Alex Al-Kazzaz

Joined: Nov 11, 2016

A graduate of the University of North Texas. B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Passionate Sports Writer. Born in France. Grew up in Keller, Texas. Long-time fan of the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, and the national soccer teams of the USA and France. Follow me at @BearManofTX

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 31: Manager Jeff Banister #28 of the Texas Rangers looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Diamondbacks won 6-0. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 27: Delino DeShields #3 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a catch with Elvis Andrus #1 in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 27, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 16: Bartolo Colon #40 of the Texas Rangers waves to fans as he is replaced in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on May 16, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 13: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers beats the tag by Austin Barnes #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers to score a run on a single by Jurickson Profar #19 of the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of the game at Dodger Stadium on June 13, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 28: Bartolo Colon #40 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch in the first inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 28, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bartolo Colon

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 23: Texas Rangers coaches and players celebrate runs by Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields (3) and Texas Rangers designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo (17) during the game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers on May 23, 2018 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 23: Texas Rangers coaches and players celebrate runs by Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields (3) and Texas Rangers designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo (17) during the game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers on May 23, 2018 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 03: Delino DeShields #3 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Texas Rangers after the pair scored against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the third inning on a RBI double hit by Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 3, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 03: Delino DeShields #3 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Texas Rangers after the pair scored against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the third inning on a RBI double hit by Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 3, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 03: Delino DeShields #3 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Texas Rangers after the pair scored against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the third inning on a RBI double hit by Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 3, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 30: Starting pitcher Cole Hamels #35 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on April 30, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cole Hamels

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 29: Martin Perez

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 19: Kyle Lohse

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 15: Bartolo Colon

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 02: Bartolo Colon

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 26, 2017: Shortstop Elvis Andrus