Stubborn. Texas Rangers Team History & Encyclopedia Team Names: Texas Rangers, Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy Moves Up All-Time Wins List ARLINGTON -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five managers in the history of their franchise. .iQELft{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ Rangers .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team.p-search-item--es:first-of-type:before{content:'Equipos';}/*!sc*/ The fourth entry consists of three managers who led fantastic turnaround seasons. Let's try that. 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The deeper the team goes into the postseason, the dumber he gets.\n\nIt also didnt help in the postseason when television cameras caught him all excited when something good was happening. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#081c3b;width:145px;-ms-overflow-style:none;}/*!sc*/ That was perceived to be his singular asset. Be sure not to miss those last few words: at the end of the season. The Miracle Workers: Billy Martin (1973-75), Bobby Valentine (1985-92), Buck Showalter (2003-06)Key fact: Each earned Manager of the Year honors while with the Rangers, but only Showalter (2004) won the BBWAA version. .jDETbc{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:40px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__team-logo--container{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;margin-left:auto;}/*!sc*/ .fuMUTu{pointer-events:none;width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block;overflow:visible;fill:#ffffff;stroke:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .fuMUTu rect{fill:#ffffff;stroke:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ The lineup is deep. .hUHmCp{margin-top:24px;background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ button,[type="button"],[type="reset"],[type="submit"]{-webkit-appearance:button;}/*!sc*/ Rangers 1s include Scott Fletcher, Jeff Frye, Bump Wills and Billy Martin, but Andrus is the clear winner. Fantastic, totally unexpected turnarounds.\n\nThe Rangers went from 57-105 in 1973 to 84-76 in '74 under Martin. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-items{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ This is a comprehensive analysis of managers for the Texas Rangers. May 2023 Pipeline Rookie Power Rankings - MLB He got the best out of Josh Hamilton, who was a superstar in Texas and fell apart in Anaheim. General manager Chris Young says deGrom is feeling OK, but that the team is going to be very cautious with the 34-year-old right-hander. A sacrifice bunt is needed? With the victory, Ron Washington, 2007-14** \n_Key fact: Washington led the Rangers to American League pennants in 2010 and 11._\n\nWashington was the Rangers' manager for eight years, and everybody liked him because, well, he was Wash. He was friendly and open, always with a smile, a joke and a kind word for everybody. During the 1997 season the Texas Rangers, who had a seventy-seven & eighty-five record, had their largest attendance when 2,945,228 fans attended home games. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ Rangers hoping they have formula to replicate last years Game 7 Jimmy Vesey fired a shot off Schmid's pad and glove and Goodrow knocked the puck out of the air and in at 7:23 of the third period. [type="number"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,[type="number"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button{height:auto;}/*!sc*/ Washington was the Rangers' manager for eight years, and everybody liked him because, well, he was Wash. He was friendly and open, always with a smile, a joke and a kind word for everybody. Rangers' Jacob Trouba throws enormous hit on Devils' Timo Meier And Texas went from 71-91 under Showalter in 2003 to 89-73 the following season.\n\nThey didnt get the Rangers to the postseason. .hHLkAw input::-moz-placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ Rangers Rangers' all-time team: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | LF | CF | RF | DH | RHP | LHP | Relievers. Or chomping on sunflower seeds. .mHQYb .p-search__input--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ The Wales international winger moved to Rangers from Schalke 04 on a four-year deal in the summer of 2022. data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.hUHmCp > article{margin:auto;max-width:967px;}.hUHmCp > article > section{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.hUHmCp > article > aside{display:block;grid-column:9 / 13;}}/*!sc*/ Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. For pure personality disorder, that team retired the trophy.\n\n **Tim Bogar:** He's the all-time winningest interim manager in Rangers history (14-8 in 2014).\n\n **Chris Woodward:** No, it is not yet time for a historical evaluation. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account{-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;padding:0 0 0 4px;white-space:nowrap;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ Texas Rangers Managers | 1972 - 2023. Ibrox. .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{width:auto;min-height:31px;max-height:31px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ In total, Gerrard's Rangers have come through 11 qualifying ties over the past three seasons, including eight two-legged ties and three one-off games in this season's Covid-19 affected competition. .hHLkAw input.left{padding-left:32px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(1){top:0px;}/*!sc*/ sub,sup{font-size:75%;line-height:0;position:relative;vertical-align:baseline;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ window.globalState = {"tracking_title":"Major League Baseball","lang":"en"} .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon{position:absolute;top:0.75rem;right:1rem;}/*!sc*/ body.article .ad-top-container{background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:8px 0;min-height:66px;}/*!sc*/ 5. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(2){-webkit-transform:rotate(45deg);-ms-transform:rotate(45deg);transform:rotate(45deg);}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__info{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ The bullpen has been solid. ARLINGTON Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom went on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation after leaving in the f ourth inning of his @media (min-width:1024px){.sczZi{margin-left:0;margin-right:0;}}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article .ad-top-right-container,.hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{position:relative;margin-bottom:64px;min-height:250px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon--sm{top:0.5rem;right:0.5rem;}/*!sc*/ The Texas Rangers have hired Bruce Bochy as their manager, bringing the three-time World Series champion with 2,003 career victories out of a short retirement to He said it a million times.\n\nHis favorite statistics? .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Unexpected hero Akira Schmid rebounded from his only bad game and made 31 saves in Game 7 to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-0 victory over the New York Rangers Monday night in an entertaining first-round playoff series. data-styled.g66[id="textInputstyle__styledTextInput-sc-q34wel-2"]{content:"hHLkAw,"}/*!sc*/ h2.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px;color:#666666;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g22[id="imagestyle__Placeholder-sc-xw1tzz-3"]{content:"jehbss,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__primary.resizing{overflow-y:hidden;}/*!sc*/ Miserably low. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ .epHHrr{text-align:center;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;}/*!sc*/ He pushed Andrus and trusted Michael Young. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ He believed in aggressive baserunning, and it was a huge strength when the Rangers won those pennants. Was he the best hitter in Major League history. He loved Kinsler because he crossed the dish. He asked for Vladimir Guerrero because he wanted a guy who could get us the big hit and drive those runs in.\n\nNot innovating enough? .mHQYb .p-search-item{display:block;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-tagline,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-tagline{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Where what happened yesterday is being preserved today. @supports (-moz-appearance:none){.koKsQt .share-button__square,.koKsQt .share-button__email{-webkit-filter:brightness(0%);filter:brightness(0%);}}/*!sc*/ Sullivans ranking of the top managers in Rangers history:_\n\n**1\\. Texas Rangers Search for New Manager as 2023 Season Approaches Ask Elvis Andrus. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ Rangers transfer news: 22-year-old could leave Ibrox He could tell great stories when prompted.\n\nAnd, of course, his players played hard for him. @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ Rangers. He left with right forearm tightness in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the New York Yankees .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos img{max-height:56px;max-width:none;}/*!sc*/ The Rangers seemed at another low point. It also didnt help in the postseason when television cameras caught him all excited when something good was happening. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-black.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-black.woff') format('woff');font-style:normal;font-weight:900;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ FOUR legendary Rangers managers are set to be reunited in Glasgow as part of a special event to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary. .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon.close-icon:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav{border-top:solid 4px #057AFF;}/*!sc*/ Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy is now No. WebThis is a list of Rangers Football Club's managers and all those who have held the position of manager of the first team of Rangers, 1 year, 240 days 82: 54: 15: 13: 183: 74: 65.85: 1 Second-tier league title 1 Challenge Cup: Graeme Murty 10 February 2017: 12 March 2017: 30 days 6: 3: 1: 2: 14: 8: