-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
MLB News / Lone Star Ball / December 8
MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday 
The MLB Draft Lottery for the 2026 MLB Draft will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Central time. For the second year in a row, the Texas Rangers are lottery-eligible, and thus have a chance — albeit a small one — at a top pick.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 8
Three Players Rangers Could Consider Trading at MLB Winter Meetings
The Texas Rangers dealt Marcus Semien to the New York Yankees before Thanksgiving. The idea was to get younger and cheaper. The return, Brandon Nimmo, was younger.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 8
Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. Evan Grant writes about the path back to contention for the Texas Rangers as the Winter Meetings open up today. The folks at MLB dot com check out the biggest need for each team at the start of the Winter Meetings, with Kennedi Landry writing that Texas is in need of a catcher.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 7
Tom Hicks’ Greatest Rangers Accomplishment Finally Ran Dry in 2025
When Tom Hicks was owner of Texas Rangers, his desire to win compelled him to sign Alex Rodriguez to the largest deal in baseball history. It didn’t pan out.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 7
Rangers Head for MLB Winter Meetings with Extensive To-Do List
The Texas Rangers had made big splashes at the winter meetings in the past. It was at the 1988 winter meetings that they signed Nolan Ryan. It was at the 2000 winter meetings that they signed Alex Rodriguez.
Tom Hicks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 7
Former Rangers owner Tom Hicks passes away
The Rangers announced this morning that Tom Hicks has passed away at the age of 79. Hicks owned the Rangers from 1998 to 2010. The club released a statement about Hicks’s passing.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 7
Brandon Nimmo Reflects on Facing New Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker
New Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo already has connections to the organization. President of baseball operations Chris Young was a New York Mets starting pitcher when Nimmo joined the organization as a first-round draft pick.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 6
Rangers Latest Moves Won't Accelerate Top Prospect’s Timetable to Majors
The Texas Rangers have had an eventful few weeks off the field. They non-tendered three World Series heroes — Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim and Josh Sborz.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 6
Rangers Boss Chris Young Recalls Mets Connection with Brandon Nimmo
Baseball is a game filled with connections. The cool part is when those connections come together years later. Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young had a long career in the Majors as a pitcher.
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.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 6
Versatile Top Prospect Rangers Hope They Won’t Lose in Rule 5 Draft
The Texas Rangers have more than just a couple of high-value prospects available in the Rule 5 Draft at next week’s winter meetings. In fact, per Baseball America (subscription required) the franchise has 28 players available between players that are part of the MLB Rule 5 draft and the minor league Rule 5 draft.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5
Brandon Nimmo Visits Rangers for First Time Since Marcus Semien Trade
The Texas Rangers fired a big shot when they traded second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo. Earlier this week, Nimmo brought his wife and his child to Arlington and Globe Life Field to meet his new bosses for the first time since the deal was announced and Nimmo spoke to the media on a Zoom call.
Brandon Nimmo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 5
Brandon Nimmo explains why Rangers can win another World Series
With the Texas Rangers laying out its offseason goals to win another World Series championship, one move the team made was acquiring Brandon Nimmo from the New York Mets.
Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Rangers likely won't fill second-base spot in free agency or via trade
Last month’s Marcus Semien-for-Brandon Nimmo swap created a hole at second base in Arlington, but the Texas Rangers don’t plan on going outside the organization to find help at the position.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5
Texas Rangers' Biggest Need This Offseason Has Been Revealed
The Texas Rangers have already made one trade so far this offseason. They sent Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo. Texas is hoping that adding Nimmo can help a lineup that includes some players who need a bounce-back 2026 season.
Merrill Kelly News / Yardbarker / December 5
Diamondbacks could get best of both worlds with Merrill Kelly
Kelly would give the Diamondbacks a steady presence that their rotation needs as they build toward the future.
Josh Smith News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5
Can Rangers Lean on Josh Smith to Fill Second Base Void?
Marcus Semien's departure leaves the Texas Rangers searching for answers at second base. The organization appears ready to promote from within rather than shop the free agent or trade markets.
Texas Rangers News / Fights Around The World / December 5
Five of The Most Historic Boxing Matches To Take Place In San Antonio, Texas
This upcoming weekend, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) will showcase one of the most stacked cards of 2025. The card will feature world champions such as Erislandy Lara, Lamont Roach, O’Shaquie Foster, Isaac Cruz, and Stephen Fulton.
Brandon Nimmo News / Lone Star Ball / December 5
Friday morning Rangers things
Good morning, LSB. Brandon Nimmo was officially introduced as a Texas Ranger on Thursday and will wear No. 24. Jeff Wilson writes that the Rangers have already had a busy offseason even before it’s time to start signing new players.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5
Rangers Interested in Bringing Back World Series Hero in Free Agency
Marcus Semien is gone. Adolis Garcia is unlikely to return. Josh Sborz? Well, he may be a Texas Rangers reliever again. During an event to welcome Brandon Nimmo to the clubhouse, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young spoke to reporters about other priorities this offseason and said the franchise wants to bring Sborz back in 2026.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 4
Rangers Boss Sets Three Priorities Entering MLB Winter Meetings, Offseason
The Texas Rangers have 34 players on their 40-man roster and that means they have space to add in free agency. They’ve also set priorities. President of baseball operations Chris Young talked to reporters on Thursday, including DLLS Sports, as they welcomed Brandon Nimmo to Arlington for the first time.
Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4
Chris Young reveals Rangers’ 3 crucial offseason goals
The Texas Rangers are setting a clear path for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, as president of baseball operations Chris Young’s offseason plan takes center stage.
J.T. Realmuto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4
Rangers rumors: Texas won’t pay J.T. Realmuto, so here are the top backup options
The Texas Rangers decided to non-tender catcher Jonah Heim. But it doesn’t seem like they’ll dive into the deep end of free agency to find his replacement.
Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / December 2
Three MLB clubs that would be good trade fits for Willson Contreras
Several teams could be in the mix to upgrade at first base this offseason. These three could prove to be good fits for Willson Contreras.
Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1
Reliever Shawn Armstrong hopes to return to Rangers after career-best season
Free agent reliever Shawn Armstrong is coming off a career-best season with the Rangers and is hopeful of returning to Texas this offseason, per Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 22
Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions
Friday was the deadline for Major League Baseball teams to tender 2026 contracts to their arbitration-eligible and pre-arbitration players. Some teams made bold moves that may come back to haunt them.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.