Series Thread: Rangers Host the Astros For Four Games May 15-18

[saddles]

The Rockies were good for what ailed the Rangers. Now it is time to see if the improvements the Rangers showed against the Rockies will help them in a four game series against a good team.

Sure, the Rockies are bad and it seems like we should have swept them., but the Rangers did show they could take care of business. The offense has shown signs of improvement, but they still left a lot of runners on base.

Hopefully, the biggest improvement the Rangers hitters did is in their heads. They needed some success, even if it was against a very weak club, in order to break the strain of the mental anguish they had brought on themselves. I think Bfett Boone has helped in that area as well.

Now it is time to take that renewed confidence and put it into play against the Astros. Hopefully, we can continue to improve offensively. Hunter Brown will put us to the test right away. Let's hope deGrom can pitch a gem and make it into or through the seventh inning.

Hopefully, the bullpen will be back to almost full strength this evening, and everyone, with the exception of Boushley, will be available.

Meanwhile, it will be fun to continue to monitor Alejandro Osuna in Round Rock. Also, Abimelec Ortiz has started heating up in Frisco. Speaking of Frisco, Mitch Bratt pitches for them Saturday night. He is putting together a very fine season.

Npw, let's go get these Astros and see if we can win 3 of 4.

 

[saddles]

It is time for my latest installment of who I consider to be the top 30 prospects in the Rangers system. I like to do three of these each year. I do the first one now, so I can see how guys are adjusting to a higher level.

A lot of rankings come out in spring training, but to me that is not enough time to see how things have changed from after the previous season. I like to wait a few weeks into the season to do my first one. Then my second one comes out a couple of weeks after the draft in July. Lastly, I do a third one after the completion of the Arizona Fall League.

This list actually has 33 names on it although I still call it a top 30 list. One reason for doing so is because both Rocker and Harris are really close to officially no longer being eligible for prospect status since they are getting close to enough big league service time to lock in this year as their rookie season. Leiter has already done that, so he is not eligible for the list. Another reason for adding three extra names is because there really isn't much difference in how I feel about the bottom ten or so guys on the list.

2025 Early Season Top 30 Rangers Prospects

1. Sebastian Walcott
2 Kumar Rocker
3 Alejandro Osuna
4 Mitch Bratt
5 Kohl Drake
6 Jose Corniell
7 David Davalillo
8 Winston Santos
9 Alejandro Rosario
10 Dylan Dreiling
11 Yolfran Castillo
12 Emiliano Teodo
13 Justin Foscue
14 Paulino Santana
15 Blaine Crim
16Malcolm Moore
17Abimelec Ortiz
18 Dustin Harris
19 Maxon Martin
20 Yeremi Cabrera
21 Marc Church
22 Cameron Cauley
23 Caden Scarborough
24Josh Stephan
25 Pablo Guerrero
26 Braylin Morel
27 Izack Tiger
28 Luis Curvelo
29 Skylar Hales
30 Seong-Jun Kim
31 Devin Fitz-Gerald
32 Leandro Lopez
33 Robby Ahlstrom

 

[saddles]

From Mike Bacsik:

RANGERS SPORTS NETWORK CONTINUES STRONG GROWTH IN VIEWERSHIP
Rangers Gameday, club’s pregame show, enjoying tremendous jump in ratings and impressions

Thanks @Rangers fans for tuning in early & watching after the game. It’s very encouraging to see real #s on how engaged you are.

Rangers Sports Network game broadcasts continue to deliver strong results, with ratings up 37%* & P2+ impressions up 70%* compared to 2024 averages for the Rangers’ games on Bally Sports Southwest. Growth among viewers aged 25–54, have surged by 86% & P2+ impressions by 91%*.
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[WastinSomeTime]

It's not that I hate the Astros or anything but I HATE the Astros. I really hope we win 3 games in this series. Both teams have quality starters and they have two closers. So we need to be ahead going into the late innings.

 

[Kelleyman]

Seems like we used to do well against Brioen despite a very good year he has had since last May

 

[Uncle Siggy]

I hope they split, that will show them they're on the right track but still need to improve some more if they want to make another run at the trophy...

 

[saddles]

 

[APadresFan]

Not a Rangers fan or hater but I hate The Astros, I also bet a three teamer today with Reds -1 1/2, Twins +114 and Rangers -127. I need this money. Go Rangers! Reds and Twins easily won and covered and we need The Rangers to do the same, please