Texas Rangers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Josh Smith Returns to Rangers After Bout with Viral Meningitis

Josh Smith returned to the Texas Rangers clubhouse on Thursday for the first time since he went into the hospital two weeks ago for viral meningitis. Smith remains on the 10-day injured list, which is where he was before he suffered the illness, and it's unclear exactly when he'll be able to return to the field.

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Patrick Corbin Has Been a Pleasant Surprise for the Blue Jays

No disrespect to Patrick Corbin, but when the Toronto Blue Jays signed him in April, I’m not sure they were anticipating an ERA below 4.00. But now, with May about to end and 10 starts completed, he’s been worth well more than advertised.

Dairon Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Rangers Release Dairon Blanco

The Rangers have released outfielder Dairon Blanco, who’d been playing with their Triple-A club, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The former Royals speedster joined the Rangers via a March waiver claim and was later passed through outright waivers, so he wasn’t on the 40-man roster.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 29

Minor league update for 5/28/26

Hickory starter Jesus Lafalaise allowed two runs in six innings of work, striking out two and walking three. Hector Osorio was 2 for 5 with a homer. Paulino Santana homered.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 29

Thoughts on a 5-1 Rangers loss

Astros 5, Rangers 1 Guys, I’m getting worried about the Rangers’ chances of winning the Silver Boot this year. Also, it appears that the addition of Nicky Lopez to the lineup hasn’t catalyzed the offense.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 29

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost to the Astros last night, 5-1. Shawn McFarland’s game story discusses the hole that Texas’ starting pitching has been digging in the early going of games.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 29

Rangers Offering Nolan Ryan Bloody Lip Jersey Giveaway for One Night Only

Nearly every season the Texas Rangers usually include franchise icon Nolan Ryan in one of their in-game giveaways. But they’ve never done something like this.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 29

Rangers Drop Series Finale to Astros

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 28) — The Texas Rangers fell short in their series finale against the Houston Astros, 5–1, Thursday night. The home run ball was once again the Astros’ weapon of choice as Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes both left the yard in the first inning.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / May 28

25-31 – Rangers doomed from the start in 5-1 loss to Astros

The Texas Rangers scored one run but the Houston Astros scored five runs. Just about the only thing that ultimately went well for the Rangers tonight was Yordan Alvarez didn’t hit what surely would have been his 47th homer in this series if my count is correct.

Andrew McCutchen News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Rangers Release Andrew McCutchen

The Rangers have placed Andrew McCutchen on release waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That was the expectation after he was designated for assignment yesterday to make room for the signing of infielder Nicky Lopez.

Texas Rangers News / EasySportz / May 29

Nolan Ryan’s Bloody Jersey Emerges as Texas Demigod Legend

It was Game 3 of the 1974 World Series. The Rangers were on the brink. Ryan, then a 23-year-old fireballer with a fastball that could shatter windshields, threw his 200th career strikeout — and the ball ripped through the left arm of a batter.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Skip Schumaker News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28

Skip Schumaker Choosing Family Moment Over Rangers Series Finale

There are games, there is work, and then there are moments that you can never get back. Tonight is one of those for Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 28

Texas Rangers lineup for May 28, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 28, 2026 against the Houston Astros: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Spencer Arrighetti for the Astros.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

Spencer Arrighetti News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28

Rangers Lineup Must Exploit Key Weakness of Astros Starter Spencer Arrighetti

The Texas Rangers are getting ready for what will be their most difficult pitching matchup of their four-game series with the Houston Astros on Thursday.

Nicky Lopez News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28

The Reason Nicky Lopez is Glad He Signed with Texas Rangers

Nicky Lopez joined the Texas Rangers on an auspicious evening. The Rangers designated former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen for assignment before Wednesday’s game against the Houston Astors.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

Astros vs. Rangers Game 4: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 28

Rangers vs. Astros Game 4 feels pretty important for two teams still trying to stabilize their seasons in the AL West. Texas enters Thursday night at 25-30, while Houston sits at 25-32, so both sides need momentum heading into the final game of this four-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27

Andrew McCutchen's resume may not be enough for Hall of Fame

The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday afternoon, ending what has been a disappointing two-month run to open the season.

Andrew McCutchen designated for assignment by Rangers

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rangers' giveaway celebrates Nolan Ryan's 'bloody lip' game

The Texas Rangers found a colorful way to promote a stadium blood drive being held on Friday in Arlington. All fans attending the series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field will receive a "Nolan Ryan Bloody Lip" jersey.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom faces Astros in search of 100th career win

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom looks to bounce back from a pair of rough starts when he takes the mound against the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

The Texas Rangers just had one of the wildest two-game turnarounds of the 2026 MLB season. On Monday, the Rangers found themselves on the wrong end of history when they were no-hit in a 9-0 loss to the Houston Astros in a series opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Rangers stun Astros with bonkers 8-run barrage in first inning

The Texas Rangers are bringing down the hammer against their in-state rivals! The Rangers have had a frustrating season so far, struggling to gain any sort of momentum.

Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / May 25

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

On Monday, three Houston Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, whose offense reached rock bottom in the 9-0 home loss. And while the Rangers can't get much lower, there isn't much hope for an improvement anytime soon.

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

The 'MLB players hit by the most pitches in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Getting it done in dramatic fashion, the struggling Los Angeles Angels secured a rare sweep on Sunday night. Thanks to a walk-off aided by an errant throw, the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 to win three in a row as a response to losing three straight to the Athletics earlier in the week.

Notable update emerges on Mike Trout’s future

Yankees' Aaron Judge snaps power outage with walk-off HR vs. Rays

Dodgers' Tanner Scott demonstrating elite resurgence following 2025 slump

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Corey Seager Injury: Rangers Manager Delivers Update on Shortstop’s Condition

The Texas Rangers have been left searching for answers regarding Corey Seager’s lingering back issue after manager Skip Schumaker revealed that the shortstop’s recovery from lower back inflammation has not progressed as hoped.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / May 23

The Rangers’ Do-Everything Arm Needs Some Love

In 2021, Jacob Latz joined his big-league club in Texas looking to make any impact he could. Flash forward 10 starts and 92 relief appearances later, and the Texas Rangers southpaw has found a home closing games for his team.