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The Rangers Reliever Whose Value Can be Measured by ‘Moxie’

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker would prefer not to use Jacob Latz for two inning saves. Lately he hasn’t had much choice. Latz picked up the win in Thursday’s 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals to improve to 2-1.

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Rangers Reacts Results: Grading Skip Schumaker

This week, our Rangers Reacts Survey asked y’all to give new manager Skip Schumaker a grade for his work as manager so far. Y’all seem to find him to be, generally, just okay.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / June 12

Minor league update for 6/11/26

Hickory starter Jesus Lafalaise went four innings, allowing three runs while striking out six and walking three. Paulino Santana had a pair of hits and a walk.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 12

Rangers-Red Sox Series Preview: Starting Pitchers, Key Matchups

The Texas Rangers head to Boston to face the Red Sox sitting at .500 for the first time since May 1. The Rangers (34-34) finally climbed that mountain in their 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 12

Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers win

Rangers 4, Royals 2 The Rangers are back (to .500), baby!!! Finally. That was getting a little ridiculous. It also feels a little ridiculous to be celebrating the team getting to .500, but you know, you take your pleasures where you find them.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 11

Rangers Beat Royals to Finally Reach .500 Record on Seventh Try in Six Weeks

Apparently, all it took for the Texas Rangers to get back to .500 was to try it for the seventh time. After a two-hour and 20-minute rain delay, the Rangers (34-34) beat the Kansas City Royals, 4-2 on Thursday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 11

Rangers get back to .500 with rubber-match defeat of Royals

Corey Seager homered to help the Texas Rangers defeat the host Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Thursday in a game that was delayed two hours and twenty minutes because of rain and threatening weather.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 11

How the Rangers Lineup Will Look vs Royals Once Rain Delay Ends

The Texas Rangers are eyeing their fourth consecutive series win on Thursday, but the series finale with the Kansas City Royals will be delayed due to rain.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Rangers lose impactful reliever to IL due to back injury concern

The Texas Rangers announced a roster move before their game against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Texas is placing left-handed relief pitcher Jalen Beeks on the 15-day injured list due to low back spasms.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Rangers Get Joc Pederson Update After Exiting Royals Game

The Texas Rangers have received an update following an injury scare on Wednesday night when Joc Pederson exited their 6-4 extra-inning win over the Kansas City Royals.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 11

Rangers eye .500 mark in series finale vs. Royals

As the Texas Rangers bid to win a fourth straight series, they have another chance to reach the .500 mark. They can do so Thursday afternoon by completing an already successful season series against the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Seth Lugo exits game after taking a 107 mph line drive to the head

Seth Lugo was involved in an absolutely terrifying moment during Wednesday’s game.

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet faces major setback in his injury recovery

Aaron Boone shares huge Aaron Judge injury update for 2026 season

Braves lose former MVP to injury

Pirates place veteran OF on injured list

Dodgers' Dalton Rushing under fire for his latest reckless slide

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Nick Pratto News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Padres Sign Nick Pratto To Minor League Deal

The Padres signed first baseman Nick Pratto to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. The affiliate announced the move this evening.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 10

Rangers May Be Arranging Pieces to Replace Subpar Slugger if He’s Traded

The Texas Rangers are neither buyers nor sellers when it comes to the MLB trade deadline. But it doesn't mean they shouldn’t plan for either eventuality.

Josh Smith News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 10

Josh Smith’s Notable Position Change in Latest Rangers Injury Rehab Game

After a day off, the Josh Smith injury rehab train rolled down to Triple-A Round Rock. Smith, who has missed more than a month with two separate injuries and a bout with viral meningitis, played in his third rehab game on Tuesday night as the Express hosted El Paso.