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The Texas Rangers don’t yet have a current player or minor league player committed to playing in the World Baseball Classic. But a former player from last year’s team will be in the event.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / December 20

Former Brewer Tyler Austin signs with Cubs, returns home after crushing homers in Japan for the last 5 years

The Milwaukee Brewers spent a long time trying to find a long-term answer at first base. After Prince Fielder left following the 2011 season, the Brewers trotted out 11 different starting first basemen on the proceeding 11 Opening Days, unable to find someone consistent enough to be there long-term.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 11

Rowdy Tellez, Jake Burger Rescue Rangers to Beat Diamondbacks in Opener

The Texas Rangers got a game-tying home run from Rowdy Tellez in the ninth inning and a walk-off single from Jake Burger in the 10th inning to hand the Rangers a come-from-behind 7-6 win at Globe Life Field on Monday.

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Seattle Mariners News / LWOSports.com / July 21

Rowdy Tellez Slugs a Three-Run Homer in Second Game as a Ranger

Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez has made the Texas Rangers management look like geniuses. The Rangers, who find themselves third in the AL West Division,

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19

New Ranger Rowdy Tellez keys win over Tigers with HR

Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run to back a strong start by Kumar Rocker as the Texas Rangers defeated the struggling Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Saturday in the second of three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 18

Rangers Officially Select Rowdy Tellez Ahead of Tigers Series Opener

The Texas Rangers made it official on Friday, selecting the contract of Rowdy Tellez before their second-half opener against the Detroit Tigers. The move had already been widely reported.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 18

Milwaukee Brewers’ Former 30-HR Hitter Anticipates Return to Majors After All-Star Break

On Wednesday, the Texas Rangers placed first baseman Jake Burger on the injured list with a left quad strain. To fill his place, they plan on calling up a former Milwaukee Brewers slugger who joined the team on a minor league deal earlier this month.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Rangers to select Rowdy Tellez

The Rangers will select the contract of first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez to the major league roster to start the second half, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / July 5

Texas Rangers Sign Rowdy Tellez To Minor League Contract

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent First Baseman Rowdy Tellez to a minor league contract, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Tellez was let go by the Mariners last week after struggling mightily to start the season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 4

Texas Rangers to Sign Struggling Mariners Slugger to Minor League Deal

The Texas Rangers are signing a former Seattle Mariners slugger in the hopes that he can reclaim some of the power he’s lost. Per Will Sammon at The Athletic (subscription required), the Rangers are signing Rowdy Tellez to a minor league deal.

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MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 4

Former Seattle Mariners Slugger Signs on with Division Rival Texas Rangers

Rowdy Tellez, who was recently released by the Seattle Mariners, is signing on with their division rivals, the Texas Rangers. It's a minor league deal, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic: The Mariners designated Tellez for assignment before the start of their last road trip, making the call once Luke Raley came back from the injured list.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 26

Seattle Mariners Set to Release Veteran After Surprising Roster Shakeup

The Seattle Mariners are set to release veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez after a surprising roster shakeup last week. Per @MarinersPR on Thursday morning: Roster move: INF Rowdy Tellez was placed on unconditional release waivers for the purpose of granting him his unconditional release.

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Seattle Mariners News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

Former Blue Jay Rowdy Tellez DFA’d by Mariners

A former Toronto Blue Jay was recently designated for assignment. On Friday, the Seattle Mariners announced that Rowdy Tellez has been DFA’d to make room for the reinstated Luke Raley.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Rowdy Tellez's pinch single lifts Mariners over swooning Rangers

Rowdy Tellez's pinch-hit run-scoring single in the ninth inning was the difference as the Seattle Mariners' offense was slowed a bit but still beat the swooning Texas Rangers 2-1 on Saturday in the second of a three-game American League West series in Arlington, Texas.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 20

Seattle Mariners Slugger Rowdy Tellez Sets Personal History With Latest Home Run

The Seattle Mariners have been successful two-thirds of the way through a nine game road trip. The Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday to win their fourth consecutive series and improve their overall season record to 12-10.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 23

ESPN MLB Insider Shares Great Story on Seattle Mariners' Rowdy Tellez

With decisions on the Opening Day roster looming, one of the biggest talking points around the Seattle Mariners is 'what's going to happen with Rowdy Tellez?' The veteran slugger, signed to a minor league deal in mid-February, has put together a nice spring, hitting .256 with three homers and five RBIs.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Rowdy Tellez has opt-out in Mariners deal this weekend

First baseman Rowdy Tellez has an opt-out opportunity in his minor league deal with the Mariners this weekend, reports Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 18

Here's the Latest on Rowdy Tellez's Contract Situation with Seattle Mariners

It feels like a lock that first baseman/DH Rowdy Tellez is going to make the Opening Day roster for the Seattle Mariners. However, it's not a given. At least not yet.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 9

Contract Details Emerge For Seattle Mariners' Rowdy Tellez

According to a new report on MLB.com, veteran slugger Rowdy Tellez has multiple opt-outs in his minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. Tellez was signed to a minor league deal in February.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 21

Former Blue Jay Rowdy Tellez signs minor-league deal with Mariners

A former Toronto Blue Jay has found a new home. Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported on Thursday evening that Rowdy Tellez signed a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners, with an invite to Spring Training.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bluejaysnation / October 21, 2024

Former Blue Jay Rowdy Tellez ‘caught off guard’ by late-season release from Pirates

On September 24, the Pittsburgh Pirates released first baseman Rowdy Tellez with six days remaining in the season. What’s more is that he was just four plate appearances, basically one game, away from getting a $250,000 bonus.