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Can Rangers Keep Merrill Kelly at This Projected Free Agency Cost?

The Texas Rangers felt they needed more starting pitching at the trade deadline and secured Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Texas knew he was a short-term solution.

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Bochy returns to Giants in special advisor role

Bruce Bochy and the Giants are reuniting after all, with the club's beloved former manager taking on a special advisor role on both the baseball and business sides following 28 seasons on the dugout's top step.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 10

Rangers' Biggest Offseason Need Should Come as Little Surprise

When it comes to needs this offseason, the list is long for the Texas Rangers. Factor in some potential money issues, and president of baseball operations Chris Young has a daunting task in front of him to put together a roster that will compete next year in the American League West.

Jonah Heim News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 10

Rangers Must Consider All Options Before Making Move on Jonah Heim

Jonah Heim would likely cost the Texas Rangers a projected $6 million in arbitration. That’s relatively cheap for a fifth-year veteran catcher. But Heim’s offensive numbers have declined each of the last two years since he put together a career year in helping the Rangers win the 2023 World Series.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 9

How Rangers Could Shake Up First Base Situation for Second Straight Offseason

Last offseason the Rangers moved on from fan favorite Nathaniel Lowe, trading the first baseman to the Washington Nationals for pitcher Robert Garcia. Lowe struggled in Washington and landed in Boston after he was released.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 9

Do Rangers Have Shot at Pipe Dream All-Star Outfielder in Free Agency?

With free agency now underway in Major League Baseball, the Texas Rangers can start making moves to improve their roster for 2026. Per their president of baseball operations Chris Young, there are factors that will influence who the roster is build.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 9

Rangers Face Difficulty in Potential Pursuit of Cubs Star Shota Imanaga

On paper, the Texas Rangers have a solid starting rotation for 2026. Or at least the makings of one. Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter are all expected back and are expected to take the top three spots.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 8

Rangers Seen As Fit for Surprising Free Agent This Offseason

When it comes to offseason additions this winter for the Texas Rangers, it's going to come down to money and needs. First-year manager Skip Schumaker knows that fixing the lineup is a must this winter, and there are going to be a number of options the front office can choose from.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 8

Rangers Win Gold Glove Team Award After Tremendous Defensive Season

On Friday night, Rawlings announced the winners of the Platinum Glove Awards and the best defensive team in each league. The Texas Rangers were the recipient of the 2025 Gold Glove Team Award in the American League, while the National League winner went to the Chicago Cubs.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 8

Can Rangers Find Next Sebastian Walcott with International Bonus Pool Money?

The Texas Rangers, like every other MLB team, will spend the next couple of months nailing down talent outside of the United States. The Rangers have nearly $7 million to spend in international bonus pool money — $6.679 million to be precise.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Rangers win American League team Gold Glove award

After a stunning World Series run in 2023, the Texas Rangers haven’t returned to the postseason. Texas missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2025.

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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 / November 7

Assessing Impact of Rangers Roster Moves as Free Agency Picks up Steam

This week was all about housekeeping for the Texas Rangers. They managed to get plenty done. By the fifth day after the end of the World Series the Rangers

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Rangers Announce Game Time for Opening Day, Remaining 2026 Home Games

The Texas Rangers will open the regular season on the road, but their home opener game time is set for 3:05 p.m. central on April 3 against Cincinnati.

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Texas Rangers News / Big Fight Weekend / November 7

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Jaron Ennis ‘that’s all b*******’ says Robert Garcia

On Saturday, November 8, at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card, live on DAZN for Ortiz’s WBC interim super welterweight title.

Merrill Kelly News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Rangers Free Agent Pitcher Predicted to Sign with Familiar Franchise

Needing pitching at the trade deadline in July, the Texas Rangers swung a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Merrill Kelly. He helped to keep the Rangers in the hunt for an American League Wild Card spot despite all of their injuries before they faded down the stretch to finish at 81-81.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Three Rangers Top Pitching Prospects Selected to AFL Fall Stars Game

Three Texas Rangers pitchers have had strong enough performances to earn selections to the Arizona Fall League’s Fall Stars Game on Sunday in Mesa, Ariz.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

Rangers Should Eye Power-Hitting Infielder as Free Agency Rumors Heat Up

When the Texas Rangers hired Skip Schumaker as their next manager to replace Bruce Bochy, the former Miami Marlins boss knew what was needed for 2026: offense.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

How Rangers Could Lose Super-Utility Star in Trade This Offseason

The Texas Rangers are looking to trim payroll this offseason. But would they deal a player that won’t cost them much in 2026? Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) wrote a piece about all 30 teams and their needs going into the offseason.

Merrill Kelly News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Merrill Kelly

For the first time in his MLB career, Merrill Kelly will be testing the free-agent market this offseason. The dependable, middle-of-the-rotation veteran is sure to draw the attention of many teams.

Joc Pederson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Joc Pederson exercises player option

Joc Pederson has officially exercised his $18.5MM player option for the 2026 season, according to a report from The Associated Press. The deal contains a matching mutual option for 2027.

Bruce Bochy News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants finalizing deal with Bruce Bochy for special assistant role

Bochy will join another future Hall of Fame manager, Dusty Baker, as special assistants in San Francisco.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Tony Beasley, Bret Boone expected to leave Rangers’ coaching staff

Veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux has already left the Rangers to become the Angels’ new pitching coach, and now some other members of the Texas staff are on the way out.

Tyler Mahle News / Just Baseball / October 31

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Tyler Mahle

Tyler Mahle‘s career is a difficult one to describe. He’s been labeled a top prospect, a breakout candidate, injury-prone, and, most recently, excellent.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 29

Six Takeaways From the Texas Rangers’ 2025 Season

The Texas Rangers’ 2025 season was a disappointment. In a year that saw the team lead the league in several pitching and defensive categories, the Rangers managed to finish with only an 81-81 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Adolis Garcia News / Yardbarker / October 17