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Rangers, Mariners set to battle for AL West lead

First place in the American League West will be on the line when the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers open a four-game series Friday in Arlington, Texas.

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Five Rangers Games Head to National Television Broadcasts in Next Four Weeks

Saturday's showdown between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners was already scheduled to be broadcast on Fox. The Rangers will play four other nationally televised games by Aug.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 23

Great Pitching Matchups Await Huge Rangers-Mariners Showdown for AL West Lead

The stakes couldn't be much higher for the Texas Rangers as they prepare to host the Seattle Mariners for a four-game series at Globe Life Field that starts on Friday.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 23

The Blocked Prospect Rangers Should Acquire at MLB Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers will spend the next 10 days assessing whether they will attempt to add talent or shed talent at the MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3. The Rangers are trying to let their play determine what they do.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

2 top Rangers prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline

The Texas Rangers sit alone in first place in the American League West at 51-51 as of Thursday, but their lead is razor thin. The Seattle Mariners trail by just half a game at 51-52, while the Houston Astros sit two games back at 50-54.

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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 / July 23

Three Rangers to Trade Whether Texas Buys or Sells at Deadline

The Texas Rangers need to figure out what they’re going to do at the trade deadline. The organization wants the team’s play to determine the direction.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 23

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #14

Congratulations to Yeison Morrobel, who has been named the #12 prospect in the 2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings, receiving a little under a quarter of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 23

Minor league update for 7/22/26

Hickory was rained out. Hub City starter A.J. Russell went just one inning and 32 pitches, allowing two runs, walking two and striking out two. J’Briell Easley struck out two and allowed a three run homer.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 23

Are Rangers Getting Closer to Corey Seager Returning to Lineup?

Injured Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager checked the next thing off the box when it comes to his return from an injured back. Seager did more hitting off a machine and took more ground balls at shortstop, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News (subscription required).

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 23

Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers loss

White Sox 4, Rangers 2 And back to .500 we go. It could be worse. Being at .500 is better than being below .500. Given a choice between the two, I’ll take being at .500.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 22

51-51 – Rangers fall back to .500 with 4-2 loss to White Sox

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Chicago White Sox scored four runs. Because Cal Quantrill isn’t very good, the Rangers tried to get a little cheeky by having opener Tyler Alexander go a second inning but the White Sox scored the game’s first run off Alexander in the top of the second anyway.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 22

Why These Two Division II Stars Fit Rangers Major League Hitting Profile

The Texas Rangers spent the offseason prioritizing new things as they built their Major League roster. They weren’t as concerned about slugging, which defined the choices they made before winning the World Series in 2023.

Corey Seager News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Rangers’ Corey Seager gets injury update as trade deadline draws near

Texas Rangers star Corey Seager is on the injured list as he deals with back inflammation. While a deal is unlikely to occur in all reality, Seager trade rumors previously swirled.

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Tyler Alexander News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 22

Top Three Rangers Matchups in Lineup as Tyler Alexander Works as Opener

The Texas Rangers decided late Tuesday night that they would go with the opener format for Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. This time, it will be left-hander Tyler Alexander opening for Cal Quantrill.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Left-handers abound as Rangers take on White Sox

The Texas Rangers typically salivate when facing left-handed pitching. On Wednesday night, they'll take aim against Chicago White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay while trying for a home series win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

Rangers notch 18 hits in 10-0 victory over White Sox

Brandon Nimmo and Wyatt Langford homered and Kumar Rocker and Marco Gonzales combined on a three-hit shutout as the Texas Rangers routed the visiting Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Tuesday.

Marco Gonzales News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21

Rangers Select Marco Gonzales, Austin Wynns

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Marco Gonzales and catcher Austin Wynns. The 40-man roster had one vacancy. They opened another spot by transferring lefty Jalen Beeks to the 60-day injured list.

Sebastian Walcott News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 20

Rangers' Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott Shines in Return From Injury

The Texas Rangers' No. 1 prospect, infielder Sebastian Walcott, has missed a large chunk of the 2026 minor league season after undergoing elbow surgery earlier this year.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Predicting Rangers’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Texas Rangers are a half-game ahead of the Seattle Mariners in the AL West early in the second half. It’s been a pillow fight out west all year long, and the team needs reinforcements to pull away.

Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / July 20

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Texas Rangers

In an AL West that’s up for grabs, the Rangers, so far, are in the driver’s seat. Thanks to some timely offense and good pitching, the Texas Rangers were and are currently in first of the division.

Nabil Crismatt News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Rangers Release Nabil Crismatt From Minor League Deal

Right-hander Nabil Crismatt has been released from the Rangers’ Triple-A Round Rock affiliate, according to Crismatt’s transactions page at MLB.com. He had been on the full-season injured list owing to elbow surgery during spring training.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Corey Seager Injury: Latest Update on Rangers' Star

An injury update on Texas Rangers' star shortstop Corey Seager was announced Sunday morning. Seager has been on the 10-day injured list for the Rangers since July 1 with lower back inflammation.

Texas Rangers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

NFL Suspends Cardinals Exec Ryan Gold For Violating Gambling Policy

The NFL has suspended Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating its gambling policy. The ban will take effect immediately, but Gold has the right to appeal it.

Sebastian Walcott News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Rangers Top Prospect Makes Season Debut

Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott took a major step forward in his recovery from injury on Tuesday. The 20-year-old shortstop/third baseman made his season debut on Tuesday, beginning a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Rangers.

Wyatt Langford News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Wyatt Langford's Swing Is Changing. His Results Are Getting There First.

Here's a stat that shouldn't make sense. Wyatt Langford has played in roughly half of Texas' games this year. Missed nearly all of May. Missed most of June.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Corey Seager is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Corey Seager might potentially be going from AL West to AL East. The Texas Rangers may consider the possibility of trading away their veteran shortstop Seager if they sputter over the next several weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday.