Newberg Report
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Husband, father, lawyer, baseball writer: http://newbergreport.substack.com & @DMagazine, SMU adjunct prof. Rangers fan since well before Roger Moret's catatonic trance.
There's no longer a lot of work to be done at DH or the bench.
For the front office, that is. The players? Different story.
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For the front office, that is. The players? Different story.
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Building the 2026 Rangers roster: DH & the bench.
Can the Rangers’ situation be called fairly well settled and pretty much unsettled at the same time?
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December 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
There's no longer a lot of work to be done at DH or the bench.
For the front office, that is. The players? Different story.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/building-t...
For the front office, that is. The players? Different story.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/building-t...
In this week's busy Hops: thoughts on the signings of Danny Jansen, Alexis Diaz, and Tyler Alexander — with another catcher potentially to come, more on Rule 5 addition Carter Baumler, some CBT line "news," lots of new prospect rankings, COFFEY, and more.
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Sunday hops, 12-14-25.
A weekly compendium emptying the bench, with Rangers developments, rumors, and takes — and yes, a little TROT COFFEY.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In this week's busy Hops: thoughts on the signings of Danny Jansen, Alexis Diaz, and Tyler Alexander — with another catcher potentially to come, more on Rule 5 addition Carter Baumler, some CBT line "news," lots of new prospect rankings, COFFEY, and more.
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All these Seager rumors from outside of Texas made me think I needed to write about this Sunday in Hops.
Then, today, I decided it couldn't wait.
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Then, today, I decided it couldn't wait.
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All these Seager rumors: Is he a Travelin’ Man?
Or are things Still the Same? Can we Turn the Page?
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December 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
All these Seager rumors from outside of Texas made me think I needed to write about this Sunday in Hops.
Then, today, I decided it couldn't wait.
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Then, today, I decided it couldn't wait.
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A lengthy Winter Meetings-closing COFFEY, with news of a trade the Rangers just made as part of Rule 5 — and a trade they are absolutely not going to make.
Also, some thoughts on how Pete Alonso's Orioles deal could impact the Rangers' winter plans.
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Also, some thoughts on how Pete Alonso's Orioles deal could impact the Rangers' winter plans.
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TROT COFFEY: December 10, 2025.
A repository of responsibly reported rumors as the offseason stove heats up.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A lengthy Winter Meetings-closing COFFEY, with news of a trade the Rangers just made as part of Rule 5 — and a trade they are absolutely not going to make.
Also, some thoughts on how Pete Alonso's Orioles deal could impact the Rangers' winter plans.
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Also, some thoughts on how Pete Alonso's Orioles deal could impact the Rangers' winter plans.
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The Rangers will no longer run a prototype right fielder out there. But overall, they may be better at the position.
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Building the 2026 Rangers roster: Right field.
Yes, I'm the guy who loves right field play. But my standards may be unreasonably high.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The Rangers will no longer run a prototype right fielder out there. But overall, they may be better at the position.
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newbergreport.substack.com/p/building-t...
In this week's Hops: what to expect (or not expect?) from the Rangers this week at the Winter Meetings, some Rule 5 (and Rule 4) talk, another key loss from the player development program, a continuation of our daily COFFEY drops, and more.
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Sunday hops, 12-7-25.
A weekly compendium emptying the bench, with Rangers developments, rumors, and takes — and yes, a little TROT COFFEY.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
In this week's Hops: what to expect (or not expect?) from the Rangers this week at the Winter Meetings, some Rule 5 (and Rule 4) talk, another key loss from the player development program, a continuation of our daily COFFEY drops, and more.
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Here we go. A new COFFEY every day through the Winter Meetings. Today's has a whole lot to go over.
And it's FREE today for all to read. No paywall.
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And it's FREE today for all to read. No paywall.
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TROT COFFEY: December 6, 2025.
A repository of responsibly reported rumors as the offseason stove heats up.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Here we go. A new COFFEY every day through the Winter Meetings. Today's has a whole lot to go over.
And it's FREE today for all to read. No paywall.
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And it's FREE today for all to read. No paywall.
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Lunchtime post — this week's entry in the roster-building series turns to center field.
And perhaps a new tool to help Evan Carter become an everyday player.
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And perhaps a new tool to help Evan Carter become an everyday player.
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Building the 2026 Rangers roster: center field.
Evan Carter can think back two years to envision the player he can be. He can also look to a new teammate.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Lunchtime post — this week's entry in the roster-building series turns to center field.
And perhaps a new tool to help Evan Carter become an everyday player.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/building-t...
And perhaps a new tool to help Evan Carter become an everyday player.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/building-t...
In this week's Hops: a whole bunch of leftover analysis on the Nimmo-Semien trade, a departure from the Rangers' player development group, lots of COFFEY, and more.
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Sunday hops, 11-30-25.
A weekly compendium emptying the bench, with Rangers developments, rumors, and takes — and yes, a little TROT COFFEY.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In this week's Hops: a whole bunch of leftover analysis on the Nimmo-Semien trade, a departure from the Rangers' player development group, lots of COFFEY, and more.
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Some Black Friday nostalgia.
It’s the holiday season — a time for reflection.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It's Thanksgiving week. Nice fit that it's time to write about left field.
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Building the 2026 Rangers roster: Left field.
Two years out of college, Wyatt Langford is not just the Rangers’ future. He might be the present.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's Thanksgiving week. Nice fit that it's time to write about left field.
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I wondered two months ago if this day was coming.
Marcus Semien was once just the right fit here. Now, Brandon Nimmo is a better one.
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Marcus Semien was once just the right fit here. Now, Brandon Nimmo is a better one.
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Texas sends Marcus Semien to the Mets for Brandon Nimmo.
The Rangers get the cheaper player. It’s possible they got the better one, too.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I wondered two months ago if this day was coming.
Marcus Semien was once just the right fit here. Now, Brandon Nimmo is a better one.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/texas-send...
Marcus Semien was once just the right fit here. Now, Brandon Nimmo is a better one.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/texas-send...
In this week's Hops: more on the Garcia/Heim non-tenders, the Rangers' 40-man/Rule 5 decisions, some farm updates, a ton of COFFEY, and a bunch more (including some gift ideas).
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Sunday hops, 11-23-25.
A weekly compendium emptying the bench, with Rangers developments, rumors, and takes — and yes, a little TROT COFFEY.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In this week's Hops: more on the Garcia/Heim non-tenders, the Rangers' 40-man/Rule 5 decisions, some farm updates, a ton of COFFEY, and a bunch more (including some gift ideas).
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Time for a new Mailbag! Lots to talk about now that non-tenders have passed and the hot stove burners are about to get dialed up. Hit me up with your questions and I'll get a post out at some point over the holiday.
Drop your questions at this link:
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Drop your questions at this link:
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November 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Time for a new Mailbag! Lots to talk about now that non-tenders have passed and the hot stove burners are about to get dialed up. Hit me up with your questions and I'll get a post out at some point over the holiday.
Drop your questions at this link:
substack.com/chat/2049361...
Drop your questions at this link:
substack.com/chat/2049361...
I fear this very thing.
Whispers: A big part of me wants to sign Adolis as a reclamation attempt because I've never seen him not be awesome in this ballpark
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I fear this very thing.
Free for everyone to read:
Friday afternoon's news on the Rangers' non-tenders of Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, and Josh Sborz was not a shock.
But the way it turns out it made me feel was.
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Friday afternoon's news on the Rangers' non-tenders of Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, and Josh Sborz was not a shock.
But the way it turns out it made me feel was.
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A chapter closes.
No. A book. A magnum opus. That’s what closes as the Rangers move on from Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, and Josh Sborz.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Free for everyone to read:
Friday afternoon's news on the Rangers' non-tenders of Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, and Josh Sborz was not a shock.
But the way it turns out it made me feel was.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/a-chapter-...
Friday afternoon's news on the Rangers' non-tenders of Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, and Josh Sborz was not a shock.
But the way it turns out it made me feel was.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/a-chapter-...
Will drop my writeup on today's Rangers non-tenders in the morning.
It will not be journalistic.
Writing this one strictly as a Rangers fan. And I'll make it free for anyone to read.
It will not be journalistic.
Writing this one strictly as a Rangers fan. And I'll make it free for anyone to read.
November 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Will drop my writeup on today's Rangers non-tenders in the morning.
It will not be journalistic.
Writing this one strictly as a Rangers fan. And I'll make it free for anyone to read.
It will not be journalistic.
Writing this one strictly as a Rangers fan. And I'll make it free for anyone to read.
We arrive this week at the 3B entry in our roster-building exercise.
Come for the Troy Aikman reference, stay for . . . whew.
This was a tough one for me to work through. I went into it conflicted . . . and came out of it conflicted.
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Come for the Troy Aikman reference, stay for . . . whew.
This was a tough one for me to work through. I went into it conflicted . . . and came out of it conflicted.
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Building the 2026 Rangers roster: Third base.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We arrive this week at the 3B entry in our roster-building exercise.
Come for the Troy Aikman reference, stay for . . . whew.
This was a tough one for me to work through. I went into it conflicted . . . and came out of it conflicted.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/building-t...
Come for the Troy Aikman reference, stay for . . . whew.
This was a tough one for me to work through. I went into it conflicted . . . and came out of it conflicted.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/building-t...
In this week's Hops: profiles on each member of Skip Schumaker's coaching staff, which is now (nearly) set; the approaching non-tender deadline; the latest on the deGrom club option; an Alejandro Rosario update . . . sorta; a bunch of COFFEY; and more.
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Sunday hops, 11-16-25.
A weekly compendium emptying the bench, with Rangers developments, rumors, and takes — and yes, a little TROT COFFEY.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In this week's Hops: profiles on each member of Skip Schumaker's coaching staff, which is now (nearly) set; the approaching non-tender deadline; the latest on the deGrom club option; an Alejandro Rosario update . . . sorta; a bunch of COFFEY; and more.
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There will be additions to the Rangers roster in three days — with the potential implications more long-term than immediate.
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Previewing Tuesday’s Rangers moves.
Minors leaguers eligible for next month’s Rule 5 Draft must be added to the roster or exposed to the draft — and there are some close calls.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
There will be additions to the Rangers roster in three days — with the potential implications more long-term than immediate.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/previewing...
newbergreport.substack.com/p/previewing...
The closest thing to a lock on this roster. And not just for the reasons we expected.
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Building the 2026 Rangers roster: Shortstop.
If anything, Corey Seager has quieted the biggest question. For now.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The closest thing to a lock on this roster. And not just for the reasons we expected.
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In this week's Hops—which is free today (no paywall)—piecing things to predict the Rangers' next pitching coach, defense honors, a bunch of smaller moves on the fringes of the roster, a massive stack of COFFEY notes, and more.
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Sunday hops, 11-9-25.
A weekly compendium emptying the bench, with Rangers developments, rumors, and takes — and yes, a little TROT COFFEY.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In this week's Hops—which is free today (no paywall)—piecing things to predict the Rangers' next pitching coach, defense honors, a bunch of smaller moves on the fringes of the roster, a massive stack of COFFEY notes, and more.
newbergreport.substack.com/p/sunday-hop...
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Exploring the idea — a couple ideas, really — of a shakeup at the position . . . that are admittedly very unlikely to happen.
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Building the 2026 Rangers roster: Second base.
This almost certainly remains Marcus Semien’s post. But there are longshot scenarios for something different. I’ve cooked up a couple of them.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Exploring the idea — a couple ideas, really — of a shakeup at the position . . . that are admittedly very unlikely to happen.
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