Texas candidates are really rich A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier Salon · Jul 24
Millionaires could dominate Texas’ crop of new Congress members A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of potential new members. The Texas Tribune · Jul 22
At the Races: Eyes on the ball and the ballot Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Call it a sports week. New Yorkers are ecstatic after the Knicks went… Roll Call · Jun 11
GOP brings home sixth Congressional Baseball Game in a row With their sixth consecutive win, Republicans have secured a baseball dynasty, at least on the congressional level. The GOP clobbered Democrats 11-2 at Wednesday night’s Congressional Baseball Game, buoyed by bad fielding and hot base running. Conservatives kept a steady hand on the tiller and ran the exact same starting… Roll Call · Jun 10
Former MLB player Mark Teixeira is heavy favorite in GOP primary to succeed Chip Roy in Congress The former Texas Rangers first baseman has poured $2.5 million of his own money into the race and recently scooped up the key endorsement of President Donald Trump. The Texas Tribune · Feb 10
Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress The longtime GOP operative has spent decades as a lawyer for Texas Republicans and conservative causes. The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2025
Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for US House seat in Texas Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
Three-Time MLB All-Star and World Series Champion Opens Congressional Bid in Texas Mark Teixeira is running for congress in Texas' 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2025
Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for 21st Congressional District The former Texas Rangers slugger, who is running as a Republican, launched his campaign after incumbent Rep. Chip Roy announced he was running for attorney general. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025
Anthony Rizzo provides stability at first base that Yankees have needed for years Assuming he starts at first base on Opening Day, Anthony Rizzo will become the first person since Mark Teixeira in 2015 and 2016 to be the Yankees’ Opening Day first baseman in back-to-back years. Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022
How much would a team give up for Juan Soto? Probably more than you think One of the televisions in the Dodgers' clubhouse Friday afternoon was tuned to MLB Network when Juan Soto appeared. It was time for another segment to discuss Soto's future. Los Angeles Times · Jul 25, 2022
Mark Teixeira? Jack Leiter? Texas Rangers have found success in MLB draft’s top 5 picks. For the second-straight year, the Texas Rangers have a top-five pick. It’s an opportunity the Rangers wouldn’t have liked to have in an ideal world, considering the pile of losses they’ve accumulated in the previous two seasons, but it’s still an opportunity for an influx of talent, nonetheless. Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022
Is winning the offseason worth it? Depends on the year It has been 13 years since the big-spending New York Yankees “bought” their 27th World Series championship with free agents CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022
Revealing My Hypothetical Hall of Fame Ballot This is the last Five-Tool Newsletter before the results of the BBWAA Hall of Fame election are announced, so I’ll be revealing my hypothetical ballot today. Sure, it has no bearing on the actual process, but it’s fun. And as the lockout drags on, there aren’t too many better things… Sports Illustrated · Jan 21, 2022