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Starting pitchers for Rangers, Braves come with questions

Texas right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has sufficiently recovered from his recent illness in time to make the start on Sunday when the visiting Rangers meet the Atlanta Braves in the rubber game of the series between two division-leading teams.

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Rangers rally in 6th to edge Braves

Brandon Nimmo had three RBIs, including two that gave Texas the lead in the crucial four-run sixth inning, helping the visiting Rangers come from behind to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 18

50-48 – Gory start ends in glory as Rangers get even with Braves

The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Atlanta Braves scored six runs. The Rangers couldn’t let Eli White get away with it. With MacKenzie Gore

Emiliano Teodo News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 18

Emiliano Teodo Did One Incredible Thing in Rocky Rangers Debut

For the past few seasons one of the most intriguing prospects in the Texas Rangers system has been right-handed pitcher Emiliano Teodo. He was the pitcher that started the 2024 MLB Futures Game at Globe Life Field and claimed the victory.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 18

Three Rangers Matchups That Matter as Lineup Set for Braves Rookie Pitcher

The Texas Rangers started the second half of the season with a thud. Fortunately, it didn’t cost them anything. Texas (49-48) fell to Atlanta, 15-1, on Friday, in the Rangers’ worst loss of the season.

Jakob Junis News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 18

Rangers Activate Jakob Junis from Injured List to Bolster Depleted Bullpen

The Texas Rangers waited one day after the start of the second half of the season to activate one of their top relievers. The Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list in advance of Saturday’s game, per a team announcement.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 18

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers got destroyed by the Braves in their first game back from the ASB. Kennedi Landry writes about Chris Sale good and Cal Quantrill ungood.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 18

Minor league update for 7/17/26

2025 4th rounder Mason McConnaughey made his full season debut for Hickory, allowing four runs on a pair of homers by Brady Ebel in three innings, walking two and striking out three.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 18

What Sebastian Walcott’s Swift Recovery, Promotion Means for Rangers Future

Sebastian Walcott is back in Frisco. That’s great news for the Texas Rangers and RoughRiders fans. Walcott made his full-season affiliate debut on Friday as the RoughRiders faced Tulsa.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 17

49-48 – Rangers forget to return from All-Star break, lose 15-1

The Texas Rangers scored one run but the Atlanta Braves scored 15 runs. When the probables were released and it showed that the Rangers would be facing Chris Sale to open the second half, while countering with Cal Quantrill, the best you could hope for was that they would do what they had been doing through the final weeks of the first half.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 17

Injured Rangers Star Progresses Toward Next Stage of Rehab Work

The frustrating recovery of a Texas Rangers superstar continued in Atlanta on Friday. Per MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry and The Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant (subscription required) shortstop Corey Seager was engaged in running and throwing during pre-game activities before Friday’s game.

Texas Rangers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

NFL Suspends Cardinals Exec Ryan Gold For Violating Gambling Policy

The NFL has suspended Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating its gambling policy. The ban will take effect immediately, but Gold has the right to appeal it.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 17

Texas Rangers lineup for July 17, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for July 17, 2026 against the Atlanta Braves: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Chris Sale for the Braves. Texas begins the second half of the season with a three game set in Atlanta.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 17

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. Jeff Wilson weighs in on the continued fallout from the Rangers’ BZZR bonanza. Some Rangers fans are making the switch while others are demanding refunds, Shawn McFarland writes.

Sebastian Walcott News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Rangers Top Prospect Makes Season Debut

Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott took a major step forward in his recovery from injury on Tuesday. The 20-year-old shortstop/third baseman made his season debut on Tuesday, beginning a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Rangers.

Jonah Bride News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Rangers Release Jonah Bride

The Rangers have granted infielder Jonah Bride his release, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. He’s now a free agent and is eligible to sign with any club.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

1 trade Rangers must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Texas Rangers enter the August 3 MLB trade deadline as a franchise at a crossroads. While the Rangers are currently in first place in the AL West with

Wyatt Langford News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Wyatt Langford's Swing Is Changing. His Results Are Getting There First.

Here's a stat that shouldn't make sense. Wyatt Langford has played in roughly half of Texas' games this year. Missed nearly all of May. Missed most of June.

Brandon Nimmo News / Field Level Media / July 12

Brandon Nimmo boosts Rangers to walk-off win over Astros

Brandon Nimmo's walk-off single capped off a 3-for-5 game for the Texas Rangers, who scored a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros Sunday and won two of three during the weekend series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom may avoid IL, but there’s a catch

The Texas Rangers built their identity around their starting pitching rotation in the previous few seasons, but accomplished right-hander Jacob deGrom is doing most of the heavy lifting this season.

Texas Rangers News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Texas Rangers select Miami LHP commit Gio Rojas in 2026 MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers selected Miami commit pitcher Gio Rojas No. 16 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Rojas just wrapped up his high school career at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Jacob deGrom’s injury uncertainty will concern Rangers fans

Texas Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom is going to miss his start on Sunday due to a “minor” glute strain. It seems as if the injured list is a possibility for the veteran starting pitcher.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Corey Seager is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Corey Seager might potentially be going from AL West to AL East. The Texas Rangers may consider the possibility of trading away their veteran shortstop Seager if they sputter over the next several weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Rangers Manager Delivers Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung Injury Updates

The Texas Rangers received positive news on two injured players on Wednesday, with manager Skip Schumaker revealing that Josh Jung is available off the bench and Wyatt Langford has cleared every hurdle in his hamstring rehab.