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Rangers Select Michel Otañez

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michel Otañez. Left-hander Robby Ahlstrom has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding active roster move.

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Rangers Next Breakout Prospect Lurking on Minor League Injured List

The Texas Rangers have built a quality track record of signing and developing international talent. The most recent exhibit his top prospect Sebastian Walcott.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18

Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026 against the Toronto Blue Jays: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Dylan Cease for the Jays.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers-Blue Jays Series Preview, Probable Pitchers, Injured List

For two teams grasping at straws to make the American League playoffs, Friday's series between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays represents a last stand for both squads.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18

The landscape of the playoff race for the Rangers

The 2026 Texas Rangers currently sit at 76-77 on the season, with nine games to go. Most years, a team in this situation would either have been eliminated or would be on the verge of elimination, would be simply playing out the string or hoping for a miracle.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Trevor Story News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Irving Native Trevor Story Ends Homer Drought With Crushing Blow To Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Story, who is from Irving, hit a go-ahead, three-run home run off Jacob Latz in the eighth inning Thursday night. The Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, at Globe Life Field and kept Texas from a three-game sweep.

Jack Leiter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Rangers’ Jack Leiter hoping to return from injury for playoff push

The Texas Rangers are competing with the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West division. Texas is in the AL Wild Card conversation as well.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Explains How Rangers Bullpen Plan Unraveled Before Story Homer

ARLINGTON, Texas — Three of the Boston Red Sox’ four runs Thursday night reached base on a walk or a hit-by-pitch. Boston beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, at Globe Life Field, scoring once in the seventh and three times in the eighth.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Says Cody Bradford’s Strong Outing Got Lost In Rangers Collapse

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cody Bradford threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings behind opener Tyler Alexander on Thursday night and left the Texas Rangers with a 3-0 lead in the sixth inning.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Rangers Fall Behind Astros Again With 9 Games Left In AL West Race

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West with nine games left. Texas lost 4-3 to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night at Globe Life Field, while Houston beat the Kansas City Royals.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost a crusher last night, 4-3 to the Red Sox. Shawn McFarland writes that Texas no longer has any margin for error with these kinds of losses.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Rangers eager to rebound in opener of crucial series vs. Jays

Two teams that are in the thick of the American League playoff hunt will meet Friday night when the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers open a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Joc Pederson Provides Injury Update During Rangers AL Wild Card Push

Joc Pederson is making progress from the small structural fracture in his left hand, but the Texas Rangers slugger still appears to be several days away from returning to game action.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18

Minor league update for 9/17/26

Despite scoring 5 runs in the first, Frisco lost to Amarillo by a score of 12-7. We now have a decisive Game Three on Friday in the Division Series to see who advances to the Texas League Championship Series.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers Playoff Magic Numbers Turns Tragic in Loss to Red Sox

At minimum, the Texas Rangers wanted to remain in a tie for first place in the American League West. Well, that's not how things went Thursday night. A three-run home run by Boston's Trevor Story in the top of the eighth inning off the normally reliable Jacob Latz helped lift the Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18