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Three Critical Matchups as Rangers Set Lineup for Revenge Against Angels

For the Texas Rangers, there are two paths to the postseason. But they need to exorcise a demon first. The Rangers (63-65) will host the Los Angeles Angels (51-77) on Friday in the first game of a three-game series.

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Texas Rangers lineup for August 21, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for August 21, 2026 against the Anaheim Angels: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Reid Detmers for the Angels.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 21

Rangers-Angels Series: Preview, Probable Pitchers, Injured List

The race is on for the Texas Rangers and things couldn't be much tighter. The Rangers took two out of three from the Washington Nationals earlier this week, and all three games of that series ended in a shutout for the winning team.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 21

Where Rangers Can Go from Here After Jack Leiter’s Latest Rehab Start

Jack Leiter fell a bit short of one goal on Thursday. The rest of the evening was a bit harder to deal with. The injured Texas Rangers right-hander made his second rehab start on Thursday with Double-A Frisco and the hope was that he would reach up to 65 pitches.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 21

‘It’s A Great Group’: Jacob deGrom Praises Skip Schumaker, Texas Rangers Amid Playoff Push

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom reached 2,000 career strikeouts on Thursday night, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 to move back into a tie for the final American League wild card spot.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 21

Minor league update for 8/20/26

Hickory starter Evan Siary went seven innings, allowing two runs and striking out three. Paulino Santana homered. Pablo Guerrero homered and walked twice.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 21

Does Rangers Ace Jacob deGrom’s Newest Milestone Help Hall of Fame Case?

Jacob deGrom was supposed to reach a new milestone last week in Anaheim. His balky right triceps had other ideas. But, on Thursday, deGrom was back on the mound, this time at Globe Life Field the Texas Rangers starter reached 2,000 strikeouts for his career.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 21

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers beat the Nationals last night behind a dominant performance from Jacob deGrom. Skip Schumaker says it was “vintage deGrom” in Shawn McFarland’s game story.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 21

Thoughts on a 2-0 Rangers win

Rangers 2, Nationals 0 And the Rangers win the series! Not only did they win the series, but they won this game with a one hitter. That’s right, your intrepid squad faced 31 Washington Nationals batters, and only one of them got a base hit.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 21

‘Vintage deGrom’: Jacob deGrom Reaches 2,000 Strikeouts In Texas Rangers’ 2-0 Win Over Washington Nationals

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom came into Thursday night 2 strikeouts short of 2,000 for his career and got both in the first two batters of the game. Daylen Lile struck out swinging.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Jacob deGrom reaches 2,000 K's, leads Rangers to shutout of Nationals

Jacob deGrom recorded his 2,000th career strikeout while pitching six one-hit innings as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

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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.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / August 20

63-65 – Elder stars help Rangers eke out 2-0 win over Nationals

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Washington Nationals did not score any runs. The Rangers didn’t have a hit with RISP all evening despite ten chances and they also left eight on base, signifying ample opportunities that did not bear fruit.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Rangers' Jacob deGrom joins exclusive club with latest milestone

Jacob deGrom entered the game Thursday night against the Washington Nationals just shy of reaching a major career milestone. deGrom's second strikeout of the game was the 2,000th strikeout of his career.

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 20

Rangers' Jacob deGrom becomes second fastest to 2,000 K's

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom reached a strikeout milestone on Thursday in a hurry, appropriately. By fanning the first two Washington Nationals batters in Arlington, Texas, deGrom became the second-fastest pitcher to record 2,000 career strikeouts.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom joins extremely elite 2K club during start vs. Nationals

The Texas Rangers are locked in a tight battle for the AL West lead, as they entered play on Thursday against the Washington Nationals with a 62-65 record — sitting just two games below the division leader Houston Astros.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 20

How Austin Wynns’ Decision Impacts Rangers Catching Depth for Stretch Run

For the Texas Rangers the decision to designate catcher Austin Wynns for assignment was necessary. One of their opening day catchers, Danny Jansen, was set to return from two months on the injury list with a strained right forearm.

Santiago Espinal News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

D-Backs Sign Santiago Espinal To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks signed veteran infielder Santiago Espinal to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Reno. The move was announced by the Aces.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 20

Three Critical Matchups as Rangers Set Lineup for Nationals Series Finale

Jacob deGrom returns to the Texas Rangers rotation at a time in which a good start is needed. The right-hander — who left his start last Thursday with right triceps fatigue — avoided an IL stint with a little additional rest and will start against the Washington Nationals on Thursday on a week’s rest.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

‘He’s Been Phenomenal’: Corey Seager Praises Cal Quantrill After Texas Rangers’ Rotation Shuffle

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill has moved between the Texas Rangers bullpen and rotation four times since April. On Tuesday, in his second start since the latest move, he threw 7 scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Texas Rangers Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Texas Rangers have designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment, making room on the roster for Danny Jansen’s return from the injured list. Jansen, who had been sidelined since early June with a right forearm strain, was activated from the 60-day IL after missing the team’s previous 64 games.