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Kumar Rocker Gives Rangers Encouraging Spring Debut Against Cubs

MESA, Ariz. — For Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker, the battle for the No. 5 starter spot began on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander took the ball in the Rangers’ second spring training game and was relatively sharp.

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Rangers Set MacKenzie Gore’s First Spring Training Start vs. Rockies

The Texas Rangers will start their biggest offseason pitching acquisition in Sunday’s spring training game against the Colorado Rockies in Surprise, Ariz.

Cody Freeman News / Field Level Media / February 21

Rangers INF Cody Freeman (back) out 4-6 weeks

Texas Rangers infielder Cody Freeman will be sidelined at least four-to-six weeks with a fracture in his lower back, manager Skip Schumaker announced on Saturday.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Kumar Rocker News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 21

Rangers to Start Kumar Rocker vs. Cubs, Reveal Lineup for Spring Training Game

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers will head to Mesa, Ariz., to face the Chicago Cubs in their first spring training road game on Saturday. The contest will be played at Sloan Park at the Cubs’ spring training facility.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 21

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Texas Rangers played a baseball game yesterday. (: And lost. ): Jeff Wilson has some highlights from the Rangers’ spring training opener against the Royals.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 21

What We’re Actually Learning from Rangers Pitchers and Catchers

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Now that the exhibition game schedule has started, the Texas Rangers are going to get much more feedback on their pitching staff and catchers in live action.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 20

How Each Rangers Reliever Fared in Spring Training Opener Against Royals

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Nathan Eovaldi was the starting pitcher for Friday’s spring training opener. But the Texas Rangers were interested in who pitched behind him.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi reacts after giving up 2 home runs in spring training debut

With the Texas Rangers missing the playoffs last season, one year removed after winning the World Series, the team is looking to get back to its winning ways, especially individually, with players like pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 20

Three Takeaways from Rangers’ Spring Training Opening Loss to Royals

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers opened their spring training exhibition schedule with a 7-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday. It was not the start the Rangers had hoped for, but as it’s a spring training game the results don’t matter.

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Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 20

What Rangers Slugger Evan Carter Has Noticed About ABS Use in Minors

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Last year, spring training games used ABS as an experiment. Now, it’s a springboard into the regular season. MLB’s decision to go to the automated ball strike system — which was fully implemented in minor league baseball four years ago — will be used in all regular-season games in 2026.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 20

2025 Season in Review:

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.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 20

Rangers Reveal Lineup for Spring Training Opener Against Royals

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers will play their first game since September when they face the Kansas City Royals on Friday. The spring training opener for both teams will be played at Billy Parker Stadium at their shared facility.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 20

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant has a live Q&A up in which he answers a bunch of Rangers spring training questions. Grant also has another version of his Rangers roster protection.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 20

Projecting Rangers Opening Day Roster with Dark Horses at Key Positions

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers will open their exhibition slate of spring training games on Friday when they face the Kansas City Royals at their shared spring training facility.

Evan Carter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Rangers rumors: What Texas wants out of Evan Carter in 2026 season

The Texas Rangers enter spring training with a defined objective for outfielder Evan Carter in 2026. The organization wants the outfielder entrenched as its primary option in center field, signaling confidence in both his health and long-term development.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 19

How Rangers Are Managing Spring Training Ramp-ups For Key Stars

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers face the Kansas City Royals in their spring training opener on Friday. Some stars will be missing. Don’t panic — there’s nothing wrong with them.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 19

How the Texas Rangers are Actually Building Their 2026 Roster

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers are trying to build a team that can contend for a playoff berth and the AL West crown. To do so, Texas has charted a path in which it hopes to improve largely from within when it comes to the lineup.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 19

Rangers Boss Says This Trait Makes Wyatt Langford Future MVP Candidate

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Only five Texas Rangers have won an American League MVP award. The last one to do it was Josh Hamilton in 2010. Sixteen years later, there is plenty of buzz surrounding third-year outfielder Wyatt Langford.

Evan Carter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Rangers’ intriguing 2026 Evan Carter plan will catch fans’ attention

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter looked like MLB’s next superstar in the 2023 postseason. After playing only 23 regular season games, Carter made the playoff roster and slashed .300/.417/.500 across 17 postseason contests en route to helping Texas win the World Series.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Rangers' Corey Seager Gets Honest on Relationship With Marcus Semien

The Texas Rangers traded Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo this past offseason. It was a surprising move, as Semien and Corey Seager were the leaders of the Rangers' core.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Potential Texas Rangers Opening Day Roster

The Rangers had a lot of turnover in the offseason with the losses of Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim, while also shipping off Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / February 13

Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham buys stake in Rangers

While everyone in the NBA was debriefing from the trade deadline, Cunningham made headlines with an off-court deal.

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Sebastian Walcott News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Rangers Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, one of the most touted prospects in the entire sport, could miss the entire 2026 season due to an elbow injury that will require surgery, president of baseball operations Chris Young announced to the team’s beat this morning (link via Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports).

Nolan Ryan News / Yardbarker / February 10

Texas Rangers featuring bloody Nolan Ryan giveaway on promotional schedule

As Major League Baseball teams unveil their promotional schedules for the 2026 season, we are starting to get a sense of which teams have the most deranged senses of humor.

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Braves rotation takes early hit with concerning Spencer Schwellenbach update

Francisco Lindor could need surgery for hamate injury

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

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