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Josh Jung’s Resurgent Bat Key in Leading Rangers to Series Split with A’s

About the only thing Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung hadn’t done in the past seven games has hit a home run. He took care of that on Thursday. Jung’s first home run of the season was well-timed.

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Thoughts on a 9-6 Rangers win

Rangers 9, A’s 6 There was just way too much going on with this game. It was disorienting. It was confusing. It was befuddling. It was windy. The wind was out of control.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 16

10-9 – Rangers survive the wrath of Zephyrus with 9-6 win over A’s

The Texas Rangers scored nine runs while the Sacramento River Athletics scored six runs. Brother I don’t know what that was. It was barely even baseball.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 16

Texas Rangers lineup for April 16, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for April 16, 2026 against the A’s: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez for the A’s. Texas will be looking to split the series finale today.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 16

Minor league update for 4/15/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins went four innings and gave up three runs on a two out, three run homer, though an error preceded that so Deakins still has a 0.00 ERA on the year.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Rangers Select Cal Quantrill, Gavin Collyer

The Rangers are calling up swingman Cal Quantrill and reliever Gavin Collyer, reports Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Texas will place righty relievers Chris Martin and Luis Curvelo on the 15-day injured list.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 15

How Rangers Star Brandon Nimmo Learned How to Hit Left-Handed Pitching

One of the reasons that the Texas Rangers wanted Brandon Nimmo this offseason was his ability to hit left-handed pitching. It’s not easy for a left-handed hitter to be effective against left-handed pitching.

Josh Sborz News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Josh Sborz’s Deal With Rangers Has Upward Mobility Clause

10:51pm: Curvelo exited tonight’s appearance against the A’s with an apparent arm injury after throwing a pitch several feet off the plate. The team has yet to provide any updates but an injured list stint seems highly likely.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 14

The Rangers Shouldn't Be Concerned About Wyatt Langford’s Slow Start

Wyatt Langford has been out for the past three games, nursing a small strain in his quad. The Texas Rangers get him back for Tuesday night's game with the Athletics.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 14

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi Back in Form as Huge Series with Mariners Awaits

The next time Texas Rangers fans will see Nathan Eovaldi on a pitcher’s mound is this weekend in Seattle. That played a role in pulling him after seven innings against the Athletics on Monday.

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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 / Texas Rangers on SI / April 14

Rangers Connected to ACC Shortstop in Latest 2026 MLB Mock Draft

The Texas Rangers have done a good job of getting their first-round picks to the Majors. So when they go on the clock in July’s MLB draft, they’ll be looking for a player that can help down the line.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 13

Rangers Rotation Depth Stashed in Minor Leagues Wins PCL Award

The Texas Rangers made a notable free agent signing this offseason as a way of building depth for its starting rotation. So far, Cal Quantrill is paying off nicely with Triple-A Round Rock.

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 13

What Rangers’ Evan Carter Decision Revealed About Potential Longterm Plan

The Texas Rangers did something with Evan Carter on Sunday that they haven’t done in quite some time. No, it wasn’t batting him against a left-handed pitcher.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Rangers star Jacob deGrom’s defiant take on Shohei Ohtani matchup proves he’s ultimate competitor

The Texas Rangers earned a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Jacob deGrom impressed for Texas, as the star right-hander turned in six innings of one-run baseball while striking out nine hitters.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Rangers’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Texas Rangers had very high hopes going into 2026. After missing the playoffs two years in a row after winning the World Series in 2023, the front office changed the roster, hired a new manager in Skip Schumaker, and added MacKenzie Gore to an already strong rotation.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 13

Ranking the Texas Rangers’ Three Biggest Concerns Early in Season

The Texas Rangers got out of Los Angeles with one win in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Given Texas was facing the two-time defending World Series champions on the road, one win out of three isn’t bad.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 13

Reading Between Lines of Rangers Series Loss to Reigning World Champions

Anytime a team has to face off with the back-to-back world champs, there is a sour taste in the fans' mouths. It feels safe to say that everyone is sick of watching the Los Angeles Dodgers win, but the Texas Rangers gave them a run for their money.

Wyatt Langford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford dealing with quad injury, but there is some good news

The Texas Rangers got dealt a tough injury blow when outfielder Wyatt Langford suffered a quad strain on Friday. Langford had just hit a home run in the team’s game that day against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he knew something was wrong.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / April 12

L.A. Dodgers take down Texas Rangers and improve to 11-3

The Los Angeles Dodgers took down the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Saturday in a thrilling battle that featured plenty of highlights. Brandon Nimmo started the game with a 405′ leadoff home run for the Rangers, but the rest of the batters went cold.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 11

Rangers vs. Dodgers Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 11

Rangers vs. Dodgers: The Texas Rangers resume the three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with Game 2 on Saturday night. The home team secured a hard-fought 8-7 victory over the visitors at Dodger Stadium on Friday to take the lead in the series.

Wyatt Langford News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Wyatt Langford Leaves Game Due To Quad Tightness, Will Undergo MRI

Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford left Friday’s 8-7 loss to the Dodgers due to tightness in his right quad. Langford told reporters (including Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News) that he felt the injury was “pretty minor,” but he’ll undergo an MRI today to explore the quad issue.

Wyatt Langford News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Rangers Announce Wyatt Langford News After Leaving Dodgers Game

The Texas Rangers entered Friday’s series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the midst of a three-game winning streak, looking to gain some momentum in the early stages of the MLB season.

Joc Pederson News / Total Pro Sports / April 6

Joc Pederson Hits Back At Haters After Huge Home Run

Joc Pederson enjoyed an excellent solo campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 before heading for free agency. The Texas Rangers signed the left-handed slugger, hoping that he could provide some much-needed boost to their offense.

Patrick Corbin News / Yardbarker / April 3

Blue Jays' signing illustrates their desperate need for pitching

Blue Jays' latest signing illustrates their desperate need for pitching

The Toronto Blue Jays' rotation took another hit on Tuesday when Cody Ponce landed on the Injured List with a sprained right ACL. They have reportedly dipped back into the free agent pool to add another potential depth option.

Blue Jays' Jesus Sanchez showing signs of development

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman's historic start continues in loss to Rockies

Kevin Gausman had a message for Blue Jays reliever after his wasted gem

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3