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Rangers Smartly Take Rare Wednesday Off to Avoid World Cup Match

Ordinarily, the Texas Rangers would play on a Wednesday. During the hum of a 162-game season, Wednesday is either the final game of a three-game series that started on Wednesday and leads to a getaway off day on Thursday or part of a three-game or four-game series that ends on Thursday.

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Minor league update for 6/16/26

For Hickory, Aneudis Mejia faced four batters, retired two of them, and gave up a walk. Louis Marinaro allowed three runs in 1.2 IP, striking out once.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 17

Thoughts on a 12-2 Rangers loss

Twins 12, Rangers 2 Do you really want to think about this game? No? Me neither. Let’s not. Let’s think about something else. How about this: Look at it!

MLB News / Sport Relay / June 17

Twins Beat Rangers in Lopsided Affair

ARLINGTON, Texas (June 16) — The Texas Rangers were blown out Tuesday night, 12–2, by the Minnesota Twins. One of their many highlights was a big three-run homer by Kody Clemens in the first inning.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

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Texas Rangers News / ESPN / June 16

Scoring change lands Rangers' Ahlstrom 1st MLB win...

After a scoring change in the official box score, Texas Rangers rookie left-hander Robby Ahlstrom, 26, was awarded his first MLB victory on Tuesday, four days after he pitched in a victory over the Kansas City Royals.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Malcolm Moore News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 16

How Rangers Promoting Malcolm Moore Shows Faith in His Future

Those attending the Frisco RoughRiders game on Tuesday morning got a surprise — Malcolm Moore was the catcher. The Texas Rangers promoted their first-round pick from the 2024 MLB draft while their full-season affiliates were dark on Monday, per his MiLB.com page.

Joc Pederson News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 16

Two Reasons Why Joc Pederson Tops Lineup Again as Rangers Face Twins

If the Texas Rangers are going to get back to .500 and then get above .500 Joc Peterson is going to have to be part of the solution. Fortunately, that’s what he’s been the past month.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 16

Robby Ahlstrom’s First Rangers, MLB Victory Delivered Five Days Later

For rookies, certain milestones are the culmination of years of hard work. The first hit, the first home run, the first run scored, the first win claimed.

Malcolm Moore News / Lone Star Ball / June 16

Malcolm Moore promoted to Frisco

Malcolm Moore, the Texas Rangers’ first round draft pick in 2024, has been promoted from high-A Hub City to AA Frisco, it was announced today. Moore, a 22 year old catcher, had a disappointing 2025 season, as he slashed .195/.300/.276 on the year, primarily at high-A Hub City, while missing time due to a fractured thumb.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 16

2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week 12

GAME 66: 3-5 Loss @ Kansas City Royals GAME 67: 6-4 Win @ Kansas City Royals GAME 68: 4-2 Win @ Kansas City Royals GAME 69: 1-10 Loss @ Boston Red Sox

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 16

One Rangers’ Great Season Unexpectedly Rewarded in All-Star Game Voting

The Texas Rangers had at least one player deserving of being among the top two vote-getters at their position for next month’s All-Star Game. It just wasn’t Josh Jung.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 16

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland checks out what we’ve learned about the Texas Rangers in recent days as they continue on a demanding stretch in June. Evan Grant writes that the Rangers suffered through the latest of the most prevalent kind of Rangers loss in the series opener against Minnesota.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 16

Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers loss

Twins 4, Rangers 2 The Rangers did not get back to .500 on Monday. It was one of those games. A winnable game. That was not won. Particularly frustrating,

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MLB News / Sport Relay / June 16

Rangers Fall to Twins in Series Opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (June 15) — The Texas Rangers were greeted to a rude welcome home from their recent six-game road trip Monday with a 4–2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Corey Seager News / Field Level Media / June 15

Rangers place SS Corey Seager on 7-day concussion IL

The Texas Rangers will be without Corey Seager again, this time after the shortstop was placed on the seven-day concussion list on Monday. Seager was injured Thursday in a collision at home plate with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / June 15

How Rangers' Super Utility Man Has Fared Since Beginning Rehab Assignment

The Texas Rangers have been without one of their most versatile players for much of the 2026 season. Josh Smith, 28, has been sidelined since May 3 with a combination of a glute strain, wrist soreness, and viral meningitis.

Texas Rangers News / NBC Sports / June 14

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Texas Rangers News / NBC Sports / June 14

Watch: Brandon Nimmo: Rangers' coaches, Skip Schumaker 'believe in me' | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Rangers get off to hot start, hold off Red Sox

Wyatt Langford and Kyle Higashioka homered in back-to-back innings to start the game, and the visiting Texas Rangers avoided a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 win on Sunday night.

Wyatt Langford News / NBC Sports / June 14

Watch: Wyatt Langford CRUSHES first pitch of game over Green Monster | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

Evan Carter News / Field Level Media / June 13

Rangers place OF Evan Carter (oblique) on injured list

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Evan Carter (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the club recalled utility man Cody Freeman from Triple-A Round Rock.

Joe Ross News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Rangers Select Joe Ross, Designate Michel Otañez

The Rangers announced that they have selected right-hander Joe Ross from Triple-A Round Rock and designated fellow righty Michel Otañez for assignment.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Rangers Reveal Corey Seager Update After Exiting Starting Lineup

The Texas Rangers revealed an update on shortstop Corey Seager after a scary home plate collision on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Seager has had yet another injury-riddled season to start his 2026 campaign.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Seth Lugo exits game after taking a 107 mph line drive to the head

Seth Lugo was involved in an absolutely terrifying moment during Wednesday’s game.

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet faces major setback in his injury recovery

Aaron Boone shares huge Aaron Judge injury update for 2026 season

Braves lose former MVP to injury

Pirates place veteran OF on injured list

Dodgers' Dalton Rushing under fire for his latest reckless slide

Texas Rangers News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Why Are The Texas Rangers Still Not Hosting A Pride Night? All You Need To Know

MLB teams tend to capitalize on as many occasions, festivals, and trends as possible in their schedules for promotional events during games. Besides attracting younger fans, MLB also seeks to expand its fan base across different communities.