On this episode of the North Texas Nine Podcast, Texas Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke (Sports Illustrated, InsideTheRangers.com) breaks down the five big free-agent shortstops and which one the Rangers are most likely to sign.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

On this episode of the North Texas Nine Podcast, Texas Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke (Sports Illustrated, InsideTheRangers.com) breaks down the two trades made before last Friday's deadline and how it impacts the short- and long-term future of the franchise.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The MLB Draft is just two days away! With so much attention on who the Texas Rangers will select with the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, fans are as anxious as ever. Rangers beat reporter Chris Halicke answers question from fans in our Rangers Mailbag, addressing concerns about the draft, Joey Gallo's future with the club, and an early preview of what the Rangers may do at the trade deadline in just a few weeks.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Major League Baseball is officially cracking down on pitchers using illegal substances. Texas Rangers reporter Chris Halicke explains what changes are coming, his opinion on how it impacts the Rangers and the game of baseball altogether.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers have lost 10 of their last 11 games, and manager Chris Woodward hit his limit on Sunday. The Rangers skipper showed quite a bit of frustration with his offense after a 7-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, and Chris Halicke breaks it all down on this episode of 'Rangers Daily Dose'.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers are reeling after losing nine straight games and 15 straight road games. Reflecting on the worst Rangers stretch in recent memory, Chris Halicke indulges both sides of the optimism/pessimism spectrum.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers ended the month of May on a rather sour note, but Adolis García took home a couple of awards for a fantastic performance during the month. Chris Halicke reflects on García's hot month, and discusses the issue of pitchers potentially using illegal substances to help increase their spin rates.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

The Texas Rangers ended the month of May on a rather sour note, but Chris Halicke is here to remind you of the positive things that happened in a trying month.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Welcome back to 'Rangers Daily Dose' on the North Texas Nine Podcast. In this episode, Chris Halicke discusses the Rangers tying the longest road losing streak in franchise history.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers

Welcome back to 'Rangers Daily Dose' on the North Texas Nine Podcast. In this episode, Chris Halicke recaps a phenomenal weekend by Adolis García, and even shortly after he was purchased from the St. Louis Cardinals, how his talent was on full display.Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisHalickeLike 'Inside The Rangers' on Facebook: facebook.com/SITexasRangersYou can find all of our Texas Rangers coverage at www.si.com/mlb/rangers