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Moises Morales started for Hickory, allowing three runs in 4.1 IP, striking out four and walking one. Paulino Santana homered. Yolfran Castillo was 2 for 6 with a stolen base.

MLB News / Sport Relay / July 9

Rangers Skip Prayer Time in Loss to Angels

ARLINGTON, Texas (July 8) — The Texas Rangers hit a wall against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday night, losing 13–1, in front of a crowd of 23,288. Five of their runs were provided by Jo Adell, who put together a multi-homer game.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 8

46-46 – Gore disemboweled as Rangers lose 13-1 to Angels

The Texas Rangers scored one run but the Anaheim Angels scored 13 runs. Well, you might not see a more definitive baseball game than that, I reckon. The Rangers are 1-4 against the Angels on the year now.

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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.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 8

Three Matchups That Matter as Rangers Set Lineup for Angels, Walbert Urena

The Texas Rangers hope to feed off their late rally to beat the Los Angeles Angels when they meet again on Wednesday. Texas (46-45) was locked in a tie

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 8

Re-Ranking the Last 10 First-Round Picks by the Rangers

The Texas Rangers have selected 12 players in the first round, or the compensatory round between the first and second rounds, since 2016. Some have panned out.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 8

One Thing Rangers’ Corey Seager Isn’t Willing to Change Amid Injury Woes

Corey Seager has been on the injured list three times this season. It’s becoming a trend for the Texas Rangers shortstop since 2023. He’s been on the injured list every year he’s been with the Rangers since he played nearly every game in 2022.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 8

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #3

Congratulations to Caden Scarborough, who has been named the #3 prospect in the 2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings, receiving over 60% of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 8

Minor league update for 7/7/26

Aneudis Mejia started for Hickory, allowing two runs in two innings, walking one and striking out two. Geury Rodriguez allowed two runs in 2.1 IP, striking out one and walking one.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 8

Rangers Can’t Make This Mistake with Wyatt Langford’s Injury Recovery

The Texas Rangers know they need a healthy Wyatt Langford to have a chance of making the playoffs. He knows it, too. That’s why the word out of Arlington on Tuesday was so encouraging.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 8

Thoughts on an 8-3 Rangers win

Rangers 8, Angels 3 The Rangers are back above .500. Holla. This was an instance where it wasn’t feeling real “winny” for much of the game, and seemed to be heading towards another home defeat to a bad team.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Rangers Reveal Reason Behind Jacob deGrom’s Short Outing

Jacob deGrom was held to five innings Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels after manager Skip Schumaker revealed the right-hander was battling left hip and leg soreness that had lingered since his previous start.

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MLB News / Sport Relay / July 8

Rangers Ride Osuna’s Homer to Win Over Angels

ARLINGTON, Texas (July 7) — The Texas Rangers took the upper hand in their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels with a convincing 8–3 victory Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Rangers score final 6 runs to overwhelm Angels

Alejandro Osuna lined a three-run homer to highlight a five-run eighth inning and Justin Foscue added a pinch-hit homer and an RBI single as the host Texas Rangers rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday night in Arlington.

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Rangers Reveal Reason Behind Josh Jung’s Removal From Lineup

The Texas Rangers made a late lineup change Sunday after Josh Jung was ruled out ahead of their series finale against the Detroit Tigers. The 28-year-old third baseman was scratched shortly before first pitch because of right knee soreness after fouling a pitch off the knee during Saturday's game.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Rangers set new world record with 600 gallons of beer

The Texas Rangers (45-43) have more to celebrate than just their first-place standing in the American League West this Fourth of July. They are now the proud owners of a Guinness World Record, and it is a doozy.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 4

Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin, place RHP Jakob Junis on IL

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Chris Martin from the injured list on Saturday and placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.

Jalen Beeks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Jalen Beeks To Undergo Season-Ending Flexor Tendon Surgery

Rangers left-hander Jalen Beeks will undergo surgery to repair a flexor tendon strain, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. The news

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Rangers must avoid making

As the Texas Rangers sit atop the AL West and ride a 7-1 stretch over their last eight games, their recent surge should change their trade deadline posture.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Rangers Re-Sign Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross To Minor League Deals

The Rangers brought back right-hander Joe Ross and outfielder Jarred Kelenic on minor league contracts, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker.