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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 24

Rangers Named Ideal Fit to Acquire Cheap Free Agent Former All-Star Slugger

The Texas Rangers went into the offseason as a team that needed to make some offensive upgrades following a second straight disappointing season, where they once again missed the playoffs.

David Davalillo News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 24

Numbers That Show Rangers Were Right to Keep Star Prospect David Davalillo

David Davalillo was eligible for the Rule 5 draft for the first time this offseason. The Texas Rangers had a choice to make. Because Davalillo, a prospect from Venezuela, signed after his 19th birthday, he was Rule 5 eligible after his fourth professional season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 23

Why Rangers Stars Seager and DeGrom Should Play For Team USA in WBC

Baseball players playing for the World Baseball Classic aren't just playing in a tournament that happens every three years. To support the country you are from playing for the entire world to see is a defining achievement.

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Jacob Webb News / Lone Star Ball / December 23

Webb to the Cubs for $1.5M, per reports

Jacob Webb and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms on a one year deal with a 2027 option, per reports. Webb is guaranteed $1.5 million with $500K in potential incentives bonuses, it is being reported.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Dustin Harris News / Lone Star Ball / December 23

2025 Season in Review: Dustin Harris

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.

Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 23

Evan Carter Rumors Mean Pivotal Season Ahead for Rangers Outfielder

Let’s get the easy part out of the way — yes, Major League teams have checked in with the Texas Rangers about outfielder Evan Carter. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said that during a call with media earlier this month.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 23

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Happy Festivus! Kennedi Landry writes that the Texas Rangers head into 2026 with Sebastian Walcott as their top prospect for another year, but they’re in no rush to promote him.

Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

White Sox, Dustin Harris Agree To Minor League Contract

The White Sox are signing outfielder Dustin Harris to a minor league deal, reports James Fegan of Sox Machine. The lefty hitter will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 22

Here’s Why Rangers Offseason Moves are About Retooling and Not Rebuilding

To hear Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young tell it, the budget will be different for 2026. So far, the moves made feel like a net neutral in terms of finance.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 22

Mets Pitching Prospect Opens Up About Facing Off Against Rangers Ace Jacob deGrom

The Texas Rangers have plenty of work to do to put themselves back in postseason contention, especially in the American League, but the positive is that their starting pitching unit is already quite close to complete.

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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 / December 22

Rangers Boss Wants Offense Full of Grinders with New Plate Approach

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young will be the first to tell you that he thought last year’s lineup looked great on paper. The Rangers sought to address their inability to hit the fastball in 2024 and add more slugging to the lineup.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 21

Rangers Sign Veteran Infielder as Depth and Potential Utilityman Option

The Texas Rangers head into 2026 with quite a few holes left to fill on the roster and a clear need to improve the offensive output when looking at their 2025 numbers.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 21

Rangers Boss Acknowledges Organization’s Inability to Develop MLB Catchers

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 17

Francesa reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues

New York sports radio legend reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues during 2025 season

A report from late November suggested that the New York Mets' collapse during the 2025 season occurred, in part, because alleged clubhouse issues impacted the club throughout the campaign.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15