The Texas Rangers just made a major shakeup, firing Donnie Ecker — but will it actually change anything? Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this episode of The Baseball Insiders as they break down the Rangers' latest move, then shift gears to debate three of MLB’s most surprising early-season teams. Are the Mariners’ bats for real? Do the Tigers have staying power? And can the Athletics — yes, those A’s — keep up their shocking pace?

- Rangers Make a Change

- Donnie Ecker goes down...

- Seattle Mariners

- The ATHLETICS

- Detroit Tigers

- San Francisco Giants

- George Lombard Jr.

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