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Rangers Using Arizona Fall League to Accelerate Development of Injured Trio

Many teams use the Arizona Fall League to get their top prospects additional playing time after the end of the minor league season. That’s true for the Texas Rangers, who selected eight players to play for the Surprise Saguaros in the AFL, which starts next month.

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Betting Market Makes Huge Call On Rangers-Astros Race With 4 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros are -295 favorites to win the American League West at FanDuel Sportsbook. The Texas Rangers are listed at +240 with four games left in the regular season.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 24

Thoughts on a 7-2 Rangers loss

Mets 7, Rangers 2 I don’t want to think about it. Or talk about it. At least the Astros lost. Cody Bradford topped out at 90.4 mph with his fastball, averaging 90.4 mph.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Rangers Playoff Race: What Texas Needs Over Final 4 Games

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros both lost Wednesday night, and they will enter the final four games of the regular season tied atop the American League West at 78-80.

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The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Marcus Semien Delivers Painful Blow To Rangers’ AL West Hopes

ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcus Semien hit a two-out solo homer off Jacob Latz in the eighth inning Wednesday night to break a 2-2 tie against his former team.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Marcus Semien News / Lone Star Ball / September 23

78-80 – Semien shot sinks Rangers in 7-2 loss to Mets

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the New York Mets scored seven runs. Oh. So baseball games are telling jokes now, huh? With their season hanging

Elvis Andrus News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Elvis Andrus Reveals What Rangers Must Fix To Beat Astros For AL West

ARLINGTON, Texas — Former Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus laid out five keys for the club’s last five regular-season games on Rangers Sports Network, in a segment that aired after Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the New York Mets left Texas tied atop the AL West.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Rangers Manager Defends Players After Tuesday's Defensive Collapse

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers defense has been good this season, manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday. His comments came a day after three New York Mets runs scored on misplays in a 6-3 loss.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Manager Reveals Key To Solving Mets’ Rising Star

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have to hit Nolan McLean’s fastball first to have a chance against the rest of his pitches, manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday.

Cody Bradford News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Make Cody Bradford Decision With AL West On The Line

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cody Bradford will start Wednesday night against the New York Mets with no opener ahead of him. A week earlier, the Texas Rangers used left-hander Tyler Alexander to open his last outing.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Get Positive Update After Starter Was ‘Shaking’ On Mound

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore can most likely make another start before the regular season ends, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 23

How Long Can Rangers Hang Onto General Manager Ross Fenstermaker?

The hiring cycle for Major League general managers is about to start spinning. In fact, it’s already begun. The Houston Astros parted ways with GM Dana Brown in August.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Player Identifies What Must Change With AL West Race Tied

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue said the offense needs to score four to six runs a game for Texas to win the American League West over the final week of the regular season.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Rangers Make Bullpen Change With Astros Race Deadlocked

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled right-hander Gavin Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. The club also optioned right-hander Winston Santos to the Arizona Complex League Rangers ahead of the middle game of a three-game series against the New York Mets at Globe Life Field.

Brandon Nimmo News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Brandon Nimmo Opens Up About Feeling Unwanted By Mets Before Trade

ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo compared the end of his time with the New York Mets to a marriage in which one partner no longer wants the other. He made the comparison in an interview with Steve Gelbs of SNY, the Mets’ television home, posted Wednesday.

Jake Burger News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Jake Burger Sends Clear Message With Texas Rangers’ AL West Lead Gone

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night and pulled back into a tie with the Texas Rangers for first place in the American League West.

Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Skip Schumaker Explains Why Rangers Couldn’t Break Through Against Mets

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers scored 2 of their 3 runs Tuesday night on sacrifice flies by Elias Díaz and Wyatt Langford in the fourth inning. They did not score after that and lost 6-3 to the New York Mets at Globe Life Field.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Nathan Eovaldi’s Relief Role Hits Rough Patch At Worst Time For Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi allowed 3 runs in the sixth inning Tuesday night and took the loss as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Shuffle Lineup Before Pivotal Mets Matchup

ARLINGTON, Texas — Evan Carter and Nicky Lopez are back in the Texas Rangers’ lineup Wednesday night against the New York Mets. Both sat out Tuesday’s 6-3 loss at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Rangers Lose Top Offensive Weapon Amid Postseason Push

The Texas Rangers will have to navigate the final stretch of the regular season without one of their most important offensive contributors. The Rangers placed designated hitter Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left wrist fracture.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 23

What Rangers Latest Injured List Move Means for Potential Playoff Run

Right before Tuesday’s game, the Texas Rangers made three more injured list moves, in addition to activating pitcher Peyton Gray. The Rangers moved designated hitter Joc Pederson to the 10-day injured list with a fracture in his left wrist.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Rangers place Joc Pederson on injured list, rule out Cal Quantrill for season

The Rangers made a handful of moves before the start of a crucial series against the Mets. Designated hitter Joc Pederson lands on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 19, with a fracture in his left hand.