North Texas Nine Podcast

On this episode of the North Texas Nine Podcast, Texas Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke (Sports Illustrated, InsideTheRangers.com) breaks down the five big free-agent shortstops and which one the Rangers are most likely to sign.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

On this episode of the North Texas Nine Podcast, Texas Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke (Sports Illustrated, InsideTheRangers.com) breaks down the two trades made before last Friday's deadline and how it impacts the short- and long-term future of the franchise.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The MLB Draft is just two days away! With so much attention on who the Texas Rangers will select with the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, fans are as anxious as ever. Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke answers question from fans in our Rangers Mailbag, addressing concerns about the draft, Joey Gallo's future with the club, and an early preview of what the Rangers may do at the trade deadline in just a few weeks.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Major League Baseball is officially cracking down on pitchers using illegal substances. Texas Rangers reporter Chris Halicke explains what changes are coming, his opinion on how it impacts the Rangers and the game of baseball altogether.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers have lost 10 of their last 11 games, and manager Chris Woodward hit his limit on Sunday. The Rangers skipper showed quite a bit of frustration with his offense after a 7-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, and Chris Halicke breaks it all down on this episode of 'Rangers Daily Dose'.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers are reeling after losing nine straight games and 15 straight road games. Reflecting on the worst Rangers stretch in recent memory, Chris Halicke indulges both sides of the optimism/pessimism spectrum.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers ended the month of May on a rather sour note, but Adolis García took home a couple of awards for a fantastic performance during the month. Chris Halicke reflects on García's hot month, and discusses the issue of pitchers potentially using illegal substances to help increase their spin rates.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers ended the month of May on a rather sour note, but Chris Halicke is here to remind you of the positive things that happened in a trying month.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Welcome back to 'Rangers Daily Dose' on the North Texas Nine Podcast. In this episode, Chris Halicke discusses the Rangers tying the longest road losing streak in franchise history.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Welcome back to 'Rangers Daily Dose' on the North Texas Nine Podcast. In this episode, Chris Halicke recaps a phenomenal weekend by Adolis García, and even shortly after he was purchased from the St. Louis Cardinals, how his talent was on full display.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

In Thursday's edition of 'Rangers Daily Dose', Chris Halicke discusses the Texas Rangers being no-hit for the second time this season, and how it may have been his fault.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Following Tuesday night's loss to the Yankees, Chris Halicke looks at why the Texas Rangers continue to send out pitchers like Mike Foltynewicz and Jordan Lyles — two pitchers that have had their struggles this season.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Happy Tuesday! In this episode of Rangers Daily Dose, Chris Halicke discusses if it is even plausible for the Texas Rangers to have not one, not two, but three players who are legitimate candidates to be named to the American League All-Star team.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

In Monday's edition of Rangers Daily Dose, Chris Halicke helps explain while losing is never fun, keeping perspective is important as well.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

In Friday's edition of Rangers Daily Dose, Chris Halicke looks at the Rangers' loss to the Astros on Thursday and how it's just one of many opportunities for a young team to learn how to navigate a big league season. Chris also discusses the latest update from the Rangers regarding face coverings at ballgames.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

In this edition of Rangers Daily Dose, Chris Halicke looks at the remarkable story of former Texas Rangers outfielder Drew Robinson and his return to baseball. He also addresses the question surrounding Isiah Kiner-Falefa's long-term role with the Rangers.***DISCLAIMER: This episode includes talk about mental health issues***If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

On this edition of Rangers Daily Dose, Chris Halicke explains the Rangers' plan with this current rebuild, and why selling certain players makes little sense regarding the future.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The North Texas Nine Podcast debuts a brand new show, "Rangers Daily Dose"In the debut episode of Rangers Daily Dose, Rangers beat writer Chris Halicke (InsideTheRangers.com on SI's FanNation) discusses the fun season the Rangers are having through 36 games, which includes rookie sensation Adolis García. Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangers

Chris Halicke (InsideTheRangers.com on Sports Illustrated's FanNation) flies solo in this episode of the North Texas Nine Podcast. Despite sitting at 14-17, Chris goes into the overwhelming number of positives that Texas Rangers fans should appreciate through the first 31 games of the season. Chris also answers fans' questions from Twitter.Like Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalicke

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Jared Sandler (Texas Rangers Radio Network, 105.3 The Fan) as he joins Texas Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke for a jam-packed episode of the show. Chris and Jared react to the Rangers' 3-3 start, looking into Nate Lowe's blazing hot start and if a demotion is in the future for Leody Taveras. Chris and Jared also answer fans' questions from Twitter, including which former Rangers player could eventually manage a big league team and who the Rangers might select No. 2 overall in this summer's first-year player draft.Like Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Jared Sandler on Twitter: @JaredSandler

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guests "The Recliner Nerd" John Moore (Rangers Nation Podcast) and Alex Plinck (Dallas Sports Fanatic), joining Texas Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke. Chris, John, and Alex wrap up their three-part series where each one lays out their predictions for the Texas Rangers 2021 Opening Day roster.Listen to Part I: https://anchor.fm/texas-rangers-nation/episodes/Way-Too-Early-Roster-Predictions-Volume-1-er3fpv Listen to Part II: https://www.dallassportsfanatic.com/texas-rangers-fanatic-podcast-episode-23-its-spring-training-madness-with-chris-halicke-and-the-recliner-nerd/ Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow John Moore on Twitter: @rangernationpodFollow Alex Plinck on Twitter: @aplinckTX

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Jared Sandler (Texas Rangers Radio Network, 105.3 The Fan) as he joins Texas Rangers digital reporter Chris Halicke for a jam-packed episode of the show. Chris and Jared wrap up a very disappointing season for the Rangers. They also look at the future of players like Joey Gallo, Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor, Leody Taveras, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa and their potential role with the Rangers going forward.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Jared Sandler on Twitter: @JaredSandler

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Roy White III as he joins Texas Rangers beat writer Chris Halicke for a jam-packed episode of the show. Chris and Roy react to the moves the Rangers did and did not make at the trade deadline. In the new #SmartHalicke segment, they also address fans' questions and concerns on a number of issues.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Roy White III on Twitter: @RDubThree

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest John Hickey (InsideTheAthletics on Sports Illustrated) as he joins Rangers beat writer Chris Halicke. John and Chris discuss the upcoming four-game series between the Rangers and Athletics at Globe Life Field. They also look and see if there's any potential for a trade that could send Rangers' ace Lance Lynn to Oakland.For all of our Texas Rangers coverage, register for FREE on si.com/mlb/rangers to join our weekly newsletter to keep you up-to-date with all things Rangers.For all of John Hickey's coverage of the Oakland A's, you can do the same at si.com/mlb/athleticsFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow John Hickey on Twitter: @JHickey3

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Roy White III as he joins Texas Rangers beat writer Chris Halicke for a jam-packed episode of the show. Chris and Roy review the first 20 games of the Rangers' season, discuss the curious case of Rougned Odor, plus much, much more.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Roy White III on Twitter: @RDubThree

Back from quarantine, the North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest John Hickey (Inside The Athletics on SI) as he joins Rangers beat writer Chris Halicke. John and Chris discuss the upcoming series between the Rangers and Athletics starting on Tuesday night at The Coliseum in Oakland. For all of our Texas Rangers coverage, register for FREE on si.com/mlb/rangers to join our weekly newsletter to keep you up-to-date with all things Rangers.For all of John Hickey's coverage of the Oakland A's, you can do the same at si.com/mlb/athleticsFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow John Hickey on Twitter: @JHickey3

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Dave Raymond (Texas Rangers television play-by-play) as he joins our Texas Rangers insider Chris Halicke for a jam-packed episode of the show. Chris and Dave discuss life without baseball and the GoFundMe that Dave is a part of to help broadcast freelancers (who are out of work). Dave tells an amazing story involving Willie Mays. Chris and Dave also discuss bWAR and Dave is put to the bWAR test with some Rangers trivia.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersDonate to Dave Raymond's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dfw-sports-television-broadcast-freelancersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow our Rangers insider Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Dave Raymond on Twitter: @daveraymond4

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest John Moore (Rangers Nation Podcast) as he joins our Texas Rangers insider Chris Halicke. Chris and John discuss the somber world of sports that is currently at a stand still because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). They also look at how MLB might handle the schedule once the season actually begins.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow our Rangers insider Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow John Moore on Twitter: @rangernationpod

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Levi Weaver (The Athletic) as he joins our Texas Rangers insider Chris Halicke. With Chris and Levi both as Rangers beat writers, they discuss the latest issues surrounding the Rangers, plus some extra tangents. As baseball writers for different publications, they also give their perspectives on how vital clubhouse access is for baseball writers. Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow our Rangers insider Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Levi Weaver on Twitter: @ThreeTwoEephus

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Max Goodman (Inside The Pinstripes on Sports Illustrated) as he joins our Texas Rangers insider Chris Halicke. With Max covering the Yankees, he shares his knowledge of the Bronx Bombers along with the rest of the AL East division and how it may shape up in 2020.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow our Rangers insider Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Max Goodman on Twitter: @MaxTGoodman

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Matt Loede (Cleveland Baseball Insider on Sports Illustrated) as he joins our Texas Rangers insider Chris Halicke. With Matt covering the Indians, he shares his knowledge of the Indians along with the rest of the AL Central division and how it may shape up in 2020.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow our Rangers insider Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Matt Loede on Twitter: @MattLoede

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest CJ Nitkowski (Rangers' television commentary, MLB Network Radio) as he joins our Rangers insider Chris Halicke. The two talk about the fallout after the Astros' formal apology from their players regarding the 2017 cheating scandal. Chris and CJ also shortly touch on the proposed MLB playoff changes.Register for FREE for all of Inside The Rangers' coverage on Sports Illustrated: si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersLike Inside The Rangers on SI on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersFollow our Rangers insider Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow CJ Nitkowski on Twitter: @CJNitkowski

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Jared Sandler (Texas Rangers Radio Network, 105.3 The Fan) as he joins our Rangers insider Chris Halicke. The two talk about the Rangers offseason – the good and the bad. They also look forward to several storylines to follow at spring training in Surprise, Arizona. For all of our Texas Rangers coverage, register for FREE on si.com/mlb/rangersFollow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangersFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Jared Sandler on Twitter: @JaredSandler

North Texas Nine Podcast host Chris Halicke talks about the Rangers' acquisitions of Robinson Chirinos and Todd Frazier, shares his thoughts on the Astros' punishment from Major League Baseball for their cheating scandal, and answers Rangers' fans Twitter questions. For all of our Texas Rangers, register for free on si.com/mlb/rangersFollow SI Rangers Maven on Twitter: @RangersMavenSIFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalicke

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Matt Loede (Cleveland Baseball Insider on SI) as he joins Rangers insider Chris Halicke. Matt gives insight to the trade, including Corey Kluber's health and what's next for Delino DeShields and Emmanuel Clase in Cleveland.For all of our Texas Rangers, register for free on si.com/mlb/rangersFollow SI Rangers Maven on Twitter: @RangersMavenSIFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Kevin Turner on Twitter: @MattLoede

The North Texas Nine Podcast welcomes special guest Kevin Turner (The Athletic, About Them Cowboys podcast) as he joins Rangers insider Chris Halicke. The two look at the newly released dimensions of Globe Life Field, the new Rangers uniforms, and the unending options in free agency.For all of our Texas Rangers, register for free on si.com/mlb/rangersFollow SI Rangers Maven on Twitter: @RangersMavenSIFollow Chris Halicke on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeFollow Kevin Turner on Twitter: @ktfuntweets