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Ivan Rodriguez was named the MVP of the American League in 1999 while playing for the Texas Rangers.

In 1973, the Texas Rangers acquired Fergie Jenkins from the Chicago Cubs.

Alex Rodriguez was the first Texas Ranger to lead the American League (AL) in home runs for three consecutive seasons. This means that for three consecutive years, Rodriguez hit the most home runs among all players in the AL while playing for the Texas Rangers.

Kenny Rogers was the first Texas Rangers pitcher to win the Gold Glove Award. This means that he was recognized as the best fielding pitcher in the American League during the specific year he won the award. His exceptional defensive skills and ability to make plays on the field set him apart from other pitchers in the league.

Johnny Oates' career as the Rangers' manager resulted in the team finishing in 1st place a total of 3 times.

The Rangers traded Esteban Loaiza to the Blue Jays in 2001 in order to acquire Michael Young.

Frank Howard hit the first home run by a Texas Ranger at Arlington Stadium on April 21, 1972.

In 2002, Alex Rodriguez, a player for the Texas Rangers, was competing for the MVP award. However, he lost out to Miguel Tejada. This means that Tejada was ultimately chosen as the Most Valuable Player for that year, surpassing Rodriguez and the other listed players, Garret Anderson, Jason Giambi, and Alfonso Soriano.

Oddibe McDowell was the first Texas Ranger to hit for the cycle. A cycle in baseball refers to a player hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game. McDowell achieved this feat on July 23, 1985, against the Cleveland Indians. He hit a single in the first inning, a double in the third, a triple in the fifth, and a home run in the seventh. McDowell's achievement made him the first Texas Ranger in the team's history to hit for the cycle.

Nolan Ryan racked up a total of 939 strikeouts as a member of the Texas Rangers.

Mike Witt pitched a perfect game against the Texas Rangers in 1984.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that the Senators forfeited the game because fans tore up the field. This suggests that there was some kind of disturbance or unruly behavior from the fans that led to the game being called off.

Julio Franco was voted the 1990 All-Star MVP because he had an outstanding performance in the game. He displayed exceptional skills and contributed significantly to his team's success. Franco's impressive performance, both offensively and defensively, made him stand out among the other players. His contributions and impact on the game were recognized and acknowledged by the voters, leading to him being named the All-Star MVP for that year.

In 2006, Gary Mathews, Jr. hit for the cycle while playing for the Texas Rangers.

Kevin Kennedy was the Texas Rangers skipper when they won their first West Division title in 1994.