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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3
Rangers send INF Josh Smith to Blue Jays for LHP Adam Macko
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday. Smith, who has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A this season, gets a fresh start in Toronto, while Texas is acquiring rookie left-hander Adam Macko, per the reports.
Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
Jacob deGrom blocks potential trade from Rangers
The Texas Rangers were seemingly ready to sell at the trade deadline, but Jacob deGrom prevented them from going all the way with it. The Rangers approached deGrom about waiving his no-trade clause, but the star pitcher declined to do so, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 3
Rangers Star Jacob deGrom Invoked No-Trade Clause to Remain with Franchise
The Texas Rangers were listening to all offers on Monday and even approached one of their stars about waving his no-trade clause. But that star said no.
The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz
Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Rangers, Blue Jays Swap Josh Smith, Adam Macko
The Rangers have sent infielder Josh Smith and minor league right-hander Josh Stephan to the Blue Jays for left-hander Adam Macko, per announcements from both clubs.
Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Rangers Have Received Interest In Gore, Eovaldi
The sale may be on in Arlington. Reports emerged yesterday that the Rangers could pivot to selling after a weekend sweep by the Astros pushed their losing streak to five games.
Chris Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Rangers Designate Chris Martin For Assignment
The Rangers announced they’ve designated veteran reliever Chris Martin for assignment. Texas activated him from the 15-day injured list but evidently didn’t want to carry him on the MLB roster any longer.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 3
Rangers-Giants Series: Preview, Starting Pitchers, Injured List
Looking ahead at the series between the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants the probable pitchers reflect what could happen before the trade deadline ends on Monday.
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 3
Rangers may sell at trade deadline following Astros sweep
The Texas Rangers appeared to be buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Getting swept by the Houston Astros over the weekend may have changed those plans.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 3
2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #20 
Congratulations to Jack Wheeler, who has been named the #19 prospect in the 2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings, receiving a little under one-quarter of the vote.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 3
Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about the fateful seventh inning yesterday that doomed the Texas Rangers to a sweep in a terrible road trip that might have changed how the Rangers do things at the deadline today.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 3
Three Players Texas Rangers Could Trade at Deadline if They Sell
The Texas Rangers are back in Arlington on Monday. What they will do in the final hours of the MLB trade deadline remains in question. The Rangers (55-57) returned from Houston 2.5 games behind the Houston Astros in the division after a 1-5 road trip as they prepare to host the San Francisco Giants.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 3
Minor league update for 8/2/26
Hickory starter Jesus Lafalaise allowed five runs in 3.1 IP, walking three and striking out two. Louis Marinaro allowed a run in 1.1 IP, walking one and striking out one.
Joc Pederson News / Just Baseball / August 3
Will the Texas Rangers Cash in Their Joc Pederson Trade Chip?
The Texas Rangers find themselves in an interesting position. They are still in contention in the lackluster AL West and American League in general. But they are one of the many teams that are making their league and division weak.
Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Will Weekend Sweep Push Rangers Toward Selling?
This weekend couldn’t have gone much worse for the Rangers, who were swept by their in-state rivals. Today’s 7-3 loss at Daikin Park was a fifth straight defeat for Texas.
Skip Schumaker News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 2
Skip Schumaker’s Ejection Perfect Summary of Rangers Ruinous Road Trip
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker knew he was right. The rest of the Rangers dugout knew he was right. The home viewing audience knew he was right. It hardly mattered.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 2
Texas Rangers Just Signaled Their Trade Deadline Intentions
A week ago, the Texas Rangers led the American League West by two games over the Seattle Mariners. After Sunday, they’re in serious trouble. Texas fell to Houston, 7-3, on Sunday, wrapping up a poorly-timed 1-5 road trip, which included a five-game losing streak.
Evan Carter News / Field Level Media / August 2
Against Astros, Rangers counting on Evan Carter to carry hot bat into August
After a miserable first few months of the 2026 season, Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter finally showed just what he can do in July. Carter posted a sub-.200 batting average in each of the first three months of the schedule, but delivered in July with a .315 average and a .912 OPS in 22 games.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.
Corey Seager News / Field Level Media / July 31
Rangers activate SS Corey Seager prior to Astros series
The Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list on Friday to highlight six roster moves made prior to the opener of their three-game series against the Houston Astros.
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 30
Rangers to get big boost with star SS set to return
The Texas Rangers are getting back their franchise cornerstone, Corey Seager, who will be returning from the injured list Friday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
Rangers fortify two areas of need in trade with Angels
The Texas Rangers needed to address their bullpen and catcher position. They took care of both areas in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 29
Finances could thwart Rangers' trade-deadline plans
The Texas Rangers have managed to claw their way back from a disappointing start to the season to the top of the AL West. It sounds like they may be limited in any attempts to bolster the roster ahead of the trade deadline, however.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29
Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for
With Major League Baseball's trade deadline (Aug. 3, 6 PM EST) less than a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies are primed to add to a roster desperate
Joe Buck News / Yardbarker / July 24
Legendary 2011 World Series Game 6 earns ultimate praise from Joe Buck
Joe Buck has been on the call for 24 World Series, more than any other broadcaster in history. Buck has seen his fair share of World Series game but for him, there is one that sticks out more than any other one.
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