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Rangers Set Open-Minded Approach in Free Agency as Spring Training Nears

The Texas Rangers knew they had less money to spend this offseason. But they’ve managed to make improvements to the roster. The latest one was a loud one, trading five Top 30 prospects to the Washington Nationals for pitcher MacKenzie Gore.

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Rangers Boss Chris Young Talks About Big Plans for Mackenzie Gore

The Texas Rangers have made some impressive trades this offseason. First, acquiring veteran outfielder Brandon Nimmo from the New York Mets for Marcus Semien, and most recently sending a prospect haul to the Washington Nationals for the services of left-hander Mackenzie Gore.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25

Rangers Sign Austin Gomber To Minor League Deal

The Rangers have signed left-hander Austin Gomber to a minor league deal, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Gomber’s deal includes an invite to MLB Spring Training next month.

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Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 25

Rangers Ace Nathan Eovaldi Talks Recovery from Sports Hernia Surgery

For a moment, Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi led the American League in ERA by a healthy margin last season. That was in mid-August after a start against Cleveland in which he had a 1.73 ERA.

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Jakob Junis News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 25

How Jakob Junis Fits Successful Rangers Bullpen Philosophy

The Texas Rangers have developed a solid approach to acquiring relievers on one-year deals and getting the most of out them. Last year the Rangers built a bullpen with veterans who were cast off by other teams and that collection had one of the best ERAs in baseball.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 24

Why Rangers Protected High-Rated Prospects in MacKenzie Gore Trade

The Texas Rangers needed another starting pitcher. The answer was MacKenzie Gore. The cost to get him was steep. The Rangers acknowledged they gave up quite a bit of prospect capital to get Gore from the Nationals, who has two more years of team control.

MacKenzie Gore News / Stadium Rant / January 24

The Rangers Trade For MacKenzie Gore To Bolster Their Rotation

The Texas Rangers acquired MacKenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals on Thursday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Rangers had a very intriguing starting rotation beforehand, but this just puts them over the top and makes them even more formidable.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 23

Ex-MLB OF Ryan Spilborgh Shares Take on Mackenzie Gore Joining Rangers

The Texas Rangers stayed true to their word when wanting to add pitching before spring training and the 2026 regular season rolled around. After signing Jakob Junis for the bullpen, the Rangers traded a prospect haul of five players to the Washington Nationals for left-hander Mackenzie Gore.

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America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 23

Rangers Remain National Television Draw After Missing Playoffs Last Season

The Texas Rangers haven’t been to the postseason since they won their first World Series title in 2023. But Major League Baseball’s national television partners seem to like broadcasting Rangers games.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 23

MacKenzie Gore Bold but Costly Move for Rangers To Bolster Rotation

Most of the offseason Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young has said he’s wanted to add a starting pitcher. But Thursday’s trade was bold.

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A list of prospects traded by the Rangers since the start of the 2023 season

I want to do a post about the Gore MacKenzie trade that talks about the prospects the Rangers give up. And as part of that, I was going to go through and look at who else the Rangers have traded, in terms of prospects, to get a major league return since the start of the 2023 season.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 23

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers made a trade yesterday. Kennedi Landry writes that the Rangers go from floaters to “win now” mode with their acquisition of MacKenzie Gore.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 23

Two Young Pitchers Who Could Help Strengthen Rangers’ Bullpen Depth

The Texas Rangers aimed to enhance their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Recently, they signed veteran reliever Jakob Junis and also acquired Alexis Diaz earlier in the offseason.

MacKenzie Gore News / EasySportz / January 23

The Rangers’ Rotation Levels Up: Breaking Down a Staff Built to Dominate After the Mackenzie Gore Trade

The Texas Rangers didn’t just add an arm. They reshaped the ceiling of their entire rotation. By acquiring Mackenzie Gore, the Rangers now have one of the deepest, most talented starting staffs in baseball — a group that blends elite frontline ability, proven veterans, and high-end upside in a way few teams can match.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 22

MLB-Best Depth Belongs to Texas Rangers at This Position

The Texas Rangers have constructed a team that looks ready to compete in 2026, and it all starts with their key position players stepping up to the plate.

MacKenzie Gore News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

The Texas Rangers Acquire Mackenzie Gore in Blockbuster Trade

The Texas Rangers have made a blockbuster trade to acquire Mackenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals. The Rangers paid a steep price to get Gore. Giving up several high prospects, including N0.2 prospect Gavin Fien, No.6 prospect Alejandro Rosario, No.12 Devin Fitz-Gerald, No.16 Yeremy Cabrera, and No.18 Abimelec Ortiz.

MacKenzie Gore News / Yardbarker / January 22

Rangers acquire All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore in win-now move

In a five-for-one deal, the Rangers landed the All-Star left-handed pitcher in exchange for a slew of prospects.

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Josh Sborz News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Rangers Re-Sign Josh Sborz To Minor League Deal

The Rangers announced today that they have signed right-hander Josh Sborz to a minor league deal. The McNamara Baseball Group client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Cody Bradford News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Rangers’ Cody Bradford Targeting Return In May From Elbow Surgery

Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford is working back from last June’s internal brace procedure. Reporting from the end of the regular season suggested Bradford could make an atypically quick recovery and be ready for the start of Spring Training, but it seems the Rangers are now planning for the southpaw to miss the first month or so of the season.