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Rangers willing to 'mix it up' ahead of opener vs. Astros

Sometimes, a manager has to go with his gut. How else to explain why Texas' Skip Schumaker dropped Brandon Nimmo from the leadoff spot the past two games for Joc Pederson, who is batting .214?

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On the road again

The Texas Rangers start a three city road trip today. They play three games in Houston Friday through Sunday, then three in Colorado Monday through Wednesday, are off Thursday, and then have a weekend series at Anaheim.

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 15

Rangers Infielder Named Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist

The Texas Rangers can add another accolade to their wall. While it isn’t a team honor, it is one the team can be very proud of. The team’s first baseman, Jake Burger, is making a difference both on and off the field.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 15

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers were off yesterday. Jeff Wilson calls the Rangers walk-off win over Arizona the kind that could spark their otherwise so-so season.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 15

Minor league update for 5/14/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed two runs in 5.2 IP, striking out 5. Louis Marinaro struck out two in 2.1 scoreless innings. Yolfran Castillo was 2 for 5 with a homer and a sotlen base.

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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.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 14

Rangers Finally Find the Magic in Series with Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers, for perhaps the first time all season, have positive momentum on their side. And it’s all because of a little magic against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi dealing with injury uncertainty as possible next start draws near

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was recently scratched from a start due to left-side tightness. Eovaldi is hoping to make his next start.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 14

The Free Agency Signing the Rangers Should Be Quietly Celebrating

The Texas Rangers made several free-agent signings to shore up the bullpen on the cheap this offseason. It’s a crowded competition to determine which one was the best.

Corey Seager News / ESPN / May 14

Seager aims to 'figure it out' amid 0-for-27 slump...

Corey Seager is going through a slump like none he has ever had to endure in the big leagues. The two-time World Series MVP is hitless in his last seven games which is part of a longer 0-for-27 span, also a career long, that includes 11 strikeouts.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 14

Minor league update for 5/13/26

Hickory starter Jesus Lafalaise allowed seven runs, including two home runs, in three innings, walking four and striking out five. Aneudis Mejia allowed a run in three innings.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 14

Thoughts on a 6-5 Rangers win

Rangers 6, D-Backs 5 This game shall henceforth be known as The Jake Burger Game. I really should use “henceforth” more often. That’s a good word. And Paul Sewald coughing up a lead at the Shed brings back good memories, doesn’t it?

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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 / Texas Rangers on SI / May 14

Early MLB Mock Draft Sees Rangers Land Top SEC Prospect

The 2026 MLB Draft is still roughly two months away, but its never too early for teams to begin taking steps in mapping out the future of their organization.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 14

Rangers Walk It Off against Diamondbacks

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 13) — The Texas Rangers turned a heartbreaker into a celebration as they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6–5, Wednesday night in front of a crowd of 26,049.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13

Rangers score 3 runs with 2 outs in ninth to rally past Diamondbacks

Danny Jansen's two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning drove in Alejandro Osuna with the winning run in the Texas Rangers' 6-5 walk-off victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 13

21-22 – Rangers pull a snake out of their hats in wild 6-5 walk-off win

The Texas Rangers scored six runs while the Arizona Diamondbacks scored five runs. That game was so stupid and funny. The Rangers won. Player of the Game:

Nathan Eovaldi News / ESPN / May 13

Rangers' Eovaldi encouraged by bullpen session

Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi threw a bullpen session Wednesday and said he felt good two days after being scratched from his scheduled start because of left side tightness.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 13

Texas Rangers lineup for May 13, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 13, 2026 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series finale featuring Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Ryne Nelson for the D-Backs in a battle between a couple of righties.

Josh Jung News / Just Baseball / May 13

A New Mindset Has Josh Jung Off to a Red-Hot Start

What a difference a year can make. Josh Jung went from an average yet frustrating season in 2025 to being one of the hottest hitters in baseball thus far in 2026.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 13

Rangers Notes: Wyatt Langford Talks Next Injury Steps, Potential Timeline

In the background at Globe Life Field, Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford continues his recovery from a right forearm strain. It was less than two weeks ago that he was on the verge of returning before he suffered a setback during a minor league rehab game in Arizona.

Brandon Nimmo News / Field Level Media / May 13

Rangers OF Brandon Nimmo day-to-day with sprained ankle

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo is day-to-day with a sprained left ankle, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters after Nimmo exited Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arlington, Texas.

MacKenzie Gore News / Field Level Media / May 12

MacKenzie Gore twirls gem as Rangers hold off D-backs

MacKenzie Gore allowed just one run on three hits over a season-high eight innings in the Texas Rangers' 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi Scratched From Start

This is far from good news for the Texas Rangers, who are 19-21 on the season, but only two games back of the Athletics in the American League West. Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his start on Monday due to left side tightness, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

Kumar Rocker News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Why Was The Cubs-Rangers Game Delayed Because Of Kumar Rocker?

Kumar Rocker enjoyed a rough rookie campaign in 2025, even though the Texas Rangers ended the regular season with the best starting rotation in the MLB.