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Three Rangers Players Who Helped Themselves Most in Spring Training

The countdown is on for the Texas Rangers. Sunday’s off day to travel back home means opening day is just a few days away. Texas has two more tune-ups left on Monday and Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field.

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Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… After two disappointing seasons in a row, the Texas Rangers sought to reset their offensive philosophy this spring. Jeff Wilson says that, as the team leaves Surprise, the vibes are good.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 22

Key Roles the Texas Rangers Quietly Locked in This Spring

The Texas Rangers return from Surprise, Ariz., and spring training for two more exhibition games on Monday and Tuesday against Kansas City. From there, it’s a plane trip to Philadelphia for the opening day game with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

Austin Gomber News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 21

Austin Gomber Fits Rangers’ Developing a Roster Spring Training Mantra

The Texas Rangers are on their way back to Arlington after playing their final spring training game. Texas was on the road at Arizona to end its schedule.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Ryan Brasier News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Rangers Release Ryan Brasier

The Rangers announced that right-hander Ryan Brasier has been released from his minor league contract. As an Article XX(B) free agent, Brasier could use the first of three opt-out dates if Texas didn’t add him to its 40-man roster this weekend, and the Rangers have apparently chosen to let Brasier explore his options elsewhere.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 21

Don't Count Texas Rangers Out from Trading for Starting Pitching

On paper, the Texas Rangers have a multitude of options when it comes to starting pitching. The opening day rotation is nearly set with Nathan Eovaldi, Jacob deGrom, Jack Leiter and MacKenzie Gore.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 21

One Trade the Texas Rangers Could Still Make Before Opening Day

There aren't many decisions left for the Texas Rangers to make as they prepare to break camp and head back to Arlington. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said on Friday that the fifth starter is still up for grabs, along with a bench spot and a couple of bullpen jobs.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 21

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Shawn McFarland has observations from Nathan Eovaldi’s “opening day dress rehearsal.” The Rangers cut reliever Peyton Gray but still consider him a usable option after a string spring.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 21

Rangers Biggest Spring Training Pitching Star Heads Back to Minors for Now

The Texas Rangers break camp on Saturday. They’ll do so with two fewer players on their spring training roster. On Friday the Rangers assigned catcher Jose Herrera and pitcher Peyton Gray to their minor league camp.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 20

How Jacob Latz’s Awful Start Impacts Rangers Rotation, Bullpen Race

Jacob Latz has been one of the Texas Rangers’ most reliable pitchers the past 12 months. That reliability took a major hit on Thursday night. Latz made his last start in spring training, and the Milwaukee Brewers lit him up.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 20

Projecting Rangers Opening Day Batting Order as Phillies Set Starting Pitcher

The Texas Rangers know which starting pitcher they’ll be facing on opening day against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies have set left-hander Cristopher Sánchez as the starter for the March 26 game with the Rangers.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 20

Rangers Most Glaring Question at Backup Outfielder Before Opening Day

The Texas Rangers had several questions to answer when they got to spring training in Surprise, Ariz., in February. Some of them have been answered. Josh Smith has taken hold of the competition at second base and all signs point toward him being the opening day starter.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 20

2025 Season in Review: Kumar Rocker

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 / March 20

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. Kennedi Landry writes that Andrew McCutchen has shown he’s still got it and is on his way to making the team. Jeff Wilson says the battle for the Rangers 5th rotation spot pits stuff vs.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 20

Biggest Unresolved Concern for the Rangers Before Opening Day

With six days left before opening day, much of the Texas Rangers’ roster is set. There are a few bench roles to figure out, along with a couple of bullpen spots.

Wyatt Langford News / ESPN / March 20

'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick

Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.

Joc Pederson News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 19

It’s Too Early to Worry About Rangers’ Joc Pederson Before Opening Day

All Texas Rangers fans want in 2026 is the Joc Pederson that excelled with the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2024. Thus far in spring training, Rangers fans have not seen much of that out of the left-handed hitting designated hitter.

Andrew McCutchen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Rangers’ Andrew McCutchen bashes his 1st home run with Texas

The Texas Rangers saw an encouraging spring training development Wednesday as Andrew McCutchen launched his first home run with the club. The veteran outfielder’s latest moment in Arizona added intrigue to his push for a roster spot and offered another reminder that his bat still carries impact.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / March 17