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Rangers Stay 1 Game Behind Astros As Playoff Race Tightens

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night. The win kept them one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West with 11 games to play.

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ARLINGTON, Texas (Sep 15) — The Texas Rangers took the opener of their three-game set against the Boston Red Sox, 4–2, Tuesday in front of a respectable weeknight crowd of 30,907.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Skip Schumaker Confident In Rangers Lineup Against Left-Handed Pitching

ARLINGTON, Texas — Elias Díaz hit a two-run double with two outs in the second inning Tuesday night. Three batters later, Corey Seager added a two-run single, and the Texas Rangers beat left-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox 4-2.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Rangers Bullpen Responds With 4 Scoreless Innings Against Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Four Texas Rangers relievers held the Boston Red Sox scoreless over the final 4 innings Tuesday night, five days after the bullpen let a 3-0 lead slip in Seattle.

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Jacob Latz News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Jacob Latz Earns 30th Save With 5-Out Finish Against Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob Latz struck out Andruw Monasterio with the bases loaded in the eighth inning Tuesday night. He then pitched the ninth to finish the Texas Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Rangers Ride 4-Run Inning, Bullpen To 4-2 Win Over Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Elias Díaz and Corey Seager each drove in two runs with two outs in the second inning Tuesday night, and the Texas Rangers made that early lead stand up in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15

Jacob deGrom fans 8 as Rangers hold off Red Sox

Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, and the Texas Rangers scored four runs in the second inning to defeat the visiting Boston Red Sox 4-2 Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / September 15

75-76 – Rangers take down Red Sox with unseen rally

The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the Boston Red Sox scored two runs. The Rangers, in need of as many wins as they can get from here on out, returned home to begin their final homestand of the season with the first leg of three against AL Wild Card-leading Boston.

Joc Pederson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Joc Pederson Attempting To Play Through Hand Fracture

Joc Pederson has a small fracture in his left hand, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The Rangers designated hitter will try to play through the injury, but that will be a matter of swelling and pain tolerance.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Rangers' Joc Pederson Makes Personal Decision After Unfortunate News

After a disastrous first season with the Texas Rangers, designated hitter Joc Pederson has turned things around in year two. Pederson inked a two-year contract worth $37 million two winters ago and is finally starting to live up to it.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 15

Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Patrick Sandoval for the BoSox.

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MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 15

Rangers Set Lineup at Home Ahead of Series Opener Against Red-Hot Red Sox

It is truly baffling what has come to be of the American League this season, as it has been a mediocre turtle race to the regular-season finish line. While it felt like eventually teams would start to pull away and figure it out, that never happened.

Sonny Gray News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Rangers Leave Thursday Starter Open With Sonny Gray Set For Boston

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have not named a starter for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox, who have right-hander Sonny Gray scheduled.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 15

Updated Texas Rangers Playoff Odds Ahead of Red Sox Series

The Texas Rangers took two of three against the Arizona Diamondbacks this past weekend to secure a much-needed series victory after dropping two of three to the Seattle Mariners and the series opener in Arizona.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Jacob deGrom Set To Start Rangers Opener After Groin Scare

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is on the mound for the Texas Rangers in Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, five days after groin tightness ended his last start.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 15

Lone Star Ball Reacts Results: Pending Free Agents

In our last Lone Star Ball Reacts survey, we asked y’all which of the Rangers’ pending free agents you would most like to see the Rangers bring back. Cal Quantrill, who has exceeded expectations, first in a long relief role, then while filling in in the rotation, was the clear pick, getting a majority of the vote.