Episode 1074: Brice Paterik discusses the poor timing of Nathan Eovaldi's injury, how rehab setbacks from Max Scherzer and Cody Bradford loom larger now, and if Jack Leiter is ready for an extended look in the rotation. He also discusses the im

Josh Smith should be an All-Star

4 days ago 32m 56s

Episode 1073: Brice Paterik discusses why Josh Smith should be an All-Star, how he's earned an everyday role once Jung returns, and the offense wasting an Andrew Heaney gem. He also discusses some difficult decisions the Rangers will have to ma

Max Scherzer's slight setback could open door for Jack Leiter's second MLB start

5 days ago 33m 21s

Episode 1072: Brice Paterik discusses Jon Gray's best start of the year, Jonah Heim's extreme clutch gene and Evan Carter sitting against lefties. He also discusses Max Scherzer's second rehab start being pushed back and why it could lead to an

10 things we've learned so far about the 2024 Rangers

6 days ago 32m 40s

Episode 1071: Brice Paterik discusses 10 things we've learned about the Rangers so far this season, how good this bullpen is and the effects of a World Series hangover. He also discusses the rotation and Josh Smith exceeding expectations. Subsc

Why Wyatt Langford's homerless streak took so long to end

7 days ago 33m 21s

Episode 1070: Brice Paterik discusses what's most impressive about Wyatt Langford's first MLB homer, why it took so long to get it and Dane Dunning's phenomenal Sunday start. He also discusses how the Rangers are winning in ways they never did

Can Wyatt Langford be a good defender + Jack Leiter makes case for MLB return

10 days ago 32m 33s

Episode 1069: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers' offense showing good process but bad results in the loss to Seattle, Wyatt Langford showing aptitude to become a great defender and the emergence of a deep and trustworthy bullpen. He also disc

Scherzer makes rehab start as Wyatt Langford turns a corner

11 days ago 34m 41s

Episode 1068: Brice Paterik discusses what Max Scherzer's first rehab start indicates, Scherzer's interesting suggestion on improving bad umpires, and Wyatt Langford turning a corner at the plate. He also discusses Evan Carter's unexpected powe

Scherzer makes rehab start as Wyatt Langford turns a corner

11 days ago 34m 41s

Breakout pitching prospects turning heads early this season

12 days ago 34m 23s

Episode 1067: Brice Paterik discusses continued offensive struggles, umpires picking on Wyatt Langford and a rough start by Dane Dunning. He also discusses a pair of pitching prospects that are dominating to start the season. Subscribe to Locke

When to worry about Wyatt + which starter should move to the pen?

13 days ago 32m 52s

Episode 1066: Brice Paterik discusses which starting pitcher should move to the bullpen first, what an ideally healthy pitching staff would look like in the playoffs, and when to worry about Wyatt Langford's slow start. Subscribe to Locked On R

Rangers survive hardest test of the season as rest of AL West struggles

14 days ago 33m 15s

Episode 1065: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers surviving their toughest stretch of the season, what Sunday night's win says about this team, and Kirby Yates being the lockdown closer very few expected. He also discusses key players returning

Jack Leiter's MLB debut comes with wackiness and winning

18 days ago 32m 16s

Episode 1064: Brice Paterik discusses Jack Leiter's mixed results in his MLB debut, the lineup quelling power outage concerns, and the importance of winning goofy baseball games. He also discusses the value of Jonah Heim's pitch framing and ano

Power outage continues, but Rangers keep winning anyway

18 days ago 33m 41s

Episode 1063: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers stealing a win from one of the best pitchers in baseball, concerns about a lack of homers, and how big Josh Smith has been for this team. He also discusses Kirby Yates' resurgence and how Texas

Jack Leiter to make MLB debut Thursday: Is he up to stay?

20 days ago 32m 24s

Episode 1062: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers promoting Jack Leiter for his MLB debut, how Leiter got to this point, and what to expect from the top prospect. He also discusses Jon Gray and Corey Seager showing signs of improvement in a fru

Rangers' new closer Kirby Yates looks like his old elite self

20 days ago 33m 21s

Episode 1061: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers making a change at closer, what Jose Leclerc would need to do to earn his job back and Michael Lorenzen's Rangers debut. He also discusses some concerns with the offense and another step forward

Is Jack Leiter ready to make his MLB debut?

21 days ago 34m 7s

Episode 1060: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers dropping a winnable series in Houston, more injuries on the pitching front, and if Jack Leiter could make his MLB debut this week in Detroit. He also discusses two rookies getting their "welcome

Mailbag: Can Cody Bradford keep it up and is Leody Taveras trade bait?

24 days ago 32m 40s

Episode 1059: Brice Paterik answers your mailbag questions about Cody Bradford's ability to stick as a starter, an ideal playoff rotation, and if Leody Taveras is trade bait. He also discusses potential bullpen help coming from the farm and how

Is Cody Bradford the homegrown pitcher Rangers have desperately needed?

26 days ago 32m 11s

Episode 1058: Brice Paterik discusses Cody Bradford's phenomenal start to the season, why he can thrive without elite velocity, and what's different about him this year. He also discusses why any concern over Wyatt Langford's slow start is extr

Despite maddening loss, full bullpen panic is still premature

26 days ago 31m 55s

Episode 1057: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers' most maddening loss of the season, why full blown panic over the bullpen is premature, and another gem from Nathan Eovaldi. He also discusses a few hitters who are starting to press too much at

Wasted chances, bad umpiring, more injuries soil solid series vs Astros

27 days ago 32m 45s

Episode 1056: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers wasting a chance to win a critical series against the Astros, why Texas fans shouldn't be clamoring for robot umpires, and more rotten luck with injuries. He also discusses which starting pitch

Rangers throttle Astros by playing to their greatest strengths

28 days ago 31m 20s

Episode 1055: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers dominating the Astros early in this weekend series, why every part of the lineup is working, and Josh Smith proving why he's integral to a Rangers repeat. He also discusses why he isn't worried

10 questions Rangers prospects must answer this season

Apr 5th, 2024 35m 13s

Episode 1054: Brice Paterik discusses 10 questions Rangers minor leaguers must answer this season, how Jack Leiter can regain elite prospect status, and Texas' show of confidence in teenager Sebastian Walcott. He also discusses prospects who co

Nate Eovaldi's gem vs Rays shows off his greatest quality

Apr 4th, 2024 32m 46s

Episode 1053: Brice Paterik discusses Nate Eovaldi's unique gem against the Rays, the Rangers' offense stepping up in big spots and Jonah Heim's continued rivalry with umpires. He also discusses Josh Jung's injury being worse than initial hopes

Welcome to the big leagues Justin Foscue!

Apr 3rd, 2024 32m 9s

Episode 1052: Brice Paterik discusses what to expect from Justin Foscue after earning his first MLB callup, why Ezequiel Duran and Josh Smith are so important and when the Rangers can expect Josh Jung and Max Scherzer to return from injury. He

What Josh Jung's broken wrist means for the Rangers

Apr 2nd, 2024 31m 21s

Episode 1051: Brice Paterik discusses what Josh Jung's injury means for the Rangers, the relentlessness of this lineup, and Wyatt Langford's exceptional aggressiveness. He also discusses a great start by Dane Dunning with a confusing repertoire