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Three Trades That Make Too Much Sense for the Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have clear needs with the trade deadline closing in. How they fill those needs is in question. The Rangers remain in the lead in the American League West, but to maintain it they’ll likely need some help in the bullpen, a right-handed bat that can help at multiple positions and a catcher.

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Rangers Release Santiago Espinal

The Rangers released infielder Santiago Espinal from a minor league contract, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. It’s a short stay in the Texas organization after the veteran utilityman signed there early in the month.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 29

Texas Rangers lineup for July 29, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for July 29, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Casey Legumina opening for Ian Seymour for the Rays.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 29

Rangers Set Lineup as MacKenzie Gore Faces Rays in Key Division Leader Showdown

The Texas Rangers remained hot. But getting distance between themselves and the rest of the AL West is proving tricky. The Rangers (55-52) beat the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, giving them four wins in their last five games, dating back to the start of the Mariners series on Friday.

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Evan Carter News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Evan Carter Fantasy Outlook: Is the Swing Fix Finally Real?

To say Evan Carter is having an up-and-down season is an understatement. The once-hyped Texas Rangers prospect was a World Series contributor when he joined the club in the fall of 2023.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 29

Finances could thwart Rangers' trade-deadline plans

The Texas Rangers have managed to claw their way back from a disappointing start to the season to the top of the AL West. It sounds like they may be limited in any attempts to bolster the roster ahead of the trade deadline, however.

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Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 29

What Will the Rangers do at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline?

The Texas Rangers are in first place in the American League West division with a 55-52 record and two game lead on the Houston Astros. They also have a 2.5 game lead on the Seattle Mariners.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 29

Should Rangers Pursue Trade Deadline Reunion with Former Farmhand?

The Texas Rangers have a problem at catcher. It’s significant enough for the franchise to consider their options at the trade deadline. Both Danny Jansen and Kyle Higashioka are on the injured list.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 29

Corey Seager Does One Thing Rangers Absolutely Need to See During Injury Rehab

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager isn’t known for his desire to go to rehab assignments. But, after a month on the injured list, even he acknowledged it was necessary.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 29

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #18

Congratulations to Paulino Santana, who has been named the #17 prospect in the 2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings, receiving a little under one-quarter of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 29

The Biggest Mistake the Texas Rangers Can't Make This Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers have been active each of the last three trade deadlines. All were situations in which the team was buying talent to stay in the race.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 29

Texas Rangers minor league update for 7/28/26

Hickory was rained out. Hub City starter Ismael Agreda allowed four runs in three innings, striking out four and walking two. Andrew Susac struck out one in a shutout inning.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 29

Thoughts on a 4-1 Rangers win

Rangers 4, Rays 1 The road trip is off to a good start. Cal Quantrill went out there and outdueled Griffin Jax, who is a member of the Star Wars Name All Stars.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Rangers use strong defense to begin road trip with victory at Rays

Cal Quantrill fired 5 1/3 innings to break a personal three-game losing streak, Austin Wynns homered, and the Texas Rangers got a crucial six-game road trip off to a good start with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in St.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 28

Three-Point Plan for the Texas Rangers Perfect Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers are closing in on the MLB trade deadline with expectations that they’re going to add at least some talent. President of baseball operations Chris Young has said that everything is on the table this time around.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Rangers Get Corey Seager Update Ahead of Rays Series

The Texas Rangers received encouraging news on Corey Seager before opening their series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with the star shortstop moving closer to his return from the injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 27

Rangers win series over Mariners, pad AL West lead

Joc Pederson homered in each of the first two innings as the Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-3 in an American League West showdown Monday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Jarred Kelenic News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Rangers Release Jarred Kelenic

The Rangers have released outfielder Jarred Kelenic, DLLS Sports’ Jeff Wilson reports. Kelenic has a .425 OPS (one hit and two walks) over 10 plate appearances and seven games with Texas this season, and he has spent most of July at Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 26

Rangers rumors: What Texas wants at trade deadline amid AL West race

If the Texas Rangers want to prevail in the American League West race, the upcoming Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline provides the perfect opportunity to upgrade the bullpen that remains their biggest concern.

Corey Seager News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 26

When Rangers’ Corey Seager believes he’ll be back from injury

The Texas Rangers have been anxiously waiting the return of infielder Corey Seager, as the club looks to win the American League West crown. Seager has been out of the lineup for nearly a month, dealing with back problems.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 26

With M's in town, Rangers strive to put distance between AL West teams

Big Game Nate delivered. And Wyatt Langford showed he's one tough opponent. Nathan Eovaldi allowed one run on three hits over seven innings for his 10th victory of the season, and Langford went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI as the Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-1 Saturday night in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Rangers Place Josh Jung On IL, Recall Josh Smith

Third baseman Josh Jung went on the injured list with a right calf strain before Friday’s matchup against the Mariners. The Rangers recalled utilityman Josh Smith to add some infield depth.

Texas Rangers News / The Lead / July 25

Who Should the Texas Rangers Target at the Trade Deadline?

The Rangers have been trying to recapture the glory they achieved in 2023 for the past three years now. While this season hasn’t been the roaring success that 2023 was, the Rangers find themselves in a very interesting spot, sitting atop the American League West post-All-Star break.

Joe Buck News / Yardbarker / July 24

Legendary 2011 World Series Game 6 earns ultimate praise from Joe Buck

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