105.3 The Fan in Dallas has signed a four year contract to continue as the Texas Rangers flagship station.
“We’re incredibly excited to extend our terrific partnership with the 2023 World Champion Texas Rangers,” said Audacy Regional President Brian Purdy. “We’re thrilled to continue bringing fans the best in class Ranger play by play calls, along with the audio gold of our General Manager, Manager and Player shows.”
105.3 The Fan will continue providing play-by-play coverage of all regular and postseason games broadcast, as well as select Spring Training games. The station will also continue to air live pregame and postgame shows. Sister station NewsRadio 1080 will continue to carry any games that conflict with previously scheduled programming.
It was also announced play-by-play announcer Eric Nadel will return for his 46th season of broadcasting Rangers baseball this season. The 2014 Ford C. Frick Award recipient will join Matt Hicks, who is returning for his 12th full year. Jared Sandler will return for his 10th year as host of the station’s pregame and postgame coverage, as well as play-by-play announcer for select broadcasts.
In addition to game broadcasts, 105.3 The Fan will also continue to air daily Rangers-themed programming.
“The Texas Rangers are very pleased to extend our English radio rights agreement with Audacy through 2027,” said Executive Vice President of Public Affairs John Blake. “We have an outstanding partnership with 105.3 The Fan that provides unmatched coverage of the Rangers in North Texas. The Rangers are proud to share in the celebration of our 2023 World Series championship with The Fan and look forward to continuing our relationship.”
105.3 The Fan has served as the radio home of the Rangers since 2015 and for 26 of the last 30 years.
