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Rangers Set Lineup at Home Ahead of Series Opener Against Red-Hot Red Sox

It is truly baffling what has come to be of the American League this season, as it has been a mediocre turtle race to the regular-season finish line. While it felt like eventually teams would start to pull away and figure it out, that never happened.

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Patrick Sandoval for the BoSox.

Sonny Gray News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Rangers Leave Thursday Starter Open With Sonny Gray Set For Boston

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have not named a starter for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox, who have right-hander Sonny Gray scheduled.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 15

Updated Texas Rangers Playoff Odds Ahead of Red Sox Series

The Texas Rangers took two of three against the Arizona Diamondbacks this past weekend to secure a much-needed series victory after dropping two of three to the Seattle Mariners and the series opener in Arizona.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

MacKenzie Gore Set To Face Red Sox Rookie Jake Bennett Wednesday

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore starts Wednesday night for the Texas Rangers against the Boston Red Sox, who have rookie left-hander Jake Bennett scheduled.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Jacob deGrom Set To Start Rangers Opener After Groin Scare

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is on the mound for the Texas Rangers in Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, five days after groin tightness ended his last start.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 15

Lone Star Ball Reacts Results: Pending Free Agents

In our last Lone Star Ball Reacts survey, we asked y’all which of the Rangers’ pending free agents you would most like to see the Rangers bring back. Cal Quantrill, who has exceeded expectations, first in a long relief role, then while filling in in the rotation, was the clear pick, getting a majority of the vote.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Jacob deGrom To Start Rangers’ Series Opener Against Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom starts Tuesday night at Globe Life Field as the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Boston is sending left-hander Patrick Sandoval to the mound in the opener.

Chris Young News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Chris Young Backs Rangers Over Cowboys In Playoff Comparison

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young would not bet against his club Monday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys opened their season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.

Cal Quantrill News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Chris Young Not Concerned About Cal Quantrill Back Tightness

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill has told the Texas Rangers he will make his next start after pitching through back tightness Sunday, president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Chris Young Says Nathan Eovaldi Will Remain In Rangers Bullpen For Now

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi will still be pitching out of the Texas Rangers bullpen when the club opens its homestand Tuesday, president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Chris Young Hopeful Joc Pederson Avoided Broken Hand

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday the club is hopeful Joc Pederson avoided a broken bone in his left hand, and he would not commit to the designated hitter being back in the lineup by Thursday.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 15

Rangers Chasing Playoff Magic Number as They Prepare for Final Homestand

The Texas Rangers don’t have a magic number when it comes to a playoff berth. In fact, it’s been a while since they had one. The magic number isn’t official.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 15

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that we’re nearing the thrilling conclusion to everyone’s least favorite gameshow, ‘Who Wants to be an American League Playoff Team?’.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 14

Why Jake Burger is 2026 Rangers Roberto Clemente Award Nominee

While the Most Valuable Player is the pinnacle of on-field performance for MLB players, the Roberto Clemente award is the peak for a player’s off-the-field work.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 14

Rangers Minor League Award Winners Set Tone for Organization's Future

For the Texas Rangers, the focus the next two weeks is to claim a playoff berth that has eluded them since 2023. But in the minor leagues it's all about the future.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14

Banged-up Rangers open pivotal homestand against Red Sox

The Texas Rangers are far from healthy but find themselves one game out of first place in the American League West as they kick off a nine-game homestand with a matchup against the Boston Red Sox in Arlington on Tuesday.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Skip Schumaker Delivers Cal Quantrill News Following Rangers Win

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker provided an encouraging update on Cal Quantrill after the right-hander battled through back tightness during Sunday’s 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Rangers Receive Josh Jung Development After Leaving D-Backs Game

The Texas Rangers got a positive update on Josh Jung after the third baseman left Sunday’s 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jung was removed from the game late after dealing with calf stiffness, but the Rangers treated the move as a precaution after he had only recently returned from the injured list.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 13

Cal Quantrill, Corey Seager guide Rangers past D-backs

Corey Seager had a 458-foot home run among his three hits, Cal Quantrill pitched six strong innings and the Texas Rangers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 on Sunday in Phoenix to move to within one game of the American League West lead.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Rangers Get Joc Pederson Update After Hit by Pitch

The Texas Rangers have an update on Joc Pederson after the designated hitter was hit by a pitch during Saturday’s win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pederson was hit on his left hand by a 93.3 mph fastball from Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt in the fifth inning.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 12

Rangers activate RHP Nathan Eovaldi, 3B Josh Jung from IL

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (right posterior elbow inflammation) from the 15-day injured list and third baseman Josh Jung (left calf strain) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday prior to the Rangers' game against the host Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout finally ended one of the longest home run droughts of his career on Friday.

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

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

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Strider for deGrom

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Strider has made just 33 starts since the beginning of 2024 and has not posted an ERA below 4.45.

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Corey Seager News / Yardbarker / September 4

Corey Seager returns to form with a second-half resurgence

The Texas Rangers have benefited from Corey Seager's apparent return to form following his activation from the injured list on July 17. Since that day,

MLB insider shares massive update on Mets' possible pursuit of Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

Alex Rodriguez shares worrisome update about potential MLB lockout