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Examining Jacob deGrom’s Excellence Since Shaky Rangers Season Debut

Jacob deGrom’s season debut could be described as shaky. Since then he’s been exactly what the Texas Rangers have needed. The soon-to-be 38-year-old ace had his initial start in Philadelphia pushed back a few days due to neck stiffness.

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Brandon Nimmo Proving to Be Catalyst Rangers Offense Needs Right Now

Brandon Nimmo the player seems as straightforward as Brandon Nimmo the person. The Cheyenne, Wyo., native has been the catalyst the Texas Rangers were hoping for after the first 22 games of his career with the franchise.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 21

Rangers Lineup vs Pirates: Wyatt Langford Moves Up in Batting Order

The Texas Rangers begin a nine-game homestand on Tuesday when they face Carmen Mlodzinski and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Globe Life Field. Game time for all three contests with the Pirates (13-9), through Thursday, is 7:05 p.m.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 21

Rangers Open Homestand vs. Pirates: Preview, Storylines

Major League Baseball paid the Texas Rangers back for a 10-game road trip with a nine-game homestand directly after it. The Rangers (11-11) start the homestand on Tuesday with the opener of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (13-9).

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 21

Rangers Hitting Report: Hits, Misses, Concern Index 22 Games Into Season

The Texas Rangers attempted to re-make their lineup in two different ways this offseason. First, any acquisitions had to bring the ability to get on base to the lineup.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 21

2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week Four

The Rangers did not wrap up their 10 game road trip well. In fact it was a quite frustrating week overall. While they showed they can shut out the Mariners, blow out the A’s and also steal a win from them in the 9th inning, they didn’t always show up when opportunities presented themselves.

Tyler Wade News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 21

Rangers Notes: Tyler Wade Granted Release, Another Worry at Closer

The Texas Rangers begin a nine-game, three-series homestand on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. As of this writing, the pitching probables had not been announced.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 21

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that, in one of those Hakeem Olajuwon on the Toronto Raptors or Emmitt Smith on the Arizona Cardinals moments, Andrew McCutchen will suit up for the Texas Rangers against the Pittsburgh Pirates this week.

Skip Schumaker News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 20

Skip Schumaker Facing Tough Call at Second Base for Rangers

The Texas Rangers finally wrapped up a 10-game road trip with a series loss to the Seattle Mariners. They went 4-6 on the road and sit at 11-11 ahead of a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Pirates welcome Rangers home after Texas' 10-game road trip

After playing 16 of their first 22 games on the road, the Texas Rangers are looking forward to starting a nine-game homestand Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Peyton Gray News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 20

Rangers Majors Pipeline: Peyton Gray, Aidan Curry Dominating in Minors

The Texas Rangers are now a couple of weeks into the minor league season at all four of their affiliates and some top players are starting to emerge. The Rangers have already called up one Top 30 prospect per MLB Pipeline.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Tyler Wade News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Tyler Wade Granted Release By Rangers

Veteran infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade has been granted his release by the Rangers, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. He’d signed a minor league pact with Texas over the winter and opened the season with their Triple-A club in Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 20

Rangers Starting Pitcher Report: Hits, Misses, Concern Index After 22 Games

The Texas Rangers are putting their faith in starting pitching this season. So far, the rotation has been solid. Texas added to the rotation with MacKenzie Gore and paid a steep price to get him.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 20

Rangers, Rest of AL West, Mired in Mediocre Start to Division Title Race

The Texas Rangers had hoped that their 10-game road trip might lead to building a lead in the American League West Division. Well, they’re in the lead.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 20

Minor league update for 4/19/26

Hickory starter Jesus Lafalaise went 4.1 innings and allowed his first two runs of the season — one earned, one unearned — while striking out eight and not walking anybody.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 20

Rangers Monday Fastball: What We Learned, What It Means 22 Games into Season

The Texas Rangers returned to Arlington on Sunday night after a 4-6 road trip and setting on an 11-11 record. It could be better and it could be worse.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 20

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that McKenzie Gore’s subpar road trip shows that he’s not yet at the level that the Texas Rangers hope that he can achieve.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 20

Thoughts on 5-2 Rangers loss

Mariners 5, Rangers 2 The longest road trip of the Rangers’ 2026 season has come to an end. The Rangers went 4-6 on the road trip. Could have been better, could have been worse.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 19

Brandon Nimmo’s Bat ‘Died a Hero’ As He Reaches 1,000 Career Hits

Brandon Nimmo sat on 999 hits throughout Saturday’s game with the Seattle Mariners before he finally reached four figures. His single in the ninth inning of Saturday’s loss put the Texas Rangers outfielder among a rare group of players —1,000 career hits.