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Rangers, in thick of playoff hunt, strive to take series from contending Jays

After winning the opener of a key three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Texas Rangers have strengthened their position in the playoff race.

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Minor league update for 9/18/26

Frisco fell to Amarillo by a score of 8-7 in the decisive Game Three of the Texas League Division Series, bringing the Roughriders’ season to an end. Frisco starter Blake Townsend allowed six runs in the first while not recording an out, and two more runs were scored by Amarillo off of Bryan Magdaleno in the ninth.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 19

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Thee Rangers beat the Blue Jays yesterday, 7-1. Evan Grant writes about the Zombie Rangers who you thought were dead a week ago but they’re still hungry for brains (wins).

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 19

Thoughts on a 7-1 Rangers win

Rangers 7, Blue Jays 1 Kumar Rocker outduels Dylan Cease, just as we all expected. We were all worried that we’d end up watching a lot of Trevor Williams in this game.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 19

Rangers, Astros Can’t Quit Each Other in Tight AL West Race

The Texas Rangers needed a win on Friday night and then they needed help from the Atlanta Braves. It was just another night in the race to win the American League West.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 19

Rangers Walk All Over Blue Jays in Series Opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sep 18) — As a team, the Texas Rangers walked a total of 10 times en route to a 7–1 victory over the error-prone Toronto Blue Jays Friday.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Texas Rangers Get Massive Break In Playoff Race After Routing Blue Jays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager doubled home a run to finish a four-run second inning Friday night, and Trevor Williams threw 4 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to close it out.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

White Sox's playoff hopes hanging by a thread after collapse against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox blew an 8-2 lead in an 11-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the second of a four-game series on Friday night. With the loss, the White Sox fell one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

White Sox eager for bounce-back effort vs. Tigers

Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since returning from injury

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Rangers beat Blue Jays, gain ground in playoff race

Corey Seager capped a four-run second inning with an RBI double as the Texas Rangers opened a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays with a 7-1 win on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Says Kumar Rocker Showed His Best Stuff In Months

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Kumar Rocker’s first four innings at Arizona on Sept. 12 may have been the best four innings he has seen from the right-hander in the last couple of months.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Rangers Manager Makes Clear How Texas Plans To Attack Dylan Cease

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the goal against Dylan Cease on Friday was to run up the right-hander’s pitch count and get him out of the game in the fifth inning.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Texas Rangers Shake Up Bullpen With 9 Games Left In Playoff Push

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers selected the contract of right-hander Michel Otañez from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday and optioned left-hander Robby Ahlstrom to Round Rock in the corresponding active roster move.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers Select Michael Otanez in Move That Ends Injured Reliever’s Season

With less than 10 games remaining in the regular season, it’s all hands on deck for the Texas Rangers. On Friday the Rangers announced that they selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Michel Otañez from Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Rangers Select Michel Otañez

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michel Otañez. Left-hander Robby Ahlstrom has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding active roster move.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers Next Breakout Prospect Lurking on Minor League Injured List

The Texas Rangers have built a quality track record of signing and developing international talent. The most recent exhibit his top prospect Sebastian Walcott.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers-Blue Jays Series Preview, Probable Pitchers, Injured List

For two teams grasping at straws to make the American League playoffs, Friday's series between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays represents a last stand for both squads.

Trevor Story News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Irving Native Trevor Story Ends Homer Drought With Crushing Blow To Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Story, who is from Irving, hit a go-ahead, three-run home run off Jacob Latz in the eighth inning Thursday night. The Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, at Globe Life Field and kept Texas from a three-game sweep.

Jack Leiter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Rangers’ Jack Leiter hoping to return from injury for playoff push

The Texas Rangers are competing with the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West division. Texas is in the AL Wild Card conversation as well.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Explains How Rangers Bullpen Plan Unraveled Before Story Homer

ARLINGTON, Texas — Three of the Boston Red Sox’ four runs Thursday night reached base on a walk or a hit-by-pitch. Boston beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, at Globe Life Field, scoring once in the seventh and three times in the eighth.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Says Cody Bradford’s Strong Outing Got Lost In Rangers Collapse

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cody Bradford threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings behind opener Tyler Alexander on Thursday night and left the Texas Rangers with a 3-0 lead in the sixth inning.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Rangers eager to rebound in opener of crucial series vs. Jays

Two teams that are in the thick of the American League playoff hunt will meet Friday night when the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers open a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Joc Pederson Provides Injury Update During Rangers AL Wild Card Push

Joc Pederson is making progress from the small structural fracture in his left hand, but the Texas Rangers slugger still appears to be several days away from returning to game action.

MacKenzie Gore News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Rangers Get MacKenzie Gore Update Following Start Against Red Sox

The Texas Rangers got through Wednesday’s win over the Boston Red Sox, but MacKenzie Gore’s health has become a concern heading into the final stretch of the season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Rangers Share Pitching Decision Moments After Win Over Red Sox

The Texas Rangers are changing their pitching plan for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox. The Rangers announced that left-hander Tyler Alexander will open the game, with Cody Bradford expected to follow and handle the bulk of the innings.

Joc Pederson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Joc Pederson Attempting To Play Through Hand Fracture

Joc Pederson has a small fracture in his left hand, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The Rangers designated hitter will try to play through the injury, but that will be a matter of swelling and pain tolerance.