League & Division:
The Texas Rangers compete in the American League West Division with the Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners.
Ballpark:
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
- Capacity: 49,115
- Opened in: 1994
- Ballpark owner: Arlington Sports Facilities Development Authority
- Construction cost: $90 million
History:
The franchise was founded in 1961 as the Washington Senators, after the original Senators moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1972, the “new” Senators moved to Arlington, Texas, which is located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Memorable Moments:
- On May 1, 1991, 44-year-old pitcher Nolan Ryan threw his seventh career no-hitter, beating the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Led by AL MVP Josh Hamilton and pitcher Cliff Lee (obtained in a midseason trade), the Rangers won their first playoff series and AL pennant in 2010.
Championships:
Playoff appearances: 4 (1996, 1998, 1999, 2010)
Division champions: 4 (1996, 1998, 1999, 2010)
American League pennants: 1 (2010)
World Series titles: 0
Wild-card berths: 0
Spring Training:
The Texas Rangers are a member of the Cactus League and play spring training games at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.
Famous Past Players:
- Ferguson Jenkins
- Nolan Ryan
- Ivan Rodriguez
- Juan Gonzalez
Top Current Players:
- Michael Young
- Josh Hamilton
- Elvis Andrus
Leadership:
Owners: Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan
General Manager: Jon Daniels
Manager: Ron Washington
