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Rangers Should Avoid Buying High on Gold Glove Free-Agent Outfielder

The mandate is clear for the Texas Rangers — cheaper and younger. So how do free agents fit into that? President of baseball operations Chris Young has said he wants the team to remain competitive, even as it won’t approach the competitive balance tax from a payroll perspective in 2026.

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Good morning, folks. I regret to inform you we’ve got little in the way of Texas Rangers news today. The Dodgers beat the Jays yesterday, evening the World Series up at 1 game apiece.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 26

Jack Leiter's Progress Makes Him Easy Choice as Rangers’ Top Rookie of 2025

Jack Leiter finally made the wait worth it for the Texas Rangers. Selected in the first round in 2021 (No. 2 overall), the hope was that the Vanderbilt star and son of former Major League pitcher Al Leiter would make beat a quick path to the Majors and bolster the rotation.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 25

Should Rangers Overlook Closer’s Downturn with Mets in Free Agency?

The Texas Rangers are trimming payroll and trying to get younger. But there are areas where they must get better. For the Rangers, closer has been an elusive problem the past several years.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz

The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 25

Rangers Top Prospect Had 'Eye-Catching' Statistic This Season

The Texas Rangers have some decisions to make this offseason. Following two straight years of missing the playoffs coming off their first-ever World Series championship, there are reports that the ownership group wants to reduce payroll.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 25

Which Rangers Star Should be Considered Top Offensive Producer in 2025?

The Texas Rangers were one of the most offensively challenged teams in the Majors. But they did have a few players that produced at the plate. Finding a way to determine which was the best offensive player leads one to examine the seasons of two players — shortstop Corey Seager and outfielder Wyatt Langford.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 24

This Rangers Prospect Is Having a Promising Start to Arizona Fall League

The Texas Rangers have quite a bit of work to do this offseason. With a couple of big names headlining each of their units, they can remain a competitive roster in the short-term.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 24

Rangers Named Potential Fit for Superstar Slugger This Offseason

One could only wonder what the Texas Rangers would have accomplished this year if they had a competent offense. After largely being undone by a poor staff ERA in 2024 that didn't pair well with multiple injuries to star players, the Rangers finished this past season with the best ERA in Major League Baseball.

Joc Pederson News / Sporting News / October 24

Rangers could sign $150M World Series champion, MVP candidate, replacing Joc Pederson

The Texas Rangers might make a huge splash this offseason if this deal could get done.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 24

Which Rangers Veteran Should be Considered Staff’s Top Pitcher for 2025?

If the Texas Rangers were handing out their own Cy Young winner, which pitcher would claim it? Later this offseason, the Arlington chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America will vote on and release its award winners, which includes a pitcher of the year award.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 23

Grading Out Rangers Pitching Staff Which Led Majors in ERA in 2025

The Texas Rangers entered the 2025 season with a veteran rotation that hoped to mix in a young starter. The bullpen was completely rebuilt and there was no closer to speak of.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 23

Rangers Outfielder Emerges as Key Winter Trade Candidate

If there is one thing that a lot of people expect the Texas Rangers to do this offseason, it is to trim payroll. It is something that president of baseball operations, Chris Young, is going to try and do even though he just moved Skip Schumaker as his senior adviser to the club's manager.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 23

The Historic Moment That Changed the Texas Rangers 15 Years Ago

The Texas Rangers history prior to 2010 was bleak to say the least. They had won just three division titles in the late 90s and failed to make a deep playoff run.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 22

Will the Rangers Try to Acquire Kazuma Okamoto This Offseason?

The Texas Rangers have put themselves in an interesting position when it comes to their roster heading into the 2026 season. With a mix of both veterans

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 22

Will the Rangers Try to Acquire Kazuma Okamoto This Offseason?

The Texas Rangers have put themselves in an interesting position when it comes to their roster heading into the 2026 season. With a mix of both veterans

Dylan Dreiling News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 22

Rangers Outfield Prospect Dylan Dreiling Showcases Power in Arizona Fall League

The Texas Rangers have a rather promising young core of players to build from, despite a veteran-heavy lineup at the MLB level. With multiple of their prospects heading to the Arizona Fall League recently and starting off their work there, it has been intriguing to see how they perform and how they adapt from their respective farm system levels.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 21

Grading Out Rangers Impressive Defense that Set Major League Record

The Texas Rangers have taken quite a bit of heat for their offensive issues in 2025. But the team deserves praise for its defense, too. No matter where

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 21

Grading Out Rangers Impressive Defense that Set Major League Record

The Texas Rangers have taken quite a bit of heat for their offensive issues in 2025. But the team deserves praise for its defense, too. No matter where

Adolis Garcia News / Yardbarker / October 17

Three questions facing the Texas Rangers this offseason

Let's look at three questions for the Rangers this offseason.

Three questions facing the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason

Three questions facing the Miami Marlins this offseason

Three questions facing the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2010s

The 'Active MLB complete games pitched leaders' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 14

Texas Rangers Insider Shares Major Update On Top Prospect: What It Means

The Texas Rangers have a very solid farm system and some very interesting top prospects that could soon be ready to take the next step in their professional baseball journeys.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Why four-time World Series-winning manager is best option for Padres

The Padres have several intriguing managerial candidates that could work well for them, but they might be best served by choosing the most experienced option.

Why Padres should consider moving on from A.J. Preller

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The 'Manager of every MLB team in 2007' quiz

Skip Schumaker News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Schumaker Ready to Take Texas Rangers to Next Level

It only seemed like a matter of time until Skip Schumaker was named manager of the Texas Rangers. The rumors were already circulating when he joined the front office before the season started, and they only got louder when Bruce Bochy and the Rangers announced that they were mutually parting ways after the season ended.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi undergoes surgery for sports hernia

Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia, reports Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. GM Ross Fenstermaker revealed earlier this month that the righty would be meeting with a specialist to determine the best course of treatment, and evidently, surgery was the conclusion they came to.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Four Bright Spots for the 2025 Texas Rangers

The 2025 Texas Rangers season ended in disappointment, missing the postseason for the second straight year after winning their first World Series title in 2023.

Skip Schumaker News / Yardbarker / October 3