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UGUST & SEPT EMBER OVERVIEW
J R. RANGE RS ON LY AUT OGRAPH SESSION
Don’t forget to mark your calendar Jr. Rangers! August 10 will be the
day that only Jr. Rangers will get to receive autographs from members
of the Texas Rangers roster. This Autograph Wednesday is dedicated
to you. Just like all Autograph Wednesdays, autograph signings will
begin at 5:30 PM, and only the first 125 Jr. Rangers at each location
can receive an autograph ticket. Names of who will be signing will not
be released until gates open and will be posted at each gate entrance.
Autograph locations are on the main concourse at first base, third
base, home plate and left field concourse. Make sure to wear your VIP
Membership Badge to take advantage of this exclusive experience.
J R. RANGE RS PARADE | SE PT EMBE R 4
Ever been in a parade? OK, how about a parade at Globe Life Park? Well as a Jr. Ranger you can be!
On September 4, come join us for your very own Jr. Rangers parade. We want EVERY Jr. Ranger to take
advantage of this awesome opportunity. So make sure your family is at the Southwest Airlines Third Base
Gate ramp no later than 12:45 PM to ensure your spot in the parade.
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No surprise, here! The Rangers continue their
reign at the top of the American League West into
August. The Rangers completed July with a fourgame sweep of the 2015 World Series Champs, the
Kansas City Royals, which included an exciting walkoff win with a Moreland Mash on Saturday. Starting
Pitcher Luke Harrell recorded a win and quality start
during his Rangers debut on July 31, just four days
after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves.
Mitch Moreland was named the American League
Player of the Week on August 1, after hitting .455
with a 1.136 slugging percentage, 5 home runs, and
9 runs. He led the majors in homers and slugging,
tied in RBIs and ranked second in batting average
in the American League. Way to go, Mitch!
Michael Young became the 20th member of the
Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame during a
ceremony on July 30. Young was surrounded by
alumni, family, former teammates, and current
Rangers Baseball Hall of Famers during the
ceremony in front of a sold out crowd. You can see
video recaps of the ceremony at texasrangers.com.
July also included the MLB All-Star Game in San
Diego, California. Texas Rangers Outfielder Ian
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Desmond and Pitcher Cole Hamels both made the
trip out to San Diego for the 2016 All-Star Game.
Cole pitched a scoreless 3rd inning, striking out
Chicago Cubs Third Baseman Kris Bryant.
August 1 was the MLB Trade Deadline and the
Rangers made a few changes to their roster. Just
a short time before the 3 PM cutoff, the Rangers
acquired Outfielder Carlos Beltran from the
New York Yankees in exchange for Minor League
Pitchers, Dillon Tate, Nick Green, and Erik
Swanson, and acquired Catcher Jonathan Lucroy
and Pitcher Jeremy Jeffress from the Brewers for
Minor League Outfielder Lewis Brinson, Pitcher
Luiz Ortiz, and a player to be named later. Beltran
has batted .304 with 22 home runs, 22 doubles,
and 64 RBI in 99 games with the Yankees this
season, and was selected as a 2016 All-Star.
Lucroy has a career .284 batting average, and
has batted .299 with 13 home runs, and 50 RBI
in 95 games this season for Milwaukee. He was
selected as an All-Star for the second time this
season. Jeffress has a 2-2 record with 27 saves
and a 2.22 ERA over 47 relief appearances for
Milwaukee this season.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Texas Chili Company Dollar Hot Dog Night,
Dr Pepper Autograph Wednesday
(Only for members of the Jr. Rangers Club
presented by McDonald’s)
F RIDAY, AUGUST 26
Star Wars™ Post-Game Fireworks Show
presented by Takis, New Era Alumni Alley Autographs
SAT URDAY, AUGUST 27
Papa John’s Texas Rangers Throwback
Thursday Collector Pin (First 10,000)
Takis Elvis “Landrus” Calrissian Star Wars™
Bobblehead (First 15,000),
Scotty McCreery Post-Game Concert,
New Era Alumni Alley Autographs
F RIDAY, AUGUST 12
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
T HURSDAY, AUGUST 11
New Era Alumni Alley Autographs,
Fan Vote Themed Post-Game Fireworks Show
presented by Big Green Egg
Takis Rangers Star Wars™ Poster (First 15,000),
for KING & COUNTRY Post-Game Concert,
Blue Bell Ice Cream Sunday ($1, 13 & under)
SAT URDAY, AUGUST 13
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
New Era Alumni Alley Autographs
Texas Chili Company Dollar Hot Dog Day
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Nitto Tire Adrian Beltre Removable
Helmet Bobblehead (First 15,000),
Blue Bell Ice Cream Sunday ($1, 13 & under)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Texas Chili Company Dollar Hot Dog Night,
Dr Pepper Autograph Wednesday (13 & under)
T HURSDAY, AUGUST 25
Papa John’s Texas Rangers Throwback
Thursday Collector Pin (First 10,000)
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AUGUST 28: Star Wars™ Weekend
wraps up on Sunday with a Takis Star
Wars™ Poster for the first 15,000
fans and a post-game concert by for
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AUGUST 27: Saturday’s giveaway will
be the exciting Takis Elvis “Landrus”
Calrissian Star Wars™ Bobblehead for
the first 15,000 fans in the ballpark.
Stick around after the game for a postgame concert by Scotty McCreery!
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AUGUST 26: Friday’s Post-Game Fireworks
Show will be set to the iconic Star Wars™
soundtracks and will include a special
on-field appearance by Darth Vader and
his Stormtroopers.
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You’ll think you are in Cloud City
when Star Wars™ Weekend presented
by Takis returns to Globe Life Park in
Arlington August 26–28. Each night
will include Star Wars™ characters on
the concourse and featured throughout
the game including Rey, members of
the Jedi Council, Luke Skywalker, and
more! The odds are great that you will
get to meet a Stormtrooper in person,
but don’t tell Han Solo!
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CONGRATULATIONS NOAH FROM MANSFIELD, TEXAS!
Noah will be delivering the game ball to the pitcher’s mound with Rangers Captain
on Wednesday, August 31 when the Texas Rangers face the Seattle Mariners.
DON’T FORGET TO DESIGN YOUR JERSEY AND MAIL IT IN FOR A CHANCE
TO DELIVER THE GAME BALL AT AN UPCOMING RANGERS HOME GAME
AND HAVE IT FEATURED IN THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER!
ONLY ONE MORE CHANCE LEFT THIS SEASON!