The Texas Rangers are experiencing another major shake-up this offseason, as their longtime pitching coach has decided to leave the organization.
The 64-year-old veteran coach, a respected voice in dugouts across Major League Baseball, played a pivotal role in transforming Texas’ pitching staff into one of the league’s most dominant units. Under his guidance, the Rangers captured their first-ever World Series championship in 2023 and followed it up with a league-leading 3.41 ERA in 2025 — a testament to his ability to blend experience, strategy, and player development. His departure comes shortly after the team’s managerial change, signaling a new era for the franchise as it transitions into a different leadership structure.
The organization expressed deep appreciation for his years of service and the legacy he leaves behind. “The Texas Rangers are forever grateful to Mike for his contributions,” said team president of baseball operations Chris Young. “He played a key role in some of the greatest seasons in franchise history, including our first World Series win in 2023. We wish him nothing but success moving forward.”
This exit marks the end of the coach’s second stint with the Rangers — a tenure that bookended two of the franchise’s most successful eras. He first joined the team back in 2009, helping guide them to multiple playoff appearances before leaving to continue his coaching career elsewhere. When he returned in 2023, it felt like the perfect reunion — a chance to finish what he had started more than a decade earlier.
During his most recent run, he worked closely with a veteran-heavy pitching rotation that featured some of the game’s top arms, helping refine mechanics, build confidence, and maximize potential. Players credited him with not only improving their on-field performance but also bringing a sense of calm and precision to the clubhouse — qualities that proved crucial during the Rangers’ championship run.
Now, as Texas enters a new chapter under fresh leadership, the team faces the challenge of finding a worthy successor to maintain the standard he set. His departure leaves big shoes to fill — both literally on the mound and figuratively in the hearts of players and fans who witnessed the transformation of a once-struggling pitching staff into one of baseball’s most formidable forces.