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Why Rangers Elevated Jordan Tiegs to Replace Mike Maddux as Pitching Coach

After taking over for Bruce Bochy, new Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker went to work on putting together his staff. He spent most of October talking to players, current coaches and potential future coaches.

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Rangers president Chris Young 'open-minded' about roster change, pinpoints team's 'priority'

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young made it clear during the recent Major League Baseball General Manager meetings in Las Vegas that the unexpected could be expected in the Lone Star State.

Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuna Jr. named MLB Comeback Players of the Year

Three under-the-radar trade chips for the Yankees

Pirates' Paul Skenes responds to Yankees report after winning Cy Young Award

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Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 15

Rangers’ Sebastian Walcott Stands Alone on MLB’s Top 100 Prospects List

The Texas Rangers have a special talent waiting in the wings in Sebastian Walcott. The 19-year-old has had a meteoric rise through the minor leagues. He reached High-A at age 17 and reached Double-A in 2024.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 14

MLB Writer Drops Shocking Ranking for Rangers as Free Agent Destination

There have already been some big offseason changes for the Texas Rangers this offseason. Bruce Bochy and the organization agreed to mutually part ways following the 2025 season.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 14

Rangers GM Says Franchise Not Actively Shopping Superstar Infielders in Trade

The Texas Rangers front office was in Las Vegas for this week’s MLB general managers meetings and no big moves were made. Typically, the GM meetings are not when big contracts or trades are made.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chris Young News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 14

Rangers Boss Chris Young Puts Number on Payroll Cut for 2026 Season

Since Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young talked to the media in October, the talk has been about trimming payroll. Young said during his end-of-year press conference that the franchise was looking to get younger and less expensive.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 14

Ranking Rangers Five Best Draft Picks Outside First Round in Franchise History

Great teams are not built by first-round draft picks alone. The Texas Rangers can attest to that. While most of their first-round picks made it to the Majors, not all of them did.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / November 14

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. On MLB Awards night, Jacob deGrom was named AL Comeback Player of the Year. Shawn McFarland writes about Travis Jankowski signing on as the Rangers first base coach already with the respect of the players — including the ones who took his job.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

deGrom, Acuna Jr. named MLB Comeback Players of the Year

Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuna Jr. named MLB Comeback Players of the Year

Major League Baseball conducted its award ceremony, revealing a handful of honors that are not decided by the writers.

Yankees' Aaron Judge edges out Mariners' Cal Raleigh to win third MVP in four years

'Superhuman': Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani continues MVP run

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Rangers Announce Jacob deGrom News After 12th Season

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom has had one of the best starting pitcher careers in MLB history. In 12 years in the majors, deGrom has a 96-65 record in 248 starts with a 2.57 ERA and a 5.37 strikeout-to-walk ratio, which is an all-time major-league record.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 13

Rangers Star Jacob deGrom Wins AL Comeback Player of the Year

The Texas Rangers were ecstatic to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner during free agency following the 2022 season, but injuries have dogged this ace since then, until now.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 13

Did Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi Have a Chance To Win His First Cy Young This Year?

The 2025 American League Cy Young Award winner came as no surprise, Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal. Skubal had another phenomenal season but for the Texas Rangers' organization it was hard to see one of their own not named as a finalist let alone the victor, Nathan Eovaldi.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 13

Rangers Give Jordan Tiegs Shot to Succeed Mike Maddux as Pitching Coach

All new Texas Rangers coach Jordan Tiegs has to do is replace one of the best pitching coaches in recent memory in Mike Maddux. That’s all. The Rangers announced their 2026 coaching staff under new manager Skip Schumaker and Tiegs, who was the team’s bullpen coach a year ago, was promoted to pitching coach.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 13

The Perfect Rangers Off-Season Signing Has Never Played in the MLB

The Texas Rangers didn't have the 2025 season they envisioned when the year began; in fact, it was the total opposite of their expectations, just two years removed from winning their first World Series in 2023.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Jeff McNeil underwent thoracic outlet procedure

Mets infielder Jeff McNeil underwent a procedure to address thoracic outlet syndrome following the season, agent Garrett Parcell of Paragon Sports International tells Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

Travis Jankowski News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 13

Rangers World Series Favorite Travis Jankowski Returns as New Coach

The Texas Rangers will have a new look coaching staff in 2026 under manager Skip Schumaker. Several coaches departed including former manager Bruce Bochy, pitching coach Mike Maddux, catching coach Bobby Wilson, third base coach Tony Beasley, and hitting coach Bret Boone.

Travis Jankowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Rangers hire Travis Jankowski as first base coach

The Rangers announced a few coaching staff hirings Wednesday afternoon. Most notably, they’ve named Travis Jankowski their first base coach. That suggests the 34-year-old is retiring after a playing career that spanned parts of 11 big league campaigns.

Skip Schumaker News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 12

Rangers Announce Their 2026 Major League Coaching Staff Under Skip Schumaker

The Texas Rangers have been building a pretty much completely overhauled coaching staff in the last few weeks, with Skip Schumaker at the helm. While it has not yet been finalized officially, the team has put out its current iteration of the coaching roster, including all but one position being filled.

Adolis Garcia News / Sporting News / November 12

Rangers predicted to make blockbuster trade for $340 million three-time All-Star, MVP candidate to potentially replace Adolis Garcia

This would make the Rangers World Series contenders once again.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / November 12

Rangers announce 2025 coaching staff

The Texas Rangers have announced the major league coaching staff for 2025. New manager Skip Schumaker is bringing back Luis Urueta as bench coach, the position which Urueta held under Bruce Bochy last year.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / November 12

Ecker reportedly joining O’s

Donnie Ecker, who was part of the Texas Rangers’ coaching staff from 2022 until about six weeks into the 2025 season, is reportedly being brought on board by new Baltimore Orioles manager Carlos Albernaz to be the new bench coach for the A’s.

Corey Seager News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Rangers rumors: Payroll cuts coming, but will they trade Corey Seager, Jacob deGrom?

The Texas Rangers appear poised to cut payroll this offseason and are facing questions about potential trades involving their biggest stars. But industry sources suggest key veterans such as shortstop Corey Seager and right-handers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi are unlikely to be moved.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Rangers win American League team Gold Glove award

After a stunning World Series run in 2023, the Texas Rangers haven’t returned to the postseason. Texas missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2025.

Merrill Kelly News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Merrill Kelly

For the first time in his MLB career, Merrill Kelly will be testing the free-agent market this offseason. The dependable, middle-of-the-rotation veteran is sure to draw the attention of many teams.