The Texas Rangers are heading into a major rebuild. Pitching coach Mike Maddux, who helped guide Texas to three World Series appearances and their first championship in 2023, is leaving to join the division-rival Los Angeles Angels under new manager Kurt Suzuki.

Maddux’s departure leaves a massive hole in a staff that led MLB with a 3.47 ERA in 2025. With 12 free agents, bullpen uncertainty, and roster decisions looming, the Rangers’ offseason just got a lot tougher.

We break down what Maddux’s exit means for Texas’ pitching staff, who could replace him, and how the team plans to rebuild around deGrom, Eovaldi, Mahle, and Leiter heading into 2026.

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The Texas Rangers’ 2025 season ended in disappointment, and Bruce Bochy isn’t hiding his frustration. After finishing 81-81, the future Hall of Famer says: “No way we should’ve missed the playoffs with this pitching staff.”

In this video, we cover:

⚾ Bochy’s biggest regret of 2025

⚾ How the Rangers wasted elite pitching

⚾ Key free agents this offseason

⚾ Who could replace Bochy as manager

⚾ GM Chris Young’s hints about the future

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The Texas Rangers have officially been eliminated from playoff contention after a 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. It marks their eighth straight defeat and ends a season full of frustration, inconsistency, and offensive struggles.

From a team batting average of just .235 to ranking among the worst in run production, the Rangers never found their rhythm. With only five games left, the focus now shifts to finishing with a winning record, evaluating young talent, and facing big offseason decisions—most notably the future of manager Bruce Bochy.

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