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Starting Pitcher MacKenzie Gore Acquired By Texas Rangers In Blockbuster Deal

If you thought the Texas Rangers were going to sit quietly after an 81-81 season that felt more like a hangover from their 2023 World Series title than a genuine defense of it, you haven’t been paying attention to General Manager Chris Young.

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Rangers Reportedly Acquire Nationals Ace MacKenzie Gore in Trade Haul

The Texas Rangers were one of the first franchises to make a massive trade move during this offseason, kicking things off with the shocking Marcus Semien-Brandon Nimmo trade with the New York Mets in late November.

Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Texas Rangers acquire All-Star pitcher in trade

The Texas Rangers are not about to sit idly as all the teams around them improve. They made a big move on Thursday to get better. The Rangers acquired All-Star pitcher MacKenzie Gore in a trade with the Washington Nationals.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 22

What Rangers' Jake Burger Must Rediscover in 2026

What made the Texas Rangers the feared team they were in 2023, when they won the World Series, was the number of balls they hit over the fence. After tying with the Minnesota Twins for third-place in the MLB in team home runs in 2023 with 233, the Rangers haven't cracked the Top 10 since.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Michael Helman News / Lone Star Ball / January 22

2025 Season in Review: Michael Helman

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 22

Sebastian Walcott Has Company with Two Rangers Prospects in Latest Top 100

Sebastian Walcott is one of baseball’s best prospects. For more than a year the Texas Rangers shortstop has been all alone in several Top 100 lists. No longer.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 21

Rangers Offseason Leaves More Questions Than Answers for One MLB Writer

It has been an offseason of change for the Texas Rangers since they had their 2025 season ended. Gone is manager Bruce Bochy, and he was replaced by Skip Schumaker.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 21

Rangers Shortstop Lands Promising Spot in MLB’s Latest Prospect Rankings

The Texas Rangers are in great company with a long line of young talent ready to take on the Major Leagues. Among their top prospects, including Sebastian Walcott, Gavin Fien and Jose Corniell, the ballclub is not lacking in skill, although it is still developing.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 21

Rangers Give World Series Hero Another Chance on Minor League Deal

The Texas Rangers bolstered their bullpen on Tuesday and gave one of their World Series relievers another chance to make an impact. The Rangers announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed Josh Sborz to a minor league contract.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 21

Rangers place two in BA top 100 list

Baseball America has released their 2026 top 100 prospect list, and the Texas Rangers have two players on the list. Yes, two. That’s not a typo. Sebastian Walcott making the top 100 was a given, with the only question being whether he would crack the top 10 or not.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 21

Two Short-Term Rangers Stars Earn Selection to Baseball Hall of Fame

The Texas Rangers are part of the journeys for Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones when it comes to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Beltran and Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, receiving at least 75% of the vote needed for induction this summer.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 21

2026 Transactions: Rangers Bring Back Sborz, Nationals Claim Gasper

We are one month away from the start of 2026 Spring Training games. The Rangers continue to make pre-Spring Training additions, as Texas will bring back one of their best relievers from 2023 on a Minor League deal.

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Josh Sborz News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Rangers Re-Sign Josh Sborz To Minor League Deal

The Rangers announced today that they have signed right-hander Josh Sborz to a minor league deal. The McNamara Baseball Group client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 20

Rangers Cancel Fan Fest as DFW Prepares for Winter Storm This Weekend

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that they have canceled Saturday’s Fan Fest and Winter Warm-up appearances on Friday and Sunday due to the Dallas-Fort Worth area preparing for winter weather this weekend.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 20

Junis deal official, Hamel DFA’d, Sborz returns

The Texas Rangers have signed relief pitcher Jakob Junis to a one year deal, the team announced today. To make room for Junis on the 40 man roster, the Rangers have designated pitcher Dom Hamel for assignment.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 20

Rangers Star Infielder Jumps into Top 30 of MLB Player Rankings

Over the last several days, MLB Network has been unveiling its list of the current top 100 players entering the 2026 season. Before Monday, the Texas Rangers had three representatives, with Wyatt Langford at No.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Rangers Designate Dom Hamel For Assignment

The Rangers announced that right-hander Dom Hamel has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for right-hander Jakob Junis, whose one-year deal with Texas is now official.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 20

Saturday’s Rangers FanFest cancelled due to weather

The Texas Rangers’ FanFest event scheduled to take place at Globe Life Field this Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been cancelled due to inclement weather, the team has announced this afternoon.

Cody Bradford News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 20

Rangers Starter Cody Bradford’s Timeline for Return to Mound Revealed

The Texas Rangers had a noticeable hole on the mound throughout their 2025 campaign. Before the season commenced, it looked like 27-year-old Cody Bradford was on track for a strong season, but spring training woes took over.

Dylan Moore News / Lone Star Ball / January 20

2025 Season in Review: Dylan Moore

Cody Bradford News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Rangers’ Cody Bradford Targeting Return In May From Elbow Surgery

Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford is working back from last June’s internal brace procedure. Reporting from the end of the regular season suggested Bradford could make an atypically quick recovery and be ready for the start of Spring Training, but it seems the Rangers are now planning for the southpaw to miss the first month or so of the season.

Anthony Veneziano News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20