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Rangers' Jake Burger Becomes Club's First MLBPA Philanthropist of the Year

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger is the 2026 Philanthropist of the Year, the Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced Oct.

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Rangers' Evan Carter Faces Roughly Six-Month Recovery From Hip Surgery

ARLINGTON, Texas — Last week, Evan Carter had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, and the Texas Rangers center fielder is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2027 season, president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters Monday, The Dallas Morning News’ Shawn McFarland reported.

Michael Helman News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 2

Rangers Claim José Buttó From Giants, Outright Michael Helman

ARLINGTON, Texas — Right-hander José Buttó is joining the Texas Rangers after the club claimed him off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, Texas announced Monday.

Dave Bush News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 2

Alex Cintrón Steps Away From Rangers Hitting Role; Dave Bush Won't Return

ARLINGTON, Texas — After one season on the Texas Rangers’ hitting staff, Alex Cintrón will not be back in that role next season, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters Monday, The Dallas Morning News’ Shawn McFarland reported.

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MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 2

Rangers Claim Jose Butto to Bolster Bullpen, Outright Michael Helman

The San Francisco Giants were in an extreme roster pinch. The Texas Rangers are the beneficiary. The Giants waived Jose Butto after the World Series and the Rangers claimed him off waivers and put him on the 40-man roster on Monday, giving Texas a potential right-handed arm to work in a set-up role against presumed closer Jacob Latz next season.

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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.

Evan Carter News / Ball Exclusives / November 2

Rangers CF Evan Carter Undergoes Hip Surgery, Likely Misses 2027 Opener

Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter underwent arthroscopic right hip surgery last week to repair a labral tear and address hip impingement, and is unlikely to be ready for the March 24, 2027, season opener.

Michael Helman News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Rangers Claim José Buttó, Outright Michael Helman

The Rangers claimed righty José Buttó off waivers from the Giants and assigned infielder/outfielder Michael Helman outright to Triple-A Round Rock after he went unclaimed on waivers, per a team announcement.

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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.

Bruce Bochy News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 2

Former Rangers Boss Bruce Bochy on Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era Ballot

Bruce Bochy’s day to be considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame has finally come. The former Texas Rangers manager — who guided the franchise to its first World Series title in the first season of his three-year stint as manager — was one of eight people selected to this year’s contemporary era ballot, released on Monday.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 2

Ezequiel Durán Makes Rangers History With Gold Glove After Playing 7 Positions

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ezequiel Durán won the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award at the utility position in the American League on Sunday night after making starts at seven different positions for the Texas Rangers.

Ezequiel Duran News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 1

Rangers' Ezequiel Duran Earns Gold Glove After Remarkable Defensive Season

The Texas Rangers didn’t have the season they wanted or expected during 2026, but utility man Ezequiel Duran has given the organization and fans something to celebrate.

Joc Pederson News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 1

Texas Rangers Make Free Agency Decision On Joc Pederson, 2 Other Veterans

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers will not exercise the 2027 mutual options for designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka, and right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis, a person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 1

Rangers Could Find Valuable Outfielder Option on a Budget

The Texas Rangers have a lot to do this offseason, one that will be shortened due to the impending lockout. Chris Young and his team have their work cut out for them this offseason, needing to add to a majority of units on their roster.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 31

Rangers Make Surprising Roster Decision on 128-Strikeout Pitcher

The Texas Rangers have started to make decisions about young players in their organization. It’s time to look at who they want to keep for 2027 and one of their latest decisions involves a pitcher who hasn’t even made his Major League Baseball debut yet.

Joc Pederson News / Baseball Now / October 31

Should Red Sox Target Joc Pederson In Free Agency?

Joc Pederson has declined his $18.5 million mutual option with the Texas Rangers, and plenty of teams in need of power could be interested in him. Pederson is a full-time designated hitter at this point in his career, but the 34-year-old can still provide some pop to any offense.

Kyle Higashioka News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Texas Rangers Officially Cut Ties With 10-Year MLB Veteran

Kyle Higashioka is set to enter free agency after the Texas Rangers declined the mutual option on his contract, opting instead to pay him a $1 million buyout rather than exercise the $7 million salary for 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / October 31

Rangers add Curry to 40 man roster

The Texas Rangers have purchased the contract of righthanded pitcher Aidan Curry, the team announced today. Had the Rangers not added Curry to the 40 man roster, he would have become a free agent.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Kyle Higashioka, Jakob Junis To Become Free Agents

All three of the Rangers’ mutual options will be bought out, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers first reported this afternoon that designated hitter Joc Pederson passed on his end of an $18.5MM option.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Rangers To Select Aidan Curry

The Texas Rangers are adding right-hander Aidan Curry to their 40-man roster, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Curry signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and has appeared in parts of seven seasons in the minors.

Joc Pederson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 30

Rangers’ Joc Pederson enters free agency after 26-home run season

Joc Pederson is reportedly set to enter MLB free agency. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the veteran slugger declined his part of his mutual contract option with the Texas Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / October 27

What the Rangers Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

After questions about whether the club was going to move Corey Seager last winter, the Rangers didn’t do that. Instead, the club ran out a mostly similar lineup in 2026 compared to 2025, aside from newcomer Brandon Nimmo.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 27

The Rangers Could Win the Offseason if They Decide To Trade Assets

It was September 27, 2026. Game 162. The Texas Rangers had been eliminated from playoff contention, while their in-state rival, the Houston Astros, clinched the American League West.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 26

The Texas Rangers Are at a Crossroads

The Texas Rangers have had quite a decade. A bunch of losses, one playoff appearance, and one World Series win. Since winning the World Series in 2023, the Rangers have yet to pass 81 wins.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 24

Three questions facing the Texas Rangers this offseason

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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.