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Why Kumar Rocker’s Spring Focus Matters More Than His Results

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Baseball is a game built around numbers. But during spring training winning and losing is irrelevant. The same thing goes for a player’s stats.

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How Rangers Boss Skip Schumaker Plans to Use ABS System in Spring Training

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The 2026 season is a big one for Major League Baseball as the ABS system will be used in all games. The automated ball strike system has been used regularly since 2022 in the minor leagues and was used in last year's MLB All-Star Game.

Josh Jung News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 18

Josh Jung Stresses Rangers Unity Amid Tony Clark’s MLBPA Resignation

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Josh Jung worked overtime on Tuesday on behalf of his Texas Rangers teammates. As the team’s player representative for the MLB Players Association, Jung was on a conference call Tuesday afternoon to discuss the resignation of executive director Tony Clark and determine a replacement.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 18

How Brandon Nimmo is Embracing Role as Rangers Leadoff Hitter, Leader

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Change is inevitable, even if you approve of it. That’s how Brandon Nimmo is approaching his first spring training. After spending his entire career with the New York Mets, he was traded to the Rangers in November for Marcus Semien.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 17

What We’re Actually Learning About Rangers’ Pitching Staff So Far

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers are a couple of days away from their spring training exhibition opener against the Kansas City Royals. For the next several weeks, more than 60 players will be fighting for 26 opening-day roster spots for the team’s trip to Philadelphia on March 26.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 17

Rangers Rising Young Reliever Turns Heads Striking Out MLB Stars in Live BP

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Right around noon on the back fields of the Texas Rangers’ spring training facility is where the action is — live batting practice. Once the position players report and get settled, the matchups between hitters and pitchers ramp up.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 17

Rangers’ Other Star Shortstop Prospect Building Buzz Heading Into 2026

There was obvious buzz around Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott. But Texas has another talented shortstop in the pipeline. Now that Walcott is out for the bulk of the season after suffering an elbow surgery that will require surgery, he’ll have to watch as other prospects try to catch him.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 17

Rangers Set Nathan Eovaldi as Starter for Spring Training Opener vs. Royals

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker named Nathan Eovaldi as the starter for the team’s first spring training game on Friday against the Kansas City Royals.

Danny Jansen News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 17

Danny Jansen Making Rounds to Learn Rangers Pitchers Before Opening Day

SURPRISE, Ariz. — This is Danny Jansen’s first spring training in Arizona. But it isn't his first trip to Surprise. Turns out, he visited his brother several years ago when he was serving as a high school baseball coach in the area.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17

MacKenzie Gore’s potential draws confident claim from Rangers manager Skip Schumaker

The Texas Rangers made a number of changes this offseason. Texas hired a new manager in Skip Schumaker to lead the team. The Rangers also traded for MacKenzie Gore in addition to other roster moves.

Chris Young News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 17

Rangers Playoff Chances Could Depend on Young Outfielder's Health in 2026

The Texas Rangers are beginning a new era with manager Skip Schumaker. Several coaching changes, trades, and cutting ties with fan-favorites have led to a different-looking team in 2026.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 16

Rangers Superstar Gave Sebastian Walcott Advice Heading into Elbow Surgery

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Sebastian Walcott was understandably crest-fallen when he knew he would need elbow surgery. One Texas Rangers star took him aside because he’s been there before.

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Brandon Nimmo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Rangers’ Brandon Nimmo opens up on new role as leadoff hitter

Earlier in the MLB offseason, the New York Mets traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien. The trade has a big opportunity to help both sides.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Rangers' Corey Seager Gets Honest on Relationship With Marcus Semien

The Texas Rangers traded Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo this past offseason. It was a surprising move, as Semien and Corey Seager were the leaders of the Rangers' core.

Mark Canha News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 16

Mark Canha Has Clear, Narrow Path to Make Rangers Opening Day Roster

SURPRISE, Ariz. — When it came to outfield depth for the non-roster invitees for the Texas Rangers, the list was remarkably thin. The only two players listed were a pair of prospects — Trevor Hauver and Aaron Zavala.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Potential Texas Rangers Opening Day Roster

The Rangers had a lot of turnover in the offseason with the losses of Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim, while also shipping off Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 16

2025 Season in Review: Cody Freeman

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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 16

Fangraphs top 100 prospect list is out

The Fangraphs top 100 prospect list for 2026 is out, and the Texas Rangers have a surprisingly impressive showing, with five prospects making the cut.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 16

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Real baseball games are happening later this week. Shawn McFarland writes about what we learned as the Texas Rangers welcomed the full squad to Arizona over the weekend.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Rangers Designate Zak Kent For Assignment

The Rangers announced Friday that they’ve designated right-hander Zak Kent for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to left-hander Jordan Montgomery, whose one-year deal to return to Texas is now official.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13

Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham buys stake in Rangers

While everyone in the NBA was debriefing from the trade deadline, Cunningham made headlines with an off-court deal.

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Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12

All-Star NBA player becomes part-owner of Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have just added a very famous person to their ownership group. NBA All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Rangers, according to a report.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Rangers Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, one of the most touted prospects in the entire sport, could miss the entire 2026 season due to an elbow injury that will require surgery, president of baseball operations Chris Young announced to the team’s beat this morning (link via Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports).

Nolan Ryan News / Yardbarker / February 10

Texas Rangers featuring bloody Nolan Ryan giveaway on promotional schedule

As Major League Baseball teams unveil their promotional schedules for the 2026 season, we are starting to get a sense of which teams have the most deranged senses of humor.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 8

Searching For A Fifth Starter In Texas

The Rangers solidified the top of their rotation when they landed left-hander MacKenzie Gore in a trade with the Nationals. Gore, Jacob deGrom, and Nathan Eovaldi will form what should be a dominant trio, as long as everyone stays healthy.