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Skip Schumaker Explains Why Rangers Used Trevor Williams As Opener Against Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club used Trevor Williams as an opener on Friday because it is looking for different ways to beat the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Skip Schumaker Explains How Cal Quantrill Adjusted Against Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill and catcher Elias Diaz had to find different patterns against a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that had faced him five weeks earlier.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 4

Rangers Release Spring Training Schedule as 2027 Work Stoppage Looms

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association appear headed toward a work stoppage in December. But the business of baseball goes on. The Texas Rangers released their 2027 spring training schedule on Friday as MLB also released the calendar dates for spring training.

Caden Scarborough News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Rangers No. 2 Prospect Caden Scarborough Shut Down With Elbow Strain

ARLINGTON, Texas — Caden Scarborough, the Texas Rangers’ No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has a right elbow strain and will be shut down for the next four to six weeks, MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry reported Friday afternoon.

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Kyle Higashioka News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Kyle Higashioka Begins Rehab Assignment With Triple-A Round Rock

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers sent catcher Kyle Higashioka to Triple-A Round Rock on an injury rehab assignment Friday. He is scheduled to bat second as the Round Rock Express’ designated hitter Friday night against the Oklahoma City Comets at Dell Diamond, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 4

Texas Rangers lineup for September 4, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 4, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays: starting pitchers are Trevor Williams (opening for Kumar Rocker) for the Rangers and Nick Martinez for the Rays.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 4

Rangers Set Lineup, New Starting Pitcher Seeking Second Straight Win over Rays

The Texas Rangers are closing in on the final wild card berth in the American League. They just need to keep winning games. Texas (70-71) hopes to extend a 3-1 homestand on Friday as they host the Tampa Bay Rays (83-57) in the second game of a four-game series at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Texas Rangers Release 29-Game 2027 Spring Training Schedule

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers announced their 2027 spring training schedule on Friday. It includes 29 Cactus League games, starting Friday, Feb.

Cal Quantrill News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Cal Quantrill Compares Rays, Brewers After Rangers Shutout

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill said the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays are both difficult to strike out from top to bottom in the order. Quantrill made the comparison after holding the Rays to 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 Texas Rangers win on Thursday night at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Justin Foscue Says Cal Quantrill Doesn’t Get The Credit He Deserves

ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Foscue said Cal Quantrill does not get the credit he deserves. Foscue drove in the first run of a 6-0 Texas Rangers win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe Life Field, and Quantrill allowed 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings.

Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Skip Schumaker Praises Ezequiel Durán’s Versatility After Center-Field Play

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Ezequiel Duran ran down a ball in the gap in the first inning like an everyday center fielder.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Skip Schumaker Says Cal Quantrill Has Pitched Like An Ace

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill has pitched like an ace since injuries to Jack Leiter and Nathan Eovaldi opened rotation spots.

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Trevor Williams News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Rangers Name Trevor Williams Opener For Friday Against Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Williams will open Friday’s game for the Texas Rangers against the Tampa Bay Rays. Texas announced Williams as the opener at 10:12 p.m.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 4

This Rangers Prospect Approaching Top 30 Status After Red-Hot August

The challenge for the Texas Rangers has been restocking its pitching pipeline in the minor leagues. Texas parted with several pitchers at last year’s trade deadline, most notably two pitchers that are already in the Majors — Kohl Drake and Mitch Bratt.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 4

Rangers Move from Victory+ Was Right Move, But Proved Costly

The Texas Rangers received plenty of static from fans after it moved its streaming from Victory+ to BZZR. The move came after the Rangers expressed concerns about Victory’s financial future.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / September 4

Corey Seager returns to form with a second-half resurgence

The Texas Rangers have benefited from Corey Seager's apparent return to form following his activation from the injured list on July 17. Since that day,

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 4

Minor league update for 9/3/26

Hickory starter Evan Siary allowed one run in 4.2 IP, striking out six and walking one. Yolfran Castillo was 2 for 3 with a walk. Jay McQueen had a hit and a walk.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Rangers eager to continue ascent in rematch vs. Rays

The Texas Rangers will have a rested bullpen and some growing confidence when they play the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Cal Quantrill News / Lone Star Ball / September 4

Thoughts on a 6-0 Rangers win

Rangers 6, Rays 0 This Cal Quantrill thing is getting weird. Seven innings for Quantrill. Two hits. Two walks. Just five strikeouts, and nine swings and misses.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 4

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Jays & Rangers Win, Adley Beats Old Team

Not everyone was playing on September 3. However, there were several notable games with playoff significance. The Blue Jays, Rangers, and Orioles all tried to make up ground on the Guardians.

Cal Quantrill News / Field Level Media / September 3

Cal Quantrill tosses seven shutout innings as Rangers blank Rays

Cal Quantrill delivered another strong performance for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, blanking the Tampa Bay Rays on two hits over seven innings in the 6-0 win in Arlington, Tex.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3

Rangers expect 'fun' series vs. AL-best Rays

The Texas Rangers apparently have a clear memory of their most recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays. And the Rangers likely expect more of the same when the teams meet for the start of a four-game set on Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Rangers, John King Agree To Minor League Deal

The Rangers brought lefty reliever John King back to the organization on a minor league deal, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The MLB.com transaction tracker indicates the contract was finalized last night, which means he would be eligible for postseason play if Texas qualifies.

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Jack Leiter News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter suffers setback in rehab

Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter had been working back from the arthroscopic ankle surgery he underwent in late June, but a potential return is now on hold.

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