The Ranger Zone

Balusek, Cook & Green
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Three permanently obsessed Texas Rangers fanatics semi-qualified to dish out our takes like hotcakes, from the fans to the front office.

  1. FEB 19

    Ep .034: MacKenzie Gore Galore

    If the Rangers’ farm system is ranked 25th, did they really give up anything of value to the Nationals? Only the cruel, unrelenting march of time will tell. But for now, the World Series window remains wide open with the addition of MacKenzie Gore and his lethal curveball. In this episode, we get into the Gore-y details (see what we did there) from the five prospects dealt to the Nats, to his machine-like swing-and-miss stuff, to who’s taking over the mound in 2028 when Gore, Eovaldi and deGrom are gone.   SHOW NOTES: Theme Nights ⚾ https://bit.ly/3ZGqhYB  Rangers Savant Trade Value ⚾ https://bit.ly/4s597jv    LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 12

    Ep .033: Beast of the Best (Part 1)

    Welcome to the first of a four-part mini-series where we break down the Rangers’ best single-season performances by position. In this episode, we learn that Rafael Palmeiro stole 22 bases in 1993 – he’d never stolen more than 12. Hank Blalock led the league in defensive WAR in 2003 and didn’t win a Gold Glove. Buddy Bell is not only the all-time best and second-best defensive third baseman for the Rangers, he ranks No. 3 in all-time best defensive third basemen in baseball history… but he’s not in the Hall of Fame.   SHOW NOTES: Human Rain Delay ⚾ https://bit.ly/4rGkYnH  ‘93 First Base Comparison ⚾ https://bit.ly/3ZwI1Wk  ‘05 First Base Comparison ⚾ https://bit.ly/4rMqF3M ‘05 Michael Young Stats ⚾ https://bit.ly/4tsyptr    LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/epic-choir-of-the-damned License code: VX3MTGFJTLQFRFKT

    1h 19m

  3. JAN 22

    Ep. 032: Make Me a Match. Find Me a Find. Catch Me a Danny Jansen.

    Things 1 and 2 behind the plate for the 2026 Texas Rangers are Kyle Higashioka, and man of the hour, Danny Jansen. In this episode, we gaze into our crystal baseball and glimpse Jansen’s past so we can predict his future – we think. We also compare the new tandem catchers with recently released Jonah Heim, shake in our boots about the Rangers’ long-term plan for the position, and Jansen’s historic trade from Toronto to Boston.   SHOW NOTES: Seager/Semien Dispute ⚾ https://bit.ly/4sSUEZ4    LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

    1h 7m

  4. JAN 15

    Ep .031: Baby Don't Hurt Me Nimmo

    A 1-for-1 trade has brought Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, and we want to know: If the Big Apple were in Texas, would it be called the Bigger Apple? In this episode, WE. BREAK. DOWN. EVERYTHING. From Nimmo’s experience days leading up to the trade to reading between the lines of Semien’s exiting quotes to unpacking Nimmo’s entire plate approach. Robbie is concerned about his defense. Tony is concerned about his defense. Christopher is concerned about his defense.   LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

    1h 10m

  5. JAN 6

    Ep. 030: Even We Can't Believe These Trades

    Before hopping completely back in the saddle for 2026, we are humbled by our 2025 predictions for Jake Burger, Joc Pederson, and Kyle Higashioka. In this episode, we do what we could not last season and try to make reasonable predictions - this time, it’s trades. Robbie still yearns for Brent Rooker, Chris suggests a few 1-for-1s, and Tony thinks the Twins’ cupboard still has some non-perishable items for the taking.   SHOW NOTES: Corey “Cookie Monster” Seager 🍪https://bit.ly/4qFmZ32  CC & Amber Sabathia costumes 👶 https://bit.ly/4qJy1EH    LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/bust-a-move License code: XR4W1R4KV4BGGXOI

    1h 16m

  6. 12/06/2025

    Ep .029: Contracts, Money, Neckties, High Voltage!

    Even though Chris Young said he can’t spend a lot of Ray Davis’ money in 2026, we still think there’s a budget team to be built. In this episode, we count the nickels and dimes of player salaries for next season and play free agent musical chairs. How do Dustin May, Zac Gallen or Victor Caratini sound? Chris also debuts a new POWER RANKINGS segment.   SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/48nwfmh ⚾ CY year-end presser   LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines  License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/break  License code: DG7OR9NDFZGOT3KA

    1h 33m

  7. 11/15/2025

    Ep .028: Amateur Broadcast Three-atre

    We’re back in our make-believe booth for the final edition of Amateur Broadcast Theater for the 2025 Rangers season. In this episode, you’ll hear the sounds and our calls of the final game from Sunday, September 28th, against the Cleveland Guardians, which includes a guest appearance from Christopher’s dad acting as a sort of on-field reporter as he attended the game in Cleveland. Lots of electric plays, a few home runs and a season that ended poetically at 81-81.   SHOW NOTES: Rookie Superheroes ⚾ https://bit.ly/47WDfoD    LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/bust-a-move  License code: XR4W1R4KV4BGGXOI https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/are-u-ready  License code: FFOGPBCSPLGTPAUL https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/ranger-funk-patrol  License code: HD00NVQUEIT3L6XL https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy  License code: FZ7MBWD0HXC7VTZ5

    2h 46m

  8. 11/04/2025

    Ep .027: "Skip"ping into the Offseason

    Just who is Skip Schumacher? You’re about to find out. In this episode, we chronicle Skip’s time as a player, bench coach, and, of course, a skipper. We’ll never forget the heartbreaking 2011 WS, you know, the one where Skip’s team won. But we’re hoping his vision for better communication, stronger teambuilding, and establishing a new “winning clubhouse culture” throughout his next four seasons as the Rangers’ manager might help soothe the lasting burn.   SHOW NOTES: Ichiro Ballin’ at 51⚾ https://bit.ly/43aMTT6  Schumacher’s Press Conference ⚾ https://bit.ly/4qEc2j0    LINKS: Spotify ⚾ https://bit.ly/41njqFi  Apple Podcasts ⚾ https://apple.co/4gmfoRW  YouTube ⚾ https://bit.ly/3BmuqIv  Amazon Music ⚾ https://amzn.to/4g6KUno  Podbean ⚾ https://therangerzone.podbean.com/ Instagram ⚾ https://instagram.com/rangerzonepod  Twitter ⚾ https://x.com/rangerzonepod/    MUSIC: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/disco-food  License code: RHYDCNMMW2OFWNQH https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines License code: 4U6UOJEFYSDZHLEZ

    1h 10m
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Three permanently obsessed Texas Rangers fanatics semi-qualified to dish out our takes like hotcakes, from the fans to the front office.

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  • Creator
    Balusek, Cook & Green
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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