A master of leveraged buyouts, he bought baseball and hockey teams in Texas and an English soccer club, only to lose them in an avalanche of debt.
Category: Texas Rangers
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Pat Corrales, Manager of Three Major League Teams, Dies at 82
The first big league manager of Mexican descent and a former catcher, he led teams in Texas, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
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Rangers End Losing Streak With Win Over Mets
Texas lost eight games in a row, and gave up its long-held lead in the A.L. West. The team hope Monday’s win over the Mets is the start of something special.
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5 Baseball Parks That Go Beyond Baseball
To help address declining engagement, Major League Baseball stadiums have enhanced visitor experiences for the die hard, casual and (really) well-off fans.
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Rangers Add Max Scherzer in AL West Battle With Houston Astros
Texas’ big spending was finally paying off, but a July swoon had the Houston Astros closing in. Will the Rangers’ trade for Max Scherzer be enough to win the A.L. West?
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Mets Trade Max Scherzer to Texas Rangers
Max Scherzer is headed to the Texas Rangers as the Mets, the most expensive team in M.L.B. history, acknowledge that you can’t buy your way to the top.
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Greg Maddux Helps His Brother at Texas Rangers Spring Training
The New York Times – Sports:Mike and Greg Maddux are keeping things light — very light — while rebuilding the Texas Rangers pitching staff through fundamentals and fielding drills.
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Jacob deGrom Discusses Leaving the Mets for the Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:Texas was desperate for pitching and deGrom’s interest was piqued. A $185 million contract, and a “vision” of how to win, convinced him to leave New York.
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Texas Rangers Go All-In to Build an Instant Contender
The New York Times – Sports:By signing Jacob deGrom and hiring Manager Bruce Bochy and the pitching coach Mike Maddux, the Rangers want to compete in the rugged A.L. West. Now.
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Jacob deGrom Signs $185 Million Deal With Texas Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:DeGrom, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, received an enormous commitment despite his recent injuries.
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Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster Construction
The New York Times – Sports:A pitch clock, a ban on infield shifts and the enlargement of bases could alter the value of some players, giving executives something new to exploit.