The Texas Rangers Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise was established in 1961 as the second incarnation of the Washington Senators, an expansion team awarded to Washington, D.C., after the old Washington Senators team of the American League moved to Minnesota and became the Twins.

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The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Rangers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division. They are one of two major league clubs based in Texas, alongside the Houston Astros of the same league.

TEXAS RANGERS HISTORY. The newly named Texas Rangers opened for business on April 15, 1972 with a 1-0 loss to the Angels on the west coast. They won their first game the next day, 5-1. Williams retired after the 1972 season (the team lost 100 games again, which might have hastened his departure).

Jan 29, 2025 · Texas Rangers, American professional baseball team based in Arlington, Texas, that plays in the American League (AL). The Rangers began play in 1961 as the Washington (D.C.) Senators and have won one World Series title …

Aug 2, 2024 · The Texas Rangers, a professional baseball club, belong to the Western Division of the American League. Major league baseball came to the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 1972 courtesy of Arlington mayor Tom Vandergriff and franchise owner Robert Short.

This article dives into the rich history of the Rangers, exploring their journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) most formidable teams. Early Years: The Foundation (1972-1990s) The Texas Rangers’ story begins in 1972, following the relocation of the Washington Senators.

The Texas Rangers Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise was established in 1961 as the second incarnation of the Washington Senators, an expansion team awarded to Washington, D.C., after the old Washington Senators team of the American League moved to Minnesota and became the Twins.

Mar 28, 2024 · Throughout their illustrious history, the Texas Rangers have experienced a myriad of triumphs and challenges. The team's first division title in 1996 marked a watershed moment, propelling them to subsequent successes, including multiple division championships.