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How Rangers Trade Losses Last Season Paved Way for Josh Trentadue’s Rise

The Texas Rangers will have to work hard to overcome the mistake made last season in acquiring pitching. Trading for right-hander Merril Kelly at the deadline wasn't necessarily a mistake for the Rangers, who could have used a little more starting pitching depth at the time.

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Rangers’ Pitching Success in 2025 Built in Part on Tommy John Surgery

The Texas Rangers have an MVP in Dr. Keith Meister. Meister is one of the game’s foremost surgeons who specializes in Tommy John surgery. He’s even pioneered a “hybrid” procedure, per The Dallas Morning News (subscription required).

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 3

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Not much of anything about the Rangers out there today but there is further info about their more active AL West cohorts. Fangraphs has a post about new Astros starter Tatsuya Imai and why he might be in Houston for a good time but not a long time.

Yolfran Castillo News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 3

Yolfran Castillo Latest Rising Star in Rangers’ International Talent Pipeline

The top prospect in the Texas Rangers’ system is Sebastian Walcott. He’s from The Bahamas. Two of the top pitching prospects in the system are Jose Corniell and Winston Santos.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 2

Rangers New Year's Resolution Dependent on Young Core to Step Up Next Season

The Texas Rangers are in the process of a large roster shakeup this offseason. The team that brought the organization their first World Series title just two seasons ago is long gone.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Joey Gallo News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 2

Rangers’ Final Return on Joey Gallo Trade Waiting for MLB Opportunity

The Texas Rangers faced a momentous decision with Joey Gallo at the 2021 trade deadline. The Rangers were floundering and Gallo’s bat had become increasingly less reliable.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 1

Rangers Remaining Rotation Candidates Without Any Free-Agent Additions

The Texas Rangers enter the 2026 season with three starting rotation spots spoken for in Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter. There is potential for the trio to be together for two more seasons at least, as deGrom and Eovaldi are under contract through 2027, while Leiter can’t be a free agent until 2030.

Tyler Mahle News / Lone Star Ball / January 1

Mahle to SFG: 1 year, $10M

Tyler Mahle and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on a one year deal, per multiple reports. Per Jon Heyman, Mahle is getting “$10M guaranteed,” which I would assume means that there are some innings or appearance incentives.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 1

Rangers Hope Jacob deGrom Duplicates This Impressive Streak in 2026

It took three years, but the Texas Rangers finally got some significant return from their five-year, $185 million deal with pitcher Jacob deGrom. The right-hander injured his elbow in 2023, requiring major surgery, and returned late in 2024 to get a springboard for last season.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 1

Rangers Waiting for 2021 MLB Draft to Bear Fruit Beyond Jack Leiter

Five years after the 2021 MLB Draft, the Texas Rangers have gotten some solid production from first-round pick Jack Leiter. But, beyond that? Well, it’s been a wash or a waiting game for talent to bear fruit.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 31

Former Two-Sport Star Seen as Rangers’ Top Breakout Prospect for 2026

The Texas Rangers took some criticism for their trade to acquire pitcher Merrill Kelly at the deadline last July. To acquire the veteran for two months, the Rangers gave up three Top 15 pitching prospects —Kohl Drake, Mitch Bratt and David Hagaman.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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Tyler Mahle News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

Giants hoping Tyler Mahle will bounce back after injury-riddled season

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent right-hander Tyler Mahle.

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 31

2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #14

Congratulations to Emiliano Teodo, who was voted the #13 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little under a third of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 31

Alternative Way Rangers Could Have Won First Round of 2021 MLB Draft

When the Texas Rangers selected Jack Leiter No. 2 overall, they felt they were getting a polished collegiate pitcher who could help their rotation. It took Leiter longer than expected to develop, but four years after his selection he’s emerging as a solid No.

Nabil Crismatt News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 30

Nabil Crismatt’s Value to Rangers Bullpen Hidden by Limited Opportunities

The Texas Rangers continue to attempt to take low-risk, high-reward fliers to restock their bullpen with the reported agreement with Nabil Crismatt. The agreement, first reported by El Extrabase’s Daniel Alvarez-Montes is a minor-league contract with an invitation to Major League camp.

Texas Rangers News / Big Fight Weekend / December 30

Revisiting Naoya Inoue’s destruction of Omar Narvaez in 2014

The 'Active MLB complete games pitched leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 17

Francesa reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues

New York sports radio legend reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues during 2025 season

A report from late November suggested that the New York Mets' collapse during the 2025 season occurred, in part, because alleged clubhouse issues impacted the club throughout the campaign.

The key factor that pushed Edwin Diaz to Dodgers over Mets and Braves

Yankees and Luke Weaver have mutual interest in a reunion, but there's a catch

Atlanta Braves find their everyday shortstop in Ha-Seong Kim

Top trade targets who fit the Braves' remaining needs

Ernie Clement reveals risky offseason activity: 'Nothing in the contract about it'

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15