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Three Most Likely Rangers Prospects to Be Called Up After Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers have put the trade deadline behind them. By late September, we’ll know if the decisions they made were the right ones. For now, the Rangers will rely on its farm system for depth when needed.

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Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed two runs in 3.1 IP, striking out seven and walking three. Michael Trausch struck out three and walked one in 1.2 scoreless innings.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 5

Thoughts on a 5-4 Rangers win

Rangers 5, Giants 4 Well, that was a relief. I’m not sure what I would have done if the Rangers had lost that. To have gotten six shutout innings from MacKenzie Gore, only to have two different relievers blow leads.

Ezequiel Duran News / Field Level Media / August 5

Rangers' Ezequiel Duran out to torment Giants again in rubber game

Ezequiel Duran will look to enhance his growing reputation as a Giants killer when the Texas Rangers complete a three-game series against San Francisco on Wednesday at Arlington, Texas.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

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Texas Rangers News / Sport Relay / August 5

Duran, Rangers Walk It Off Against Giants

ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug 4) — The Texas Rangers absolved themselves of their five-error game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday by beating them, 5–4, Tuesday.

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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.

Cody Bradford News / ESPN / August 5

Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024

Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Rangers’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Texas Rangers did not make a single disastrous trade at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Their bigger error was more fundamental. The club tried to preserve two conflicting paths without committing to either one.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 5

Rangers halt 6-game slide in dramatic fashion vs. Giants

Ezequiel Duran capped a four-RBI outing with a deep run-scoring double to right with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 4

56-58 – Rangers walk it off, snap skid with 5-4 win over Giants

The Texas Rangers scored five runs while the San Francisco Giants scored four runs. About an hour ago, with Texas up 2-0 and with MacKenzie Gore fresh off a six shutout innings start, I started tackling this as though the Rangers were going to win.

Cody Freeman News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 4

What Cody Freeman’s Activation Says About Rangers Post-Trade Deadline Direction

The Texas Rangers made a move on Tuesday and that impacts opportunity for one of their key young players. It was largely procedural. Texas activated Cody Freeman from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock.

Blade Tidwell News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 4

Rangers Set Lineup as Texas Faces Giants Pitching Prospect Blade Tidwell

The Texas Rangers need a bounce back in a big way when they play the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday at Globe Life Field. Shortly after the MLB trade deadline closed, the Rangers went out and played one of their worst games of the season.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 4

Texas Rangers lineup for August 4, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for August 4, 2026 against the San Francisco Giants: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Blade Tidwell for the Giants.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 4

Hidden Reason Behind Texas Rangers’ Inactivity at MLB Trade Deadline

There were several reasons why the Texas Rangers didn’t shoot off many fireworks at the trade deadline. The Rangers only made two deals at the deadline, including one that sent infielder Josh Smith to the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 4

Biggest Winners and Losers from the Texas Rangers Trade Deadline

It was not an exciting trade deadline for the Texas Rangers. The players that traded hands could nearly be counted on one hand. The Rangers traded infielder Josh Smith, infield prospect Angel Arredondo and pitching prospect Josh Stephan.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 4

What This Trade Deadline Means for the Texas Rangers’ Playoff Chances

For all the hope around the trade deadline for the Texas Rangers, they ended up making just two trades. Texas acquired reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe for infield prospect Angel Arredondo.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 3

Report: Veteran Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause

Despite reported trade interest, Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after utilizing the no-trade clause in his contract, according to a report by The Athletic.

Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Jacob deGrom blocks potential trade from Rangers

The Texas Rangers were seemingly ready to sell at the trade deadline, but Jacob deGrom prevented them from going all the way with it. The Rangers approached deGrom about waiving his no-trade clause, but the star pitcher declined to do so, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Chris Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Rangers Designate Chris Martin For Assignment

The Rangers announced they’ve designated veteran reliever Chris Martin for assignment. Texas activated him from the 15-day injured list but evidently didn’t want to carry him on the MLB roster any longer.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 3

Rangers may sell at trade deadline following Astros sweep

The Texas Rangers appeared to be buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Getting swept by the Houston Astros over the weekend may have changed those plans.

Woeful Giants could be remedy for Rangers' 'ugly' performances

Yordan Alvarez's 4-hit game powers surging Astros past Rangers

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Joc Pederson News / Just Baseball / August 3

Will the Texas Rangers Cash in Their Joc Pederson Trade Chip?

The Texas Rangers find themselves in an interesting position. They are still in contention in the lackluster AL West and American League in general. But they are one of the many teams that are making their league and division weak.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Will Weekend Sweep Push Rangers Toward Selling?

This weekend couldn’t have gone much worse for the Rangers, who were swept by their in-state rivals. Today’s 7-3 loss at Daikin Park was a fifth straight defeat for Texas.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.

Rangers fortify two areas of need in trade with Angels

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Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 30

Rangers to get big boost with star SS set to return

The Texas Rangers are getting back their franchise cornerstone, Corey Seager, who will be returning from the injured list Friday.

Finances could thwart Rangers' trade-deadline plans

Rangers fortify two areas of need in trade with Angels

Rangers Release Santiago Espinal

Rangers Place Jakob Junis On Injured List

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Rangers fortify two areas of need in trade with Angels

The Texas Rangers needed to address their bullpen and catcher position. They took care of both areas in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of one player

Yankees' catching search includes their division rival

Why Sandy Alcantara's trade value may never be higher

Top 50 trade-deadline candidates

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 29

Finances could thwart Rangers' trade-deadline plans

The Texas Rangers have managed to claw their way back from a disappointing start to the season to the top of the AL West. It sounds like they may be limited in any attempts to bolster the roster ahead of the trade deadline, however.

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