Stories by Jamey Newberg
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The Rotation, the Outfield, and the Young Gun on the Mound: A Texas Rangers Conversation
The season is in full swing, so StrongSide's editor and Rangers writer reconvened to talk about life after deGrom, the trade market, the outfield, and Owen White's arrival
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Josh Jung’s Big Rookie Year May Come With a Big Bonus
The third baseman's development has been a boon to the Rangers' lineup. If he keeps it up, a provision in baseball's collective bargaining agreement might help him deliver a boost to Texas' farm system, too.
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The Rangers’ Leaky Bullpen Needs Saving—And Soon
The offense is the best in baseball. The rotation and the coaching are dramatically improved. But it may only matter so much without serious improvements in relief.
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Dad, the Sports Gene, and Me
Al Newberg died three weeks ago. I wouldn't be anything without him—including a sports writer, or a sports fan.
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The Rangers’ Bullpen Is Rounding Into Form
No unit had more question marks entering the season. The early returns have kept Texas on the right side of close games.
Stories by Jamey Newberg
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The Rangers’ Early Wins Have Been Full of Surprises. Will Those Stick Around?
Robbie Grossman and Jonah Heim have been mashing. Will Smith is getting saves. Jon Gray, not Jacob deGrom, turned in the best start. Developments like those are how a good team can become great.
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Why 2023 Should Be the Rangers’ Year of Progress
This probably isn't the year. But how about the year before the year? Let's take a trip back to 2009.
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The Bullpen, the Shortstop, and the Trade Market: A Texas Rangers Conversation
With Opening Day just around the corner, StrongSide's editor and Rangers writer put their heads together and talk a little baseball.
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Remembering Mitch Moreland, a Rock in the Rangers’ Golden Years
Texas' longtime first baseman retired last week. What he lacked in style, he made up for in consistency.
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Bubba Thompson’s Chance Has Come. What Happens if He Makes the Most of It?
A Leody Taveras oblique injury will give the 24-year-old an opportunity in center field. It's not hard to envision how it could become more than a temp job.