The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome, causing mild to moderate cognitive disability, developmental delays and physical challenges.

The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome, and to raise awareness for the genetic condition.

"This is the first time I can pick a number that's not just close to my heart, but close to a lot of people's hearts," Jake Burger, a CBC graduate,

New Texas Ranger Jake Burger will wear No. 21 this season. The number is for his daughter, Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21, due to an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.

Jake Burger will wear No. 21 after being acquired by the Texas Rangers. The number has special significance for his family after his daughter was born in October with Down syndrome.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No ... the first baseman’s family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman's family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome.

Jake Burger Will Wear No. 21 With the Texas Rangers for His Daughter Born With Down Syndrome ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has ...

Race Eberhardt is starring in "Strait Undercover," an action film about a government agent exposing corrupt forces trying to put a small town farmer out of business. Eberhardt, 37, is now the first actor with Down syndrome to star in an action film, and he spoke alongside the film's director Ben Gonyo in an interview that aired on TODAY Jan. 29.

Speaking before the first day of official practice Friday, Schlossnagle said it won't take long for the position players to get ready for the season opener Feb. 14 against Louisville at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

A day after unveiling the new Rangers Sports Network, the team said Tuesday that the network has partnered with several traditional cable and digital TV providers.

The Texas Rangers are hoping for an MVP-caliber year from their shortstop Corey Seager, but they would take a healthy year from their franchise star.