Texas Rangers pitching coach Jordan Tiegs joins the show to break down everything happening inside Rangers camp.

Tiegs dives into Jacob deGrom’s mindset, Nathan Eovaldi’s relentless pursuit of perfection, and what makes elite veterans different. He also discusses Alexis Díaz’s mechanical tweaks, Robert Garcia’s development in high-leverage spots, and the early competition for bullpen roles.

Plus, insight on Kumar Rocker’s offseason changes, Jake’s next step forward, Kyle’s veteran presence, and where top prospect Brock Porter stands heading into the season.

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Cody Freeman is back in Surprise and he sounds like a player ready to take the next step.

After finishing last season strong, Freeman heads into spring training competing for more than just a bench role. He talks about the opportunity at second base, staying uncomfortable in competition, and why nothing is ever given in this game. There’s also insight into his offseason defensive focus, growing comfort in the outfield, and how working alongside guys like Josh Jung has shaped his path.

Freeman opens up about the new coaching staff, the impact Brett Boone had on him mentally, and what it’s been like working with Justin Viele this spring. Plus, some fun on the “Little Rascals” nickname, clubhouse chemistry, coffee habits, and life in camp.

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Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott will undergo elbow surgery after a UCL tear was diagnosed during spring training, and he is expected to miss most or possibly all of the 2026 season. President of baseball operations Chris Young confirmed the diagnosis and surgical plan, with the Rangers monitoring whether the procedure will be an internal brace repair or a full Tommy John reconstruction.

Despite the setback, Walcott — ranked among the game’s best prospects and one of baseball’s top young hitters — expressed optimism about his long-term future and possibility of returning to play late in the season if the recovery goes well.

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The Texas Rangers agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Jordan Montgomery, reuniting with a key member of the team’s 2023 World Series championship rotation. Montgomery’s deal is reported at $1.25 million with performance bonuses, and he is expected to begin the season on the injured list as he continues rehabbing from hybrid UCL surgery.

Montgomery missed the entire 2025 season after the surgery, but when healthy he was a major contributor to the Rangers’ title run, posting a 2.79 ERA in 11 regular-season starts and winning two ALCS games.

The move adds veteran depth behind a rotation headlined by Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, MacKenzie Gore and Jack Leiter, with Montgomery projected to be ready around midseason as a second-half option.

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The Texas Rangers know who their top four starting pitchers will be in 2026 — Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, Jack Leiter and MacKenzie Gore. Spring training will help determine the fifth starter. There are several candidates, technically, but Jacob Latz and Kumar Rocker are the front-runners. Could anyone else take the spot? Maybe veterans Cal Quantrill or Austin Gomber or prospect Jose Corniell. Also, Cody Freeman returns for a guest appearance after his technical issues last week.

00:00 - INTRO

01:20 - Cody Freeman Joins The Show

23:00 - Who Will Be Rangers 5th Starter

34:40 - What To Look Forward to at Spring Training

42:20 - Spring Training Tips

47:37 - Batting Cleanup

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The biggest question for the Texas Rangers entering Spring Training? Who is going to play second base? Jeff Wilson breaks down the options.

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The Texas Rangers enter spring training without a defined closer, and that appears intentional. Rather than name a ninth-inning arm, the Rangers are expected to play matchups and attack late innings by “pockets,” using specific relievers based on lineup construction.

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Tarik Skubal just reset the arbitration market. The Detroit Tigers ace won a record $32 million arbitration case for 2026, the largest award ever for an arbitration-eligible pitcher. The ruling raises new questions across Major League Baseball about how teams handle young frontline starters before free agency.

For the Texas Rangers, the timing is interesting. Jack Leiter is a key part of the club’s long-term rotation plans alongside Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and MacKenzie Gore. With pitching salaries climbing and arbitration awards trending higher, does it make more sense for the Rangers to explore a team-friendly contract extension before Leiter’s price climbs?

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