Jeff and John try to wrap up the minor league season as three of the teams end their season this weekend. They talk with AA pitcher Cole Ragans and newly promoted Paul Kruger who is the new Director Of Baseball Operations. Paul was the Director of Minor League Operations this season. They talk all things Down In The Bus Leagues, including their picks for player awards. If the minor leagues are your thing, this is the show for you. They also discuss where the term "Down In The Bus Leagues" comes from and what a Sod Poodle is.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John sit down with rookie sensation A.J Alexy who is the FIRST major-league pitcher in history to pitch five innings with one hit or less in his first two major-league starts. We talk about his high school days, college commitment, getting drafted and getting the call to major leagues. A.J. is in San Francisco on an off day waiting to play the A's over the weekend. Jeff and John also get into the last 10 games and why the Rangers look impressive. Then they go "Down In The Bus Leagues" and talk about who they each think is the best prospect at each position in the minor leagues. Another great episode. Please like this podcast and give us reviews. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome Rangers top prospect playing this season, Josh Jung. They talk about his season, his foot injury, COVID and how he has adjusted at each level. They also talk about his pitching days and team he liked growing up. Jeff and John talk about the Rangers last week and what good things they saw. They also discuss free agency and the possibility of Trevor Bauer being a free agent. Would the Rangers be interested? Last they go Down In The Bus Leagues and discuss the farm system. The Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast wants to wish you all a great holiday weekend and be careful out there. See ya at the yard!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels. Jon talks about his career, the trade deadline, the assessment of the current team and dealing with COVID. He also talked about the fastest trade he ever made. Jeff and John talk about the current team and what is positive. The also talk about whether they will lose 100 games. They go "Down In The Bus Leagues" and talk about the minor-league system which is deep and the best thing about the Rangers organization. Welcome to the Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast. Buckle Up!! This is going to be fun.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support