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Rangers Top Pitching Prospect Makes Intriguingly Quick Progress at Triple-A

Remember when Texas Rangers pitching prospect Dalton Pence was struggling with Triple-A pitching? Yeah, he’s done with that. The left-hander, who was promoted to Round Rock just before the trade deadline, was named the Pacific Coast League pitcher of the week for Aug.

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Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes that a big opportunity for the Texas Rangers began with an extra innings win in Anaheim last evening. MLB dot com’s Jacob Gurvis writes that MacKenzie Gore pitched well to set the tone for Texas in the opener of their road trip.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 11

Thoughts on a 4-1 Rangers win

Rangers 4, Angels 1 Nothing like starting a road trip with a win. MacKenzie Gore was good, if not terribly efficient, needing 103 pitches to get through 23 batters and 5.1 innings of work.

Cody Bradford News / Field Level Media / August 11

Rangers' Cody Bradford gets rare road start at Angels

Left-hander Cody Bradford will make his first road start in almost two years Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

Rangers keep pace in AL West race, sink Angels in 10

Brandon Nimmo drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded single and Jake Burger added a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning to lead the Texas Rangers over the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / August 11

60-59 – Rangers beat Angels 4-1 at the teeth pulling convention

The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the Anaheim Angels scored one run in ten innings. Despite the fact that the Angels are among the worst teams in

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

Angels star Mike Trout's latest HR demonstrates consistency in career

In the midst of another tough season for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout has still continuously provided reminders of his greatness.

Mike Trout accidentally hosted the worst team bonding event ever

Two-time All-Star, former batting champion announces retirement

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 10

Texas Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi On 15-Day Injured List, Lose Nolan Kingham To Seattle Mariners

The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list Monday with right posterior elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Field Level Media / August 10

Rangers place RHP Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) on injured list

The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to right posterior elbow inflammation. Eovaldi, 36, fared well in his last outing as he allowed four hits and one run over 5 1/3 innings on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.

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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.

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MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 10

Rangers Set Lineup as MacKenzie Gore Seeks Victory Against Angels

The Texas Rangers head to the west coast this week and it’s time to start winning some road games against AL West teams. Texas (59-59) enters its four-games series with the Los Angeles Angels one-half game behind the Houston Astros in the AL West race and one games ahead of the field for the final AL wild card berth.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi On IL With Elbow Inflammation

The Rangers announced that right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 9, due to right posterior elbow inflammation.

Nolan Kingham News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Mariners Claim Nolan Kingham

The Mariners have claimed right-hander Nolan Kingham off waivers from the Rangers, according to announcements from both clubs. Texas had designated him for assignment last week.

Dalton Pence News / Lone Star Ball / August 10

Pence named PCL Pitcher of the Week

Texas Rangers lefthanded starting pitcher Dalton Pence has been named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for the week of August 3-9. Pence threw five shutout innings for the Round Rock express in their game at Sacramento — a notoriously hitter-friendly park — while allowing just two hits and one walk, striking out six.

Jordan Montgomery News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 10

Rangers Notes: Jordan Montgomery Returns in Bumpy Debut Against Orioles

It was the moment Jordan Montgomery has waited nearly two years for — to pitch in a Major League game. For the Texas Rangers left-hander, pitching for the first time since the end of the 2024 season with Arizona came with a mixed performance in the Rangers’ 10-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 10

Neil Leibman leaving the Rangers

Neil Leibman, who has been part of the business side of the Texas Rangers organization since 2010, “will step down from his position with the club to focus on other business opportunities, effective immediately,” per a story in the DMN that addresses this announcement this morning.

Danny Jansen News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Rangers Player Nearing Return From Injury After Latest Update

The Texas Rangers moved one step closer to getting veteran catcher Danny Jansen back on the field after he was cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 10

Rangers-Angels Series: Preview, Starting Pitchers, Injured List

The Texas Rangers, coming off a 4-2 homestand, hit the road for seven games in seven days against AL West opponents starting on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 10

Jacob deGrom Must Keep Backing up Winning Words as Rangers Chase Playoffs

Jacob deGrom is not the most vocal of players in the Texas Rangers clubhouse. This is, in part, why his words meant so much to this team last week. At last Monday's trade deadline, the Rangers gave deGrom an opportunity to waive his no-trade clause and accept a potential trade to the Atlanta Braves.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Rangers Select Jonah Bride, Move Jack Leiter To 60-Day IL

The Rangers have selected infielder Jonah Bride from Triple-A Round Rock, per a team announcement. They optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna to Round Rock to make room for Bride on the 26-man roster and moved right-hander Jack Leiter to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man spot.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 9

‘A Little Extra Gear’: Jacob deGrom Backs Up His Trade Deadline Words As Texas Rangers Beat Baltimore Orioles 5-1

Jacob deGrom struck out 9 over 5 innings in his first start since declining to waive his no-trade clause, and Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth as Texas moved back over .500.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 7

Texas Rangers Activate Jordan Montgomery Off 60-Day Injured List, Designate Nolan Kingham

The Texas Rangers reinstated left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day injured list Friday, ending a rehab from a second UCL reconstruction that cost him all of 2025 and the first four months of this season.

Mitch Garver News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

Yankees sign a former Silver Slugger Award winner

The New York Yankees failed to upgrade at catcher during the trade deadline, so now they are going for the next best thing.

Aaron Judge makes bold promise amid injury recovery as notable update emerges

Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite

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Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Jacob deGrom blocks potential trade from Rangers

The Texas Rangers were seemingly ready to sell at the trade deadline, but Jacob deGrom prevented them from going all the way with it. The Rangers approached deGrom about waiving his no-trade clause, but the star pitcher declined to do so, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Joc Pederson News / Just Baseball / August 3

Will the Texas Rangers Cash in Their Joc Pederson Trade Chip?

The Texas Rangers find themselves in an interesting position. They are still in contention in the lackluster AL West and American League in general. But they are one of the many teams that are making their league and division weak.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31