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Rangers Introduce Skip Schumaker as Manager on Reported Four-Year Deal

Texas framed the hire as an internal promotion focused on developing its young core.

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Oct 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the Texas Rangers logo on the field before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Rangers in game three of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The club held an introductory news conference Friday morning in Arlington, formally presenting Schumaker as Bruce Bochy's successor.
  • Team officials emphasized big-league player development, with president of baseball operations Chris Young calling Schumaker the perfect fit for that mandate.
  • Schumaker moved up from a 2025 senior advisor role with Texas after managing the Marlins in 2023–24, earning NL Manager of the Year in 2023.
  • He agreed to a four-year contract, according to terms reported by outlets citing the team's announcement.
  • Schumaker said he is honored and excited for the role and noted he is eager to begin the work for 2026 following extensive talks with Chris Young and GM Ross Fenstermaker.