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Top Texas Rangers Spring Training Storylines

The 2026 Texas Rangers spring training wraps up this weekend, but there are still some interesting storylines worth watching. After missing the playoffs for the last two years, the Rangers are focused on returning to postseason play.

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What Texas Rangers GM Chris Young Is Telling Us—Without Saying It

The Texas Rangers will be heading home this weekend after they break camp in Surprise, Ariz., and prepare for two exhibition games at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 17

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant offers up a few observations from camp as the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game yesterday. Kennedi Landry writes about president of baseball operations Chris Young speaking on how the roster is shaping up.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 17

Texas Rangers Batting Order Experiments Hint at Long-Term Plan

If things fall into place for the Texas Rangers come opening day against the Philadelphia Phillies there will be only a couple of significant lineup changes.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 16

What Rangers’ Latest Minor League Options Tell us About Opening Day Roster

The Texas Rangers narrowed their options for opening day further on Monday by optioning two players to Triple-A Round Rock. Texas optioned pitcher Marc Church and infielder Justin Foscue.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 16

Brandon Nimmo Gifts Rangers Teammate Expensive Watch for Jersey Number

There has been plenty of change for new Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo this offseason. He wanted a new number as part of the change. Nimmo has always wanted to wear No.

Carter Baumler News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 16

Texas Rangers' Most Exciting Spring Prospect Is the Least Expected Breakout Candidate

Listed all the way down the Texas Rangers prospects list at No. 25 sits Carter Baumler, and that might change quickly. Baumler has impressed the Rangers brass this spring with a dominant 6.2 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and a .160 average against.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 16

Looking at the Rangers’ likely Opening Day roster

Opening Day for the 2026 Texas Rangers is on March 26, 2026, at Philadelphia against the Phillies. Ten days away from Opening Day, it seems like we have a pretty good idea what the Opening Day roster is going to look like.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

Rangers manager explains decision to give Nathan Eovaldi Opening Day start over Jacob deGrom, MacKenzie Gore

As the Texas Rangers will start Nathan Eovaldi on Opening Day, the decision was made over other pitchers like Jacob deGrom and MacKenzie Gore, leading some to be surprised.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 16

Rangers Reacts Results: Hatin’ in the A.L. West

In our most recent Rangers Reacts survey, we asked you wish team in the American League West you disliked the most. I didn’t think this would be particularly close — that said, I was still surprised by how lopsided the results were, with almost 90% of you picking the Houston Astros as your most disliked team.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 16

2025 Season in Review: Jack Leiter

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 16

Rangers Targeting Intriguing Spot for Jacob deGrom and Season Debut

Now that the Texas Rangers have decided to make Nathan Eovaldi the opening day starter, the next logical decision is where to slot Jacob deGrom? Turns out they have an idea.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 16

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland checks out what we’ve recently learned from camp as the Texas Rangers enter their final week in Arizona. Evan Grant writes that Skip Schumaker has named Nathan Eovaldi as the Opening Day starter for Texas for their upcoming season opener in Philadelphia.

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Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 15

Nathan Eovaldi Enters Rangers History with Upcoming Opening Day Start

The Texas Rangers are going with the safe approach on opening day as they’ll start right-hander Nathan Eovaldi against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 26.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 15

Rangers Trim Spring Training Roster with Key Options to Minor Leagues

The Texas Rangers are counting down the days to opening day on March 26 at Philadelphia. They made some key roster moves to trim their spring training roster on Sunday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

Rangers Outright Alexis Diaz

The Rangers announced this afternoon that they’ve assigned right-hander Alexis Diaz outright to Triple-A. Diaz had previously been designated for assignment by Texas on Friday to make room for Jalen Beeks on the 40-man roster.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 15

Diaz outrighted, MacIver, Corniell optioned

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Alexis Diaz has cleared waivers and been outrighted to AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. The team also announced that catcher Willie MacIver has been optioned to AAA Round Rock and pitcher Jose Corniell has been optioned to AA Frisco.

Nathan Eovaldi News / ESPN / March 15