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Texas Rangers Sign Veteran Arm to Minor League Deal

The Texas Rangers are bringing in some depth for their starting rotation. On Friday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reported that the Rangers have signed veteran pitcher Joe Ross to a minor league contract.

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Rangers, Joe Ross Agree To Minor League Deal

The Rangers have signed veteran righty Joe Ross to a minor league contract, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. Ross was recently released by the D-backs.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 22

Velocity and the Texas Rangers pitchers

Something that I noticed about the Texas Rangers pitchers, that was kind of interesting to me, even if to no one else… Though I do think it is probably interesting to others, which is why I’m doing this post.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 22

Three Rangers Storylines to Watch During Angels Series to End Road Trip

The Texas Rangers can get back .500 if they win two out of three games from the Los Angeles Angels this weekend. The Rangers (24-25) are coming off winning two out of three at Colorado and are 3-3 on this road trip, which started in Houston.

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How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 22

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers were off yesterday. Evan Grant’s off day column details the life of the meticulous Brandon Nimmo. Grant also writes that the Rangers have a golden opportunity this weekend against the crappy Angels.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 22

Minor league update for 5/21/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins struck out four in six innings, allowing one homer and two runs. Paulino Santana homered. Yolfran Castillo had a hit and a stolen base.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 21

Five Rangers to Trade if Texas Falters and Becomes Sellers at Deadline

The Texas Rangers are in an unusual spot. They are one game under .500 and they are one game back for the lead in the American League West division. It's been a weird race so far.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 21

Three Rangers to Watch as American League All-Star Voting Approaches

The Texas Rangers aren’t the best team in baseball. But there's plenty of baseball left and they’re contenders in the American League West. This team is a far cry from having six players on the field at the same time in the All-Star Game as the Rangers were in 2023.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 21

Three Rangers Hitters Have Huge Offensive Moments Against Rockies

The Texas Rangers had a fine offensive run against the Colorado Rockies, a series that ended on Wednesday. The Rangers (24-25) are back to being one game under-.500 after their 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Rockies.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 21

Minor league update for 5/20/26

Jesus Lafalaise started for Hickory, allowing five runs in five innings, walking one, striking out one and giving up one homer. Owen Proksch struck out four in two shutout innings.

Josh Jung News / Field Level Media / May 20

Josh Jung caps big day with game-winning hit as Rangers beat Rockies

Josh Jung's single in the top of the ninth capped a 3-for-4 day and plated the go-ahead run for the Texas Rangers, who scored twice in the top of the ninth to beat the Colorado Rockies, 5-4, on Wednesday afternoon in Denver.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Brandon Nimmo News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Rangers Make Brandon Nimmo Announcement After Exiting Rockies Game

The Texas Rangers didn't make a blockbuster move this past offseason, but they did acquire outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash considerations from the New York Mets in exchange for infielder Marcus Semien in November.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Diamondbacks Release Joe Ross

The D-backs released veteran right-hander Joe Ross, who’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate in Reno, per the MiLB.com transaction log. Ross signed a minor league deal with the Snakes over the winter and cracked the Opening Day roster.

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MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Rangers’ MacKenzie Gore gets massive update after injury scare

Good news is coming for Texas Rangers fans. Southpaw MacKenzie Gore is “trending” toward returning to the mound this Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 20

Historically Bad AL West Has Boosted Rangers’ Playoff Hopes Tremendously

Despite entering Tuesday night three games under .500, the Texas Rangers continue to be in the thick of the playoff hunt. Yes, checking the standings in mid-May might be premature, but it's hard not to notice how poorly the AL West has performed to this point.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 20