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Rangers Notes: Kumar Rocker’s Road Woes Continue in Short Outing vs. Tigers

DETROIT — For Kumar Rocker the road is not his friend. Rocker went just two innings in Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He threw just 43 pitchers, which led to Texas falling behind, 5-0.

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Rangers vs. Tigers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 3

Rangers vs Tigers: The Texas Rangers finish up their three-game series with the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday evening. The Tigers drew level in the series after beating the Rangers 5-1 on Saturday.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 3

Minor league update for 5/2/26

Hickory starter A.J. Russell struck out five and walked two in two innings, allowing two runs. Moises Morales struck out nine and walked two in five innings, allowing two runs.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 3

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the Detroit Tigers by a score of 5-1 last night. The DMN writes that Kumar Rocker’s performance was a reminder of the non-linearity of progress.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Skip Schumaker gives Tony La Russa flowers for shaping his career

The Texas Rangers are looking to take control of the American League West race even though they have been less than impressive in the early part of the season.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 2

Why Rangers Benched Brandon Nimmo for First Time This Season

DETROIT — Texas Rangers Skip Schumaker made the obvious clear — he can’t be without both Wyatt Langford and Brandon Nimmo. So, he put Nimmo on the bench for Saturday’s game with the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

When you're getting close to breaking an all-time MLB record that has been standing since 1947, you're doing something right. A slugging left-hander had his chance for history denied on Saturday.

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Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 2

Rangers Shutting Down Wyatt Langford After Injury Setback in Arizona

DETROIT — Up until Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford took a swing in a real game, he said everything was fine. But, after two swings Thursday night in Arizona, Langford exited the game after he felt the same tightness in his right forearm that landed him on the injured list last month.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 2

Rangers Lineup vs. Tigers: Big Change at Top of Order for Texas

DETROIT — One win down, one win to go as the Texas Rangers try to win their series with the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night at Comerica Park. The Rangers (16-16) are coming off a 5-4 win over the Tigers (16-17) on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed Corbin to a one-year, $1 million deal in early April, there were hesitations about how he would perform.

Blue Jays DH George Springer departs after HBP

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 2

Statistical Insights Behind the Rangers’ Middling Start to 2026

The Texas Rangers entered May a game under .500 but with the top of the AL West well within reach. They also opened the month with a six-game road trip to Detroit and New York.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 2

Minor league update for 5/1/26

Hickory starter Evan Siary went 5.2 IP, allowing four runs, striking out six and walking three. Hector Osorio was 2 for 4. Yolfran Castillo, Daniel Flames and Paulino Santana each had a hit.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 2

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers scored late to beat the Tigers 5-4. Shawn McFarland writes about Zeke Duran’s big night and big catch. On the downside Brandon Nimmo is still being bothered by a pesky hamstring.

Ezequiel Duran News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 2

Rangers Notes: Ezequiel Duran’s Superman Moment Helps Texas Beat Tigers

DETROIT — Ezequiel Duran did not anticipate having to play right field on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. The Texas Rangers second baseman moved to right field after Brandon Nimmo was removed for the game as a precaution for a recurrence of right hamstring tightness.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 2

Thoughts on a 5-4 Rangers win

Rangers 5, Tigers 4 Back to .500, guys. Not a great start from MacKenzie Gore. Gore had some issues throwing strikes and struggled to put batters away.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 1

Alejandro Osuna hits go-ahead double to lift Rangers over Tigers

Alejandro Osuna hit a go-ahead RBI double in the eighth inning as the visiting Texas Rangers opened a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with a 5-4 win Friday.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 1

16-16 – Rangers welcome May with runs in 5-4 win over Tigers

The Texas Rangers scored five runs while the Detroit Tigers scored four runs. The Rangers escaped the dank, musty confines of The Shed and immediately started scoring some runs.

Brandon Nimmo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Rangers’ Brandon Nimmo exits game once again with injury concern

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo exited a recent game with hamstring tightness. Nimmo ended up playing on Friday against the Detroit Tigers, but he exited the game in the fourth inning again, according to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

Optimistic Rangers begin weekend series against Tigers

All things considered, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker appears pleased with his team's performance heading into May. The Rangers are 15-16 as they begin a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Field Level Media / April 29

Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers keep Yankees off the board

Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven strong innings against one of his former teams and the Texas Rangers recorded a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees Wednesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Brandon Nimmo News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Rangers Announce Brandon Nimmo News After Leaving Yankees Game

The Texas Rangers made one of the more unexpected moves of this past offseason when they traded second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for left fielder Brandon Nimmo.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 29

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 29

The Yankees vs. Rangers Game 3 comes in with plenty of anticipation. The Bronx Bombers are back to winning games, and they did well to take out the Texas Rangers on the road.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Yankees Fan Tries To Show Off In Front Of His Girlfriend, Gets Dropped By 2 Rangers Fans In Wild Scene

Cameras caught a wild brawl between a New York Yankees fan and a Texas Rangers supporter during Monday’s game at Globe Life Field. Just two weeks ago, a video went viral of New York Yankees fans fighting each other in the team’s 11-4 home loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Rangers Select Peyton Gray, Designate Willie MacIver For Assignment

The Rangers announced that left-hander Robert Garcia has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 20th, with left shoulder inflammation.