JOHN HICKS NEWS

Cut by Philadelphia The Phillies released Hicks on Saturday.

Impact After linking up with the Phillies on a minor-league deal during the offseason, Hicks had spent the entire 2023 campaign with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, hitting .206 with three home runs and 11 stolen bases across 206 plate appearances. While the 33-year-old could land another minor-league deal from an organization looking to add to its catcher depth, he'll have an uphill battle to reach the majors, where he hasn't appeared since 2021.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After a smashing Rangers debut, catcher John Hicks hoping for another shot at majors Catcher John Hicks hit .258, with four home runs, seven RBIs, and a smashing .936 on-base plus slugging in 10 games with the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • STATESMAN.COM

Rookies Gilbert and Kelenic lead Mariners past Rangers 9-5

Logan Gilbert worked into the sixth inning to win his fifth decision in a row, fellow rookie Jarred Kelenic hit a three-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 9-...

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Outrighted to Triple-A Hicks was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Hicks passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment one week prior. He'll remain in an organizational depth role for the Rangers.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros hand Rangers 10th straight loss with 7-3 victory

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer in Houston’s big third inning to help the Astros hand the Texas Rangers their 10th straight loss with a 7-3 victory

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Texas Hicks was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Hicks was added to the roster in late June when Jose Trevino (forearm) landed on the injured list, and he's now lost his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters with Trevino healthy. Hicks appeared in 10 games and had a .258/.258/.677 slash line with four home runs and seven RBI.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manning, Tigers win 6th in row, hand Texas 8th straight loss

Matt Manning pitched six strong innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game, beating the skidding Texas Rangers 4-2

JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Blue Jays shut out Rangers in both ends of doubleheader

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a first-inning grand slam, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged his 31st homer of the season, and George Springer and Randal Grichuk also went deep for Toronto as...

JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Mize, Tigers to face Gibson, Rangers

The Rangers will send Kyle Gibson to the mound Wednesday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the start

JULY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Another big performance Hicks went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact Hicks had his contract selected June 29 due to an injury to Jose Trevino (forearm). He's had quite an impressive performance since, logging four home runs, six RBI and six runs scored across only three starts. While that's impressive, Hicks last appeared in the majors in 2019, when he posted a 56 wRC+ across 333 plate appearances.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hicks continues revenge tour in Rangers' win ARLINGTON -- Since Rangers catcher John Hicks was called up on June 29, it’s been a revenge tour of sorts, as he’s now homered against both...

JULY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Peralta scheduled to start for Tigers at Rangers

The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Monday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Kolby Allard

JULY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Hicks homers twice as Rangers bounce Mariners SEATTLE — John Hicks homered in his first two at-bats and Eli White added a three-run shot as the Texas Rangers snapped a 13-game losing str...

JULY 4, 2021 • DNEWS.COM

Slugs two homers Hicks went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 7-3 win over Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Hicks went yard off opposing starter Marco Gonzales to lead off both the third and fourth innings in only his third appearance of 2021. He last played in the big leagues in 2019 and slashed .210/.240/.379 with 29 runs and 35 RBI in 95 games with Detroit.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hicks homers twice, Rangers snap Seattle skid with 7-3 win

John Hicks homered in his first two at-bats, Eli White added a three-run shot and the Texas Rangers snapped a 13-game losing streak in Seattle with a 7-3 win over the Mariners

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Hicks thrilled to contribute in MLB return SEATTLE -- John Hicks said he was excited and relieved when he blasted a 408-foot home run in the Rangers’ 8-3 win over the A’s on Thursday...

JULY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Homers in 2021 debut Hicks went 2-for-4 with a home run and a pair of runs scored Thursday against Oakland.

Impact Making his first major-league appearance since 2019, the former Mariner and Tiger blasted a solo homer in the sixth inning and added a single in the eighth. The 31-year-old has enjoyed productive stretches in his previous MLB stints -- he had a .766 OPS for Detroit in 2017 and popped 13 homers in 2019 -- but is likely headed back to Triple-A Round Rock once Jose Trevino (forearm) is back to full health.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE