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Astros vs. Rangers Game 4: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 28

Rangers vs. Astros Game 4 feels pretty important for two teams still trying to stabilize their seasons in the AL West. Texas enters Thursday night at 25-30, while Houston sits at 25-32, so both sides need momentum heading into the final game of this four-game series.

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Hickory starter Moises Morales struck out two and walked one in five innings, allowing one run. Aneudis Mejia threw a shutout inning, striking out one.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 28

Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers loss

Astros 4, Rangers 3 Welp, the Rangers had to go and spoil Nicky Lopez Day. Maybe we can start talking about what Joc Pederson might bring back at the trade deadline.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / May 27

25-30 – Rangers get back to business with 4-3 loss to Astros

The Texas Rangers scored three runs while the Houston Astros scored four runs. Eschewing the exchange of bizarre history that highlighted the first two

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Wyatt Langford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford takes big step forward amid injury recovery

The Texas Rangers received an encouraging injury update Wednesday as Wyatt Langford continued working his way back at Globe Life Field. The latest development came before the club prepared for the third game of its four-game series underway vs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / May 27

Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame

The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday afternoon, ending what has been a disappointing two-month run to open the season.

Andrew McCutchen designated for assignment by Rangers

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 27

Andrew McCutchen designated for assignment by Rangers

The Texas Rangers designated former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday, delivering a blow to the 39-year-old's career. McCutchen was once one of the top players in the game and was an NL All-Star in five consecutive seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-15).

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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.

Nicky Lopez News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 27

Rangers DFA Fan Favorite as Nicky Lopez Joins Starting Lineup

Only the Texas Rangers could go from no runs and no hits one game to 10 runs and nine hits in the next game. That's what the Texas Rangers have done in their last two games against the Houston Astros, as they prepare for game three of their four-game series on Wednesday evening.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

Andrew McCutchen News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Rangers Designate Andrew McCutchen For Assignment

The Rangers announced the signing of utility infielder Nicky Lopez to a major league contract. The CAA client is active for tonight’s game against the Astros and draws right into the lineup as the second baseman against Mike Burrows.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 27

Offense Finally Contagious for Rangers in Explosive First Inning vs. Astros

The Texas Rangers had 24 hours to live with being no hit by the Houston Astros on Monday night. And like Monday's no hitter, Tuesday's first inning set the tone for the entire contest.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rangers' giveaway celebrates Nolan Ryan's 'bloody lip' game

The Texas Rangers found a colorful way to promote a stadium blood drive being held on Friday in Arlington. All fans attending the series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field will receive a "Nolan Ryan Bloody Lip" jersey.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom faces Astros in search of 100th career win

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom looks to bounce back from a pair of rough starts when he takes the mound against the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

The Texas Rangers just had one of the wildest two-game turnarounds of the 2026 MLB season. On Monday, the Rangers found themselves on the wrong end of history when they were no-hit in a 9-0 loss to the Houston Astros in a series opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 27

Alejandro Osuna Looks Like He Belongs in Second Stint with Rangers

Wyatt Langford has had a front row seat to Texas Rangers outfielder Alejandro Osuna’s second MLB season — unfortunately. In fact, Langford is the reason that Osuna is back in the Majors.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Rangers stun Astros with bonkers 8-run barrage in first inning

The Texas Rangers are bringing down the hammer against their in-state rivals! The Rangers have had a frustrating season so far, struggling to gain any sort of momentum.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 26

Rangers Latest Transactions May Be Arranging June Reinforcements

The Texas Rangers offense is floundering. The bullpen is rock solid but is bordering on overworked. Recent moves may provide an idea of where reinforcements may come from.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Why Astros’ no-hitter was especially mind-blowing for Rangers outfielder

The Texas Rangers struggled at the hands of three Astros pitchers on Monday. And Rangers outfielder Evan Carter got 100% real after the no-hitter dealt by the Astros, according to a post on X by Jeff Wilson.

Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / May 25

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

On Monday, three Houston Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, whose offense reached rock bottom in the 9-0 home loss. And while the Rangers can't get much lower, there isn't much hope for an improvement anytime soon.

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

The 'MLB players hit by the most pitches in 2019' quiz

Ty Blach News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Ty Blach Elects Free Agency

Left-hander Ty Blach has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been outrighted by the Cubs to Triple-A Iowa a few days ago but has instead exercised his right to head to the open market.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Getting it done in dramatic fashion, the struggling Los Angeles Angels secured a rare sweep on Sunday night. Thanks to a walk-off aided by an errant throw, the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 to win three in a row as a response to losing three straight to the Athletics earlier in the week.

Notable update emerges on Mike Trout’s future

Yankees' Aaron Judge snaps power outage with walk-off HR vs. Rays

Dodgers' Tanner Scott demonstrating elite resurgence following 2025 slump

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / May 24