Texas Rangers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wyatt Langford and Two Other Rangers Hitters Trending in Right Direction

For much of the season, the Texas Rangers have been trying to generate offense by any means necessary. That hasn’t always worked. The Rangers (37-40) head to Miami two games out of first place in the American League West and without Corey Seager, who remains on the 7-day concussion list.

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Texas Rangers lineup for June 22, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for June 22, 2026 against the Miami Marlins: starting pitchers are Tyler Alexander for the Rangers and Tyler Phillips for the Marlins.

Texas Rangers News / Fights Around The World / June 22

Xander Zayas ‘Not Going to be an Easy Fight for Boots,’ Says Robert Garcia

Jaron Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs) is all set to fight it out for Xander Zayas’ (23-0, 13 KOs) unified WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles at the Barclays Center on June 27.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 22

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we learned about the Texas Rangers over the last week which is that they continue to be unable to beat bad teams while holding up well against good teams.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 22

Minor league update for 6/21/26

Hickory starter Evan Siary allowed one run in four innings of work, striking out two. Owen Proksch struck out four in two shutout innings. Michael Trausch allowed a solo homer in 1.1 IP, striking out three and walking one.

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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 / June 21

Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers win

Rangers 4, Padres 3 That was a good game that the Texas Rangers should’ve won, and did won. I like when that happens. Especially given how down the vibes were coming into the game.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 21

Rangers Top Prospect Poised for Promotion After Sharp First Half

The All-Star break tends to allow teams like the Texas Rangers to reset their prospects and their affiliate assignments. In other words, the next few weeks likely see the Rangers make plenty of promotions throughout the system as they reward them to prospects that have proven they’re ready for the next step.

Wyatt Langford News / Field Level Media / June 21

Wyatt Langford's 3-run homer helps Rangers hold off Padres

Wyatt Langford hit a three-run homer and the host Texas Rangers held on for a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon. The Rangers, who won for only the second time in six games, took two of three in the series.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / June 21

37-40 – Rangers love their fathers, defeat Padres 4-3

The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the San Diego Padres scored three runs. It feels mildly inappropriate to beat the Padres on Father’s Day but the Rangers were perhaps finished with niceties after securing a losing homestand with an extra innings defeat yesterday.

Texas Rangers News / ESPN / June 21

Rangers' Leiter (ankle) to IL; Seager remains out

The Rangers have placed Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list with an ankle issue the right-hander has been battling most of the season, while star shortstop Corey Seager still isn't ready to return from a concussion.

Jack Leiter News / Field Level Media / June 21

Rangers place RHP Jack Leiter (ankle) on 15-day IL

Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter was scheduled to start against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, but he landed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, retroactive to Friday, due to a right ankle impingement.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

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MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 21

Rangers Set Lineup as Padres Settle on Bullpen Game for Series Finale

Most of the time, the Texas Rangers know who the starting pitcher for the opponent when they set their lineup. The Rangers didn't quite have that luxury when they woke up on Sunday morning.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 21

Minor league update for 6/20/26

Hickory starter A.J. Russell struck out five in 3.2 shutout innings. In his last five outings, he has allowed two runs in 15.1 innings, striking out 25 and walking five.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 21

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the San Diego Padres yesterday by a score of 6-4. Shawn McFarland’s game story talks about the problems the Rangers have in the bullpen when they get past Jakob Junis and Jacob Latz.

Jordan Montgomery News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 21

Rangers Set Early Progression for Jordan Montgomery Rehab Assignment

If there is a watch word for Texas Rangers pitcher Jordan Montgomery’s injury rehab path it’s gradual. That is no surprise for a pitcher that underwent Tommy John surgery in 2025 and hasn’t pitched in a game since the end of the 2024 season.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 20

Here's What is Holding Corey Seager Back From Rangers Injury Activation

The Texas Rangers had hoped they would have shortstop Corey Seager back for Friday's game with the San Diego Padres. That didn't happen. Seager wasn't in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's game either.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Rangers Reveal Unexpected Nathan Eovaldi News Ahead of Padres Game

The Texas Rangers will be without their veteran ace for today's game against the San Diego Padres. Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start with what the team described as "a little" left knee soreness.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Rangers Option Josh Smith, Select Jarred Kelenic

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. Infielder Josh Smith has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock as the corresponding active roster move.

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The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 25 MLB pitchers in the Live-Ball Era to strikeout at least 250 batters in multiple seasons can you name in five minutes?

Texas Rangers News / BoxingNews.com / June 16

Garcia wants Rodriguez unification fight before Inoue clash

Robert Garcia wants Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez to fight for a second bantamweight title before chasing Naoya Inoue. Garcia, who trains and manages Rodriguez, told DAZN after Saturday's sixth-round stoppage of Antonio Vargas that he wants the San Antonio southpaw to face WBO titleholder Christian Medina in a unification bout at 118 pounds.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15