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Rangers Offseason Moves Are Extremely Impactful Compared to Rivals

One team that was quiet for a good part of the offseason was the Texas Rangers. They began the winter by trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo.

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Rangers announce 2026 spring NRIs

The Texas Rangers have announced the non-roster invitees for this year’s major league spring training camp. Aside from the guys signed to minor league deals this winter, the team has invited nine other players who were already in the organization to the major league camp.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 29

Rangers Trade For MacKenzie Gore Puts Dent in Farm System Ranking

The Texas Rangers made a blockbuster trade last week to acquire MacKenzie Gore. He immediately improves the rotation in Texas, but the Rangers had to give up five of their prospects.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 29

Rangers Boss Sees Immense Potential in Rotation After MacKenzie Gore Trade

Adding MacKenzie Gore to the rotation was likely the final major move for the Texas Rangers this offseason. With Gore in the rotation, Texas now has four experienced starting pitchers to put at the top of the rotation.

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MacKenzie Gore News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Texas Rangers Entering a Win-Now Era By Adding Gore

The Texas Rangers shook up the MLB world when they traded for MacKenzie Gore last week. They ended up trading five prospects for the young lefty, headlined by their 2025 first-round pick Gavin Fien. By surrendering five prospects for Gore, the Rangers made one thing clear: they’re done waiting.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 28

4 Way-Too-Early Bold Predictions for Rangers 2026 Run to AL Division Series

The Texas Rangers finished their 2025 campaign with a split 81-81 overall record. While it was far from their worst finish in franchise history—1963 takes that title—improvement is at the forefront of their mind.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 28

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford Draws Disrespect in New Position Rankings

The Texas Rangers needed some outfield security for their future, which they addressed in drafting Wyatt Langford in the first round of the MLB Draft a few seasons ago.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 28

Some options to fill out the Rangers bench

The Texas Rangers will have pitchers and catchers reporting to Surprise in a couple of weeks, and the team’s roster is starting to round into shape. The Rangers swapped Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo early in the offseason, addressing their corner outfield need while also opening up a spot for Josh Smith to play every day.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 28

MLB Insider Explains Mets’ Logic for Trading Brandon Nimmo to Rangers

The Texas Rangers shook up their roster in November by trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo. The Rangers looked at acquiring Nimmo as an opportunity to get a bit younger in the outfield, add a solid left-handed bat to the lineup and add a durable piece to the lineup.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 28

There’s Still Time for Rangers To Re-Sign This Key Free Agent Starter

The Texas Rangers entered the offseason with plans to add depth to their starting rotation. Before they cross that task off their ever-growing list, it wouldn't hurt to add even more depth.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 27

Rangers' Free Agent Slugger Named Potential Fit for Astros This Offseason

Entering the offseason, there were some questions facing the Texas Rangers after a 2025 season that saw them fall short of making the playoffs for the second straight year after winning the World Series.

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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 / Stadium Rant / January 27

Problem? The Texas Rangers’ Offense Is Still Being Ignored

As a massive winter storm becomes a problem across the state of Texas, the Texas Rangers are trying to bring some heat to their starting rotation. The acquisition of Mackenzie Gore in a five-for-one trade brings an All-Star Southpaw to what was the best pitching staff in the Major Leagues last season.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 27

Yankees Claim Young Right-Hander off Waivers From Rangers in Latest Move

As the Texas Rangers continue to navigate the hectic nature of the Major League Baseball offseason, roster moves are being made across the board within nearly every franchise.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 27

History Tells Rangers They'll Need Significant Starting Pitching Depth

After the Texas Rangers traded for MacKenzie Gore the franchise has four rock-solid starters for the 2026 season. Gore slides in behind Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi, and alongside Jack Leiter.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 27

2025 Season in Review: Evan Carter

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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 27

Rangers Reacts Results

Last week, in our Rangers Reacts Survey, we asked where folks thought the Texas Rangers would finish in the American League West. And I have to say, y’all were a bit of a downer, though this was before the MacKenzie Gore trade gave everyone a shot in the arm.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 27