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How the Texas Rangers Spent Money to Make Money

  • In the offseason between 2021 and 2022, the Texas Rangers spent over $500 million on free agents - including Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.
  • They continued to pile on with Nathan Eovaldi, Jacob DeGrom to make their way to the World Series.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager singles during the first inning of game one of the ALCS against the Houston Astros in the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park.
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The Texas Rangers accelerated their timeline to putting a contender on the field, and they are being rewarded for it. We dive into certain unique features of the organization that brought them to where they are today.

Plus, we hear from Mexican National Flag Football Team quarterback and NFL global ambassador Diana Flores on the growth of flag football and how she and the NFL are seeing green shoots for the sport among women and international fans.

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