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With AL West title in play, Rangers focus on opener vs. Twins

Somebody has to win the American League West. The Texas Rangers hope it will be them. Texas (79-80) has a shot at a division title if it wraps up the regular season with a successful series against the Minnesota Twins (75-84).

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Thoughts on a 3-1 Rangers win

Rangers 3, Mets 1 I feel better now. Not that I’m, like, feeling confident in the Rangers winning the division or anything like that. But they at least won a game.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Oddsmakers Make Major Rangers Move With Season On The Line

ARLINGTON, Texas — FanDuel Sportsbook listed the Texas Rangers at +142 to win the American League West on Thursday, after a 3-1 win over the New York Mets at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Texas Rangers Face Major Bullpen Concern With Just 3 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — Four Texas Rangers relievers faced 13 New York Mets hitters over the final four innings Thursday and allowed 1 hit. Texas won 3-1 at Globe Life Field, one day after its bullpen gave up 5 runs in the eighth and ninth innings of a 7-2 loss.

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Josh Jung News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Josh Jung Gives Rangers New Life In AL West Race

ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Jung’s two-run home run in the first inning put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay Thursday afternoon at Globe Life Field. Corey Seager added a solo homer in the sixth, and Texas beat the New York Mets 3-1 in its final home game of the regular season.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 24

Rangers Set Starting Pitcher for Twins Opener but Leave Rest of Series Open

Since the beginning of their series with the New York Mets on Tuesday the Texas Rangers have released the next day's starting pitcher after the game. Thursday was no different.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Rangers improve playoff hopes with win over Mets

Kumar Rocker pitched five solid innings on Thursday afternoon for the Texas Rangers, who salvaged the finale of a three-game series and boosted their playoff hopes with a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 24

Rangers Have Reached Point of Playoff Race Where Only Winning Matters

First things first. The Texas Rangers had to win a game. They finally did on Thursday. The Rangers’ 3-1 win over the New York Mets ended their nine-game homestand and their home schedule.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / September 24

79-80 – Rangers send off Shed with 3-1 win over Mets

The Texas Rangers scored three runs while the New York Mets scored one run. After a couple of elsewise embarrassing defeats to the National League’s New

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 24

Rangers Lose to Mets, Still Tied For AL West Lead

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sep 23) — The Texas Rangers lost their second straight game to the New York Mets, 7–2, Wednesday evening. Brett Baty powered the Mets to the series win with a ninth-inning grand slam.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Kumar Rocker News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 24

Rangers Set Lineup Behind Kumar Rocker for Home Finale Against Mets

The strange thing about the American League West playoff race is that every time it seems the Texas Rangers slide toward irrelevancy, the Houston Astros bail them out.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 24

Rangers Using Arizona Fall League to Accelerate Development of Injured Trio

Many teams use the Arizona Fall League to get their top prospects additional playing time after the end of the minor league season. That’s true for the Texas Rangers, who selected eight players to play for the Surprise Saguaros in the AFL, which starts next month.

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MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Betting Market Makes Huge Call On Rangers-Astros Race With 4 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros are -295 favorites to win the American League West at FanDuel Sportsbook. The Texas Rangers are listed at +240 with four games left in the regular season.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 24

Thoughts on a 7-2 Rangers loss

Mets 7, Rangers 2 I don’t want to think about it. Or talk about it. At least the Astros lost. Cody Bradford topped out at 90.4 mph with his fastball, averaging 90.4 mph.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Rangers Playoff Race: What Texas Needs Over Final 4 Games

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros both lost Wednesday night, and they will enter the final four games of the regular season tied atop the American League West at 78-80.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Marcus Semien Delivers Painful Blow To Rangers’ AL West Hopes

ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcus Semien hit a two-out solo homer off Jacob Latz in the eighth inning Wednesday night to break a 2-2 tie against his former team.

Marcus Semien News / Lone Star Ball / September 23

78-80 – Semien shot sinks Rangers in 7-2 loss to Mets

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the New York Mets scored seven runs. Oh. So baseball games are telling jokes now, huh? With their season hanging

Elvis Andrus News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Elvis Andrus Reveals What Rangers Must Fix To Beat Astros For AL West

ARLINGTON, Texas — Former Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus laid out five keys for the club’s last five regular-season games on Rangers Sports Network, in a segment that aired after Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the New York Mets left Texas tied atop the AL West.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Rangers Manager Defends Players After Tuesday's Defensive Collapse

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers defense has been good this season, manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday. His comments came a day after three New York Mets runs scored on misplays in a 6-3 loss.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Manager Reveals Key To Solving Mets’ Rising Star

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have to hit Nolan McLean’s fastball first to have a chance against the rest of his pitches, manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday.

Cody Bradford News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Make Cody Bradford Decision With AL West On The Line

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cody Bradford will start Wednesday night against the New York Mets with no opener ahead of him. A week earlier, the Texas Rangers used left-hander Tyler Alexander to open his last outing.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Rangers Lose Top Offensive Weapon Amid Postseason Push

The Texas Rangers will have to navigate the final stretch of the regular season without one of their most important offensive contributors. The Rangers placed designated hitter Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left wrist fracture.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Rangers Place Joc Pederson On Injured List, Rule Out Cal Quantrill For Season

The Rangers made a handful of moves before the start of a crucial series against the Mets. Designated hitter Joc Pederson lands on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 19, with a fracture in his left hand.