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Re-Ranking the Last 10 First-Round Picks by the Rangers

The Texas Rangers have selected 12 players in the first round, or the compensatory round between the first and second rounds, since 2016. Some have panned out.

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One Thing Rangers’ Corey Seager Isn’t Willing to Change Amid Injury Woes

Corey Seager has been on the injured list three times this season. It’s becoming a trend for the Texas Rangers shortstop since 2023. He’s been on the injured list every year he’s been with the Rangers since he played nearly every game in 2022.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 8

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #3

Congratulations to Caden Scarborough, who has been named the #3 prospect in the 2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings, receiving over 60% of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 8

Minor league update for 7/7/26

Aneudis Mejia started for Hickory, allowing two runs in two innings, walking one and striking out two. Geury Rodriguez allowed two runs in 2.1 IP, striking out one and walking one.

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Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 8

Rangers Can’t Make This Mistake with Wyatt Langford’s Injury Recovery

The Texas Rangers know they need a healthy Wyatt Langford to have a chance of making the playoffs. He knows it, too. That’s why the word out of Arlington on Tuesday was so encouraging.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 8

Thoughts on an 8-3 Rangers win

Rangers 8, Angels 3 The Rangers are back above .500. Holla. This was an instance where it wasn’t feeling real “winny” for much of the game, and seemed to be heading towards another home defeat to a bad team.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Rangers Reveal Reason Behind Jacob deGrom’s Short Outing

Jacob deGrom was held to five innings Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels after manager Skip Schumaker revealed the right-hander was battling left hip and leg soreness that had lingered since his previous start.

MLB News / Sport Relay / July 8

Rangers Ride Osuna’s Homer to Win Over Angels

ARLINGTON, Texas (July 7) — The Texas Rangers took the upper hand in their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels with a convincing 8–3 victory Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Rangers score final 6 runs to overwhelm Angels

Alejandro Osuna lined a three-run homer to highlight a five-run eighth inning and Justin Foscue added a pinch-hit homer and an RBI single as the host Texas Rangers rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday night in Arlington.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 7

46-45 – Rangers finally see heaven, beat Angels 8-3

The Texas Rangers scored eight runs while the Anaheim Angels scored three runs. The Rangers had two hits entering the seventh inning tonight. By the end of the game, they had scored eight runs on 11 hits.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 7

Rangers' Final Six Games Before All-Star Break Carry Massive Stakes

Eighty games into the season, the Texas Rangers are a perfectly mediocre 45-45. It's a familiar place for the franchise to be. For the last three seasons, it has seemed the team has hovered around .500 in perpetuity.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Wyatt Langford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford looking to upset injury return timeline expectation

The Texas Rangers have been without Wyatt Langford since June 26 after he suffered an injury against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Langford was recently placed on the 10-day injured list.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 7

Texas Rangers lineup for July 7, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for July 7, 2026 against the Anaheim Angels: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Jose Soriano for the Angels. Texas looks to rebound after losing the home series against the Tigers.

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Three Rangers Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Angels, Jose Soriano

The Texas Rangers got their second day off in four days on Monday. Now, it’s the final week of the first half of the season. The final six games before the All-Star break begins with a Tuesday night showdown with the Los Angeles Angels in Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 7

Absolutely Biggest Need the Rangers Must Address in the MLB Draft

In baseball, every pick in the Major League draft matters. For the Texas Rangers it’s a chance to improve their farm system. What happened with Wyatt Langford in 2023 is not the norm.

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Rangers Reveal Reason Behind Josh Jung’s Removal From Lineup

The Texas Rangers made a late lineup change Sunday after Josh Jung was ruled out ahead of their series finale against the Detroit Tigers. The 28-year-old third baseman was scratched shortly before first pitch because of right knee soreness after fouling a pitch off the knee during Saturday's game.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Rangers set new world record with 600 gallons of beer

The Texas Rangers (45-43) have more to celebrate than just their first-place standing in the American League West this Fourth of July. They are now the proud owners of a Guinness World Record, and it is a doozy.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 4

Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin, place RHP Jakob Junis on IL

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Chris Martin from the injured list on Saturday and placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.

Jalen Beeks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Jalen Beeks To Undergo Season-Ending Flexor Tendon Surgery

Rangers left-hander Jalen Beeks will undergo surgery to repair a flexor tendon strain, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. The news

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Rangers must avoid making

As the Texas Rangers sit atop the AL West and ride a 7-1 stretch over their last eight games, their recent surge should change their trade deadline posture.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Rangers Re-Sign Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross To Minor League Deals

The Rangers brought back right-hander Joe Ross and outfielder Jarred Kelenic on minor league contracts, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker.

Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / July 3