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MLB News / Sport Relay / May 30
Rangers Dethrone Royals in Series Opener 
ARLINGTON, Texas (May 29) — The Texas Rangers cruised to a very satisfying 9–1 win over the Kansas City Royals on a warm Friday evening in Arlington. The lead was padded in part by Brandon Nimmo and Nicky Lopez, each of whom had a two-run shot to their credit in the series opener.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 29
26-31 – Rangers bloodied but unbowed following series-opening win over Royals
The Texas Rangers scored nine runs while the Kansas City Royals scored one run. After getting battered and bruised by leaguewide losers over the past couple of weeks, the Rangers donned their blood red tops with a sellout crowd decked out in replica Nolan Ryan bloody jerseys to witness an increasingly rare feat for Texas in 2026.
Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 29
Rangers Slugger to Begin Injury Rehab Assignment with Return Date in Mind
Friday was always going to be a big day for one injured Texas Rangers slugger. He passed with flying colors. Injured outfielder Wyatt Langford went through a live batting practice on Friday at Globe Life Field, the final step before being ready to head to a minor league affiliate for a rehab assignment.
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?
Corey Seager News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Crucial Corey Seager update included in latest Rangers injury news
The Texas Rangers have endured a mediocre performance throughout the 2026 MLB season. They are still more than capable of competing in the winnable American League West, but the Rangers are hoping to develop more consistency.
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 / Texas Rangers on SI / May 29
First Inning Remains Rangers Starting Pitching’s Brutal Undoing
Nathan Eovaldi’s numbers say he’s had a terrific month for the Texas Rangers. But like nearly every other member of the rotation, the first inning is a problem.
Josh Smith News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 29
Josh Smith Returns to Rangers After Bout with Viral Meningitis
Josh Smith returned to the Texas Rangers clubhouse on Thursday for the first time since he went into the hospital two weeks ago for viral meningitis. Smith remains on the 10-day injured list, which is where he was before he suffered the illness, and it's unclear exactly when he'll be able to return to the field.
Patrick Corbin News / Just Baseball / May 29
Patrick Corbin Has Been a Pleasant Surprise for the Blue Jays
No disrespect to Patrick Corbin, but when the Toronto Blue Jays signed him in April, I’m not sure they were anticipating an ERA below 4.00. But now, with May about to end and 10 starts completed, he’s been worth well more than advertised.
Dairon Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29
Rangers Release Dairon Blanco
The Rangers have released outfielder Dairon Blanco, who’d been playing with their Triple-A club, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The former Royals speedster joined the Rangers via a March waiver claim and was later passed through outright waivers, so he wasn’t on the 40-man roster.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 29
Minor league update for 5/28/26
Hickory starter Jesus Lafalaise allowed two runs in six innings of work, striking out two and walking three. Hector Osorio was 2 for 5 with a homer. Paulino Santana homered.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 29
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.
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.
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.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 29
Rangers Offering Nolan Ryan Bloody Lip Jersey Giveaway for One Night Only
Nearly every season the Texas Rangers usually include franchise icon Nolan Ryan in one of their in-game giveaways. But they’ve never done something like this.
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.
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.
Andrew McCutchen News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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