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Optimistic Rangers begin weekend series against Tigers

All things considered, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker appears pleased with his team's performance heading into May. The Rangers are 15-16 as they begin a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Friday.

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Who Rangers are Trusting in Rotation for Upcoming Tigers Series

The Texas Rangers hit the road for a six-game road trip that starts on Friday at Detroit when they open a three-game series against the Tigers. The Rangers (15-16) are back under .500 after going 4-5 on their nine-game homestand but are just 1.5 games back of the Athletics in the AL West.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 30

Rangers Bullpen Report: Hits, Misses and Concern Index After One Month

The Texas Rangers head to Detroit one game under .500 and 1.5 games back in the AL West. But one good run puts them back into the lead. That run could be fueled by a bullpen that has been one of the best in baseball after a month.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Rangers’ Chris Young makes feelings extremely clear on Corey Seager’s brutal slump

Texas Rangers star Corey Seager has been in a slump throughout the first few weeks of the 2026 MLB season. Seager is currently hitting just .207/.308/.414 across 30 games played.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Josh Jung News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 30

Josh Jung’s Big April at the Plate Is Backed by the Numbers

The Texas Rangers end the month of April with a 15-16 record, looking to fight their way back to the top of the AL West and make the postseason since the 2023 campaign.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 30

How Brandon Nimmo’s Injury Could Impact Rangers Lineup, Defense

Brandon Nimmo said he expects to play on Friday for the Texas Rangers. But what if he can’t? The 32-year-old right fielder assured reporters after Wednesday’s game that he would be able to play on Friday after he left the game in the fifth inning with what Texas called right hamstring tightness.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 30

Rangers Notes: Nathan Eovaldi Shines, Wyatt Langford Heading to Arizona

Nathan Eovaldi needed that. The struggling Texas Rangers right-hander had a get-right game against one of his former teams, the New York Yankees, in a 3-0 victory on Wednesday at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 30

Minor league update for 4/29/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins threw 5.1 shutout innings, striking out four and walking four. Yolfram Castillo and Daniel Flames each had a hit. In 10 innings, the Crawdads hitters struck out 15 times.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 29

Why Rangers Could Pull Trigger Well Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers are having trouble staying above .500 heading into their road trip to Detroit and New York. Could a trade help? In most seasons, the MLB trade deadline is when everything heats up.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Field Level Media / April 29

Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers keep Yankees off the board

Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven strong innings against one of his former teams and the Texas Rangers recorded a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees Wednesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 29

Rangers OF Brandon Nimmo exits vs. Yankees with hamstring tightness

Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo exited Wednesday's game against the visiting New York Yankees due to right hamstring tightness Nimmo appeared to sustain the injury when going from second to third on a groundout by Joc Pederson after reaching base earlier in the fifth inning on a single off first baseman Ben Rice's glove.

Wyatt Langford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford could return from injury soon, but there’s a catch

The Texas Rangers have been up and down this season, and one of the reasons can be injuries. A week ago, Wyatt Langford was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right forearm flexor strain, and many are expecting him to make his return soon.

Josh Jung News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 29

How Rangers' Josh Jung Silenced the Criticism After Slow Start

The Texas Rangers have had no shortage of offensive woes during a tough 10-game stretch. Heading into Wednesday, they had lost three straight games while mustering five total runs.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 29

Texas Rangers lineup for April 29, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for April 29, 2026 against the New York Yankees: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Elmer Rodriguez for the Yankees.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 29

Rangers Set Lineup to Face Yankees Star Prospect Making MLB Debut

The New York Yankees’ desire to reset their starting rotation may play into the hands of the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The Rangers have set their lineup for Wednesday’s series finale with the Yankees, which is a day game after a night game.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 29

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 29

The Yankees vs. Rangers Game 3 comes in with plenty of anticipation. The Bronx Bombers are back to winning games, and they did well to take out the Texas Rangers on the road.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 28

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 2 brings a quick turnaround and a very different kind of tension. New York grabbed the opener with a power punch, but now Texas is back at home trying to respond before this series starts slipping away.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Yankees Fan Tries To Show Off In Front Of His Girlfriend, Gets Dropped By 2 Rangers Fans In Wild Scene

Cameras caught a wild brawl between a New York Yankees fan and a Texas Rangers supporter during Monday’s game at Globe Life Field. Just two weeks ago, a video went viral of New York Yankees fans fighting each other in the team’s 11-4 home loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas Rangers News / Total Apex Sports / April 24

Texas Rangers Fans Spend 572 Days Talking About Their MLB Team

Texas Rangers fans spend 572 days of their respective lives talking about their favorite Major League Baseball (MLB) team, nonstop. This shocking statistic equates to 9.5 days of Rangers team talk every year, or 1.6 years of nonstop chatter over the course of a lifetime.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23