{"podcast":{"title":"DLLS Texas Rangers Podcast","slug":"dlls-texas-rangers-podcast-4217439","podcast_index_feed_id":4217439,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/rk9bGPyZ","website_url":"https://dlls-texas-rangers-podcast.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/32fade3b-18a3-4a82-910e-9bcefa4b54be/5b51fd0c-5283-4908-b6f2-58d20a4571bc/3000x3000/rangers-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"ALLCITY Network","episode_count":711,"summary":"The DLLS Rangers Podcast is your go-to source for everything Texas Rangers. Hosted by John Rhadigan, Jeff Wilson, and Abby Jones, this show delivers expert analysis, insider updates, and in-depth coverage of the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers. From spring training and regular season matchups to trade rumors, top prospects, and offseason moves, the team follows every pitch and every player. Whether you're tracking the farm system or celebrating big-league wins, this is the podcast for true Rangers fans.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T12:18:59.657539+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dlls-texas-rangers-podcast-4217439"},"episode":{"title":"HIGHLIGHT: Jacob Latz on Rangers Bullpen Role and Closing Games","slug":"highlight-jacob-latz-on-rangers-bullpen-role-and-closing-games","published_at":"2026-05-02T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dlls-texas-rangers-podcast-4217439/highlight-jacob-latz-on-rangers-bullpen-role-and-closing-games","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dlls-texas-rangers-podcast-4217439","url":"https://dlls-texas-rangers-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/highlight-jacob-latz-on-rangers-bullpen-role-and-closing-games-DYN0BAF2","audio_url":"https://tracking.swap.fm/track/xt6bq09fJCm8CxP7DUGF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/822/claritaspod.com/measure/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/prfx.byspotify.com/e/injector.simplecastaudio.com/47a7eb12-d2dc-4db0-916b-a694759c8891/episodes/d5fda825-e1c3-47f0-b714-1119d0a156c9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=47a7eb12-d2dc-4db0-916b-a694759c8891&awEpisodeId=d5fda825-e1c3-47f0-b714-1119d0a156c9&feed=rk9bGPyZ","summary":"Jacob Latz joined the show to break down his evolving role with the Texas Rangers after competing for a rotation spot in spring training and now becoming a trusted late-inning bullpen arm. Latz discussed closing games, handling high-leverage situations, and how the Rangers are using a bullpen-by-committee approach instead of a traditional closer. He explained how matchups, hitter tendencies, and game situations determine who gets the call, with names like Jacob Junis, Cole Winn, and Tyler Alexander all factoring into late-game leverage spots. Latz also shared how mechanical adjustments and a bullpen mindset helped his velocity climb back to 97 mph this season.","meta_description":"Jacob Latz joined the show to break down his evolving role with the Texas Rangers after competing for a rotation spot in spring training and now becoming…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":791,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dlls-texas-rangers-podcast-4217439/episodes/highlight-jacob-latz-on-rangers-bullpen-role-and-closing-games/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dlls-texas-rangers-podcast-4217439/highlight-jacob-latz-on-rangers-bullpen-role-and-closing-games.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}