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Rangers Get New Late-Season Reinforcement As AL West Race Tightens

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers reinstated infielder/outfielder Michael Helman from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, a little more than three months after a pitch at Boston left him with multiple fractures in his right hand.

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Cal Quantrill Gets Major Rangers Update 1 Day After Playoff Door Left Open

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers transferred right-hander Cal Quantrill to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, one day after president of baseball operations Chris Young said he would not rule Quantrill out for the playoffs.

Joc Pederson News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Texas Rangers Make Major Joc Pederson Roster Move Before Final 6 Games

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers placed designated hitter Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a fractured left hand. The move is retroactive to Sept.

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Brandon Nimmo News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Brandon Nimmo Gives Thoughts on 2026 Mets

As the New York Mets begin a three-game series with the Texas Rangers this week, they will also be seeing a familiar face. That familiar face is, of course, Brandon Nimmo, whom the Mets traded to the Rangers for veteran infielder Marcus Semien early in the offseason.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 22

Texas Rangers lineup for September 22, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 22, 2026 against the New York Mets: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Sean Manaea for the Mets.

Peyton Gray News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Texas Rangers Activate Peyton Gray From Injured List With 6 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Peyton Gray from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. In the same set of moves, left-hander Adam Macko was optioned to the Arizona Complex League Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 22

Rangers Set Lineup for Final Playoff Push to Open Mets Series

The Texas Rangers surely had a restful day off on Monday. Now, it's back to work to try and win the American League West crown. The last time the Rangers won a division title was in 2016.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 22

Rangers-Mets Series: Preview, Probable Pitchers, Injured List

As the Texas Rangers attempt to win their first American League West title in more than a decade, this week also brings an opportunity to say thank you to an old friend.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Texas Rangers’ AL West Odds Completely Flip With 6 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are -156 favorites to win the American League West on FanDuel Sportsbook, with the Houston Astros listed at +134 on Tuesday.

Dylan Dreiling News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 22

Why Rangers Prospect Dylan Dreiling Should Get Shot at MLB Job in 2027

The hardest part of projecting which prospects could reach the Majors in 2027 is considering whether there will be an MLB season in 2027. Right now, MLB owners and the MLB Players’ Association are at odds over a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 22

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Kennedi Landry writes that should the Texas Rangers reach the postseason, Jack Leiter might be ready as one final reinforcement. Evan Grant writes that Ezequiel Duran has made a name for himself as The Solution for the Rangers after identifying the problem.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Texas Rangers Playoff Picture: AL West Lead, Wild Card Race And Final 6 Games

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have six games left in the regular season and a one-game lead in the American League West, and none of those games come against the Houston Astros.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Chris Young Raves About Josh Jung After 47-Game Rangers Absence

ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Jung has dialed in his approach at the plate and his pregame work, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 21

Where Does Jack Leiter Fit if Rangers Win AL West, Make Playoffs?

No potential playoff team is going to turn down healthy pitching. The Texas Rangers are no exception. As the Rangers (78-78) prepare to host the New York Mets and welcome home former second baseman Marcus Semien on Tuesday, they’re still working through whether Jack Leiter can help them.