Burger’s outstanding connections to the Rangers, Globe Life Field and the D-FW metroplex go beyond his natural fit in Texas’ lineup. His daughter, Penelope, was born on Oct. 25 with Down syndrome.

AP Photo/Stephen Hawkins Jake Burger poses at the team's awards dinner on Jan. 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, with wife Ashlyn, son Brooks and daughter Penelope while holding the No. 21 jersey ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman’s family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome.

ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger was activated from the 10-day Injured List Wednesday to take the place of third baseman Josh Jung, who was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.

Rangers Position Preview: Jake Burger a new addition to menu at first base With stalwart first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on his way out, the Texas Rangers are hoping the addition of Jake Burger will ...

Jake Burger was "super ecstatic" when he learned that he was traded to the Texas Rangers. He's stoked about joining a lineup with established veteran stars such as Corey Seager and Marcus Semien ...

Jake Burger is one of the Texas Rangers’ offseason additions. He explained how his daughter influenced his switch from number from 36 to 21.

DALLAS — The Texas Rangers acquired slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in a trade for three minor league players. Burger hit .250 with 29 home runs and 76 ...

Jake Burger will wear No. 21 after being acquired by the Texas Rangers Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger poses at the team's awards dinner Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, with wife ...