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What Texas Rangers Must Do if Interest in Teruaki Sato is Real

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young has made it clear his team will have a flat payroll in 2027. Based on 2026, that will be around 190 million.

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Rangers May Have Corey Seager’s Attention When it Comes to Trade Talks

The Texas Rangers face a difficult task in trading Corey Seager this offseason. The shortstop doesn't just have a massive amount of money left remaining on his 10-year, $325 million deal.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 14

In 1965, the Mets drafted Nolan Ryan in the 12th round out of a Texas high school; 28 years later, he retired with a record 5,714 career strikeouts

Nolan Ryan’s path to becoming one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers began with an unexpected opportunity in the first Major League Baseball amateur draft.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Jake Peavy Explains Why Rangers Star Corey Seager Could Thrive With Yankees

MLB Network analyst Jake Peavy said Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager could win an MVP award in the New York Yankees’ ballpark if he is healthy, according to the network’s caption on a studio segment it posted Friday.

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Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 13

Rangers Jake Burger Performance in Crucial Spots Will Propel Him to Big Things

To say it has been a disappointing few years for the Texas Rangers would be an understatement, as they have now missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the World Series back in 2023.

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Max Wagner News / Viral Sports News / November 13

Texas Rangers Acquire 25-Year-Old Infielder

The Texas Rangers have signed second baseman Max Wagner on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB transaction log. The Rangers immediately assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Round Rock Express.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 13

Sebastian Walcott’s AFL Performance Gives Rangers Hope MLB Debut is Nearing

Considering that Sebastian Walcott was a late addition to the Arizona Fall League, the Texas Rangers No. 1 prospect accomplished everything the franchise was hoping for.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Rangers Interested In Teruaki Sato

The Rangers are among the teams with interest in Teruaki Sato, report Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The NPB star has also been tied to the Padres, Yankees, Mets, Phillies and Diamondbacks.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 12

Scott Boras Takes Conciliatory Tone Amid Rangers, Corey Seager Trade Talk

There is no bigger or better agent in Major League Baseball than Scott Boras. Name the top player and there’s a good chance he represents them. Right now,

Tommy Joseph News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Rangers To Hire Tommy Joseph As Assistant Hitting Coach

The Rangers are expected to add Tommy Joseph to the coaching staff, per Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. Joseph will serve as an assistant under lead hitting coach Justin Viele.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

Rangers rumors: Texas linked to Japanese star, but there’s 1 big trade caveat

The Texas Rangers could face a difficult decision as they explore adding Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato. The club has reportedly shown serious interest in the 27-year-old, but its plans to maintain a flat payroll could complicate any pursuit.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 12

Rangers Putting Emphasis on Key Trait in Looking for Free Agent Catching Help

The Texas Rangers don’t have much depth at catcher and that more change. The only catcher on the Major League 40-man roster is Danny Jansen, who is signed through 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 12

Texas Rangers’ Interest In Teruaki Sato Comes With A Payroll Complication

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have interest in Teruaki Sato, the Japanese slugger who won the Central League Triple Crown this season, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Thursday.

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Tommy Joseph News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 12

Will New Rangers Hitting Coach Tommy Joseph Have Impact on Offense?

The Texas Rangers have a complete hitting staff as they announced the hiring of Tommy Joseph as Major League hitting coach on Wednesday. Joseph will work under lead hitting coach Justin Viele.

Texas Rangers News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Ex-Phillies Player Lands Major MLB Role as Rangers Make Coaching Move

The Texas Rangers scored just 673 runs in 2026, leaving their offense among baseball’s least productive. Their struggles became especially glaring in crucial situations, where scoring opportunities repeatedly slipped away.

Tommy Joseph News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 11

Rangers Bring Back Former Phillies Slugger Tommy Joseph in 2027 Coaching Move

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers on Wednesday named Tommy Joseph major league hitting coach on Rangers manager Skip Schumaker’s staff for the 2027 season.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 11

Scott Boras Reveals Rangers Dialogue About Corey Seager Amid Trade Speculation

ARLINGTON, Texas — Agent Scott Boras addressed his dialogue with the Texas Rangers about Corey Seager on Wednesday, a day after reports that Texas will explore trading the shortstop.

Chris Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Chris Martin Retires

Veteran right-hander Chris Martin has retired as a player, per Robert Murray of FanSided. He pitched in 11 different MLB seasons for seven different clubs and also spent a couple of years in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.

Corey Seager News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 11

Rangers, Yankees Have Discussed Corey Seager With Potential Move to Third Base

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and New York Yankees have had dialogue about shortstop Corey Seager, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman said Wednesday.

Skip Schumaker News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 11

How Close is Rangers’ Skip Schumaker to Winning AL Manager of Year Award?

Tuesday night was a big night for Will Venable. The former Texas Rangers bench coach — who took on the Chicago White Sox as manager in 2025 — was named the American League manager of the year for 2026 after he guided the franchise to a playoff berth two years after it lost more games than any team in MLB history.

Corey Seager News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Rangers Planning To Explore Corey Seager Trades

The Rangers plan to asses the trade market for shortstop Corey Seager at the general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas, per reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / November 10

In 2000, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a record $252 million contract; three years later, Texas agreed to keep paying $67 million of what was left to trade him to the Yankees

Alex Rodriguez’s move from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees in 2004 became one of baseball’s most notable financial transactions. The blockbuster deal involved more than a change of teams, as Texas agreed to absorb a significant portion of the remaining money on the record contract it had originally given the superstar shortstop.

Jake Burger News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Jake Burger's Down syndrome foundation for Penelope won a $25,000 grant this fall after a $10,000 prize in May and has raised $150,000 through merch sales

Jake Burger’s work away from baseball has become a family-driven mission to support people with Down syndrome and their families. The Texas Rangers first baseman and his wife, Ashlyn, established the Burger Family Foundation after their daughter, Penelope, was born with the condition in October 2024.

Sebastian Walcott News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Rangers’ Sebastian Walcott named player to watch in MLB Fall Stars Game

Texas Rangers prospect Sebastian Walcott will take center stage in the Arizona Fall League’s Fall Stars Game on Sunday. The highly regarded shortstop, who previously emerged as a potential centerpiece in blockbuster trade discussions, continues to attract attention as one of baseball’s brightest young talents.