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share-square-570779 Rangers manager Chris Woodward said that right-hander Jordan Lyles came into Spring Training, almost an entirely different pitcher, from his pitches and ball movement to fully reshaping his body. In 2020, Lyles was part of a struggling Texas staff that had a 5.02 combined ERA, good for 23rd in the Major Leagues. Lyles largely struggled across the board, going 1-6 with a 7.02 ERA. On Sunday against the Royals, Lyles got another chance to start for the Rangers, this time as pa...

Feb 18, 2021 After a season that was unlike any other, the 2021 Major League Baseball season will bring back some semblance of normalcy. No, ballparks won’t be sold out on Opening Day, or maybe not at all this season. However, a full slate of 162 games is on deck and players couldn’t be happier. Taylor Hearn is one player in particular who is ready to get things going in Texas Rangers camp. After a forgettable MLB debut in 2019, Hearn bounced back in 2020 as a solid left-handed option out o...

(Yonhap Interview) Durability, versatility give Yang Hyeon-jong advantage at Texas Rangers’ camp: coach February 17, 2021  Having recently signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, veteran South Korean pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong will try to win a major league job at spring training this month. And given his proven track record of durability and ability to command multiple pitches, Yang will have every opportunity to make the major league club, said Rangers’ pitchi...