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Rangers’ Jacob deGrom yanked early from Angels start with injury scare

Jacob deGrom’s injury history is well-documented at this point. He’s one of the best pitchers of his generation, but the Texas Rangers star has dealt with multiple injuries over the course of his career.

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60-62 – Rangers lose dignity, series to Angels

The Texas Rangers scored zero runs but the Anaheim Angels scored seven runs. I hadn’t thought much about the Rangers all day. I hadn’t even really paid attention to the lineup when I was putting up the GDT.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 14

Jacob deGrom Exits Texas Rangers Start Against Los Angeles Angels With Triceps Fatigue

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jacob deGrom left Thursday night’s start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings with right triceps fatigue, the Texas Rangers announced.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 13

Texas Rangers Fall Below .500 After Los Angeles Angels Rally for 5-2 Win

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Texas Rangers had a lead through five innings Wednesday night. By the end of the sixth, it was gone. The Los Angeles Angels scored three times against the Texas bullpen in the sixth and added another run in the seventh for a 5-2 win at Angel Stadium.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 13

Where Rangers New Draft Picks Fit into Updated Top 30 Prospect Rankings

Texas Rangers had a solid draft in July and on Thursday MLB Pipeline gave the organization a report card of sorts. The site updated its Top 100 and Top 30 prospect rankings for each organization.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 13

Who Rangers Are Trusting in Lineup Behind Jacob deGrom vs. Angels

This is a victory the Texas Rangers must have. They know it and starter Jacob deGrom knows it. Texas (60-61) enters Thursday's game with the Los Angeles Angels 1.5 games behind the Houston Astros (62-60) in the AL West and one game under 500.

Texas Rangers News / Viral Sports News / August 13

Texas Rangers Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran

The Texas Rangers designated infielder Jonah Bride for assignment this week, just two days after selecting his contract from Triple-A Round Rock. The move

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 13

Rangers Must Break Cycle of Unrelenting Mediocrity to Make Playoffs

The American League West has been its own absurd animal this season. All one must to do is look at the standings. As play begins on Thursday the Houston Astros (60-58) have a 1.5 game lead on the Texas Rangers (60-61).

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 13

Rangers Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott Stars Again in Return from Injury

It was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it transaction on Wednesday as the Texas Rangers activated their top prospect Sebastian Walcott from the seven-day injured list at Double-A Frisco.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 13

5 Greatest Texas Rangers Pitchers of All Time

While the list of the five greatest Texas Rangers hitters is replete with big-time talent, Rangers pitchers haven’t had the same amount of success over the years.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 13

5 Greatest Texas Rangers Hitters of All Time

The list of great Texas Rangers hitters runs long and deep, especially for a team that’s only existed since 1972 and has only been a decent franchise for about half of that time.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 13

Plotting How Jack Leiter Can Return to Rangers as Injury Rehab Assignment Begins

The Texas Rangers announced a day in advance that injured right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter would begin his injury rehab assignment on Thursday at Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 13

Minor league update for 8/12/26

For Hickory, Jormy Nivar threw 3.1 shutout innings, striking out two and walking two. Pablo Guerrero was 3 for 4. Paulino Santana doubled. Noah Franklin had a hit and a walk.

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Wyatt Langford News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 13

Wyatt Langford Out Of Texas Rangers Lineup Wednesday vs. Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Wyatt Langford is not in the Texas Rangers lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Jarred Kelenic, Evan Carter, and Brandon Nimmo will make up the Texas outfield.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 13

Jacob deGrom Set For Texas Rangers’ Series Finale Against Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Texas Rangers will start Jacob deGrom in Thursday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, giving Texas one confirmed piece of a rotation that remains unsettled beyond Anaheim.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 12

Texas Rangers Injury Updates: Nathan Eovaldi Rejoins Club, Kyle Higashioka Begins Throwing Program

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nathan Eovaldi is back with the Texas Rangers after going on the 15-day injured list with right posterior elbow inflammation. The move was announced Monday and made retroactive to Aug.

Cal Quantrill News / Field Level Media / August 12

Cal Quantrill to come out of bullpen to start for Rangers vs. Angels

Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.

Joc Pederson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Rangers’ Joc Pederson closes in on Texas record with latest leadoff home run

Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson moved closer to the franchise’s single-season record for leadoff home runs Tuesday, launching his seventh of the year in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 12

Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

Doing what he does best, Joc Pederson opened up the Texas Rangers' Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Angels by blasting a home run.

Angels star Mike Trout's latest HR demonstrates consistency in career

Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain

Two-time All-Star, former batting champion announces retirement

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rangers Select Jarred Kelenic, Designate Jonah Bride For Assignment

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. In a corresponding move, infielder Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment.

Cody Bradford News / Field Level Media / August 11

Rangers' Cody Bradford gets rare road start at Angels

Left-hander Cody Bradford will make his first road start in almost two years Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

Angels star Mike Trout's latest HR demonstrates consistency in career

In the midst of another tough season for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout has still continuously provided reminders of his greatness.

Mike Trout accidentally hosted the worst team bonding event ever

Two-time All-Star, former batting champion announces retirement

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Nathan Eovaldi News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi on IL With Elbow Injury

The Texas Rangers' starting rotation has taken a huge hit. The Rangers announced on Monday that they're placing right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 9) due to right elbow posterior inflammation.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Rangers Select Jonah Bride, Move Jack Leiter To 60-Day IL

The Rangers have selected infielder Jonah Bride from Triple-A Round Rock, per a team announcement. They optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna to Round Rock to make room for Bride on the 26-man roster and moved right-hander Jack Leiter to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man spot.