date/20140904|access-date=September 6, 2014|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> The following day, manager [[Ron Washington]] resigned, citing personal issues.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldman|first1=Steven|title=Ron Washington, good man/bad manager, resigns|url=http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2014/9/5/6112145/ron-washington-texas-rangers-manager-resigns|website=SB Nation|date=September 5, 2014|accessdate=September 5, 2014}}</ref> With the acquisition of [[Cole Hamels]] in 2015, the Rangers overtook the [[Houston Astros]] to clinch the American League West title on the final day of the season with a record of 88–74. The Rangers went on to lose to the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] in five games in the [[2015 American League Division Series|Division Series]] after squandering a 2–0 series lead. Texas again clinched the AL West in 2016, but lost to Toronto, 3–0, in the ALDS.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

====Rebuilding (2017–2022)====
The Rangers finished the 2017 campaign 23&nbsp;games out of first place with a 78–84 record. In 2018, the Rangers partnered with the [[KBO League]]'s [[LG Twins]], in business and baseball operations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/texas-rangers-lg-twins-announce-partnership-agreement-266905596|date=February 21, 2018|title=Texas Rangers, LG Twins announce partnership agreement|work=[[Major League Baseball]]|access-date=June 22, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185756/https://www.mlb.com/press-release/texas-rangers-lg-twins-announce-partnership-agreement-266905596|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 21, 2018, holding on to a 64–88 record, the Rangers fired [[Jeff Banister]] who had led the team since 2015. He was replaced by bench coach [[Don Wakamatsu]] for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers fire manager Jeff Banister after 4 seasons|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24754826/texas-rangers-fire-manager-jeff-banister-4-seasons|website=ESPN|date=September 21, 2018|access-date=September 22, 2018|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185818/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24754826/texas-rangers-fire-manager-jeff-banister-4-seasons|url-status=live}}</ref> The Rangers ended the season at 67–95. [[Chris Woodward]] was later selected to be the team's manager beginning with the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=New manager Chris Woodward shares bond with Rangers fans|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25186398/texas-rangers-introduce-new-manager-chris-woodward|website=ESPN|date=November 5, 2018|access-date=January 29, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185830/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25186398/texas-rangers-introduce-new-manager-chris-woodward|url-status=live}}</ref> He led the team to a 78–84 record in his first season. The 2019 season also marked the Rangers' final season of play at Globe Life Park.<ref>{{cite web|last=Reichard|first=Kevin|url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/09/28/saying-goodbye-to-globe-life-park/|date=September 28, 2019|title=Saying Goodbye to Globe Life Park|work=Ballpark Digest|access-date=September 30, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185810/https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/09/28/saying-goodbye-to-globe-life-park/|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 29, 2019, the Rangers played their final game at Globe Life Park, a 6–1 win over the [[New York Yankees]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yankees 1, Rangers 6 (Final Score) on MLB Gameday|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-rangers/2019/09/29/566848/final|access-date=January 14, 2022|website=MLB.com|language=en}}</ref>

Following a delayed start to the 2020 season due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the Rangers played their first regular season game at the new [[Globe Life Field]] on July 24, 2020, a 1–0 win over the [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref name=GLFopening>{{cite web |last=Sullivan |first=T.R. |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-win-globe-life-field-opener |title=Rangers Open New Park With 3-Hit Shutout |work=[[Major League Baseball]] |date=July 25, 2020 |access-date=January 1, 2020 |archive-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185828/https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-win-globe-life-field-opener |url-status=live }}</ref> They ended the contracted season in fifth place at 22–38.<ref name=BRseasons/>

On April 5, 2021, the Texas Rangers hosted the first full-capacity sporting event in the United States since the pandemic began with more than 38,000 fans in attendance. The decision for full capacity stemmed from Texas allowing all businesses to operate at 100% capacity without mask restrictions. The Rangers were criticized by United States health officials and [[President of the United States|President]] [[Joe Biden]] for hosting a full-capacity event, calling it "a mistake" and "not responsible".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Alden |date=April 1, 2021 |title=Biden: No fan limit at Rangers' park 'a mistake' |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/31174442/president-joe-biden-calls-no-limit-fans-texas-rangers-stadium-not-responsible |access-date=April 7, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> However, former White House medical staff member Dr. William Lang argued that lowering rates of COVID-19 infections and increasing rates of vaccination in Texas gave the decision to hold the game at full capacity more credibility.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dixon|first=Schuyler|date=April 5, 2021|title=Texas Rangers fill the stands with fans, who accept a 'calculated risk'|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-texas-rangers-full-stadium-covid-19-20210405-tqmuhqhcpbdflgpbm27pbuyz5q-story.html|access-date=August 1, 2021|website=[[Chicago Tribune]]}}</ref> The Rangers did not enforce a mask policy at the home opener or any of their games. Although the seven-day average of COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County more than doubled following the home opener, there was no evidence of causation occurring as a result of the opening game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blum |first=Sam |date=April 26, 2021 |title=As fans pack into Globe Life Field, Texas Rangers aren't strongly enforcing their own mask policy |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/04/26/as-fans-pack-into-globe-life-field-texas-rangers-arent-strongly-enforcing-their-own-mask-policy/ |access-date=May 4, 2021 |website=dallasnews.com |language=en}}</ref>

After a 60–102 season in 2021, their worst since 1973, the Rangers signed several free agents, including [[Toronto Blue Jays]] second baseman [[Marcus Semien]] and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] shortstop [[Corey Seager]], and they brought back former starting pitcher [[Martín Pérez (baseball)|Martin Perez]] after three seasons away from the team. However, the team finished 68–94, good enough for fourth place in the AL West; they were also a franchise- and league-worst 15–35 in one-run games. The Rangers fired Chris Woodward on August 15, 2022, with [[Tony Beasley]] taking his place as interim manager for the rest of the year. Two days after Woodward's firing, the Rangers fired President of Baseball Operations (and former Rangers general manager) Jon Daniels, after six consecutive losing seasons.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34413172/texas-rangers-fire-president-baseball-operations-jon-daniels | title=Rangers continue shake-up, fire president Daniels | date=August 17, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2022/08/17/rangers-part-ways-with-team-president-jon-daniels/ | title=Rangers part ways with team president Jon Daniels, club hands keys to Chris Young | date=August 17, 2022 }}</ref> Chris Young, who was named general manager in 2020 to take over the role from Daniels, was named the new club president.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/mlb/rangers/jon-daniels-texas-rangers-fired-2022/287-d41925b5-5044-4ec0-80f7-c5aaedf557c3|title=Cleaning house: Texas Rangers fire longtime exec Jon Daniels, 2 days after ousting manager|last=Osborne|first=Ryan|date=August 17, 2022|accessdate=August 18, 2022}}</ref> On October 21, 2022, the Rangers hired three-time World Series winning manager [[Bruce Bochy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34846694/texas-rangers-hire-bruce-bochy-new-manager|title=Texas Rangers hire Bruce Bochy as new manager|website=[[ESPN]]|publisher=Associated Press|date=October 21, 2022|access-date=November 2, 2023}}</ref> During the offseason, the Rangers signed longtime [[New York Mets]] starting pitcher [[Jacob deGrom]] to a five-year, $185 million contract,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/jacob-degrom-signs-five-year-185-million-contract-with-texas-rangers|title=Jacob deGrom signs five-year contract with Texas Rangers|website=Fox Sports|date=December 2, 2022|access-date=November 2, 2023}}</ref> and starting pitchers [[Nathan Eovaldi]] and [[Andrew Heaney]].
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==== First World Series title (2023–present) ====
The Rangers finished the [[2023 Texas Rangers season|2023 season]] with a 90-72 record, losing the AL West title to the Houston Astros on a tiebreaker. The Rangers had six players (five starters) named to the All-Star game, a franchise record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevenson |first=Stefan |date=July 11, 2023 |title=Texas Rangers Six All-Stars Make History in Seattle |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-all-star-game-history-seattle-jonah-heim-marcus-semien-corey-seager-josh-jung-adolis-garcia-nathan-eovaldi#gid=ci02c40c1fc000259e&pid=adolis-garca |access-date=July 27, 2023 |work=SI.com}}</ref> Second baseman [[Marcus Semien]] was the only player who started in every game the Rangers played in 2023, and he also became the fifth player in MLB history with at least 100 RBI in the leadoff spot and won a [[Silver Slugger Award|Silver Slugger]] award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Postins |first=Matthew |date=2023-12-24 |title=Top 5 Texas Rangers in 2023 by WAR |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/marcus-semien-corey-seager-texas-rangers-war-leaders-2023 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref> On September 30, the Rangers clinched a playoff berth for the first time since [[2016 Texas Rangers season|2016]] with a win against the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-01 |title=Rangers clinch first postseason berth since 2016 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38533729/texas-rangers-clinch-first-postseason-berth-2016 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
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Despite leading the American League West for most of the season and finishing with the same record as the rival and defending champion Houston Astros, they finished second due to the Astros owning the tiebreaker as a result of taking the season series.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-01 |title=Bubbly Astros clinch AL West, bye with Texas loss |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38542492/astros-win-al-west-title-via-tiebreaker-rangers-lose |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The Rangers defeated the [[2023 Tampa Bay Rays season|Tampa Bay Rays]] in the [[2023 American League Wild Card Series|ALWCS]] in a two-game sweep and the [[2023 Baltimore Orioles season|Baltimore Orioles]] in a three-game sweep in the [[2023 American League Division Series|ALDS]] to advance to the [[2023 American League Championship Series|ALCS]] for the first time since [[2011 American League Championship Series|2011]], in which they beat their division and [[Lone Star Series]] rival, and defending World Series champions Astros in seven games to claim their first pennant since [[2011 Texas Rangers season|2011]]. The Rangers went 13–4 in the postseason, going 2–4 at home and 11–0 on the road, the most road wins in a postseason in MLB history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rangers' World Series run concludes with 11-0 road record in 2023 playoffs: 'We didn't care where we were' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rangers-world-series-run-concludes-with-11-0-road-record-in-2023-playoffs-we-didnt-care-where-we-were/ |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=www.cbssports.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevenson |first=Stefan |date=2023-10-31 |title=Road Perfect! — Texas Rangers Go For MLB Record Perfect 10 Road Win in Game 4 Of World Series Tuesday |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-perfect-road-record-two-wins-from-mlb-postseason-win-record |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref> The postseason was marked by performances by All-Star players [[Nathan Eovaldi]], [[Corey Seager]] and [[Adolis García]], with Eovaldi matching the record number of wins by a pitcher in a single postseason with 5, Seager winning [[World Series Most Valuable Player Award|World Series MVP]] and Garcia winning [[League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award|ALCS MVP]].<ref>{{cite web |title=All-time and Single-Season Postseason Pitching Leaders |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/Playoffs_pitching.shtml |website=[[Baseball Reference]] |access-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108045041/https://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/Playoffs_pitching.shtml |archive-date=8 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Corey Seager and Adolis García turn Rangers' World Series history on its head |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/corey-seager-and-adolis-garcia-turned-rangers-world-series-history-on-its-head |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevenson |first=Stefan |date=2023-10-30 |title=Polar Opposites Attract! |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-adolis-garcia-corey-seager-polar-opposite-styles-share-deep-bond-world-series |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref> On November 1, the Rangers won the [[2023 World Series]] after defeating the [[2023 Arizona Diamondbacks season|Arizona Diamondbacks]] in five games, achieving their first World Series championship in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rangers claim 1st World Series title, 52 years in the making |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-win-world-series-2023 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Verducci |first=Tom |date=2023-11-02 |title=Rangers' Improbable World Series Triumph Was Built on Trust |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/11/02/texas-rangers-win-world-series-diamondbacks-daily-cover |access-date=2024-10-02 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-02 |title=A night 63 years in the making: Inside the celebration as the Texas Rangers -- finally -- became World Series champions |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38802027/world-series-mlb-2023-rangers-texas-philosophy-title-championship |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-mlb-world-goes-crazy-after-texas-survives-diamondbacks-for-world-series-title|title=Rangers' World Series win has whole MLB world going crazy|website=ClutchPoints|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=November 1, 2023|access-date=November 2, 2023}}</ref>

As a result of many injuries throughout the 2024 season, the Rangers finished the season with a 78–84 record, failing to improve on their 90–72 record from 2023 and not making the playoffs. The Rangers became the first team since the 2020 Washington Nationals to win a title and fail to make the playoffs in the very next year. This made the Rangers the 12th team in the past 25 years to win the World Series, then fail to make it to the playoffs the following year.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dixon |first=Schuyler |date=September 21, 2024 |title=World Series champion Rangers eliminated from postseason contention during final homestand |url=https://apnews.com/article/rangers-world-series-champs-eliminated-71909ad241f15c623860c39460305e1b |access-date=September 21, 2024 |work=[[Associated Press|AP News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Young |first=Matt |date=September 21, 2024 |title=Texas Rangers join dubious list of teams to win World Series, then fail to make playoffs |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/texas-rangers-world-series-champions-miss-playoffs-19782122.php |access-date=September 21, 2024 |website=[[Houston Chronicle]]}}</ref>

==Ballpark==
[[File:Globelifefield june2020.jpg|thumb|[[Globe Life Field]] in June 2020]]
[[Globe Life Field]], in Arlington, Texas, began serving as the home of the Texas Rangers in 2020.<ref name=GLFopening/><ref name="sportsday">{{cite news|title=Rangers New Stadium Plans Unveiled; Find Out What It Will Cost and Timeline for Its Construction|first=Jeff|last=Mosier|url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2016/05/20/live-video-rangers-unveil-early-plans-new-arlington-stadium|newspaper=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|date=May 20, 2016|access-date=May 25, 2016|archive-date=May 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523080417/http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2016/05/20/live-video-rangers-unveil-early-plans-new-arlington-stadium|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company]], a subsidiary of [[McKinney, Texas|McKinney]]-based [[Torchmark|Torchmark Corporation]], owns the naming rights for the facility through 2048.<ref>{{cite web|title=Globe Life Retains Rangers Ballpark Naming Rights|first=Kevin|last=Reichard|url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2017/08/24/globe-life-retains-rangers-ballpark-naming-rights/|website=Ballpark Digest|agency=August Publications|date=August 24, 2017|access-date=August 24, 2017|archive-date=August 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824222033/https://ballparkdigest.com/2017/08/24/globe-life-retains-rangers-ballpark-naming-rights/|url-status=live}}</ref> The new ballpark is located across the street just south of [[Choctaw Stadium]], the Rangers' previous home. Choctaw Stadium was previously named The Ballpark in Arlington, the original name of the facility which opened in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Postins |first=Matthew |title=Rangers History Today: The Dawn of The Ballpark in Arlington |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/today-in-texas-rangers-history-april-11-1994 |access-date=July 8, 2022 |website=Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More |date=April 11, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Naming rights were sold to Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company in 2014 who changed the ballpark name to Globe Life Park in Arlington.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Globe Life Buys Naming Rights to Rangers Ballpark |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/globe-life-buys-naming-rights-to-rangers-ballpark/148178/ |access-date=July 8, 2022 |website=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |date=February 5, 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Uniforms==
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===1972–1982===
The Rangers debuted in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex wearing double-knit polyester buttoned uniforms. Both the home white and road gray uniforms feature "RangerS" in red serif rounded letters with blue drop shadows (with a white star at the bottom of the "R"), and the back of the uniform featured red block letters for the player names and red block numbers with blue trim. Red, white and blue stripes adorn the collar and sleeves. The original cap is blue with a red brim, and has a white "T" trimmed in red emblazoned on it.

In 1975, the Rangers went with a two-button pullover design and changed the road uniform color to powder blue. The home uniform design remained mostly the same save for the blue trim on the player's name. However, the front of the road uniform was changed to "TEXAS" in red letters with white and blue trim, which was also used on the numbers. Player names became dark royal blue. This style was used for one season before the blue trim disappeared and the middle three letters became lowercase in the word "TexaS". Also in 1976, a left sleeve patch was added containing the Texas map and red star on a red, white and blue shield with "RANGERS" in red letters on top. For 1976 only, the patch featured "1776" and "1976" in white in commemoration of the [[United States Bicentennial]]. Names would be dropped from the uniform in 1980, but returned the following season, during which the uniforms returned to a traditional buttoned style and a new circular sleeve patch featuring the "TR" in red letters in front of a baseball and blue Texas map was added.

===1983–1993===
This period saw the Rangers deemphasize red in favor of blue on their uniforms. The home white uniform now had "RANGERS" in uppercase letters, with the trim on the player names removed. The road uniform color was changed to a dark royal blue, and "TEXAS" was also featured in red-trimmed white uppercase letters. The "TR" patch minus the circle was moved to the left chest, and a road all-blue cap was unveiled featuring a red "T" trimmed in white. This design was used for one season. Then in 1984, the Rangers made slight tweaks to their uniforms, unveiling a red alternate uniform and going with a script "Rangers" in front. The sleeve patch, now featuring the script "Rangers" in red on a baseball and a blue Texas map, was added, and left chest numbers were also emblazoned.

Late in 1985, the Rangers returned to wearing road gray uniforms. This design has "TEXAS" in blue block letters with white trim; the same color scheme was also used on the player's name and number. Both this uniform and the existing home uniform removed the collar and sleeve striping. In addition, the all-blue cap returned after a two-year absence, replacing the original red-brimmed blue cap. Both blue and red alternate uniforms were retired.

===1994–2000===
The Rangers changed its uniforms in anticipation of moving to The Ballpark in Arlington. Red became the primary color and blue was relegated to accent color, and silver was also added. The home white uniforms featured red piping and "RANGERS" in red serif rounded letters with blue trim. That same color scheme was used on the player's name and number. The road gray uniforms featured red sleeve piping and "TEXAS" in red serif rounded letters with white trim; the player's name and number also adopted this color scheme. A new red cap was also unveiled, featuring a white "T" with a blue drop-shadow. Blue trim was later added on the road uniform letters. Starting in 1996, the Rangers sported a new sleeve patch. This patch is a blue diamond with silver pinstripes, and contained a silver star surrounded by a red circle that featured two baseballs and the full team name in white letters.

For the 2000 season, the Rangers kept their home uniforms, but the road uniforms were changed anew. Blue again became the dominant color on the road uniform letters, and a new all-blue cap was released, essentially the inverse of the all-red cap. A new blue alternate uniform was also released, featuring white letters with red and blue trim. A [[flag of Texas|Texas flag patch]] adorned the home and road uniforms.

===2001–2008===
Starting in 2001, the Rangers again went with blue as a dominant color, while also adding black as an accent color. Black drop shadows were added on the home and road uniform letters, as were silver accents on the blue alternate uniform. The home uniform brought back the left chest numbers but removed the chest piping, while the Texas flag patch was added on the blue alternate uniform. The Rangers wore three different caps during this period. For both home and road games, the Rangers sported either an all-blue cap or a black-brimmed blue cap with the "T" in white and red drop shadows, while for road games only, the all-blue cap with a red "T" on a white drop shadow was used.

In 2004, the Rangers added a white alternate sleeveless uniform, containing the red "T" with white trim and blue drop shadows in front, along with blue piping and blue letters with red trim. The chest number was moved to the right. In 2006, the Rangers added a gray road alternate sleeveless uniform, similar to their primary road uniform but with the addition of chest numbers and blue piping, and the absence of black drop shadows. Both sleeveless uniforms were paired with blue undershirts. The red "T" all-blue cap which was not worn in 2004 and 2005 was brought back to be worn with the road gray alternates. However, the black-brimmed blue cap was retired permanently.

===2009–2019===
In 2009, the Rangers unveiled slight updates to their uniform design. The home uniform now featured "TEXAS" in blue letters with red and white trim along with black drop shadows. The chest numbers were also removed. In addition, the block letters and numbers added some pointed accents similar to the "TEXAS" wordmark. The Rangers also added a red home alternate uniform, which was essentially the inverse of their blue alternate uniform. This uniform also brought back the all-red cap which was last worn in 2000. Starting in 2014, the black drop shadows and silver accents were removed. While blue remained a primary color used on all road games and most home games, the Rangers would occasionally wear red accessories with the home white uniform.

===2020–present===
As in 1994, the Rangers changed their uniforms upon moving to a new ballpark, this time in Globe Life Field. The home white uniforms now featured a script "Rangers" wordmark in blue with white and red trim, and letters were blue with white trim and red drop shadows. As with the previous white uniform, this set is worn with either blue or red accessories. The road gray, red alternate, and blue alternate uniform remained mostly the same except for the updated letters and the addition of drop shadows. On the red alternate uniform, a blue-brimmed red cap with "TX" in front of a red Texas map in front was added as an alternate to the all-red cap. Also new was a powder blue alternate, featuring the "Rangers" script in white with royal blue trim and red drop shadows, and is paired with a powder blue cap with royal blue brim emblazoned with a white "T" on a red drop shadow. Unlike the other uniforms, the powder blue alternate does not have a corresponding batting helmet; instead, the royal blue batting helmet was used.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sullivan|first=T.R.|title=Rangers unveil 6 new uniforms for 2020|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/rangers-reveal-new-uniforms-for-2020|publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]|website=TexasRangers.com|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 5, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185708/https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/rangers-reveal-new-uniforms-for-2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|title=Texas Rangers Unveil Uniform Information For 2020|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/press-release/press-release-texas-rangers-unveil-uniform-information-for-2020?t=rangers-press-releases|publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]|website=TexasRangers.com|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 5, 2019}}</ref>

In 2023, due to MLB and Nike's new four-uniform plus [[City Connect]] limit, the Rangers' red uniform was retired. However, the red equipment worn with the uniform were retained for select home games. The red "TX" cap, last worn on a regular basis in 2021, was also officially retired. Also that year, the Rangers unveiled their City Connect uniform. The cream and midnight blue uniform featured a mythical-like creature titled a Peagle, which represents the metro area's two minor league baseball teams before the arrival of the team, the [[Fort Worth Panthers]] and the [[Dallas Eagles]]. Along with the Peagle, the uniform also features a [[Typography|typographic]] "TX" on the hat and across the chest, as this is similar to the uniform of the Eagles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rangers' City Connect jerseys honor DFW's rich baseball heritage |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-city-connect-jerseys |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> The City Connect uniform was met with mixed reception, with most criticism stemming from fans who disliked the uniform's design.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texas Rangers fans disgusted by team's City Connect outfits: "Must have had an elementary school contest on designing the uniforms" |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-texas-rangers-fans-disgusted-team-s-city-connect-outfits-must-elementary-school-contest-designing-uniforms |access-date=April 28, 2023 |website=sportskeeda.com |date=April 17, 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Texas Rangers New City Connect Uniforms are Awful |url=https://sportstalk790.iheart.com/featured/chris-gordy/content/2023-04-18-the-texas-rangers-new-city-connect-uniforms-are-awful/ |access-date=April 28, 2023 |website=sportstalk790.iheart.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Mascot==
[[File:Rangers Captain team mascot May 23 2016.jpg|thumb|upright|Rangers Captain (May 2016)]]
Rangers Captain is the mascot for the Texas Rangers. Introduced in 2002, he is a [[palomino]]-style horse, dressed in the team's uniform. He wears the uniform number 72 in honor of 1972, the year the Rangers relocated to Arlington. He has multiple uniforms to match each of the variants the team wears. Captain's outfits sometimes match a theme the team is promoting; on April 24, 2010, he was dressed up like [[Elvis Presley]] as part of an Elvis-themed night.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

==Achievements==
===Baseball Hall of Famers===
{{Main|National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum}}
{{Baseball hall of fame list
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|      Team Name 1 = '''Washington Senators'''
|         List 1.1 = [[Nellie Fox]]
|         List 1.2 = [[Gil Hodges]]
|         List 1.3 = [[Minnie Miñoso]]
|         List 1.4 = [[Ted Williams]]
|         List 1.5 = 
|      Team Name 2 = '''Texas Rangers'''
|         List 2.1 = [[Harold Baines]]<br />'''[[Adrián Beltré]]''' *
|         List 2.2 = [[Bert Blyleven]]<br />[[Goose Gossage]]
|         List 2.3 = [[Vladimir Guerrero]]<br />[[Whitey Herzog]]
|         List 2.4 = [[Ferguson Jenkins]]<br />[[Gaylord Perry]]
|         List 2.5 = '''[[Iván Rodríguez]]''' *<br />'''[[Nolan Ryan]]'''
|        Footnote1 = * Texas Rangers listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame
|        Footnote2 =
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|}}

[[Chuck Hinton]] and [[Frank Howard (baseball)|Frank Howard]], who played for the franchise in Washington (although Howard played for the Rangers in 1972), are listed on the Washington Hall of Stars display at [[Nationals Park]] in Washington. So are [[Gil Hodges]] and [[Mickey Vernon]], who managed the "New Senators". Vernon also played for the "Old Senators", who became the [[Minnesota Twins]].

===Ford C. Frick Award recipients===
{{Ford C. Frick award list
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|         List 2   = [[Jon Miller]]
|         List 3   = 
|         List 4   = '''[[Eric Nadel]]'''
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|}}

===Texas Sports Hall of Fame===
{{Main|Texas Sports Hall of Fame}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
| colspan="5" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers}};"|'''Rangers in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame'''
|-
! width=40px style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};"|No.
! width=100px style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};"|Name
! width=40px style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};"|Position
! width=120px style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};"|Tenure
! width=300px style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};"|Notes
|-
| — || [[Lee Ballanfant]] || Scout || 1972–1981 || Born in Waco
|-
| 2, 10 || [[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael Young]] || [[Infielder|IF]] || 2000–2012 || 
|-
| 7 || [[Iván Rodríguez]] || [[Catcher|C]] || 1991–2002, 2009 ||
|-
| 10 || [[Jim Sundberg]] || [[Catcher|C]] || 1974–1983<br />1988–1989 || 
|-
| 27 || [[Lance Berkman]] || [[First Baseman|1B]] || 2013 || Elected mainly on his performance with [[Houston Astros]], born and raised in Waco, attended Rice University
|-
| 29 || [[Adrián Beltré]] || [[Third baseman|3B]] || 2011–2018 || 
|-
| 34 || [[Nolan Ryan]] || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1989–1993 || Born in Refugio, grew up in Alvin
|-
| 46 || [[Burt Hooton]] || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1985 || Elected mainly on his performances with [[Chicago Cubs]] and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], born in Greenville, attended University of Texas-Austin
|}

===Texas Rangers Hall of Fame===
[[File:Adrián_Beltré_2011_(2).jpg|thumb|upright|[[Adrián Beltré]]]]
[[File:Fergie Jenkins TXRangers.png|thumb|upright|[[Ferguson Jenkins]]]]
[[File:Pudge-rodriguez-2009-09-01.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Iván Rodríguez]]]]
[[File:Nolan Ryan Tiger Stadium 1990 CROP.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Nolan Ryan]]]]

{{redirect|Texas Rangers Hall of Fame|the law enforcement agency|Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum}}
The '''Texas Rangers [[Hall of Fame]]''' was created in 2003 to honor the careers of former Texas Rangers players, managers, executives, and broadcasters. There are currently 27 members. The Hall is located in [[Globe Life Park in Arlington]], behind right field. The Hall's two levels cover {{convert|13000|sqft}} and included a 235-seat theater and various plaques, photos, and memorabilia. It can accommodate up to 600 people.<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/tex/ballpark/special_events/hall_of_fame.jsp Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185838/https://www.mlb.com/rangers/ballpark/events |date=January 2, 2021 }}. TexasRangers.com MLB Adbanced Media, L.P. Retrieved August 6, 2011.</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
!scope="row" |Year
|Year inducted
|-
!scope="row" style="background:#ffb;"|  '''Bold''' 
|Member of the [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum|Baseball Hall of Fame]]
|-
!scope="row" style="background:#ffb;"| {{center|{{dagger}}}}
|Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ranger
|-
!scope="row" style="background:#cfc;"|  '''Bold''' 
|Recipient of the Hall of Fame's [[Ford C. Frick Award]]
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
| colspan="5" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers}};|'''Texas Rangers Hall of Fame'''
|-
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};|Year
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};|No.
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};|Name
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};|Position(s)
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}};|Tenure
|-
|rowspan=4|2003 || 49 || [[Charlie Hough]] || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1980–1990
|-
| 26 || [[Johnny Oates]] || Manager || 1995–2001
|-
| 34 || style="background:#ffb;"|'''[[Nolan Ryan]]'''{{sup|{{dagger}}}} || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1989–1993
|-
| 10 || [[Jim Sundberg]] || [[Catcher|C]] || 1974–1983<br />1988–1989
|-
|rowspan=3|2004 || 25 || [[Buddy Bell]] || [[Third baseman|3B]] || 1979–1985, 1989
|-
| 31 || style="background:#ffb;"|'''[[Ferguson Jenkins|Fergie Jenkins]]''' || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1974–1975<br />1978–1981
|-
| — || [[Tom Vandergriff]] || Broadcaster|| 1975–1977
|-
|rowspan=2|2005 || — || [[Mark Holtz]] || Broadcaster || 1981–1997
|-
| 35 || [[John Wetteland]] || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1997–2000
|-
| 2007 || 29 || [[Rusty Greer]] || [[Left fielder|LF]] || 1994–2002
|- 
|rowspan=2|2009 || 11, 17 || [[Toby Harrah]] || [[Third baseman|3B]]/[[Shortstop|SS]]<br />Manager || 1969,<br />1971–1978<br />1985–1986<br />1992
|-
| 3, 21, 24, 28, 38 || [[Rubén Sierra]] || [[Right fielder|RF]]/[[Designated Hitter|DH]] || 1986–1992<br />2000–2001<br />2003
|-
| 2010 || 4, 6 || [[Tom Grieve]] || [[Outfielder|OF]] || 1970, 1972–1977
|- 
| 2011 || 37 || [[Kenny Rogers (baseball)|Kenny Rogers]] || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1989–1995<br />2000–2002<br />2004–2005
|-
| 2012 || — || style="background:#cfc;"|'''[[Eric Nadel]]''' || Broadcaster || 1979–present
|-
| 2013 || 7 || style="background:#ffb;"|'''[[Iván Rodríguez]]'''{{sup|{{dagger}}}} || [[Catcher|C]] || 1991–2002, 2009
|-
| 2014 || — || [[Tom Schieffer]] || Team President || 1991–1999
|-
|rowspan=2|2015 || 13, 19 ||[[Juan González (baseball)|Juan González]] || [[Outfielder|OF]] || 1989–1999<br />2002–2003
|-
| 40 || [[Jeff Russell]] || [[Pitcher|P]] || 1985–1992<br />1995–1996
|-
| 2016 || 2, 10 || [[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael Young]] || [[Infielder|IF]] || 2000–2012
|-
|rowspan=2|2019 || 32 || [[Josh Hamilton]] ||  [[Outfielder|OF]] || 2008–2012, 2015
|-
| — || Richard Greene || Mayor of Arlington || 1987–1997
|-
|rowspan=2|2021 || 29 || style="background:#ffb;"|'''[[Adrián Beltré]]'''{{sup|{{dagger}}}} || [[Third baseman|3B]] || 2011–2018
|-
| — || Chuck Morgan || Public Address Announcer || 1983–2001<br />2003–present
|-
|rowspan=2|2022 || 5 || [[Ian Kinsler]] || [[Second baseman|2B]] || 2006–2013
|-
| — || John Blake || Executive || 1984–2004<br>2008–present
|-
| 2025 || 1 || [[Elvis Andrus]] || [[Shortstop|SS]] || 2009–2020
|}

===Retired numbers===
{{See also|List of Major League Baseball retired numbers}}

{{retired number list|
{{retired number|image=IvanRodriguezRangers.png|alt=7|name=[[Iván Rodríguez|Iván<br/>Rodríguez]]|pos=C<br/>&nbsp;|date=August 12, 2017}} 
{{retired number|image=MichaelYoungRangers.png|alt=10|name=[[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael<br/>Young]]|pos=IF<br/>&nbsp;|date=August 31, 2019}}
{{retired number|image=JohnnyOatesRangers.png|alt=26|name=[[Johnny Oates|Johnny<br/>Oates]]|pos=Mgr<br/>&nbsp;|date=August 6, 2005}}
{{retired number|image=AdrianBeltreRangers.png|alt=29|name=[[Adrián Beltré|Adrián<br/>Beltré]]|pos=3B<br/>&nbsp;|date=June 8, 2019}}
{{retired number|image=NolanRyanRangers.png|alt=34|name=[[Nolan Ryan|Nolan<br/>Ryan]]|pos=P<br/>&nbsp;|date=September 15, 1996}}
{{retired number|image=JackieRobinsonRangers.png|alt=42|name=[[Jackie Robinson|Jackie<br/>Robinson]]|pos=All MLB<br/>&nbsp;|honored=April 15, 1997}}
}}

All of the Rangers' retired numbers are directly incorporated into the posted dimensions of Globe Life Field. The left-field foul line distance is 329 feet (Beltré), the deepest point of the ballpark is 410 feet (Young), straightaway center field is 407 feet (Rodríguez), the right-field foul line is 326 feet (Oates), and the backstop distance, measured from the rear point of home plate via a line running through second base, is 42 feet (Robinson). A sign just inside the left-field foul line is marked as 334 feet to honor Ryan. The power alleys, at 372 feet in left and 374 feet in right, respectively pay homage to the Rangers' first season in Arlington (1972) and first winning season (1974).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/12/04/texas-rangers-unveil-globe-life-field-dimensions/ |title=Texas Rangers Unveil Globe Life Field Dimensions |website=Ballpark Digest |date=December 4, 2019 |access-date=March 6, 2020 |archive-date=March 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316033950/https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/12/04/texas-rangers-unveil-globe-life-field-dimensions/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Team captains===
*[[Buddy Bell]] 1985
*[[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael Young]] 2005–2012
*[[Adrián Beltré]] 2013–2018<ref>{{cite news |last=McCullough|first=Andy|title=To Dodgers, Adrian Beltre is the Hall of Famer who got away |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-adrian-beltre-dodgers-20180612-htmlstory.html |access-date=March 30, 2022 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>

==Roster==
{{For|a complete list of all-time Rangers players|Texas Rangers all-time roster}}
{{Texas Rangers roster}}

==Season-by-season records==
{{Main|List of Texas Rangers seasons}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="6" ! style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers}}"| Texas Rangers 10-Year History
|-
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|Season
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|Wins
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|Losses
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|Win %
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|Place
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|Playoffs
|-
|[[2015 Texas Rangers season|2015]]
|88
|74
|{{winpct|88|74}}
|1st in AL West
|Lost [[2015 American League Division Series|ALDS]] vs. [[Toronto Blue Jays]], 3–2
|-
|[[2016 Texas Rangers season|2016]]
|95
|67
|{{winpct|95|67}}
|1st in AL West
|Lost [[2016 American League Division Series|ALDS]] vs. [[Toronto Blue Jays]], 3–0
|-
|[[2017 Texas Rangers season|2017]]
|78
|84
|{{winpct|78|84}}
|4th in AL West
|—
|-
|[[2018 Texas Rangers season|2018]]
|67
|95
|{{winpct|67|95}}
|5th in AL West
|—
|-
|[[2019 Texas Rangers season|2019]]
|78
|84
|{{winpct|78|84}}
|3rd in AL West
|—
|-
|[[2020 Texas Rangers season|2020]]
|22
|38
|{{winpct|22|38}}
|5th in AL West
|—
|- 
|[[2021 Texas Rangers season|2021]]
|60
|102
|{{winpct|60|102}}
|5th in AL West
|—
|-
|[[2022 Texas Rangers season|2022]]
|68
|94
|{{winpct|68|94}}
|4th in AL West
|—
|- 
|[[2023 Texas Rangers season|2023]]
|90
|72
|{{winpct|90|72}}
|2nd in AL West
|Won [[2023 American League Wild Card Series|ALWCS]] vs. [[2023 Tampa Bay Rays season|Tampa Bay Rays]], 2–0 <br> Won [[2023 American League Division Series|ALDS]] vs. [[2023 Baltimore Orioles season|Baltimore Orioles]], 3–0 <br> Won [[2023 American League Championship Series|ALCS]] vs. [[2023 Houston Astros season|Houston Astros]], 4–3 <br> Won [[2023 World Series|World Series]] vs. [[2023 Arizona Diamondbacks season|Arizona Diamondbacks]], 4–1 
|-
|[[2024 Texas Rangers season|2024]]
|78
|84
|{{winpct|78|84}}
|3rd in AL West
|—
|- 
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''10-Year Record''' <!-- When adding a new year, please remove the oldest year from the top of the list. -->
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''724'''
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''794'''
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''{{winpct|724|794}}'''
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|—
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|—
|-
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''All-Time Record'''
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''4,818'''
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''5,302'''
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|'''{{winpct|4818|5302}}'''
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|—
!style="{{Baseball secondary style|Texas Rangers}}|—
|}

==Team records==
{{Main|List of Texas Rangers team records}}
[[File:J Hamilton 2010.jpg|thumb|right|[[Josh Hamilton]] set the single-season [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] record (.359) in 2010.]]

These are partial records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during a single season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/history/season-records|title=Season Records|work=Texas Rangers|publisher=Major League Baseball|access-date=February 15, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185743/https://www.mlb.com/rangers/history/season-records|url-status=live}}</ref>

;Batting
* [[Games played]]: 163, [[Al Oliver]] (1980)
* [[Run (baseball)|Runs]]: 133, [[Alex Rodriguez]] (2001)
* [[Hit (baseball)|Hits]]: 221, [[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael Young]] (2005)
* [[Double (baseball)|Doubles]]: 52, [[Michael Young (baseball)|Michael Young]] (2006)
* [[Triple (baseball)|Triples]]: 14, [[Rubén Sierra]] (1989)
* [[Home run]]s: 57, [[Alex Rodriguez]] (2002)
* [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]: 157, [[Juan González (baseball)|Juan González]] (1998)
* [[Stolen base]]s: 52, [[Bump Wills]] (1978)
* [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]: .359, [[Josh Hamilton]] (2010)
* [[Slugging percentage]]: .643, [[Juan González (baseball)|Juan González]] (1996)

;Pitching
* [[Win (baseball)|Wins]]: 25, [[Ferguson Jenkins]] (1974)
* [[Save (baseball)|Saves]]: 49, [[Francisco Cordero]] (2004)
* [[Complete game]]s: 29, [[Ferguson Jenkins]] (1974)
* [[Strikeout]]s: 301, [[Nolan Ryan]] (1989)

==Radio and television==
{{See also|List of Texas Rangers broadcasters}}

===Radio===
*[[KRLD-FM]] 105.3 FM
*[[KRLD (AM)]] NewsRadio 1080 will carry any games that conflict with previously scheduled programming on 105.3 The FAN.
*[[KFLC]] 1270 AM (''Spanish'')

In addition to the flagship stations listed above, Rangers games can be heard on affiliates throughout much of Texas, and also in parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Kansas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/schedule/tex_radio_affiliates.jsp|title=Texas Rangers Radio Affiliates|website=Texas Rangers|access-date=April 5, 2016|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185742/https://www.mlb.com/rangers/schedule/radio-affiliates|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Eric Nadel]] is the primary play-by-play announcer. He has called games for the club since 1979 beginning on television broadcasts, then moving exclusively to radio beginning in 1985. He became the primary announcer after the late [[Mark Holtz]] moved to television. Currently, Nadel provides play-by-play in the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th innings, and color commentary for the other innings. On December 11, 2013, he was awarded the 2014 [[Ford C. Frick Award]] by the [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum]] for excellence in broadcasting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://baseballhall.org/discover/awards/ford-c-frick/eric-nadel|title=2014 Ford C. Frick Award Winner Eric Nadel|website=Baseball Hall of Fame|access-date=April 5, 2016|archive-date=November 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115152415/http://baseballhall.org/discover/awards/ford-c-frick/eric-nadel|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Matt Hicks]] now shares the broadcast booth with Nadel. He joined the broadcast in 2012 after [[Steve Busby]] moved from radio to television to replace [[Dave Barnett]]. Hicks provides play-by-play in the 3rd, 4th, and 7th innings, and color commentary for the other innings. Jared Sandler hosts the pre-game and post-game shows, and also fills in whenever Nadel or Hicks have a day off. For the Spanish radio affiliates, Eleno Ornelas is the play-by-play announcer, and former Rangers pitcher [[José Guzmán]] is the color analyst.

===Television===
Since the late 1980s when it started as Home Sports Entertainment, Texas Rangers games were a mainstay of the [[regional sports network]] [[Bally Sports Southwest]], and during the network's period under the ownership of [[Fox Corporation]] as Fox Sports Net Southwest, a package of games also aired over-the-air on then-sister broadcast station [[KDFI]] (channel 27). During the 2016 season, they had an average 3.96 rating and 105,000 viewers on primetime broadcasts.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2016/09/28/here-are-the-2016-mlb-prime-time-television-ratings-for-each-team/2/ Here Are The 2016 MLB Prime Time Television Ratings For Each Team] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185804/https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2016/09/28/here-are-the-2016-mlb-prime-time-television-ratings-for-each-team/ |date=January 2, 2021 }} – Maury Brown, Forbes SportsMoney, September 28, 2016</ref> Due to the Rangers having to play many of their Sunday home games at night, the team has been featured frequently on [[ESPN]]'s ''[[Sunday Night Baseball]]'' during the summer months. Rangers games can also be seen on [[MLB on Fox]] and [[TBS (U.S. TV channel)|TBS]].

Since 2017, [[Dave Raymond]] is the primary television play-by-play announcer and color commentary duties (as of 2024) are split between [[Mike Bacsik (2000s pitcher)|Mike Bacsik]], [[Dave Valle]] and [[David Murphy (baseball)|David Murphy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Texas Rangers broadcasters|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/team/broadcasters|access-date=March 22, 2024|website=MLB.com}}</ref> Raymond replaced Steve Busby, who since 1982 on both TV and radio has had various stints in various positions on Rangers broadcasts from play-by-play to color commentary to pre-game and post-game analysis. In June 2012, Busby moved back to television play-by-play after [[Dave Barnett]] left his position as game announcer following an episode in which he experienced speech difficulties.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangersheadlines/2012/11/02/broadcaster-dave-barnett-wishes-things-ended-differently-with-rangers|title=Broadcaster Dave Barnett wishes things ended differently with Rangers|date=November 2, 2012|work=SportsDay|access-date=April 25, 2018|language=en|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185752/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2012/11/02/broadcaster-dave-barnett-wishes-things-ended-differently-with-rangers/|url-status=live}}</ref> Beginning in 2016, Raymond substituted for Busby on select games. Previously the primary color commentator, [[Tom Grieve]] still broadcasts many games. A former Rangers player and general manager, Grieve has been in the TV booth since 1995, following the end of his tenure as GM. Another former Ranger, [[Mark McLemore]], has substituted for Grieve in the past<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangersheadlines/2015/03/13/new-voice-joins-texas-rangers-spring-telecasts|title=New voice joins Texas Rangers spring telecasts|date=March 13, 2015|work=SportsDay|access-date=April 25, 2018|language=en|archive-date=January 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102185807/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2015/03/13/new-voice-joins-texas-rangers-spring-telecasts/|url-status=live}}</ref> and often joins the booth for an inning during home games. In 2017, [[C. J. Nitkowski]] joined the broadcast team, performing mostly as either a secondary play-by-play announcer or primary color commentator until 2023. He and former Ranger [[Iván Rodríguez]] are among the pre-game and post-game analysts used on Fox Sports Southwest. FSSW pre-game and post-game shows are hosted by a rotation among Dana Larson, John Rhadigan, Ric Renner, Erin Hartigan, and David Murphy. In-game reporters include Rhadigan, Hartigan, Lesley McCaslin, and Rangers employee Emily Jones (formerly of FSSW).

On March 14, 2023, [[Diamond Sports Group]], the owner of Bally Sports Southwest (BSSW), filed for [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hayes |first=Dade |date=2023-03-15 |title=Diamond Sports Group, Owner Of Bally Networks Once Run By Fox, Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/diamond-sports-group-bally-networks-fox-chapter-11-bankruptcy-1235299850/ |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> Diamond missed a payment to the Rangers.<ref name=DMN>{{cite news |last1=Grant|first1=Evan|title=Bally Sports Southwest parent company fails to make April rights payment to Rangers|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2023/04/18/bally-sports-southwest-parent-company-fails-to-make-april-rights-payment-to-rangers/|access-date=April 19, 2023 |work=Dallas Morning News|date=April 19, 2023}}</ref> On April 5, 2023, the Rangers filed an emergency motion asking the bankruptcy judge to order Diamond to pay the Rangers fully or give its media rights back to the MLB. A hearing on the matter was set for May 31, 2023.<ref name=DMN/><ref>{{cite news |last1=McCann|first1=Michael|last2=Crupi|first2=Anthony|title=Diamond RSN's Missed Payments Spur Late May MLB Court Fight|url=https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2023/diamond-sports-rsn-mlb-bankruptcy-1234719913/|access-date=April 19, 2023 |work=Sportico|publisher=Penske Media Corporation |date=April 18, 2023}}</ref> As an interim, on April 19, the bankruptcy judge ordered Diamond Sports to pay 50% of what the Rangers were owed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McCann|first1=Michael|last2=Crupi|first2=Anthony|title=Diamond RSNs Must Pay 50% To 4 MLB Teams In Bankruptcy Case, For Now|url=https://www.sportico.com/leagues/baseball/2023/diamond-sports-group-rsn-mlb-teams-partial-payment-1234720150/|access-date=April 20, 2023 |work=Sportico|publisher=Penske Media Corporation |date=April 20, 2023}}</ref> On June 1, 2023, after a two day long hearing, the bankruptcy judge ordered Diamond to pay the Rangers fully within five days.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gonzalez|first1=Aiden|title=Diamond Sports Group ordered to fully pay MLB teams' contracts|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37776665/diamond-sports-group-ordered-fully-pay-twins-guardians-diamondbacks-rangers/|access-date=June 3, 2023 |work=ESPN|publisher=Walt Disney Corporation |date=June 1, 2023}}</ref>

As the Rangers' 2024 season came to an end, the team regained their broadcast rights from BSSW and began pursuing a new broadcast deal for the 2025 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MLB to produce and distribute local games for Guardians, Brewers, and Twins in 2025 |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-to-produce-and-distribute-local-games-for-guardians-brewers-and-twins-in-2025 |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 15, 2025, the Rangers announced they had signed a multi-year deal with [[Victory+]] to broadcast their games via streaming beginning with the 2025 season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Landry |first1=Kennedi |title=Rangers announce multi-year streaming partnership with Victory+ |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-sign-multi-year-streaming-deal-with-victory |publisher=MLB.com |date=January 15, 2025}}</ref> Later that month, the team would announce the creation of the [[Rangers Sports Network]], which will carry games on traditional cable and satellite providers including [[AT&T]], [[Spectrum (brand)|Charter]], and [[DirecTV]], in addition to 15 games to be aired over the air across the Rangers' local broadcast territory, including [[KDAF]] (channel 33) in the Metroplex.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-27 |title=Texas Rangers announce Rangers Sports Network, with major cable deals expected soon |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/01/27/rangers-announce-rangers-sports-network-with-major-cable-deals-expected-soon/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rangers announce details for 2025 game TV broadcasts |url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/rangers-announce-2025-game-tv-broadcast-details |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Rivalries==
===Lone Star Series: Houston Astros ===
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[[File:Silver Boot.JPG|thumb|The Silver Boot is awarded annually to the winner of the Lone Star Series]]
The '''Lone Star Series''' (also known as the '''Silver Boot Series''') is a [[Major League Baseball]] rivalry featuring Texas' two major league franchises, the Rangers and [[Houston Astros]]. It is an outgrowth of the "natural rivalry" established by MLB as part of [[interleague play]] as the Rangers are a member of the [[American League]] and the Astros were a member of the [[National League (baseball)|National League]] until {{mlby|2012}}.

During interleague play, the winner of the 6-game series was awarded the Silver Boot. A {{convert|30|in|mm|adj=on}} tall display of a size-15 [[cowboy boot]] cast in silver, complete with a custom, handmade [[spur]]. If the series was split (3–3), the winner was the club which scored the most [[run (baseball)|runs]] over the course of the series.

In {{mlby|2013}}, the Astros joined the [[American League West]] with the Rangers and changed their rivalry from an interleague to an intra-division rivalry, the Astros played their first game in the American League against the Rangers on Sunday Night Baseball that season. In 2015, both teams made the playoffs and were in a tight division race during most of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/14/9323839/rangers-astros-rivalry-series|title=You're watching the start of a Rangers-Astros rivalry your grandkids will care about|author=Grant Brisbee|date=September 14, 2015|publisher=Vox Media|work=SBNation.com}}</ref> In {{mlby|2023}}, they met in the [[2023 Major League Baseball postseason|postseason]] for the first time, as the Rangers defeated the Astros in seven games for the [[2023 American League Championship Series|American League pennant]], with the road team winning all seven games.

===Los Angeles Angels===
{{Main|Angels–Rangers rivalry}}
The Rangers' rivalry with the [[Los Angeles Angels|Angels]] has been said to have developed over a domination in the division between the two teams, and also in recent years more animosity between the two teams due to players who have played for both teams, including Nolan Ryan, [[Mike Napoli]], [[Darren Oliver]], [[Vladimir Guerrero]], [[C. J. Wilson]], and [[Josh Hamilton]]. In 2012, Wilson played a joke on Napoli, his former teammate, by [[Twitter|tweeting]] his phone number, causing Napoli to exchange words with Wilson.<ref>{{cite news |title=C.J. Wilson, Mike Napoli Twitter Feud: Angels Pitcher Tweets Phone Number Of Rangers Catcher |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/19/cj-wilson-mike-napoli-twitter-phone-number_n_1365335.html |access-date=September 6, 2013 |work=[[HuffPost|Huffington Post]] |publisher=[[AOL]] |date=March 19, 2012}}</ref> The feuds go back to two incidents between Angels second baseman [[Adam Kennedy]] and Rangers catcher [[Gerald Laird]] which led to punches being thrown.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Grant |first1=Evan |title=Rangers-Angels rivalry: How did we get here? |url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2012/05/rangers-angels-rivalry-how-did.html/ |access-date=September 6, 2013 |work=[[The Dallas Morning News]] |date=May 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506182158/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2012/05/rangers-angels-rivalry-how-did.html/ |archive-date=May 6, 2014}}</ref>

The Angels and Rangers have each pitched a [[Perfect game (baseball)|perfect game]] against each other, making them the only pair of MLB teams to have done so. [[Mike Witt]] pitched a perfect game for the Angels against the Rangers in 1984 at [[Arlington Stadium]] and [[Kenny Rogers (baseball)|Kenny Rogers]] for the Rangers against the Angels in 1994.

==Minor league affiliations==
{{Main|List of Texas Rangers minor league affiliates}}
[[File:Dell diamond 4DM.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|The [[Dell Diamond]] is the home of the [[Round Rock Express]], the Rangers' {{nowrap|Triple-A}} affiliate.]]

The Texas Rangers [[farm team|farm system]] consists of seven [[Minor League Baseball|minor league]] affiliates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/affiliate.cgi?id=TEX|title=Texas Rangers Minor League Affiliates|website=Baseball-Reference|publisher=Sports Reference|access-date=October 21, 2023}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers|border=2}}"|Class
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers|border=2}}"|Team
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers|border=2}}"|League
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers|border=2}}"|Location
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers|border=2}}"|Ballpark
!scope="col" style="{{Baseball primary style|Texas Rangers|border=2}}"|Affiliated
|-
| [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]]
!scope="row"| [[Round Rock Express]]
| [[Pacific Coast League]]
| [[Round Rock, Texas]]
| [[Dell Diamond]]
| align="right"| 2021
|-
| [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]]
!scope="row"| [[Frisco RoughRiders]]
| [[Texas League]]
| [[Frisco, Texas]]
| [[Riders Field]]
| align="right"| 2003
|-
| [[High-A]]
!scope="row"| [[Hub City Spartanburgers]]
| [[South Atlantic League]]
| [[Spartanburg, South Carolina]]
| [[Fifth Third Park]]
| align="right"| 2025
|-
| [[Single-A]]
!scope="row"| [[Hickory Crawdads]]
| [[Carolina League]]
| [[Hickory, North Carolina]]
| [[L. P. Frans Stadium]]
| align="right"| 2009
|-
| rowspan=3| [[Rookie league|Rookie]]
!scope="row"| [[Arizona Complex League Rangers|ACL Rangers]]
| [[Arizona Complex League]]
| [[Surprise, Arizona]]
| [[Surprise Stadium]]
| align="right"| 2003
|-
!scope="row"| [[Dominican Summer League Rangers|DSL Rangers Blue]]
| rowspan=2|[[Dominican Summer League]]
| rowspan=2|[[Boca Chica]], [[Santo Domingo Province|Santo Domingo]]
| rowspan=2|Texas Rangers Dominican Academy
| rowspan=2 align="right"| 2014
|-
!scope="row"| [[Dominican Summer League Rangers|DSL Rangers Red]]
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Texas Rangers first-round draft picks]]
*[[List of Texas Rangers managers]]
*[[List of Texas Rangers no-hitters]]
*[[List of Texas Rangers Opening Day starting pitchers]]
*[[List of Texas Rangers owners and executives]]
*[[Lone Star Series]] – rivalry with the [[Houston Astros]]
*[[Texas Rangers award winners and league leaders]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* {{Official website|https://www.mlb.com/rangers}}

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