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Three Rangers Matchups That Matter as Lineup Set for Braves Rookie Pitcher

The Texas Rangers started the second half of the season with a thud. Fortunately, it didn’t cost them anything. Texas (49-48) fell to Atlanta, 15-1, on Friday, in the Rangers’ worst loss of the season.

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Rangers Activate Jakob Junis from Injured List to Bolster Depleted Bullpen

The Texas Rangers waited one day after the start of the second half of the season to activate one of their top relievers. The Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list in advance of Saturday’s game, per a team announcement.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 18

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers got destroyed by the Braves in their first game back from the ASB. Kennedi Landry writes about Chris Sale good and Cal Quantrill ungood.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 18

Minor league update for 7/17/26

2025 4th rounder Mason McConnaughey made his full season debut for Hickory, allowing four runs on a pair of homers by Brady Ebel in three innings, walking two and striking out three.

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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.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 18

What Sebastian Walcott’s Swift Recovery, Promotion Means for Rangers Future

Sebastian Walcott is back in Frisco. That’s great news for the Texas Rangers and RoughRiders fans. Walcott made his full-season affiliate debut on Friday as the RoughRiders faced Tulsa.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 17

49-48 – Rangers forget to return from All-Star break, lose 15-1

The Texas Rangers scored one run but the Atlanta Braves scored 15 runs. When the probables were released and it showed that the Rangers would be facing Chris Sale to open the second half, while countering with Cal Quantrill, the best you could hope for was that they would do what they had been doing through the final weeks of the first half.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 17

Injured Rangers Star Progresses Toward Next Stage of Rehab Work

The frustrating recovery of a Texas Rangers superstar continued in Atlanta on Friday. Per MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry and The Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant (subscription required) shortstop Corey Seager was engaged in running and throwing during pre-game activities before Friday’s game.

Texas Rangers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

NFL Suspends Cardinals Exec Ryan Gold For Violating Gambling Policy

The NFL has suspended Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating its gambling policy. The ban will take effect immediately, but Gold has the right to appeal it.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 17

Three Matchups That Matter as Rangers Set Lineup for Braves Opener

The Texas Rangers want to start the second half of the season the way they ended the first half — with a win. The Rangers (49-47) have a 1.5 game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West going into Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves (55-40), who are also front-runners in their division.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 17

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

The Texas Rangers have had four days to sit on their slim lead in the American League West. Now is the time to extend it. The Rangers (49-47) begin their post-All-Star break schedule on Friday with a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

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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 / Texas Rangers on SI / July 17

Every Injured Rangers’ Status and Updates at the All-Star Break

The Texas Rangers are in Atlanta to begin the second half of the season on Friday and manager Skip Schumacher should provide injury updates. One that many are waiting on his pitcher Jacob deGrom, who missed his final start before the All-Star break with a mild left glute strain.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 16

Top Rangers Prospect Already Making Noise in Rehab Assignment

When Sebastian Walcott, the consensus No. 1 prospect in the Texas Rangers' organization, went down with an arm injury that forced him to undergo elbow surgery before the season, everybody was disappointed.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 16

Rangers Draft Pick Brody Bumila Doesn't Mince Words About the Chip on His Shoulder

In the weeks and months leading into the MLB Draft last weekend in Philadelphia, Brody Bumila was a projected first-round pick. He was a late-round pick in most mock drafts and there was a good reason as to why.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 16

Three Most Likely Rangers Prospects to Be Called Up After the All-Star Break

The Texas Rangers have already taken some of their top prospects off the board when it comes to call-ups. In just the last month, the Rangers have called up pitcher Winston Santos, infielder Cameron Cauley and pitcher Emiliano Teodo.

Sebastian Walcott News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Rangers Top Prospect Makes Season Debut

Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott took a major step forward in his recovery from injury on Tuesday. The 20-year-old shortstop/third baseman made his season debut on Tuesday, beginning a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Rangers.

Jonah Bride News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Rangers Release Jonah Bride

The Rangers have granted infielder Jonah Bride his release, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. He’s now a free agent and is eligible to sign with any club.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

1 trade Rangers must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Texas Rangers enter the August 3 MLB trade deadline as a franchise at a crossroads. While the Rangers are currently in first place in the AL West with

Wyatt Langford News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Wyatt Langford's Swing Is Changing. His Results Are Getting There First.

Here's a stat that shouldn't make sense. Wyatt Langford has played in roughly half of Texas' games this year. Missed nearly all of May. Missed most of June.

Brandon Nimmo News / Field Level Media / July 12

Brandon Nimmo boosts Rangers to walk-off win over Astros

Brandon Nimmo's walk-off single capped off a 3-for-5 game for the Texas Rangers, who scored a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros Sunday and won two of three during the weekend series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Texas Rangers select Miami LHP commit Gio Rojas in 2026 MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers selected Miami commit pitcher Gio Rojas No. 16 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Rojas just wrapped up his high school career at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Wyatt Langford helps Rangers uncork 4-run 8th to beat Astros

Wyatt Langford slugged a tiebreaking home run as the Texas Rangers exploded for four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning en route to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 9

Rangers blow lead but walk off Angels to move atop AL West

Wyatt Langford singled in Alejandro Osuna with one out in the bottom of the ninth as the Texas Rangers moved into first place in the American League West with a 7-6 walk-off victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday night in Arlington, Tex.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Corey Seager is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Corey Seager might potentially be going from AL West to AL East. The Texas Rangers may consider the possibility of trading away their veteran shortstop Seager if they sputter over the next several weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Rangers Manager Delivers Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung Injury Updates

The Texas Rangers received positive news on two injured players on Wednesday, with manager Skip Schumaker revealing that Josh Jung is available off the bench and Wyatt Langford has cleared every hurdle in his hamstring rehab.