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Rangers Announce Game Time for Opening Day, Remaining 2026 Home Games

The Texas Rangers will open the regular season on the road, but their home opener game time is set for 3:05 p.m. central on April 3 against Cincinnati.

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Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Jaron Ennis ‘that’s all b*******’ says Robert Garcia

On Saturday, November 8, at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card, live on DAZN for Ortiz’s WBC interim super welterweight title.

Merrill Kelly News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Rangers Free Agent Pitcher Predicted to Sign with Familiar Franchise

Needing pitching at the trade deadline in July, the Texas Rangers swung a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Merrill Kelly. He helped to keep the Rangers in the hunt for an American League Wild Card spot despite all of their injuries before they faded down the stretch to finish at 81-81.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Three Rangers Top Pitching Prospects Selected to AFL Fall Stars Game

Three Texas Rangers pitchers have had strong enough performances to earn selections to the Arizona Fall League’s Fall Stars Game on Sunday in Mesa, Ariz.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

Rangers Should Eye Power-Hitting Infielder as Free Agency Rumors Heat Up

When the Texas Rangers hired Skip Schumaker as their next manager to replace Bruce Bochy, the former Miami Marlins boss knew what was needed for 2026: offense.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

How Rangers Could Lose Super-Utility Star in Trade This Offseason

The Texas Rangers are looking to trim payroll this offseason. But would they deal a player that won’t cost them much in 2026? Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) wrote a piece about all 30 teams and their needs going into the offseason.

Merrill Kelly News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Merrill Kelly

For the first time in his MLB career, Merrill Kelly will be testing the free-agent market this offseason. The dependable, middle-of-the-rotation veteran is sure to draw the attention of many teams.

Merrill Kelly News / Sporting News / November 6

Merrill Kelly predicted to return to Diamondbacks on $28 million deal

Could a reunion be plausible?

Joc Pederson News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

Rangers Must Hope Joc Pederson Rebounds After Exercising Option

There was little chance the Texas Rangers were going to catch a break when it came to designated hitter Joc Pederson and his contract. The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that Pederson triggered the 2026 option on the two-year contract he signed last offseason.

Jacob Webb News / Lone Star Ball / November 6

2025 Season in Review: Jacob Webb

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025.

Trey Yesavage News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

Could This Rangers Pitching Prospect Become Next Year's Trey Yesavage?

Toronto Blue Jays right handed pitcher Trey Yesavage had an unprecedented 2025 season, making a meteoric rise from the lower levels of the minor leagues, to the Major Leagues to help anchor the Blue Jays starting rotation in their legendary postseason run.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Rangers claim Willie MacIver, Michel Otanez from Athletics

The Rangers announced that they have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otanez from the Athletics. Additionally, Texas has outrighted outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney.

Adolis Garcia News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Why Rangers Slugger Makes Sense as Potential Trade Target for Small-Market Teams

The Texas Rangers have made the case that they intend to get younger and cheaper for 2026, though it’s not clear how that might happen. It means that any player over the age of 30 with a significant salary could be on the trade block this offseason if they’re under contract.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Three Hitters for Rangers to Pursue During Free Agency This Offseason

On one hand, the Texas Rangers have a large core offensive players returning for the 2026 season. On the other hand, that may not be a good thing. The Rangers slashed .263/.337/.452 with a .790 OPS with 233 home runs and 845 RBI in 2023 on their way to winning the World Series.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 4

Rangers’ Tony Beasley Releases Heartfelt Statement on Departure

The Texas Rangers have been busy making groundbreaking moves this offseason. One move after another keeps coming from the franchise. Between the promotion of Skip Schumaker, and numerous front office departures, the Rangers have a lot of tasks on their hands.

Bruce Bochy News / Sporting News / November 4

Giants working on deal to bring Bruce Bochy back to San Francisco

The club is finalizing a deal to move Bruce Bochy into an advisory role.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 4

Former Hitting Coach of Division Rival Expected to Get Hired by Rangers

This has been an offseason of change for the Texas Rangers. Coming off missing the playoffs for two straight years following the franchise's first-ever World Series championship in 2023, it was announced that future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy would not be back next season with Skip Schumaker taking over for him.

Jake Burger News / Lone Star Ball / November 4

2025 Season in Review: Jake Burger

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 4

Three Relief Pitchers for Rangers to Pursue During Free Agency

The Texas Rangers already have several pieces of last year’s bullpen under contract or team control for 2026. That includes Robert Garcia, Cole Winn, Luis Curvelo, Jacob Latz, Josh Sborz and Jose Corniell.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Tony Beasley, Bret Boone expected to leave Rangers’ coaching staff

Veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux has already left the Rangers to become the Angels’ new pitching coach, and now some other members of the Texas staff are on the way out.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31

Pitching coach leaving Jacob deGrom, Rangers for AL West rival

Mike Maddux has been a key part of the Texas Rangers during the most important moments in the franchise’s history, but he is ready for a fresh start in his career.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 31

Pitching coach Mike Maddux leaving Rangers for Angels

Pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the Texas Rangers and reportedly taking the same role with the Los Angeles Angels. Maddux, 64, coached with the Rangers from 2009-15 before returning in 2023 to join then-skipper Bruce Bochy's staff.

Tyler Mahle News / Just Baseball / October 31

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Tyler Mahle

Tyler Mahle‘s career is a difficult one to describe. He’s been labeled a top prospect, a breakout candidate, injury-prone, and, most recently, excellent.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 29

Six Takeaways From the Texas Rangers’ 2025 Season

The Texas Rangers’ 2025 season was a disappointment. In a year that saw the team lead the league in several pitching and defensive categories, the Rangers managed to finish with only an 81-81 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Adolis Garcia News / Yardbarker / October 17