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Gavin Collyer News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 8

One Reason Why Rangers Prospect Gavin Collyer is Worth Watching in 2026

Texas Rangers fans won’t find pitcher Gavin Collyer near the team’s Top 30 prospects list. But he’s worth keeping up with in 2026. Collyer has been in the Rangers’ organization since he was selected in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB draft out of Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 8

Texas Rangers Reportedly Reach Deals With Arbitration Eligible Players

The Texas Rangers, much like other MLB franchises, are set to undergo contract arbitration talks. Following a season where the Rangers finished third in the AL West division, missing the playoffs for the second season in a row, it's important that the front office invests in the right players for success.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 8

The Stat That Makes Jacob Latz a 2026 Breakout Candidate

The Texas Rangers' pitching staff features some consistent and reliable players at its helm. With Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi standing out as the veteran presences, 2026 will need to have one player join them in dominance if the Rangers want to return to the playoffs for the first time since their World Series victory.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 8

2025 Season in Review: Danny Coulombe

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 8

2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #19

Congratulations to Elorky Rodriguez, who was voted the #18 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little over a quarter of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 8

Rangers Have Pair of Intriguing Two-Way Prospects in Minor League System

Everyone wants a Shohei Ohtani. But he’s special because players like him are hard to find. But the Texas Rangers are trying. The Rangers’ farm system was re-ranked recently by Baseball America (subscription required) and the publication included a pair of two-way prospects among the system’s Top 30.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Three Players Who Must Step Up for the Texas Rangers Next Season

The Texas Rangers are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 81-81. Most of the blame falls on the offense, which struggled overall, only hitting .234.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 7

Rangers Reshuffled Top 30 Prospects Still Features Rising Star at Top

The Texas Rangers have undergone a makeover this offseason at the Major League level. But they’re working to build talent in the minor leagues. In Arlington, the emphasis has been on trimming payroll and bringing in players that can provide a high OPS at the plate.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 6

2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #17

Congratulations to Malcolm Moore, who was voted the #16 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little over a quarter of the vote.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 5

Top 5 Offseason Addition Gives Rangers Major Lineup Boost

After missing the playoffs for two years straight following their 2023 World Series victory, the Texas Rangers needed to make a change this offseason. The biggest change the franchise has made for 2026 is trading away second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

The Rangers’ Wide Open Infield Mix

The Rangers entered the offseason in need of a lineup reboot. They’ve had below-average offenses in consecutive years and haven’t strung together competitive at-bats consistently.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 5

15 Years Ago Today, This Bold Signing Changed Texas Rangers' History

This offseason, the budget-conscious Texas Rangers have taken a relatively conservative approach to roster-building. Apart from their blockbuster Marcus

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 5

2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #16

Congratulations to Abi Ortiz, who was voted the #15 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little under twenty percent of the vote.

Joc Pederson News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 5

Rangers Hope Struggling Slugger Bounces Back After Awful Season

Some bets work out and some bets don’t. The bet the Texas Rangers took on Joc Pederson last season did not work. So, 2026 is now a do-over. The Rangers might have been hoping that Pederson wouldn’t exercise his 2026 contract option.

Danny Jansen News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 4

Danny Jansen, Rangers Give Each Other Mutual Stability Entering 2026

As it turns out the Texas Rangers have pursued Danny Jansen in the past via trade but failed to close the deal. By signing Jansen last month, the Rangers finally closed the deal on a player they coveted.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 4

Rangers Need One-Two Punch to Have Huge Seasons to Win AL West Title

The Texas Rangers finished with an 81-81 record in 2025 and haven't made the playoffs since winning their first World Series championship in 2023. The 2026 team looks much different than the 2023 team, but there are still key contributors who remain.

Tyler Mahle News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

Giants hoping Tyler Mahle will bounce back after injury-riddled season

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent right-hander Tyler Mahle.

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Big Fight Weekend / December 30

Revisiting Naoya Inoue’s destruction of Omar Narvaez in 2014

The 'Active MLB complete games pitched leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 17

Francesa reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues

New York sports radio legend reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues during 2025 season

A report from late November suggested that the New York Mets' collapse during the 2025 season occurred, in part, because alleged clubhouse issues impacted the club throughout the campaign.

The key factor that pushed Edwin Diaz to Dodgers over Mets and Braves

Yankees and Luke Weaver have mutual interest in a reunion, but there's a catch

Atlanta Braves find their everyday shortstop in Ha-Seong Kim

Top trade targets who fit the Braves' remaining needs

Ernie Clement reveals risky offseason activity: 'Nothing in the contract about it'