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Rangers Chasing Playoff Magic Number as They Prepare for Final Homestand

The Texas Rangers don’t have a magic number when it comes to a playoff berth. In fact, it’s been a while since they had one. The magic number isn’t official.

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Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that we’re nearing the thrilling conclusion to everyone’s least favorite gameshow, ‘Who Wants to be an American League Playoff Team?’.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 14

Why Jake Burger is 2026 Rangers Roberto Clemente Award Nominee

While the Most Valuable Player is the pinnacle of on-field performance for MLB players, the Roberto Clemente award is the peak for a player’s off-the-field work.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 14

Rangers Minor League Award Winners Set Tone for Organization's Future

For the Texas Rangers, the focus the next two weeks is to claim a playoff berth that has eluded them since 2023. But in the minor leagues it's all about the future.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

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The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 14

2026 Rangers minor league award winners announced

The Texas Rangers have announced their minor league award winners for 2026. They are: Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year: Rafe Perich Nolan Ryan

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14

Banged-up Rangers open pivotal homestand against Red Sox

The Texas Rangers are far from healthy but find themselves one game out of first place in the American League West as they kick off a nine-game homestand with a matchup against the Boston Red Sox in Arlington on Tuesday.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 14

Rangers Have New Rotation Concern to Monitor During Upcoming Homestand

The Texas Rangers have crawled back into the AL West playoff race, so any news of an injury is worth keeping up with. When it comes to the Rangers’ best starting pitcher, it’s definitely worth keeping up with.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Skip Schumaker Delivers Cal Quantrill News Following Rangers Win

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker provided an encouraging update on Cal Quantrill after the right-hander battled through back tightness during Sunday’s 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / September 14

365 days ago, the Rangers were in the same place

On September 14, 2026, the Texas Rangers begin the day a game back of the Houston Astros in the American League West, two games back of the Cleveland Guardians in the battle for the third Wild Card spot, and a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays.

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Rangers Receive Josh Jung Development After Leaving D-Backs Game

The Texas Rangers got a positive update on Josh Jung after the third baseman left Sunday’s 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jung was removed from the game late after dealing with calf stiffness, but the Rangers treated the move as a precaution after he had only recently returned from the injured list.

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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 / Lone Star Ball / September 14

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that the Texas Rangers are bruised and battered but they return home still vying for the playoffs somehow. Kennedi Landry writes that Corey Seager led the way for the Rangers as they took a series on the road for the first time in two and a half months.

David Davalillo News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 14

How David Davalillo’s Fantastic Finish Helps Rangers Pitching Plans in 2027

David Davalillo has sat on the Texas Rangers’ 40-man roster all season without an opportunity to pitch in a Major League game. He’s positioned himself to change that in 2027.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 14

Minor league update for 9/13/26

Frisco finished out the regular season with a 10-8 win. They now face Amarillo on Tuesday in Game One of the best of three Division Series in the Texas League playoffs.

Corey Seager News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 14

Corey Seager Leads Rangers Past Diamondbacks For Long-Awaited Road Series Win

PHOENIX — The Texas Rangers won a road series for the first time since July 1, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 13

Rangers Buck Trend to Crawl Back into American League West Title Picture

The Texas Rangers are living one of the most iconic lines from “The Godfather Part III” when it comes to their playoff hopes: “Just when I thought I was

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 13

Thoughts on a 7-6 Rangers win

Rangers 7, D-Backs 6 And the Rangers win their first road series since June 29-July 1 in Cleveland! Are we hyped? That was also a little more exciting that I’d have preferred.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 13

Cal Quantrill, Corey Seager guide Rangers past D-backs

Corey Seager had a 458-foot home run among his three hits, Cal Quantrill pitched six strong innings and the Texas Rangers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 on Sunday in Phoenix to move to within one game of the American League West lead.

Joc Pederson News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 13

Joc Pederson Hand Injury Could Force Rangers Into IL Decision

PHOENIX — Joc Pederson was out of the Texas Rangers lineup Sunday with a hard brace on a still-swollen left hand, and the club had not decided whether its designated hitter goes on the injured list, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported before the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / September 13

74-76 – Rangers get moving, take road series from Arizona

The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Arizona Diamondbacks scored six runs. Back on June 30, coincidentally on the exact day the Rangers secured their last road series win before today’s victory, AJM wrote about how the Rangers being unable to grab an extra bag on base hits was hindering their run production.

Alejandro Osuna News / Lone Star Ball / September 13

Osuna recalled, Cauley optioned

The Texas Rangers have recalled outfielder Alejandro Osuna from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned infielder Cam Cauley to AAA Round Rock.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 12

Rangers Plan Flexible Bullpen Role For Nathan Eovaldi After Return

PHOENIX — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker will use Nathan Eovaldi out of the bullpen, and he could use him as soon as Saturday night. The Texas Rangers activated the right-hander off the 15-day injured list hours before playing the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Schumaker told Rangers Sports Network the job will look different every day.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 12

Rangers activate RHP Nathan Eovaldi, 3B Josh Jung from IL

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (right posterior elbow inflammation) from the 15-day injured list and third baseman Josh Jung (left calf strain) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday prior to the Rangers' game against the host Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout finally ended one of the longest home run droughts of his career on Friday.

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Here’s what’s next for Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi amid injury recovery

The Texas Rangers are still competing for a postseason spot. This is a Rangers team that has dealt with ups and downs, but they are still in the American League West and American League Wild Card races.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Strider for deGrom

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Strider has made just 33 starts since the beginning of 2024 and has not posted an ERA below 4.45.

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Corey Seager News / Yardbarker / September 4

Corey Seager returns to form with a second-half resurgence

The Texas Rangers have benefited from Corey Seager's apparent return to form following his activation from the injured list on July 17. Since that day,

MLB insider shares massive update on Mets' possible pursuit of Dodgers' Tarik Skubal

Alex Rodriguez shares worrisome update about potential MLB lockout