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Rangers Lineup vs Pirates: Why Texas Moved Designated Hitter in Batting Order

With their home winning streak snapped at four games, the Texas Rangers hoped to start a new one when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night at Globe Life Field.

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Garcia to i.l., Gray up

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia has been placed on the 15 day injured list retroactive to April 20, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the team has purchased the contract of pitcher Peyton Gray from AAA Round Rock.

Nick Pratto News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 23

Rangers Quietly Activate Former First-Round Pick at Triple-A Round Rock

The Texas Rangers made one of their more intriguing non-roster moves right before spring training. In late January, the Rangers signed Nick Pratto to a minor league deal and brought him to spring training in Surprise, Ariz.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 23

Minor league update for 4/22/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed two runs in five innings, striking out three and walking no one. Yolfran Castillo was 3 for 5 with a pair of doubles.

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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?

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Josh Jung News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 23

Rangers Notes: Josh Jung Changes Narrative Again with Latest Home Run

Since April started, Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been on a tear. Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was the latest proof. The Rangers entered this nine-game homestand with a .200 batting average as a team.

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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.

Brandon Nimmo News / Just Baseball / April 23

Brandon Nimmo Could Not Be Off to a Better Start in Texas

The Texas Rangers and New York Mets shocked the baseball world in late November of last year when they announced the trade of Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo.

MLB News / Sport Relay / April 23

Rangers Fall in Middle Game to Pirates

ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 22) — The Texas Rangers dropped the middle game in their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8–4, Wednesday night. Oneil Cruz hit a big three-run home run in the ninth to help the Pirates even the series at one game apiece.

Marc Church News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Rangers Outright Marc Church

The Rangers announced Wednesday afternoon that they’ve outrighted reliever Marc Church to Triple-A Round Rock. He was designated for assignment last week when Texas called up Cal Quantrill and Gavin Collyer.

Wyatt Langford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Rangers place Wyatt Langford on IL

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right forearm flexor strain before Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh following his early exit from Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Pirates.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 22

The Numbers Behind Rangers Reliever Jacob Latz’s Brilliant Start

Anyone that need a quick reminder why Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz is so good got one on Tuesday night. The left-hander entered the game, a 5-1 Rangers victory over Pittsburgh, in the eighth inning staked to that four-run lead.

Wyatt Langford News / Field Level Media / April 22

Rangers place OF Wyatt Langford (forearm) on 10-day injured list

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has a Grade 1 flexor strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Langford, 24, exited Tuesday's 5-1 home victory over Pittsburgh after the fourth inning due to a right forearm strain.

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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.