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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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 / Texas Rangers on SI / May 1

Rangers’ Brandon Nimmo Exits Tigers Game Early as Injury Precaution

DETROIT — For the second time in as many games, Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo left a game with right hamstring tightness. It happened again on Friday against the Detroit Tigers.

Chris Martin News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 1

Rangers Reliever Chris Martin Taking Next Step Toward Return from Injury

DETROIT — While the Texas Rangers await word on outfielder Wyatt Langford, one of their injured relievers is taking another step in his injury recovery.

Jack Flaherty News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 1

Rangers Lineup vs. Tigers: Texas Plays Matchups Against Jack Flaherty

The Texas Rangers enter their six-game road trip trying to get their offense back on track. The good news is the road is where it’s been at for this offense this season.

Wyatt Langford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford suffers possible injury setback

The Texas Rangers initially placed Wyatt Langford on the 10-day IL due to a forearm injury in mid-April. While the club was seemingly expecting him to return to the lineup soon, new reports claim Lanford suffered a setback during his rehab assignment.

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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 1

The Rangers offense after one month

The Texas Rangers are 31 games into the 2026 season, and having closed the book on the month of April,* I think it is a worthwhile time to take a look at how the Rangers hitters have fared so far.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 1

Friday morning Rangers links

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers were off yesterday. Jeff Wilson has three developments from the Rangers’ win in the series finale against the Yankees. Evan Grant writes about Nathan Eovaldi figuring things out, as expected.

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Rangers Walkoff Winners and Losers: Player Report Cards After One Month

One month into the season, the Texas Rangers have a better gauge of who they are as a team. For now, they’re essentially a .500 team. The Rangers (15-16) are heading to Detroit to start a six-game, eight-day road trip that will end in New York against the Yankees.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 1

Minor league update for 4/30/26

Hickory starter Kamdyn Perry threw 3.1 shutout innings, striking out six. Louis Marinaro went two innings, striking out four and having a Zombie Runner score.

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.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 30

Who Rangers are Trusting in Rotation for Upcoming Tigers Series

The Texas Rangers hit the road for a six-game road trip that starts on Friday at Detroit when they open a three-game series against the Tigers. The Rangers (15-16) are back under .500 after going 4-5 on their nine-game homestand but are just 1.5 games back of the Athletics in the AL West.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Rangers’ Chris Young makes feelings extremely clear on Corey Seager’s brutal slump

Texas Rangers star Corey Seager has been in a slump throughout the first few weeks of the 2026 MLB season. Seager is currently hitting just .207/.308/.414 across 30 games played.

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.

Wyatt Langford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford could return from injury soon, but there’s a catch

The Texas Rangers have been up and down this season, and one of the reasons can be injuries. A week ago, Wyatt Langford was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right forearm flexor strain, and many are expecting him to make his return soon.

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.