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Rangers Release Andrew McCutchen

The Rangers have placed Andrew McCutchen on release waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That was the expectation after he was designated for assignment yesterday to make room for the signing of infielder Nicky Lopez.

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Thoughts on a 5-1 Rangers loss

Astros 5, Rangers 1 Guys, I’m getting worried about the Rangers’ chances of winning the Silver Boot this year. Also, it appears that the addition of Nicky Lopez to the lineup hasn’t catalyzed the offense.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 29

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost to the Astros last night, 5-1. Shawn McFarland’s game story discusses the hole that Texas’ starting pitching has been digging in the early going of games.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 29

Rangers Drop Series Finale to Astros

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 28) — The Texas Rangers fell short in their series finale against the Houston Astros, 5–1, Thursday night. The home run ball was once again the Astros’ weapon of choice as Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes both left the yard in the first inning.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / May 28

25-31 – Rangers doomed from the start in 5-1 loss to Astros

The Texas Rangers scored one run but the Houston Astros scored five runs. Just about the only thing that ultimately went well for the Rangers tonight was Yordan Alvarez didn’t hit what surely would have been his 47th homer in this series if my count is correct.

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.

Texas Rangers News / EasySportz / May 29

Nolan Ryan’s Bloody Jersey Emerges as Texas Demigod Legend

It was Game 3 of the 1974 World Series. The Rangers were on the brink. Ryan, then a 23-year-old fireballer with a fastball that could shatter windshields, threw his 200th career strikeout — and the ball ripped through the left arm of a batter.

Josh Smith News / ESPN / May 28

Texas' Smith (viral meningitis) unsure on return

Rangers second baseman Josh Smith was back in uniform Thursday for the first time since being hospitalized in mid-May with viral meningitis but said he's unsure when he'll return to play.

Skip Schumaker News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28

Skip Schumaker Choosing Family Moment Over Rangers Series Finale

There are games, there is work, and then there are moments that you can never get back. Tonight is one of those for Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 28

Texas Rangers lineup for May 28, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 28, 2026 against the Houston Astros: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Spencer Arrighetti for the Astros.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28

Rangers Lineup Must Exploit Key Weakness of Astros Starter Spencer Arrighetti

The Texas Rangers are getting ready for what will be their most difficult pitching matchup of their four-game series with the Houston Astros on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 28

The Reason Nicky Lopez is Glad He Signed with Texas Rangers

Nicky Lopez joined the Texas Rangers on an auspicious evening. The Rangers designated former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen for assignment before Wednesday’s game against the Houston Astors.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

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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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

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

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

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 28

Minor league update for 5/27/26

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 / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28

Jacob deGrom’s Quality Start Gives Rangers Ace Much-Needed Rebound

Jacob deGrom needed a game like Wednesday night, even if it ended in a no-decision and an eventual 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros. In his last two starts the Texas Rangers right-hander allowed a combined 11 hits and 10 earned runs, both of which turned into losses.

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 / 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

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.

MLB 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

Corey Seager Injury: Rangers Manager Delivers Update on Shortstop’s Condition

The Texas Rangers have been left searching for answers regarding Corey Seager’s lingering back issue after manager Skip Schumaker revealed that the shortstop’s recovery from lower back inflammation has not progressed as hoped.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / May 23

The Rangers’ Do-Everything Arm Needs Some Love

In 2021, Jacob Latz joined his big-league club in Texas looking to make any impact he could. Flash forward 10 starts and 92 relief appearances later, and the Texas Rangers southpaw has found a home closing games for his team.