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Rangers, Mariners each licking wounds entering early-season series

The Texas Rangers' strong early-season vibes have come crashing down. After winning four of their first five games, the Rangers have lost four in a row after being swept at home over the weekend by the Cincinnati Reds.

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Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland has observations on the Texas Rangers who followed up the highs of opening week with a downturn upon entering The Shed. Kennedi Landry writes that the takeaway from Sunday’s latest impotent loss at home was that Jack Leiter is good.

Jack Leiter News / Lone Star Ball / April 6

Thoughts on a 2-1 Rangers loss

Reds 2, Rangers 1 Okay, this is getting annoying. Not Jack Leiter though. Jack Leiter is not annoying. Jack Leiter was tremendous on Sunday. Six pitch mix, better command of his changeup.

MLB News / Sport Relay / April 5

Reds Sweep Rangers on Easter Sunday

ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 5) — It seems as if the Easter Bunny shortchanged the Texas Rangers‘ basket Sunday as they lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 2–1. The Rangers were handed the sweep as they have stretched their losing streak to four straight games.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 5

Rangers Run into Last Season’s Issues as They Fall to Reds in Series Sweep

It was a throwback weekend for the Texas Rangers — and not in a good way. The Rangers (4-5) lost to the Cincinnati Reds (6-3), 2-1, on Sunday and were swept for the first time this season.

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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.

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MLB News / Lone Star Ball / April 5

4-5 – Joc’s swat goes for naught, Rangers swept by Reds

The Texas Rangers scored one run but the Cincinnati Reds scored two runs. It was a battle between two heralded former No. 2 overall picks today with Texas’ 2021 first-rounder Jack Leiter dueling Cincy’s 2024 first round pick Chase Burns.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 5

Why One MLB Scout is High on Rangers’ Postseason Chances in 2026

The Texas Rangers haven’t been to the playoffs since winning the World Series in 2023. Less than two weeks into the season they don’t feel like a World Series team.

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 5

Rangers Slugger Jake Burger Test-Driving Amber Contacts for Unique Purpose

When the Texas Rangers are in Seattle in a couple of weeks and Jake Burger’s eyes look amber, the TV set is fine. Those will be his eyes. For the past couple of days at batting practice the Rangers first baseman has been testing out amber colored contacts.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 5

Baumler to the i.l., Curvelo up

The Texas Rangers have placed righthanded pitcher Carter Baumler on the injured list with a right intercostal strain, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled righthanded pitcher Luis Curvelo.

Kumar Rocker News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 5

Kumar Rocker Proving to Rangers That He’s More Than Just a Thrower

It took Kumar Rocker 10 days, but the Texas Rangers right-hander finally made his first start of the 2026 season. He looked the part. “I thought he pitched tonight, which was a really good step for him,” Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 5

Minor league update for 4/4/26

2025 2nd rounder A.J. Russell made his professional debut for Hickory, striking out three in two perfect innings. Dewar Tovar doubled. Marcos Torres walked, tripled and stole a base.

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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 / Lone Star Ball / April 5

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the Cincinnati Reds yesterday by a score of 2-0. Kumar Rocker impressed in his season debut. Jeff Wilson writes that Kumar Rocker took a step forward and the offense took a step back.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 5

Thoughts on a 2-0 Rangers loss

Reds 2, Rangers 0 Not a great start to the homestand. A very 2025 feeling game, this was. Quality pitching, but the offense does a bunch of nothing and the Rangers lose a low scoring game.

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MLB News / Sport Relay / April 4

Reds Edge Rangers in Middle Game

ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 4) — The Texas Rangers lost a close one to the Cincinnati Reds, 2–0, Saturday night in front of a respectable crowd of 36,393. RBI singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart provided all the offense the Reds needed to secure the series win.

Kumar Rocker News / Field Level Media / April 4

Rangers' Kumar Rocker ready for long-awaited season debut, faces Reds

Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker will make his season debut against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. At long last. Rocker's first game of 2026 wound up delayed until the team's eighth game of the season due to a combination of circumstances.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3

Blue Jays' signing illustrates their desperate need for pitching

Blue Jays' latest signing illustrates their desperate need for pitching

The Toronto Blue Jays' rotation took another hit on Tuesday when Cody Ponce landed on the Injured List with a sprained right ACL. They have reportedly dipped back into the free agent pool to add another potential depth option.

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Andrew McCutchen News / Just Baseball / April 3

Andrew McCutchen Is Having Fun and Showing Out for the Rangers

In less than a month, Andrew McCutchen has gone from unemployed to one of the Texas Rangers‘ biggest contributors. Taking the “say I can’t” approach this spring, the veteran outfielder and DH came into Rangers camp guns blazing.

MacKenzie Gore News / Just Baseball / April 3

MacKenzie Gore Can Become a True Ace for the Rangers in 2026

This is the third article in a series about pitchers who can outperform their projections in 2026. The first two entries focused on Cam Schlittler and Connelly Early.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3

Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Brandon Nimmo

Mets' Francisco Lindor addresses alleged rift with Rangers' Brandon Nimmo

During a recent chat with MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Lindor attempted to put the Nimmo-related rumors to bed.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Rangers reveal new concessions snack that you can wear

The Texas Rangers are elevating their concessions at Globe Life Field with a bold addition as the 2026 season gets underway. As this year’s concessions take shape, the club has introduced a nacho sombrero that stands out among MLB ballpark creations.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Field Level Media / April 1

Rangers alter pitching plans, turn to Nathan Eovaldi in finale vs. O's

The Baltimore Orioles don't want the first week of the season to end with a thud. Some of the feel-good moments have faded as they try to get back in a groove when they take on the visiting Texas Rangers in the Wednesday afternoon series finale.

Dairon Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30

Rangers Outright Dairon Blanco

Outfielder Dairon Blanco has cleared waivers and will accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Blanco was designated for assignment last week when the Rangers added Andrew McCutchen to their Opening Day roster.

Andrew McCutchen News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Andrew McCutchen had hilarious apology after homering against his ex-team

Texas Rangers DH Andrew McCutchen launched his first home run of the 2026 MLB season on Sunday, and he did it apologetically against a former team. McCutchen hit a three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning of Sunday’s game between the Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.

Ryan Brasier News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Rangers Re-Sign Ryan Brasier To Minor League Deal

The Rangers have re-signed right-hander Ryan Brasier, according to the transactions tracker on Brasier’s MLB.com profile page. Brasier had previously signed with Rangers back in February but was released just prior to Opening Day.