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Rangers Notes: Without Nathan Eovaldi, Texas Can Turn to These Options

Nathan Eovaldi missing Monday’s game due to left side discomfort may be nothing for the Texas Rangers. Or, it may be something. Texas went the abundance of caution route by scratching him from his scheduled start and sending him to get scans of the area.

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Thoughts on a 1-0 Rangers loss

D-Backs 1, Rangers 0 Surprisingly, this was just the second time this season the Rangers have been shut out. They have been held to just one run seven times, though.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 12

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about a rip-roaring, scintillating 1-0 loss from the Texas Rangers at The Shed last evening. Jeff Wilson writes that Nathan Eovaldi was scratched pregame to set up last night’s humiliation ritual for the Texas lineup.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 12

Rangers Flail in Close One to Diamondbacks

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 11) – The Texas Rangers dropped a low-scoring affair to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 1–0, Monday night. The big knock of the evening came from Geraldo Perdomo, who hit an RBI double in the first inning.

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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.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / May 11

19-22 – Rangers silenced by Diamondbacks 1-0

The Texas Rangers didn’t score a run but the Arizona Diamondbacks scored one run. Everything you come to expect from a first inning at The Shed came to pass as the Rangers immediately allowed a first inning run and then wasted a chance for a first inning rally of their own with three consecutive outs with runners in scoring position.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi Scratched From Start

This is far from good news for the Texas Rangers, who are 19-21 on the season, but only two games back of the Athletics in the American League West. Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his start on Monday due to left side tightness, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 11

Texas Rangers lineup for May 11, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 11, 2026 against the Arizona Diamondbacks: starting pitchers are Jakob Junis for the Rangers and Michael Soroka for the D-Backs.

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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 / Lone Star Ball / May 11

2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week Seven

GAME 35: 4-7 LOSS @ NEW YORK YANKEES GAME 36: 6-1 WIN @ NEW YORK YANKEES GAME 37: 2-9LOSS @ NEW YORK YANKEES GAME 38: 1-7 LOSS vs CHICAGO CUBS GAME 39: 6-0 WIN vs CHICAGO CUBS GAME 40: 3-0 WIN vs CHICAGO CUBS So the Rangers pitched 20 innings (and counting) of shoutout innings this weekend.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 11

Corey Seager's Slump Is Now a Texas Rangers Problem, Not Just His Own

When does a sample size become large enough for a fan and a team to rationally be worried about a player’s performance? Is it 20 games? Forty? Sixty? A full 162-game season?

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The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

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The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

Dylan Dreiling News / Lone Star Ball / May 11

Dreiling named Texas League Player of the Week

Dylan Dreiling, Frisco Roughriders outfielder, has been named the Texas League Player of the Week for the week of May 4 to May 10, it was announced today.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 11

Reading Between the Lines of Rangers Massive Series Victory Over Cubs

It might be easy to assume that the Texas Rangers' pair of wins over the Chicago Cubs isn’t as impressive as it was, but those assumptions are entirely false for a few reasons.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 11

New mock drafts out

2026 MLB Draft: Baseball America has released their latest mock draft — V.3.0 if you’re keeping track at home — and they have the Texas Rangers, at #16, selecting righthanded pitcher Cameron Flukey out of Coastal Carolina.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 11

Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers Face Diamondbacks: Preview, Storylines

The Texas Rangers would love nothing more than to string together a winning homestand for the first time this season. After taking two out of three from the Chicago Cubs, the Rangers have a chance to do that when they begin a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 11

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that, after a series win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, the Texas Rangers finished a 40 game gauntlet to begin the season with an opportunity to ascend.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 11

Minor league update for 5/10/26

Hickory didn’t play due to the clubhouse fire, and Frisco was rained out. Hub City starter D.J. McCarty struck out seven in six innings while allowing a pair of solo homers.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Field Level Media / May 11

Returning to form, Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi takes on D-backs

Nathan Eovaldi appears to have turned the corner following a rocky start to the season. The right-hander will look to take another step forward on Monday when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Jacob deGrom strikes out 10 to lead Rangers over Cubs

Jacob deGrom struck out 10 batters over seven scoreless innings, and Evan Carter belted a two-run homer, fueling the Texas Rangers to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9

Rangers end Cubs' win streak at 10 with shutout

Josh Jung and Justin Foscue each hit solo homers and the Texas Rangers snapped the Chicago Cubs' 10-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Cubs vs. Rangers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 9

Cubs vs. Rangers Game 2 carries a different kind of edge after Chicago came out swinging in Game 1. The Cubs dropped a 7-1 statement win behind a clean, controlled outing from Javier Assad, while the Rangers never really found rhythm against a lineup that’s been one of the most dangerous in baseball this season.

Kumar Rocker News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Why Was The Cubs-Rangers Game Delayed Because Of Kumar Rocker?

Kumar Rocker enjoyed a rough rookie campaign in 2025, even though the Texas Rangers ended the regular season with the best starting rotation in the MLB.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

Cubs vs. Rangers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 8

Cubs vs. Rangers: The Chicago Cubs embark on a 10-day road trip with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Game 1 starts at Globe Life Field on Friday evening.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Andy Pages carry Dodgers to rout over Astros

Historic outing from Andy Pages carries Dodgers to rout over Astros

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to consistently string wins together lately, but that was certainly not the case in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Houston Astros.

Dodgers make big Shohei Ohtani decision ahead of Astros matchup

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts to Dave Roberts' approach to his two-way status

Astros' difficult season gets worse with Carlos Correa news

Five game-changing MLB prospects to watch

The 'College football color teams' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

How Alonso helped convince Nimmo to accept trade from Mets to Rangers

How Pete Alonso helped convince Brandon Nimmo to accept trade from Mets to Rangers

The Mets dismantled the core of the club's roster just one year after the Amazins played in the National League Championship Series.

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo again discusses if alleged clubhouse problems led to trade from Mets

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Brandon Nimmo News / Yardbarker / May 6

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo again discusses if alleged clubhouse problems led to trade from Mets

Nimmo was viewed by many as a potential future Mets captain after he signed an eight-year, $162M contract in December 2022.

Mets understand harsh reality of situation after series win over Angels

Mets rookie Carson Benge flashes potential with performance in win over Rockies

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Wyatt Langford News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Wyatt Langford Injury Update: When Will Rangers Star Return?

Texas Rangers left fielder Wyatt Langford, playing in his third year in Major League Baseball, has had the injury bug to begin the 2026 season. Langford suffered a right forearm strain against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 21, which forced him out of the game.