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Rangers’ Kumar Rocker Scratched From Start

The Texas Rangers' starting rotation continues to see change. Before Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, the Rangers scratched Kumar Rocker from his scheduled start.

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Ezequiel Duran Is the Sneakiest Roster Add in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

There is a certain type of fantasy baseball player who makes managers feel smart. Not the guy everyone drafted in the third round. Not the breakout star getting breathless takes on every podcast.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 19

Brandon Nimmo’s Viral Moment Temporarily Defuses Rangers-Astros Rivalry

While Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo was freezing in Colorado on Monday, the repercussions of his act of kindness on Sunday in Houston were still being felt across the Internet.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 19

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes that poor defense was the main culprit for the Texas Rangers dropping the series opener against the Colorado Rockies.

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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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MacKenzie Gore News / Field Level Media / May 19

Rangers LHP MacKenzie Gore downlplays lat ailment

Texas Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore left his Monday start against the Colorado Rockies due to left lat tightness, but he was optimistic the issue isn't serious.

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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 / Lone Star Ball / May 18

22-25 – Miserable night in Colorado goes miserably for Rangers

The Texas Rangers scored six runs but the Colorado Rockies scored seven runs. Let’s see here… The Rangers fielded one of the least impressive lineups I’ve maybe ever seen.

Jose Quintana News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 18

Rangers Lineup vs. Rockies: Playing Matchups Against Jose Quintana

Monday has the potential to be one of those days for the sometimes offensively challenged Texas Rangers. Normally, a trip to Coors Field in Denver — where the stadium is one mile above sea level, the air is thin and the balls fly out of the ballpark — is a good thing for any visiting team.

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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.

Corey Seager News / Field Level Media / May 18

Rangers SS Corey Seager (back inflammation) to IL

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation on Monday, retroactive to Friday. Utility man Michael Helman was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Rangers Place Corey Seager On Injured List

The Rangers announced that shortstop Corey Seager has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 15th, due to lower back inflammation. Infielder/outfielder Michael Helman has been recalled as the corresponding move.

Brandon Nimmo News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Brandon Nimmo has cool gesture for opposing fan

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo had a cool gesture for a rival fan who helped him out. Nimmo robbed Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez of a home run during Sunday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.

Malcolm Moore News / Lone Star Ball / May 18

Malcolm Moore named Sally League Player of the Week

Texas Rangers catcher Malcolm Moore has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of May 11-17, 2026. Moore, who is repeating at high-A Hub City after his injury-shortened 2025 campaign, slashed .520/.571/1.160 with four homers.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Rangers Give Concerning Injury Update on Corey Seager

The Texas Rangers will be holding their breath that shortstop Corey Seager's back injury isn't anything too serious. On Sunday, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters that Seager will see the team's back specialist in Arlington as they await his MRI results.