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On YouTubeTexas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 18
Rangers Reacts Results: Best bullpen addition 
Chris Martin narrowly won the voting for the best Rangers offseason bullpen addition We have the results from our Rangers Reacts survey earlier this week, which asked folks here on LSB to vote on the best offseason addition to the Texas Rangers bullpen, as well as the results from the national voting on who the best offseason addition was in MLB.
Texas Rangers News / Fastball on SI / April 12
Texas Rangers' Reliever Chris Martin on the Wrong Side of Wild History in Loss to Mariners
The Texas Rangers lost to the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Friday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Trailing 3-1, the Rangers tied the game at 3-3 thanks to a Josh Jung home run in the sixth, but they lost the game on a two-run homer by Cal Raleigh in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 31
Three Observations on Texas Rangers Bullpen After Successful Opening Series
Of all of the takeaways from Texas Rangers opening weekend, the bullpen may be the most important one. Completely retooled after last season, the bullpen was pressure-tested in a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox in which every game was a save situation for the Rangers.
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Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / March 27
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Texas Rangers
The Rangers went into the 2024 season as defending World Series champions. However, it ended without a playoff birth, as injuries derailed both their rotation and lineup.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 3
Texas Rangers Potential Closer Was Solid in Spring Training Debut Sunday
The Texas Rangers are searching for someone to fill the closer role for them in 2025. They have some options, but nothing has been decided yet. Chris Martin is one of the pitchers in contention to be the closer this year.
Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16
Rangers notes: Gray, Martin, Garcia
Last weekend, reports surfaced that the Rangers had some “internal discussions” about moving Jon Gray from the rotation to the closer’s role, in a creative way to address both their need for a closer and an on-paper surplus of starting pitchers.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 6
Texas Rangers Face Limited Choices in Their Search for Reliable Closer Option
While every position is crucial to the success of the team, some would argue that the back end of the bullpen and closer are among the most important. The Texas Rangers are still searching for someone to step up in that role.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / January 9
Former Dodgers Reliever Signs With Rangers in Free Agency
The Texas Rangers desperately needed to find at least one more high-leverage bullpen arm this offseason and they found it in former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Chris Martin.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 7
New Texas Rangers Signing Reportedly Declined More Lucrative Offer From Red Sox
The Texas Rangers continue to add to their new-look bullpen as they just signed veteran reliever and former Ranger Chris Martin to the mix on Monday with a one-year contract worth $5.5 million according to Robert Murray.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 7
Chris Martin getting $5.5 million, per report
The Rangers’ deal with Chris Martin is reportedly for $5.5 million The Texas Rangers announced yesterday that they had signed free agent reliever Chris Martin to a one year deal, though there were no reports last evening about the amount of the deal.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 6
Rangers Sign Chris Martin to One-Year Deal
After a busy week leading up to Christmas, when the Texas Rangers traded their long-time first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and signed veteran slugger Joc Pederson, the front office has been relatively quiet going into the new year.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 6
Texas Rangers Reunite With Arlington Native, Sign Reliever To One-Year Deal
This offseason, the Texas Rangers have gone about things with a clear intent of improving their roster so they can compete for an AL West title and get back into the World Series picture.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6
Rangers agree to reunite with ex-Red Sox pitcher on 1-year contract
The Texas Rangers are looking to reclaim their spot atop the MLB’s totem pole after a brutal 2024 season, and they are turning towards a familiar face to help them in their bid to do so.
Boston Red Sox News / Mets Merized Online / January 3
Free Agent Profile: Chris Martin, RP
Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 38 (06/02/1986) 2024 Traditional Stats: 45 G, 44 1/3 IP, 3.45 ERA, 1.128 WHIP, 3-1, 50 K, 3 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 124 ERA+, 27.8% K%, 1.7% BB%, 3.29 xERA, 2.78 FIP, 2.61 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.2 bWAR Chris Martin had a magical 2023 season that ended with him receiving a Cy Young vote.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 26
Rangers Eyeing Ex-Red Sox $13.5 Million Fan-Favorite, Per Insider
One former Boston Red Sox fan-favorite is available on the open market right now. Things have heated up across the league, but the free-agent reliever hasn't followed suit as much.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24
Rangers Interested In Chris Martin
As the Rangers continue to rebuild their bullpen, their list of targets includes a local product, as Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News writes that
Boston Red Sox News / Amazin' Avenue / December 16
Free agent profile: Chris Martin
The 38-year-old is coming off a solid year with the Red Sox. If the Mets are inclined to sign any established major league relief arms between now and the beginning of the 2025 season, 38-year-old right-handed pitcher Chris Martin could be a good fit.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 11
Red Sox $13.5 million fan-favorite open to Boston return, per insider
The Boston Red Sox already have added to the bullpen this offseason. Could another addition be on the way?
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 8
Free Agent Profile: Chris Martin can be an under-the-radar bullpen contributor for the Blue Jays
Right-hander Chris Martin has established himself as a go-to arm in the bullpen throughout the past few seasons and further proved that with the Boston Red Sox in the last two years.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19
Red Sox reliever expects 2025 to be his final season
The veteran has had separate IL stints in 2024 for a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury, right elbow inflammation and anxiety.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13
Red Sox reliever not yet ready to come off injured list
Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin isn't quite ready to reenter the fray.
Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Red Sox reliever calls out Brewers for bunt attempts
Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin had a gripe as old as the sport of baseball.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Brewers first base coach sparks strange bench-clearing incident
Milwaukee Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry bizarrely sparked a bench-clearing incident during Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2022
Dodgers acquire reliever Chris Martin from Cubs for utility man Zach McKinstry
A seven-year veteran, Chris Martin joined the Cubs this offseason, signing as a free agent after spending the previous three seasons with the Atlanta Braves.
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