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Old habits die hard as Rangers lose series in Boston
After a win in the opener at the Boston Red Sox, the Texas Rangers failed to collect another hit with runners in scoring ...
Rangers fire hitting coach after rare offensive outburst amid frustrating start
The Texas Rangers announced the release of hitting coach Donnie Ecker amid ongoing struggles at the plate. Ecker, who joined ...
ESPN MLB Insider Says Seattle Mariners Are a Good Team, Not Just Out to a Good Start
Entering play on Friday, the Seattle Mariners are 22-14 and in first place in the American League West. The M's are out to their best 36-game start since 2003 a ...
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The Donnie Ecker Watch
With the Rangers’ offense off to an awful start, offensive coordinate Donnie Ecker would appear to be under pressure ...
Rangers’ Top Brass Got Sick of Waiting for Hits: Here’s Who Paid the Price
The Texas Rangers are making significant changes as they address their offensive struggles this season. Read more about the ...
With no MLB coaching experience, brother of Yankees’ Aaron Boone thrown into fire
Bret Boone, brother of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, has been hired as a hitting coach for the Texas Rangers. Boone, a former major-league infielder, has never been on an MLB coaching staff. Boone’s ...
Head still spinning? Here’s what’s on tap for Texas Rangers after Taveras, Ecker moves
What's next for the Texas Rangers after parting ways with hitting coach/offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker and placing Leody ...
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Texas Rangers Introduce Former All-Star Slugger Bret Boone as New Hitting Coach
Bret Boone, who made a name for himself with the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners in the 1990s and 2000s, is set to replace Donnie Ecker as the Texas Rangers' hitting coach. The Texas Rangers ...