John talks about all the trade rumours surrounded the Rangers. He goes over the teams that are rumoured to be involved with the Rangers top three likely players moved, Ian Kennedy, Kyle Gibson and Joey Gallo. He also goes over some prospects with each team that might be someone to watch for in some deals. He also goes "Down in the Bus Leagues" to discuss the best part of the entire Rangers organization at the moment. 

John is joined by Jeff Wilson and T.R. Sullivan of Jeff's new Texas Rangers Newsletter. They discuss Jeff's new venture covering the Rangers. They also discuss T.R. and his memoirs. T.R. has started writing his memoirs from 38 years of covering the Rangers with the Ft Worth Star Telegram and MLB.com. They also go into the 2021 Rangers. They discuss the trade deadline, the draft and the minor leagues. For Jeff and T.R.'s new venture go to www.jeffwison.substack.com and sign up. Nerd Out!

John talks about ALL things Home Run leading to the All-Star game and MLB Draft. Joey Gallo is in HR Derby and John talks with Tony Beasley who is throwing to Gallo in the derby. He plays the HR game with Nick Solak and Willie Calhoun. Then he talks about the Draft and how the Rangers need to hit a Home Run with the second pick. Oh..... and he predicts the second and third round picks. Nerd Out!

John welcomes Sam Hale from Baseball Prospectus and The Ticket to preview the upcoming MLB draft and the potential Texas Ranger picks. Sam covers prospects in the AA Central South Division for Baseball Prospectus. He is also a do it all employee for Sports Radio The Ticket in DFW. The Rangers have the 2, 38, 73 and 103 pick in this years first four rounds of the draft. They discuss who they like and who to watch for that could sneak into this. (Sam makes a bold prediction in the 1st round and explains his action) This one is perfect for the Baseball Nerds. 

John talks about the decisions the Rangers need to make and very soon. Who stays? Who goes? Who is next to get a chance? Plus he plays the HR Game with Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe. John is glad to be back talking baseball. Nerd Out!

"I can't imagine" are the words that John (The Recliner Nerd) and his wife Kathy heard for the last 12 days as their youngest son Kevin was diagnosed with a brain tumour on June 8th. John tells the story of what happened and where they are now, so he can get back to covering the Texas Rangers. There is even a message from his youngest son Kevin who is recovering from brain surgery. #KevinStrong

John, Kathy and his family want to thank everyone who prayed and wished them well during the most stressful and scary time of their lives. 

Now......Back to baseball. Nerd Out!!

John has Chris Halicke and Alex Plinck on to discuss how mad Chris Woodward is after the Rangers have struggled. They also discuss the Rangers and where they are right now. The good, the bad and ugly. They talk about trade deadline chatter and who they think will be moved and who won't. John then goes Down In The Bus Leagues to discuss the minor league system and the players to watch. Fun one. 

John talks about the predicted moves he sees the Rangers making before the trade deadline along with who has the best chance to be an All-Star along with who should be one. He also goes Down In The Bus Leagues to talk about the minor league system and who is shining. 

John welcomes Chuck Ramsey from LawDog Sports on Sports Talk 1230 KSEY AM. They are the Rangers Affiliate for the Wichita Falls and Great Plains area of Texas. Chuck is giving away 16 tickets to the Yankees/Rangers series. 8 for Monday nights game and 8 for Thursday nights game. Give a listen and find out how to win FREE TICKETS. Oh......... they also talk Rangers baseball. John goes on their show every Wednesday at 4:15.

John declares "Baseball is Back For Real" because minor league baseball is back. He goes into the week of Ranger baseball and answers a few questions from listeners. Then he goes "Down In The Bus Leagues" to talk about the Rangers minor league rosters and who's who on each one. Minor league baseball opens their season May 4th. It is a jam packed 40 minutes with lots of info. Buckle up and listen. 

John talks about the team halfway through the first month of the season. He talks about how they are exceeding what he expected this season as they evaluate talent. He talks about the best and worst teams in the AL and NL and the Rangers aren't on any of those list. (Which is good) He also saw top baseball prospect and possible first round pick Jordan Lawler play He gives a scouting report of Jordan and goes "Down In The Bus Leagues" to discuss the upcoming season which starts May 4th.