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This Analytic May Keep Rangers from Giving up on Evan Carter

Evan Carter is a finalist for the American League Gold Glove in center field. The Texas Rangers outfielder is also a significant liability at the plate.

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State of the Payroll for the Texas Rangers

At this point, anytime there’s a post that features a photo of Ray Davis, it doesn’t bode well, does it? I’ve kind of put off doing this, because I don’t

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

The Rangers Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher

The Texas Rangers are facing an offseason at a crossroads. There will be a lockout which will stunt activity, but with some improvements to the roster, they could be the leading candidate to win the AL West in 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / October 20

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland checks out the options for the Texas Rangers when it comes to addressing their pitching staff in free agency where, notably, they’ll have to nearly completely remake their bullpen again for a third consecutive winter.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 20

The Rangers’ Roster Bind

The Rangers should be at a crossroads offseason. Texas failed to take advantage of an historically weak division, finishing 80-82 to come up two wins short of a playoff berth.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 19

3 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Rangers Perfectly

The Texas Rangers are heading into an offseason that will be shortened due to a pending lockout. Still, there is a lot to do this offseason on both sides of the ball to give the Rangers a leg up in a division that should be up for grabs in 2027.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 19

This Number Should Reassure Rangers Sebastian Walcott is on Right Path

Sebastian Walcott continues to give the Texas Rangers plenty of food for thought in terms of when his future should begin at the Major League level. The latest is that Walcott was named one of the Arizona Fall League's top performers for Week 2 by MLB Pipeline.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

How Much Did Injury Hurt Jack Leiter’s Hopeful Rise with Rangers in 2026?

This was supposed to be the season that Jack Leiter took the next logical step with the Texas Rangers. Instead, it became kind of a disaster. Leiter finished the season 3-7 with a 5.29 ERA.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

Did Texas Rangers Get What They Needed from Brandon Nimmo in 2026?

The Texas Rangers made a seismic move in December when they traded one of their heroes from their 2023 World Series team. The Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo.

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

Why Jake Burger May No Longer Fit into the Texas Rangers’ Future

The Texas Rangers are trying to make the transition to become a team that is younger, more athletic and a little cheaper. In addition, president of baseball operations Chris Young began a transition last offseason from a lineup that values slugging to a lineup that values on-base and versatility.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

One Prospect Could Change the Texas Rangers Entire Offseason Plan

The Texas Rangers are still formulating their plan for the offseason one that could be filled with starting and stopping when it comes to improving their team.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

One Trade the Texas Rangers May Already Be Regretting

The Texas Rangers have traded players for various reasons during the tenure of president of baseball operations Chris Young. Mostly it's been to fortify the team that the trade deadline.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

Sebastian Walcott Gives Rangers Another Reason to Love His AFL Play

It was only a matter of time before Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott went yard in an Arizona Fall League game. It took five games, but he made it count.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 16

Why Rangers Promoting Hamilton Wise is Important to Franchise’s Future

Hamilton Wise is likely not a name familiar to Texas Rangers fans unless they really following the scouting department closely. That could change. Per Francys Romero, who covers international baseball, the Rangers have promoted Wise to vice president of amateur, domestic and international scouting.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 16

Texas Rangers’ Pending Free Agents’ Market Values Revealed

The Texas Rangers are in an interesting spot this offseason. After missing the playoffs again and finishing with a sub-.500 record at 80-82, the Rangers have decisions to make this offseason, such as who stays and who goes.

Jakob Junis News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 16

This Trait Made Jakob Junis Valuable Part of Rangers Bullpen in 2026

The Texas Rangers signed reliever Jakob Junis to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027. The Rangers may regret making it a mutual option. Junis became Texas’ most relied-up set-up man from the right side, as he went 1-3 with a 3.64 ERA in 53 games.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 16

Did Injuries or Slump Hold Rangers Slugger Wyatt Langford Back in 2026?

For all the hype around Wyatt Langford going into the 2026 season, the Texas Rangers left fielder didn’t live up to it. But why? That’s the question the Rangers and Langford must figure out.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 15

Rangers’ Jake Burger Now Finalist for Prestigious MLPBA Award

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has had an up-and-down two years with the franchise on the field. But off the field he’s been incredible. Burger is a finalist for the Players Choice Philanthropist of the Year Award, which was announced earlier this week.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Braves are being linked to a former World Series MVP after playoff exit

The Atlanta Braves may be ready to take a big swing after a fifth consecutive year of failing to make it past the NLDS.

Tyler Mahle hoping to remain with Atlanta Braves

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Rangers Share Surgery Update on Third Baseman Josh Jung

The Texas Rangers have received encouraging news regarding third baseman Josh Jung’s recovery from a fractured right hand. Jung will avoid surgery, according to an update shared by MLB.com Rangers reporter Kennedi Landry.

Corey Seager News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Corey Seager Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters last week that shortstop Corey Seager was dealing with a bone spur in his right elbow.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 7

Texas Rangers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Chris Young News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29