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Rangers win American League team Gold Glove award

After a stunning World Series run in 2023, the Texas Rangers haven’t returned to the postseason. Texas missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2025.

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Assessing Impact of Rangers Roster Moves as Free Agency Picks up Steam

This week was all about housekeeping for the Texas Rangers. They managed to get plenty done. By the fifth day after the end of the World Series the Rangers

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Rangers Announce Game Time for Opening Day, Remaining 2026 Home Games

The Texas Rangers will open the regular season on the road, but their home opener game time is set for 3:05 p.m. central on April 3 against Cincinnati.

Texas Rangers News / Big Fight Weekend / November 7

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Jaron Ennis ‘that’s all b*******’ says Robert Garcia

On Saturday, November 8, at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card, live on DAZN for Ortiz’s WBC interim super welterweight title.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Merrill Kelly News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Rangers Free Agent Pitcher Predicted to Sign with Familiar Franchise

Needing pitching at the trade deadline in July, the Texas Rangers swung a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Merrill Kelly. He helped to keep the Rangers in the hunt for an American League Wild Card spot despite all of their injuries before they faded down the stretch to finish at 81-81.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 7

Three Rangers Top Pitching Prospects Selected to AFL Fall Stars Game

Three Texas Rangers pitchers have had strong enough performances to earn selections to the Arizona Fall League’s Fall Stars Game on Sunday in Mesa, Ariz.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

Rangers Should Eye Power-Hitting Infielder as Free Agency Rumors Heat Up

When the Texas Rangers hired Skip Schumaker as their next manager to replace Bruce Bochy, the former Miami Marlins boss knew what was needed for 2026: offense.

Merrill Kelly News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Merrill Kelly

For the first time in his MLB career, Merrill Kelly will be testing the free-agent market this offseason. The dependable, middle-of-the-rotation veteran is sure to draw the attention of many teams.

Merrill Kelly News / Sporting News / November 6

Merrill Kelly predicted to return to Diamondbacks on $28 million deal

Could a reunion be plausible?

Joc Pederson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Joc Pederson exercises player option

Joc Pederson has officially exercised his $18.5MM player option for the 2026 season, according to a report from The Associated Press. The deal contains a matching mutual option for 2027.

Bruce Bochy News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants finalizing deal with Bruce Bochy for special assistant role

Bochy will join another future Hall of Fame manager, Dusty Baker, as special assistants in San Francisco.

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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 / November 5

MLB Releases Hectic 2026 Spring Training Schedule for Rangers

The Texas Rangers will have their hands full once spring training rolls around. Major League Baseball just released the Rangers' schedule, and it looks like it will be eventful.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Rangers Make Roster Moves, Claim Two Players Off Waivers From Division Rival

The Texas Rangers are in for an important offseason this winter following another missed playoff berth, as they have a lot of work to do to get back into contention and prove they remain one of the better teams in the division.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Rangers claim Willie MacIver, Michel Otanez from Athletics

The Rangers announced that they have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otanez from the Athletics. Additionally, Texas has outrighted outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney.

Adolis Garcia News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Why Rangers Slugger Makes Sense as Potential Trade Target for Small-Market Teams

The Texas Rangers have made the case that they intend to get younger and cheaper for 2026, though it’s not clear how that might happen. It means that any player over the age of 30 with a significant salary could be on the trade block this offseason if they’re under contract.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Three Hitters for Rangers to Pursue During Free Agency This Offseason

On one hand, the Texas Rangers have a large core offensive players returning for the 2026 season. On the other hand, that may not be a good thing. The Rangers slashed .263/.337/.452 with a .790 OPS with 233 home runs and 845 RBI in 2023 on their way to winning the World Series.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 4

Rangers’ Tony Beasley Releases Heartfelt Statement on Departure

The Texas Rangers have been busy making groundbreaking moves this offseason. One move after another keeps coming from the franchise. Between the promotion of Skip Schumaker, and numerous front office departures, the Rangers have a lot of tasks on their hands.

Bruce Bochy News / Sporting News / November 4

Giants working on deal to bring Bruce Bochy back to San Francisco

The club is finalizing a deal to move Bruce Bochy into an advisory role.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 4

Former Hitting Coach of Division Rival Expected to Get Hired by Rangers

This has been an offseason of change for the Texas Rangers. Coming off missing the playoffs for two straight years following the franchise's first-ever World Series championship in 2023, it was announced that future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy would not be back next season with Skip Schumaker taking over for him.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Tony Beasley, Bret Boone expected to leave Rangers’ coaching staff

Veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux has already left the Rangers to become the Angels’ new pitching coach, and now some other members of the Texas staff are on the way out.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31

Pitching coach leaving Jacob deGrom, Rangers for AL West rival

Mike Maddux has been a key part of the Texas Rangers during the most important moments in the franchise’s history, but he is ready for a fresh start in his career.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 31

Pitching coach Mike Maddux leaving Rangers for Angels

Pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the Texas Rangers and reportedly taking the same role with the Los Angeles Angels. Maddux, 64, coached with the Rangers from 2009-15 before returning in 2023 to join then-skipper Bruce Bochy's staff.

Tyler Mahle News / Just Baseball / October 31

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Tyler Mahle

Tyler Mahle‘s career is a difficult one to describe. He’s been labeled a top prospect, a breakout candidate, injury-prone, and, most recently, excellent.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 29

Six Takeaways From the Texas Rangers’ 2025 Season

The Texas Rangers’ 2025 season was a disappointment. In a year that saw the team lead the league in several pitching and defensive categories, the Rangers managed to finish with only an 81-81 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Adolis Garcia News / Yardbarker / October 17