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Rangers Entrusting These Starters To Secure Final Series Going Into All-Star Break

After Friday night action in the American League West, there is one team that is an above .500 baseball club - the Texas Rangers, who now sit two games above that dreaded line after late-game heroics took game one against the Houston Astros.

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Rangers take Brody Bumila with their third round pick

The Texas Rangers, with their third round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, #89 overall, select Massachusetts prep pitcher Brody Bumila. We wrote about Bumila, and the news of that he has UCL damage, earlier this week.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 11

Rangers take prep infielder Connor Comeau in the second round

The Texas Rangers, with their second round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, #54 overall, select Austin high school infielder Connor Comeau. We did a write-up on Comeau earlier this week.

MLB News / Sport Relay / July 11

Rangers Use Homer Parade to Beat Astros

ARLINGTON, Texas (July 10) — The Texas Rangers padded their lead in the AL West to 1.5 games over the Seattle Mariners Friday with a 7–3 win over the Houston Astros.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 11

Rangers take prep pitcher Gio Rojas in first round

The Texas Rangers, with the 16th selection in the 2026 MLB Draft, select Gio Rojas, a lefthanded pitcher out of Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Texas Rangers select Miami LHP commit Gio Rojas in 2026 MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers selected Miami commit pitcher Gio Rojas No. 16 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Rojas just wrapped up his high school career at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 11

Mock draft roundup

Today is day one of the 2026 MLB Draft, so let’s take a look at what the major mock drafts are saying. Baseball America’s mock draft v7.0 has the Texas

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 11

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers won another fun one last night, 7-4 over the Astros. Shawn McFarland says Wyatt Langford bailed them out once again. Evan Grant Ben Franklin brings you his big Rangers mid-season report.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 11

Minor league update for 7/10/26

Hickory starter Daniel Keaney gave up five runs in five innings, striking out three and walking one. Pablo Guerrero was 2 for 5 with a double. Yolfran Castillo was 3 for 4 with a double, a triple and a walk.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Rangers focused on rival Astros with All-Star break looming

At the very least, the Texas Rangers ensured on Friday that the Houston Astros wouldn't bypass them in the American League West standings prior to the All-Star Game break.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 11

One Thing the Rangers Must Avoid in the MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers have an impressive record with their draft picks. Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung, Jack Leiter, and Evan Carter, just to name a few. The success of their picks and player development has led to a competitive major league team and positioned them to contend for years.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 11

Thoughts on a 7-3 Rangers win

Rangers 7, Astros 3 I’m having flashbacks to the series opener against the Angels on Tuesday. In that game, the Rangers were tied at 3 heading into the bottom of the eighth, and then scored five runs, with a three run homer by Alejandro Osuna capping off the scoring.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Wyatt Langford helps Rangers uncork 4-run 8th to beat Astros

Wyatt Langford slugged a tiebreaking home run as the Texas Rangers exploded for four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning en route to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

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MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 10

48-46 – Rangers hold off Houston, take opener 7-3

The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Houston Astros scored three runs. Two first inning runs, a 3-0 lead into the sixth inning, and Cal Quantrill of all people cruising through six strong innings.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Jacob deGrom’s injury uncertainty will concern Rangers fans

Texas Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom is going to miss his start on Sunday due to a “minor” glute strain. It seems as if the injured list is a possibility for the veteran starting pitcher.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Jacob deGrom Won’t Make Next Start, Could Need IL Stint

Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will not pitch on Sunday, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters, including Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 10

Rangers' First Round Success Has Helped Build Current Roster

As president Chris Young, GM Ross Fenstermaker and the Texas Rangers front office prepare to make the 16th overall selection in Saturday's MLB Draft, they do so with the knowledge that the organization has a pretty good recent track record in the opening round.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Rangers Facing Decision After Unfortunate Jacob deGrom News

Jacob deGrom is now in year 13 of his MLB career, and turned 38 in June. The veteran starter has managed to stay healthy over the last couple seasons with the Texas Rangers.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Corey Seager is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Corey Seager might potentially be going from AL West to AL East. The Texas Rangers may consider the possibility of trading away their veteran shortstop Seager if they sputter over the next several weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday.

Wyatt Langford News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Rangers Make Move After Exciting Wyatt Langford News

The Texas Rangers welcomed Wyatt Langford back to the active roster Thursday, activating the outfielder from the 10-day injured list before their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Rangers Manager Delivers Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung Injury Updates

The Texas Rangers received positive news on two injured players on Wednesday, with manager Skip Schumaker revealing that Josh Jung is available off the bench and Wyatt Langford has cleared every hurdle in his hamstring rehab.

Jalen Beeks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Jalen Beeks To Undergo Season-Ending Flexor Tendon Surgery

Rangers left-hander Jalen Beeks will undergo surgery to repair a flexor tendon strain, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. The news

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Rangers Re-Sign Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross To Minor League Deals

The Rangers brought back right-hander Joe Ross and outfielder Jarred Kelenic on minor league contracts, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker.

Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / July 3

Andrew McCutchen signs minor-league deal with Braves

The 39-year-old is a former NL MVP and five-time All-Star who spent 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates across two separate stints.

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Andrew McCutchen News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Andrew McCutchen signs with a top MLB contender

Andrew McCutchen still has a chance of getting that first ring. The veteran MLB outfielder McCutchen has signed a deal with the Atlanta Braves, per local Georgia writer Bill Shanks.