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Rangers Designate Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross For Assignment

The Rangers announced that outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Joe Ross have been designated for assignment. Those moves open active roster spots for righty Chris Paddack and infielder/outfielder Cameron Cauley.

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Texas Rangers lineup for June 29, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for June 29, 2026 against the Cleveland Guardians: starting pitchers are Tyler Alexander for the Rangers and Parker Messick for the Guardians.

Cameron Cauley News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Rangers Make Move Ahead of Guardians Series

The Texas Rangers are calling up infield prospect Cameron Cauley ahead of Monday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 29

Rangers calling up Cauley, per reports

The Texas Rangers are calling up Cam Cauley from AAA Round Rock, per multiple reports. Or, I guess I should say, have already called him up, as the beats say that he is on the field with the team right now.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Cameron Cauley News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Rangers To Select Cameron Cauley

The Rangers are calling up infield prospect Cameron Cauley to make his major league debut, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. He’s not on the 40-man roster yet.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Rangers Nearing Deal with Veteran Starter

Amid injuries, the Texas Rangers are working to bolster their rotation depth. According to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers are close to finalizing a major league deal with right-handed starter Chris Paddack.

Tyler Alexander News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 29

Rangers Reliever Tyler Alexander May Achieve MLB First in Guardians Series

Tyler Alexander has become one of the most indispensable arms in the Texas Rangers bullpen. Alexander wasn't supposed to close out games this season. But he recorded the Rangers’ first two saves of the season when Texas was on the east coast opening the season at Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Chris Paddack News / Lone Star Ball / June 29

Rangers signing Paddack, per reports

MLB Rumors: The Texas Rangers are signing free agent starting pitcher Chris Paddack to a major league deal, per reports. We have known how desperate the Rangers are for starting pitching depth now that Jack Leiter is out until at least August deal to ankle surgery, but this really drives the point home.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 29

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we’ve learned about the hottest team in the American League, the first place Texas Rangers (!?). Kennedi Landry writes that, with Texas in need of innings, Kumar Rocker produced the best road start of his career on Sunday as the Rangers swept the Toronto Blue Jays.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 29

How Wyatt Langford’s Latest Injury Impacts Each Rangers Outfielder

It appears the unwritten rule is that the Texas Rangers aren’t allowed to have Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager in the lineup at the same time. Three days after Seager returned from two weeks away with mild concussion symptoms, Langford went on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 29

Minor league update for 6/28/26

Hickory starter Evan Siary allowed four runs in five innings, walking one, striking out one and giving up a pair of homers. Jormy Nivar allowed two runs in three innings, striking out one, walking one and giving up a home run.

Jordan Montgomery News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 28

Rangers’ Rotation Injury Should Not Force Jordan Montgomery to Push Recovery

Injured Texas Rangers left-hander made his second rehab start of the year with Double-A Frisco on Saturday and it was as successful as one could ask for.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 28

Thoughts on a 3-2 Rangers win

Rangers 3, Blue Jays 2 Herbie brought his passport. And I will remind you that every time the Texas Rangers have won the World Series, they have swept a four game series in Toronto that season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Jarred Kelenic scores on wild pitch as Rangers sweep Blue Jays

Pinch runner Jarred Kelenic scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning Sunday afternoon and the visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 28

Rangers Sweep Blue Jays with Insane Ninth-Inning Wild Pitch

The Texas Rangers executed a rare four-game road sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Rangers also clinched it in the most insane way possible.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / June 28

42-42 – Rangers bring their mop to Toronto to return to .500

The Texas Rangers scored three runs while the Toronto Blue Jays scored two runs. We can start by noting that the Rangers scored in the first inning of every game in this series.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / June 28

Rangers put OF Wyatt Langford on IL, activate OF Evan Carter

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain and activated outfielder Evan Carter after a short turn on the IL because of an oblique strain.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 28

Minor league update for 6/27/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed three runs in four innings, striking out five, walking three and giving up a homer. Guery Rodriguez allowed a solo homer in two innings, striking out two.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / June 28

Wyatt Langford returns to IL in unfortunate blow to Rangers

Langford can't seem to catch a break this season.

Jazz Chisholm gets ejected after arguing a checked-swing call

Red Sox walk off Yankees after Sonny Gray no-hit bid, blown save

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing

Red Sox's Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

Rays broadcaster roasted Max Kepler after PED suspension

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / June 27

Jake Burger has big day as Rangers continue hot streak vs. Blue Jays

Jake Burger had three hits and two RBIs Saturday afternoon and the visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4. Corey Seager added a solo home run for the Rangers, who have won the first three games of the four-game series.

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In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Blaine Crim News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24