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Rangers Making Evan Carter Prove He Can Get Hits off Left-Handed Pitching

The talk for nearly three years has been about getting Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter to hit left-handed pitching. On Friday, he got a shot in a critical situation.

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Reds Edge Rangers in Middle Game

ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 4) — The Texas Rangers lost a close one to the Cincinnati Reds, 2–0, Saturday night in front of a respectable crowd of 36,393. RBI singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart provided all the offense the Reds needed to secure the series win.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / April 4

4-4 – A difference in defense as Rangers fall 2-0 to Reds

The Texas Rangers didn’t score but the Cincinnati Reds scored two runs. Kumar Rocker had a wait some tens days to make his season debut and he was immediately greeted with perhaps the worst defensive inning by the Rangers so far this season, and that includes a game in Philadelphia where a dropped easy popup nearly cost them a win.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 4

Three Rangers Players Who Need Solid Starts to Retain Roster Spots

The Texas Rangers entered the season with only a few question marks, some of which have already been answered. Andrew McCutchen as a right-handed designated hitter that can play right field?

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Chris Martin News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 4

Rangers’ Chris Martin Admits Biggest Issue Driving Late-Inning Problems

Chris Martin says he knows what’s missing. But it also happens to be a critical piece of his success as a reliever. “Locate. I need to locate better,” the Texas Rangers reliever said after Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 4

Minor league update for 4/3/26

Hey hey, its our first day of having four Texas Rangers minor league games! Hickory starter Jesus Lafalaise went four shutout innings, striking out two.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 4

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost their home opener to the Reds, 5-3. Evan Grant writes that the Rangers were once again done in by their fatal flaw.

Kumar Rocker News / Field Level Media / April 4

Rangers' Kumar Rocker ready for long-awaited season debut, faces Reds

Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker will make his season debut against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. At long last. Rocker's first game of 2026 wound up delayed until the team's eighth game of the season due to a combination of circumstances.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 4

Thoughts on a 5-3 Rangers loss

Reds 5, Rangers 3 A let down home opener. For the second year in a row, the Rangers went into the ninth in the home opener with the game tied, then allowed a home run in the top of the ninth that resulted in a loss.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3

Blue Jays' signing illustrates their desperate need for pitching

Blue Jays' latest signing illustrates their desperate need for pitching

The Toronto Blue Jays' rotation took another hit on Tuesday when Cody Ponce landed on the Injured List with a sprained right ACL. They have reportedly dipped back into the free agent pool to add another potential depth option.

Blue Jays' Jesus Sanchez showing signs of development

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman's historic start continues in loss to Rockies

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Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 3

Rangers’ Brandon Nimmo Explains Origins of On-Deck Sledgehammer

Brandon Nimmo isn’t available to help with home improvement projects. But there’s a reason the Texas Rangers outfielder uses it. He’s discussed his use of the sledgehammer before with Rangers Sports Network.

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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.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / April 3

4-3 – Rangers a dud as Reds bring fireworks to 2026 Shed opener

The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Cincinnati Reds scored five runs runs. The Reds hit three home runs and the Rangers had a bunch of hard-hit

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 3

Rangers Can’t Contain Excitement to Play Home Opener Against Reds

Josh Jung admitted that opening the season on the road was foreign to him. After all, he had opened at home each of his first three seasons in the league.

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Andrew McCutchen News / Just Baseball / April 3

Andrew McCutchen Is Having Fun and Showing Out for the Rangers

In less than a month, Andrew McCutchen has gone from unemployed to one of the Texas Rangers‘ biggest contributors. Taking the “say I can’t” approach this spring, the veteran outfielder and DH came into Rangers camp guns blazing.

MacKenzie Gore News / Just Baseball / April 3

MacKenzie Gore Can Become a True Ace for the Rangers in 2026

This is the third article in a series about pitchers who can outperform their projections in 2026. The first two entries focused on Cam Schlittler and Connelly Early.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3

Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Brandon Nimmo

Mets' Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Rangers' Brandon Nimmo

During a recent chat with MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Lindor attempted to put the Nimmo-related rumors to bed.

Bats back Robbie Ray's solid start as Giants top Mets

Bo Bichette makes honest admission about hearing boos from Mets fans amid rough start

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2

Bullish about their opening trip, Rangers return home to face Reds

Credit Texas Rangers first-year manager Skip Schumaker for remaining optimistic despite seeing his team conclude a seven-day, six-game road trip with a lopsided loss.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Rangers reveal new concessions snack that you can wear

The Texas Rangers are elevating their concessions at Globe Life Field with a bold addition as the 2026 season gets underway. As this year’s concessions take shape, the club has introduced a nacho sombrero that stands out among MLB ballpark creations.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Field Level Media / April 1

Rangers alter pitching plans, turn to Nathan Eovaldi in finale vs. O's

The Baltimore Orioles don't want the first week of the season to end with a thud. Some of the feel-good moments have faded as they try to get back in a groove when they take on the visiting Texas Rangers in the Wednesday afternoon series finale.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom set for 2026 debut after injury scratch

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was scratched from his first scheduled start of the season due to neck stiffness. However, the injury won’t be keeping him on the shelf for long.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Three Pitchers That Could Solve the Rangers Closer Problem

It has only been three games into the 2026 season, and the Rangers already have an old problem on their hands. They don’t have a reliable closer to go to.

Dairon Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30

Rangers Outright Dairon Blanco

Outfielder Dairon Blanco has cleared waivers and will accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Blanco was designated for assignment last week when the Rangers added Andrew McCutchen to their Opening Day roster.

Andrew McCutchen News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Andrew McCutchen had hilarious apology after homering against his ex-team

Texas Rangers DH Andrew McCutchen launched his first home run of the 2026 MLB season on Sunday, and he did it apologetically against a former team. McCutchen hit a three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning of Sunday’s game between the Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.

Ryan Brasier News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Rangers Re-Sign Ryan Brasier To Minor League Deal

The Rangers have re-signed right-hander Ryan Brasier, according to the transactions tracker on Brasier’s MLB.com profile page. Brasier had previously signed with Rangers back in February but was released just prior to Opening Day.