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The Texas Rangers, after the 2023 season, have not been doing well and have fallen well short of any playoff spot. So things needed to change, but nobody expected the Rangers to go all out and change most of the coaching staff. But the one change that has caught the eye of fans is the one that had won hearts a few years back. In recent reports, it was revealed that Tony Beasley will not be returning to the Texas Rangers as a coach for the 2026 season. After that news hit the web, a reporter named Noah Bullard from NBC wrote a heartfelt note. He said, “I’ve been covering sports for 32 years, and I can honestly say that Rangers coach Tony Beasley is one of the most genuinely kind and inspiring people I’ve ever had the privilege to cover… I read today that he won’t be returning with the Rangers, so I wanted to share this short feature… Beasley sang the national anthem after courageously beating cancer the year before.” Tony Beasley’s story with the Texas Rangers has always carried something deeper than baseball results. Diagnosed with Stage II rectal cancer before Spring Training in 2016, he missed the entire season for treatment. He returned cancer-free in December that year and rejoined the club for 2017. His fight and recovery became a symbol of strength inside the clubhouse and across the Rangers fanbase. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Over 11 years with Texas, Beasley served under three managers and even guided the team for 48 games in 2022. He was the third-base coach for the 2023 World Series run, the first championship in franchise history. Players often spoke about his calm influence and his ability to steady a dugout under pressure. His energy and optimism became part of the team’s daily rhythm and clubhouse identity. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Now, with Skip Schumaker replacing Bruce Bochy, the Rangers are reshaping their entire coaching structure. Beasley’s exit follows pitching coach Mike Maddux, who joined the Angels, and catching coach Bobby Wilson, who stepped down after six seasons. Bret Boone is also expected to leave, while Corey Ragsdale is likely shifting to third base. The organization is entering a new phase, and fans will see several new faces in a dugout that once felt so familiar. Tony Beasley’s exit marks more than a staff change; it feels like the end of an era. Skip Schumaker and the Texas Rangers now inherit a dugout stripped of its familiar heartbeat. If baseball truly mirrors life, Texas just proved even winning teams aren’t immune to surgery. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports The Texas Rangers are expected to lose MLB-high 12 players in free agency The offseason came knocking in Arlington a little louder than anyone wanted. The confetti from 2023 feels like ancient history now, replaced by questions and a stack of exit papers. As MLB resets for another winter of rumors and rebuilds, the Texas Rangers are finding out what happens when the champagne runs out and the bill for success finally shows up. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The Texas Rangers’ 2025 campaign never quite clicked the way they hoped it would. After a promising 2023 title run, the team struggled to find rhythm on both sides of the ball. Injuries and inconsistent pitching kept them hovering below .500 for most of the season. By the end, the front office knew that the roster would need serious reshaping to stay competitive in 2026. That change began with an MLB-high 12 Rangers officially entering free agency, according to the MLBPA’s Sunday release. The list includes veterans like Jonathan Gray, Merrill Kelly, and Rowdy Tellez, but none are considered essential to retain. Most of them contributed in limited or supporting roles during a season defined by inconsistency. The Rangers are expected to retool around a younger core, focusing on steady depth rather than headline signings. If 2025 was about learning hard lessons, 2026 will be about earning redemption. Jonathan Gray and Merrill Kelly may leave, but their absence opens doors for hungrier arms. The Rangers now face a simple truth: baseball never stops collecting receipts, only rewriting them.
