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3 Rangers Hitters Who Have Impressed in Spring Training

Spring training is a good opportunity for players to get into a groove before the long haul of the regular season. Many pitchers are working on their secondary stuff, and hitters take advantage.

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Diaz outrighted, MacIver, Corniell optioned

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Alexis Diaz has cleared waivers and been outrighted to AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. The team also announced that catcher Willie MacIver has been optioned to AAA Round Rock and pitcher Jose Corniell has been optioned to AA Frisco.

Nathan Eovaldi News / ESPN / March 15

Rangers giving ball to Eovaldi for Opening Day

Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who posted a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will again be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 15

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… Evan Grant has Three Observations from the Rangers’ 22-2 win over San Diego on Saturday. The Rangers are confident in a Joc Pederson rebound despite his struggles this spring.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 15

This Fantasy Baseball Prediction Should Leave Rangers Feeling Good About Slugger

The Texas Rangers have adopted a philosophy of trying to make what they have better in 2026. The Rangers didn’t make wholesale offensive changes, though certainly trading Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo was significant.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Jalen Beeks News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 14

How Jalen Beeks Impacts Rangers’ Bullpen Pecking Order for Opening Day

The Texas Rangers didn’t sign Jalen Beeks to give him time to ramp up. The hope is that he’ll be ready for opening day. Texas also used the signing to trim a player from the 40-man roster.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 14

Intense Arizona Heat Causes Rangers Spring Training Game Adjustments

The Texas Rangers are coming down the stretch of spring training, and the good news is most of their remaining games will be broadcast back home to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 14

Rangers split squad lineups for March 14, 2026

The Texas Rangers have a pair of split squad games today, one at home against the Padres and one on the road against the Reds. The Padres game has Nathan Eovaldi starting and is being broadcast on RSN.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 14

Why Budding Rangers Superstar Could Join AL MVP Race, per MLB Insider

Wyatt Langford enters his third season with the Texas Rangers at a point in his career where his numbers and his status in the game could take a big jump.

Andrew McCutchen News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 14

Rangers’ Andrew McCutchen Emerges as Ageless Wonder in Spring Training

It’s not fair to judge any player by what they do in spring training. But it’s not hard for the Texas Rangers to get excited about Andrew McCutchen. Signed

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 14

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant’s observations include Josh Smith’s hot streak and the fifth starter competition coming down to the wire. Kennedi Landry writes about Robert Garcia and the lessons learned from his Mexico teammates while pitching in the WBC.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 13

What Rangers Spring Training Lineup Adjustments Tell Us to Expect Opening Day

The Texas Rangers have preached competition during spring training. But, the way things are shaking out the lineup that takes the field on opening day should look quite similar to what the Rangers put out last season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 13

Rangers New Acquisition is Key to Reaching Playoffs, MLB Insider Says

The Texas Rangers have made specific, targeted moves to try and get their team back to the playoffs for the first time since winning the World Series in 2023.