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World Series Champion Catcher Retires After 10 MLB Seasons

Mitch Garver is calling it a career. Garver, 35, announced his retirement on Thursday according to a report from MLB.com. A power-hitting catcher and DH, Garver played 10 Major League seasons from 2017 to 2026.

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Rangers Putting Sebastian Walcott Through Outfield Drills

Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott is currently getting extra at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. While he’s there, the club is having him work out in the outfield, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.

Mitch Garver News / EssentiallySports / October 22

35YO MLB Pro Calls it a Career as He Retires From Baseball After 10 Long Seasons

Mitch Garver’s story starts with a $40,000 bonus out of New Mexico that turned into a Silver Slugger Award and a World Series ring. Garver, a former Minnesota Twins catcher, built that run from a 2013 ninth-round pick and has closed it after 10 seasons.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Mitch Garver Retires

Catcher Mitch Garver has retired from playing, reports Ted Schwerzler of minnesotasportsfan.com. Garver played parts of ten major league seasons, suiting up for the Twins, Rangers and Mariners.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Ben Peoples News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 21

Is Ben Peoples a Rising Bullpen Star for Texas Rangers in 2027?

The Ben Peoples acquisition was one of those moves the Texas Rangers hope pays off down the road. The 25-year-old right-hander — who has a face that makes him look much younger than a pitcher that has been in pro baseball since 2019 — was acquired by the Rangers at the end of June via trade from the Chicago White Sox.

Jordan Montgomery News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 21

Why Jordan Montgomery’s 2026 Suggests Rangers Should Re-Sign Him

The Texas Rangers took what could only be described as a good old-fashioned flier on left-hander Jordan Montgomery. The Rangers signed Montgomery to a one-year contract in spring training for far less than he would have gotten on the open market had he been healthy.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 21

One World Series Free Agent Who Would Be Perfect Fit for Rangers

Just a few years ago teams across Major League Baseball were taking notes about how the Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series. Now, the Rangers are back to taking notes.

Joc Pederson News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

Rangers Got More from Joc Pederson as Slugger Returned to Norms in 2026

Joc Pederson told reporters on several occasions in 2026 that his surge in production was about getting healthy and not any significant swing adjustments.

Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

This Analytic May Keep Rangers from Giving up on Evan Carter

Evan Carter is a finalist for the American League Gold Glove in center field. The Texas Rangers outfielder is also a significant liability at the plate.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / October 20

State of the Payroll for the Texas Rangers

At this point, anytime there’s a post that features a photo of Ray Davis, it doesn’t bode well, does it? I’ve kind of put off doing this, because I don’t

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

The Rangers Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher

The Texas Rangers are facing an offseason at a crossroads. There will be a lockout which will stunt activity, but with some improvements to the roster, they could be the leading candidate to win the AL West in 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / October 20

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland checks out the options for the Texas Rangers when it comes to addressing their pitching staff in free agency where, notably, they’ll have to nearly completely remake their bullpen again for a third consecutive winter.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 20

The Rangers’ Roster Bind

The Rangers should be at a crossroads offseason. Texas failed to take advantage of an historically weak division, finishing 80-82 to come up two wins short of a playoff berth.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 19

3 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Rangers Perfectly

The Texas Rangers are heading into an offseason that will be shortened due to a pending lockout. Still, there is a lot to do this offseason on both sides of the ball to give the Rangers a leg up in a division that should be up for grabs in 2027.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 19

This Number Should Reassure Rangers Sebastian Walcott is on Right Path

Sebastian Walcott continues to give the Texas Rangers plenty of food for thought in terms of when his future should begin at the Major League level. The latest is that Walcott was named one of the Arizona Fall League's top performers for Week 2 by MLB Pipeline.

Alejandro Osuna News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

Why Alejandro Osuna Deserves More Rangers Playing Time in 2027

Alejandro Osuna’s brilliant 2025 spring training for the Texas Rangers didn’t get the follow-up he wanted. The 2026 season was a much different story. Osuna didn’t start the regular season with the Rangers but that’s where he ended it, with a much different slash line than his 2025 ended with.

Jacob Latz News / New Baseball Media / October 19

Looking at Jacob Latz’s Breakout 2026 Season

Rangers reliever Jacob Latz was a major breakout star during the 2026 MLB season, going from a pitcher fighting for a rotation spot to an All-Star reliever.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

Why Pre-Arbitration Players Matter to Texas Rangers’ Immediate Future

The Texas Rangers worked to trim payroll last offseason. There’s a chance president of baseball operations Chris Young will be asked to do so again this offseason.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

How Much Did Injury Hurt Jack Leiter’s Hopeful Rise with Rangers in 2026?

This was supposed to be the season that Jack Leiter took the next logical step with the Texas Rangers. Instead, it became kind of a disaster. Leiter finished the season 3-7 with a 5.29 ERA.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Braves are being linked to a former World Series MVP after playoff exit

The Atlanta Braves may be ready to take a big swing after a fifth consecutive year of failing to make it past the NLDS.

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Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Rangers Share Surgery Update on Third Baseman Josh Jung

The Texas Rangers have received encouraging news regarding third baseman Josh Jung’s recovery from a fractured right hand. Jung will avoid surgery, according to an update shared by MLB.com Rangers reporter Kennedi Landry.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Rangers Announce Significant Corey Seager News

After another disappointing season, the Texas Rangers announced significant news about one of their top players. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported Friday that Rangers’ shortstop Corey Seager underwent minor elbow surgery on Tuesday, adding that Seager should fully recover in time for full offseason activities.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 7

Texas Rangers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Chris Young News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29

Rangers President Sends Strong Message About Major 2027 Changes

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young put the club’s third straight season without a playoff berth on himself Monday, a day after Texas was eliminated on the final day of the regular season.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 27

Rangers Bottom Of Order Steps Up Without Josh Jung, Joc Pederson

MINNEAPOLIS — A day after the Texas Rangers lost Josh Jung to a broken right hand, the bottom four spots in their lineup combined to go 7-for-15 with 1 walk and 4 RBIs in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday at Target Field.