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Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin from injured list

Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin from injured list

The Texas Rangers activated reliever Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list and optioned fellow right-hander Gavin Collyer to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Kumar Rocker News / Athlon Sports / May 19
Rangers’ Kumar Rocker Scratched From Start

Rangers’ Kumar Rocker Scratched From Start

The Texas Rangers' starting rotation continues to see change. Before Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, the Rangers scratched Kumar Rocker from his scheduled start.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 19
Without Corey Seager, Rangers Have Plan to Handle His Absence

Without Corey Seager, Rangers Have Plan to Handle His Absence

The Texas Rangers will be without shortstop Corey Seager for the rest of the road trip, which ends on Sunday in Anaheim. The Rangers placed the shortstop on the 10-day injured list on Monday with lower back inflammation.

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Ezequiel Duran News / Athlon Sports / May 19
Ezequiel Duran Is the Sneakiest Roster Add in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Ezequiel Duran Is the Sneakiest Roster Add in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

There is a certain type of fantasy baseball player who makes managers feel smart. Not the guy everyone drafted in the third round. Not the breakout star getting breathless takes on every podcast.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19
Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore injury piles up on top of Corey Seager IL trip

Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore injury piles up on top of Corey Seager IL trip

The Texas Rangers have lost three of their last four games, as injuries are piling up. Corey Seager was struggling, and then was given an off-day to try to rebound.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 19
Brandon Nimmo’s Viral Moment Temporarily Defuses Rangers-Astros Rivalry

Brandon Nimmo’s Viral Moment Temporarily Defuses Rangers-Astros Rivalry

While Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo was freezing in Colorado on Monday, the repercussions of his act of kindness on Sunday in Houston were still being felt across the Internet.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 19

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes that poor defense was the main culprit for the Texas Rangers dropping the series opener against the Colorado Rockies.

MacKenzie Gore News / Field Level Media / May 19
Rangers LHP MacKenzie Gore downlplays lat ailment

Rangers LHP MacKenzie Gore downlplays lat ailment

Texas Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore left his Monday start against the Colorado Rockies due to left lat tightness, but he was optimistic the issue isn't serious.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / May 18

22-25 – Miserable night in Colorado goes miserably for Rangers

The Texas Rangers scored six runs but the Colorado Rockies scored seven runs. Let’s see here… The Rangers fielded one of the least impressive lineups I’ve maybe ever seen.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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Jose Quintana News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 18
Rangers Lineup vs. Rockies: Playing Matchups Against Jose Quintana

Rangers Lineup vs. Rockies: Playing Matchups Against Jose Quintana

Monday has the potential to be one of those days for the sometimes offensively challenged Texas Rangers. Normally, a trip to Coors Field in Denver — where the stadium is one mile above sea level, the air is thin and the balls fly out of the ballpark — is a good thing for any visiting team.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 18
Rangers SS Corey Seager (back inflammation) to IL

Rangers SS Corey Seager (back inflammation) to IL

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation on Monday, retroactive to Friday. Utility man Michael Helman was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Rangers Place Corey Seager On Injured List

Rangers Place Corey Seager On Injured List

The Rangers announced that shortstop Corey Seager has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 15th, due to lower back inflammation. Infielder/outfielder Michael Helman has been recalled as the corresponding move.

Brandon Nimmo News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Brandon Nimmo has cool gesture for opposing fan

Brandon Nimmo has cool gesture for opposing fan

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo had a cool gesture for a rival fan who helped him out. Nimmo robbed Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez of a home run during Sunday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.

Malcolm Moore News / Lone Star Ball / May 18

Malcolm Moore named Sally League Player of the Week

Texas Rangers catcher Malcolm Moore has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of May 11-17, 2026. Moore, who is repeating at high-A Hub City after his injury-shortened 2025 campaign, slashed .520/.571/1.160 with four homers.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Rangers Give Concerning Injury Update on Corey Seager

Rangers Give Concerning Injury Update on Corey Seager

The Texas Rangers will be holding their breath that shortstop Corey Seager's back injury isn't anything too serious. On Sunday, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters that Seager will see the team's back specialist in Arlington as they await his MRI results.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 18
Rangers Talent Pipeline: Former First-Round Pick Finally Has Red-Hot Bat

Rangers Talent Pipeline: Former First-Round Pick Finally Has Red-Hot Bat

The struggles have been real for Texas Rangers catching prospect Malcolm Moore. Since joining the franchise as a first-round pick out of Stanford in 2024, he has struggled at the plate.

Texas Rangers News / Fights Around The World / May 17

Robert Garcia Weighs in on David Benavidez’s Controversial Elbow

David Benavidez’s (32-0, 26 KOs) apparent elbow shot that was only the beginning of an onslaught of punches that downed Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez (48-2, 30 KOs) on their Cinco De Mayo weekend showdown has been kicking up quite the storm.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14
Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi dealing with injury uncertainty as possible next start draws near

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi dealing with injury uncertainty as possible next start draws near

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was recently scratched from a start due to left-side tightness. Eovaldi is hoping to make his next start.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13
Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi shares crucial injury update

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi shares crucial injury update

The Texas Rangers have had an up and down 2026 season. They are currently 20-22 overall and in third place in the American League West standings. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi recently suffered an injury scare, however.

Josh Jung News / Just Baseball / May 13
A New Mindset Has Josh Jung Off to a Red-Hot Start

A New Mindset Has Josh Jung Off to a Red-Hot Start

What a difference a year can make. Josh Jung went from an average yet frustrating season in 2025 to being one of the hottest hitters in baseball thus far in 2026.

Brandon Nimmo News / Yardbarker / May 6
Nimmo again discusses if alleged clubhouse problems led to trade from Mets

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo again discusses if alleged clubhouse problems led to trade from Mets

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