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Rangers Set Lineup Behind Jacob deGrom for Must-Win Game Against Rays

Saturday's game feels like an inflection point for the Texas Rangers in their hot-and-cold pursuit of an American League playoff berth. Texas (70-72) nearly rallied from five runs down to beat the Tampa Bay Rays (84-57) on Friday but fell 7-6 when the Rangers were unable to get the tying run home from third base in the bottom of the ninth.

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Hickory starter Moises Morales allowed one run in five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Louis Marinaro struck out two and walked one in two innings, allowing one run.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Skip Schumaker Explains Rangers’ 2-Opener Strategy Before Kumar Rocker

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the Tampa Bay Rays lineup construction is what led him to use two openers ahead of Kumar Rocker on Friday night at Globe Life Field.

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Kumar Rocker Takes Blame After Rangers Fall To Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kumar Rocker said he did not get the job done after allowing 6 runs over 5 innings in a 7-6 Texas Rangers loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night at Globe Life Field.

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MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Elias Díaz Grand Slam Falls Short As Rangers Lose 7-6 To Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Elias Díaz hit the first Texas Rangers grand slam of the season in the seventh inning Friday night, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-6 win at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 5

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

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

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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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

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

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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 4

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

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

Cal Quantrill News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

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.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

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.

Texas Rangers 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,

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

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 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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3

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

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 / Athlon Sports / September 1

Rangers Sign Veteran Right-Hander to Major League Deal

As the calendar flips to September, the Texas Rangers are bolstering their pitching depth for a postseason push. On Tuesday, the Rangers announced they had signed right-hander Trevor Williams to a major league contract.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29

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Jack Leiter News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter suffers setback in rehab

Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter had been working back from the arthroscopic ankle surgery he underwent in late June, but a potential return is now on hold.

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Cal Quantrill News / Yardbarker / August 23

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Right-handed starting pitcher Cal Quantrill is having a stellar bounce-back season and has continued to set the tone on the mound for the Texas Rangers by stabilizing the back end of the rotation.

Cal Quantrill sharp as Rangers slide past Angels

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