The Texas Rangers and Major League Baseball Players Association once again will host children from the DFW Metroplex. Buses for Baseball is a program administered by the Players Trust for Children. The MLBPA provide complimentary tickets and food coupons for at-risk children to attend Major League Baseball games. As part of the program, several Texas Rangers players will greet the children and sign autographs. The Fort Worth T sponsors transportation for the youngsters to attend the game. For more information, please call (817) 273-5207.
The Texas Rangers hosted the awards dinner on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Eddie Deen's Ranch in Dallas, TX. Fans joined the Rangers and celebrated the many exciting moments from 2008 and got ready for the 2009 season! View event photo gallery »
In August 2008, the Texas Rangers, along with several corporate sponsors such as Fox Sports Network, will complete their 22 Habitat for Humanity house, which will be provided for the Delgado family in Dallas. The partnership between the Texas Rangers and Habitat for Humanity - an extensive community outreach initiative to underscore two important American fixtures - baseball and home ownership.
For the fourth consecutive year, Ozarka Natural Spring Water joined forces with the Texas Rangers to host baseball clinics for youth from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Hispanic community. A total of eight clinics, were held July 3, 5-8 at the Dr Pepper Youth Ballpark. Each clinic hosted 50 kids, ages 9-12, for a total of 400 kids participating.
The Texas Rangers teamed up with local McDonald's restaurants during the 2005 season to host two two-hour clinics at the Dr Pepper Youth Ballpark on June 12 and July 24. Each clinic hosted 50 children ages 9-12 years old, from Dallas/Fort Worth urban communities. The purpose of the clinics was to teach baseball skills and the importance of exercise and nutrition in leading a healthy life.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to become involved with the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball! The Rangers want you to consider hosting or participating in a 2008 Pitch, Hit & Run Local Competition. Pitch, Hit & Run is a FREE program that gives youngsters ages 7-14 the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.
Local Competitions began on April 1 with champions advancing to Sectional Competitions in the area. Top performers at the Sectionals were eligible to advance to the Team Championship. This year's Team Championship will be hosted by the Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 19. The National Finals will occur in July at the All-Star Game.
For more information on how you can host or participate in a Pitch, Hit & Run Local Competition in your area, contact Kathy McGrath or Charlene Hedtke at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) office (512) 863-9400.
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The Texas Rangers and Major League Baseball Players Association once again will host children from the DFW Metroplex. Buses for Baseball is a program administered by the Players Trust for Children. The MLBPA provide complimentary tickets and food coupons for at-risk children to attend Major League Baseball games. As part of the program, several Texas Rangers players will greet the children and sign autographs. The Fort Worth T sponsors transportation for the youngsters to attend the game. For more information, please call (817) 273-5207.
The Texas Rangers hosted the awards dinner on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Eddie Deen's Ranch in Dallas, TX. Fans joined the Rangers and celebrated the many exciting moments from 2008 and got ready for the 2009 season!
View event photo gallery »
In August 2008, the Texas Rangers, along with several corporate sponsors such as Fox Sports Network, will complete their 22 Habitat for Humanity house, which will be provided for the Delgado family in Dallas. The partnership between the Texas Rangers and Habitat for Humanity - an extensive community outreach initiative to underscore two important American fixtures - baseball and home ownership.