MLB Rangers: Emily Jones Exits Broadcast Team

Longtime Texas Rangers field reporter Emily Jones will not appear on the team's TV broadcasts in 2026, marking the first time in more than two decades that she has been absent from Rangers Sports Network (RSN) telecasts.

RSN announced its 2026 broadcast team on Thursday, and Jones—a familiar presence since joining as a pre- and post-game host in 2005 before shifting to the field reporter role—is not included. She won six sports Emmys for her contributions to the coverage.

Jones had already been reducing her workload in recent years to prioritize family and other projects. In 2025, the Rangers hired Laura Stickells as the primary field reporter, limiting Jones to just 20 appearances. She will have zero in 2026.

The club will keep Jones connected in a new capacity as host/ambassador, where she is expected to take part in sponsorship, partnership, and charity events. The Rangers also noted that she is developing "special projects" to be revealed later."

Emily has always been a valued member of the broadcast team and she was there to cover some of the biggest moments in team history," the Rangers said in a statement. "The club is excited that Emily has agreed to remain part of the Rangers’ family and maintain a connection with fans in this new role."

RSN will likely add a part-time field reporter for fill-in duties when Stickells has scheduling conflicts, but Stickells remains the primary for a second straight year.

Emily Jones

In a lengthy Instagram post Thursday, Jones expressed gratitude: “Thank you to the organization who allowed me to be unapologetically me, even when it wasn’t conventional or popular,” she wrote. “Thank you to the broadcast and production crew who made me look way better than I ever was.

“Thank you to the players, coaches, staff—and their families—for treating me like one of your own…even when that meant yelling at me in the clubhouse or ruining an outfit during a Powerade shower. My greatest accomplishment is the friendships I’ve made and the relationships I’ve developed over the last two decades…and it’s not even close.

“Thank you to the most amazing fanbase in all of baseball. I hope I was able to provide a sense of connection to a team I have been honored to cover all these years. Please know that if you’ve ever told me you feel like you know me, there is no greater compliment.”

The rest of the RSN TV team stays mostly intact: Dave Raymond returns as lead play-by-play announcer, with Jared Sandler handling pre- and post-game hosting (and occasional play-by-play fill-in). David Murphy and Mike Bascik will continue splitting in-game analyst duties, while Elvis Andrus, Nick Hundley, and Brad Miller share pre- and post-game analysis.

On radio, Eric Nadel begins his 47th year as the lead play-by-play voice, partnering primarily with Matt Hicks since 2012.Spanish radio remains unchanged, with Eleno Ornelas in his 27th year as lead voice alongside Jose Guzman.