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What’s Led to Joc Pederson’s Rangers Turnaround and What Still Must Change

The boo birds came for Joc Pederson on April 5. Twenty days later, the Texas Rangers designated hitter has fans cautiously optimistic. That Sunday he hit his first home run of the season, nearly a month earlier than he did last season.

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MacIver traded to Jays

The Texas Rangers have traded catcher Willie MacIver to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations, the team announced yesterday. MacIver was claimed on waivers by the Rangers from the A’s at the end of the 2025 season.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 25

MacKenzie Gore Easing into Important Position in Rangers Rotation

MacKenzie Gore is forever going to be measured by the haul the Washington Nationals got from the Texas Rangers in trade. When the Rangers made the deal in January, they gave up five of their Top 30 prospects.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 25

Minor league update for 4/24/26

Hickory starter Evan Siary went five innings, allowing a solo homer while walking one and striking out one. Paulino Santana went 2 for 5 with a homer. Hector Osorio went 1 for 3 with two walks.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 24

13-13 – We used to be Peagles, Rangers defeated by A’s 8-1

The Texas Rangers scored a run but the West Coast Athletics scored eight runs. The Rangers donned their new Oklahoma Sooner college baseball uniforms and then Nathan Eovaldi allowed three home runs in the game’s first seven pitches and then like two and a half hours later here Texas is back at .500.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 24

Rangers Now Perilously Thin at Key Position after Trade with Blue Jays

The Texas Rangers needed a reliever. Losing Willie MacIver was the cost of doing business. Now, the Rangers have depth issues at catcher. When the Rangers called up reliever Peyton Gray to take Robert Garcia’s place in the bullpen, they need a 40-man roster spot.

Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 24

Evan Carter’s Recent Performance is Thrilling for Rangers’ Future Goals

The Texas Rangers have given Evan Carter plenty of rope to prove that he's worthy of everyday Major League playing time. Through his injuries since 2024 and his inability to consistently hit left-handed pitching, the Rangers have shown plenty of faith that one day he can be a center fielder that doesn't need to be platooned.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 24

Why Rangers Shouldn't Be Concerned About Nathan Eovaldi’s Slow Start

Nathan Eovaldi will take the ball for the Texas Rangers as they open their three-game series with the Athletics on Friday at Globe Life Field. History suggests that the 36-year-old right-hander is closing in on his best time of the year.

Evan Carter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Rangers’ Evan Carter gives in-depth breakdown of inside-the-park home run vs. Pirates

The Texas Rangers earned a 6-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The Rangers have played fairly well and are tied with the Athletics for first place in the American League West with a 13-12 record.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 24

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers beat the Pirates last night, 6-1. Shawn McFarland writes about Evan Carter making his second electric play of the week. Kennedi Landry writes on another 10-K night for Jacob deGrom who continues to slide up the all time strikeout list.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 24

Minor league update for 4/23/26

Hickory starter Kamdyn Perry went three innings, allowing three runs, striking out three and allowing a homer. Jormy Nivar struck out three in five shutout innings.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 24

Thoughts on a 6-1 Rangers win

Rangers 6, Pirates 1 See, that was much better than the previous game. A couple of big innings early to get a comfy lead, and good pitching throughout.

Texas Rangers News / Total Apex Sports / April 24

Texas Rangers Fans Spend 572 Days Talking About Their MLB Team

Texas Rangers fans spend 572 days of their respective lives talking about their favorite Major League Baseball (MLB) team, nonstop. This shocking statistic equates to 9.5 days of Rangers team talk every year, or 1.6 years of nonstop chatter over the course of a lifetime.

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Peyton Gray News / ESPN / April 24

Rangers' Gray, 30, makes MLB debut, gets 1st K

The Rangers' Peyton Gray has made his big league debut at age 30 on Thursday night after an eight-year journey through the minors, independent and winter leagues.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Inside-the-park homer helps power Rangers over Pirates

Evan Carter hit an inside-the-park home run and Jacob deGrom threw a gem as the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 in the rubber match of a three-game set in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday night.

Texas Rangers News / ESPN / April 23

Rangers call up 30-year-old seeking MLB debut

The Rangers put LHP Robert Garcia on the IL because of shoulder inflammation and called up Peyton Gray, an undrafted right-hander looking for his big league debut.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 23

Rangers Will Miss Wyatt Langford’s Slugging During Injured List Stint

Just when Wyatt Langford’s bat was getting hot, the Texas Rangers had to move him to the injured list. Texas is hoping that his Grade 1 right flexor strain, as Langford described it to reporters on Wednesday, is only a 10-day stay on the injured list.