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Rangers Magic Number: Texas Has Worst Possible Friday in Playoff Chase

Rangers Magic Number: Texas Has Worst Possible Friday in Playoff Chase

The Texas Rangers were so close to walking off an epic comeback and that they really needed. Down 6-1 at one point, the Rangers had the tying run at third base in Evan Carter before Justin Foscue popped out to end the game in a 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 5

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost to the Rays last night 7-6. Evan Grant writes about the Rangers’ comeback that fell short and where it leaves them the playoff hunt Kennedi Landry writes about the continued struggles of Kumar Rocker.

Elias Diaz News / Lone Star Ball / September 4

70-72 – Diaz slam not enough as Rangers fall 7-6 to Rays

The Texas Rangers scored six runs but the Tampa Bay Rays scored seven runs. Maybe the Rays go on to enjoy some success in October as the American League’s best team but baseball’s like 12th best team.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Skip Schumaker Explains Rangers’ Lineup Plan For Justin Foscue

Skip Schumaker Explains Rangers’ Lineup Plan For Justin Foscue

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club has been working out where to bat Justin Foscue so he comes up against left-handed pitching with runners on base.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Ezequiel Durán’s Winter Ball Performance Helped Earn Everyday Rangers Role

Ezequiel Durán’s Winter Ball Performance Helped Earn Everyday Rangers Role

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club’s bench coach watched Ezequiel Durán in winter ball and pushed for him to get more playing time.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Skip Schumaker Explains Why Rangers Used Trevor Williams As Opener Against Rays

Skip Schumaker Explains Why Rangers Used Trevor Williams As Opener Against Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club used Trevor Williams as an opener on Friday because it is looking for different ways to beat the Tampa Bay Rays.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Skip Schumaker Explains How Cal Quantrill Adjusted Against Rays

Skip Schumaker Explains How Cal Quantrill Adjusted Against Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill and catcher Elias Diaz had to find different patterns against a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that had faced him five weeks earlier.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 4
Rangers Release Spring Training Schedule as 2027 Work Stoppage Looms

Rangers Release Spring Training Schedule as 2027 Work Stoppage Looms

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association appear headed toward a work stoppage in December. But the business of baseball goes on. The Texas Rangers released their 2027 spring training schedule on Friday as MLB also released the calendar dates for spring training.

Caden Scarborough News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Rangers No. 2 Prospect Caden Scarborough Shut Down With Elbow Strain

Rangers No. 2 Prospect Caden Scarborough Shut Down With Elbow Strain

ARLINGTON, Texas — Caden Scarborough, the Texas Rangers’ No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has a right elbow strain and will be shut down for the next four to six weeks, MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry reported Friday afternoon.

Kyle Higashioka News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Kyle Higashioka Begins Rehab Assignment With Triple-A Round Rock

Kyle Higashioka Begins Rehab Assignment With Triple-A Round Rock

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers sent catcher Kyle Higashioka to Triple-A Round Rock on an injury rehab assignment Friday. He is scheduled to bat second as the Round Rock Express’ designated hitter Friday night against the Oklahoma City Comets at Dell Diamond, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 / Texas Rangers on SI / September 4
Rangers Set Lineup, New Starting Pitcher Seeking Second Straight Win over Rays

Rangers Set Lineup, New Starting Pitcher Seeking Second Straight Win over Rays

The Texas Rangers are closing in on the final wild card berth in the American League. They just need to keep winning games. Texas (70-71) hopes to extend a 3-1 homestand on Friday as they host the Tampa Bay Rays (83-57) in the second game of a four-game series at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Texas Rangers Release 29-Game 2027 Spring Training Schedule

Texas Rangers Release 29-Game 2027 Spring Training Schedule

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers announced their 2027 spring training schedule on Friday. It includes 29 Cactus League games, starting Friday, Feb.

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Cal Quantrill News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Cal Quantrill Compares Rays, Brewers After Rangers Shutout

Cal Quantrill Compares Rays, Brewers After Rangers Shutout

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill said the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays are both difficult to strike out from top to bottom in the order. Quantrill made the comparison after holding the Rays to 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 Texas Rangers win on Thursday night at Globe Life Field.

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Justin Foscue Says Cal Quantrill Doesn’t Get The Credit He Deserves

Justin Foscue Says Cal Quantrill Doesn’t Get The Credit He Deserves

ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Foscue said Cal Quantrill does not get the credit he deserves. Foscue drove in the first run of a 6-0 Texas Rangers win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe Life Field, and Quantrill allowed 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings.

Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Skip Schumaker Praises Ezequiel Durán’s Versatility After Center-Field Play

Skip Schumaker Praises Ezequiel Durán’s Versatility After Center-Field Play

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Ezequiel Duran ran down a ball in the gap in the first inning like an everyday center fielder.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Skip Schumaker Says Cal Quantrill Has Pitched Like An Ace

Skip Schumaker Says Cal Quantrill Has Pitched Like An Ace

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Cal Quantrill has pitched like an ace since injuries to Jack Leiter and Nathan Eovaldi opened rotation spots.

Trevor Williams News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4
Rangers Name Trevor Williams Opener For Friday Against Rays

Rangers Name Trevor Williams Opener For Friday Against Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Williams will open Friday’s game for the Texas Rangers against the Tampa Bay Rays. Texas announced Williams as the opener at 10:12 p.m.

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Corey Seager returns to form with a second-half resurgence

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Rangers eager to continue ascent in rematch vs. Rays

Rangers eager to continue ascent in rematch vs. Rays

The Texas Rangers will have a rested bullpen and some growing confidence when they play the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Cal Quantrill News / Field Level Media / September 3
Cal Quantrill tosses seven shutout innings as Rangers blank Rays

Cal Quantrill tosses seven shutout innings as Rangers blank Rays

Cal Quantrill delivered another strong performance for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, blanking the Tampa Bay Rays on two hits over seven innings in the 6-0 win in Arlington, Tex.

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Rangers expect 'fun' series vs. AL-best Rays

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The Texas Rangers apparently have a clear memory of their most recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays. And the Rangers likely expect more of the same when the teams meet for the start of a four-game set on Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1
Rangers, John King Agree To Minor League Deal

Rangers, John King Agree To Minor League Deal

The Rangers brought lefty reliever John King back to the organization on a minor league deal, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The MLB.com transaction tracker indicates the contract was finalized last night, which means he would be eligible for postseason play if Texas qualifies.

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