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Rangers Reshuffled Top 30 Prospects Still Features Rising Star at Top

The Texas Rangers have undergone a makeover this offseason at the Major League level. But they’re working to build talent in the minor leagues. In Arlington, the emphasis has been on trimming payroll and bringing in players that can provide a high OPS at the plate.

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2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #18

Congratulations to Josh Owens, who was voted the #17 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little under a quarter of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 5

Top 5 Offseason Addition Gives Rangers Major Lineup Boost

After missing the playoffs for two years straight following their 2023 World Series victory, the Texas Rangers needed to make a change this offseason. The biggest change the franchise has made for 2026 is trading away second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

The Rangers’ Wide Open Infield Mix

The Rangers entered the offseason in need of a lineup reboot. They’ve had below-average offenses in consecutive years and haven’t strung together competitive at-bats consistently.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 5

15 Years Ago Today, This Bold Signing Changed Texas Rangers' History

This offseason, the budget-conscious Texas Rangers have taken a relatively conservative approach to roster-building. Apart from their blockbuster Marcus

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 5

2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #16

Congratulations to Abi Ortiz, who was voted the #15 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little under twenty percent of the vote.

Joc Pederson News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 5

Rangers Hope Struggling Slugger Bounces Back After Awful Season

Some bets work out and some bets don’t. The bet the Texas Rangers took on Joc Pederson last season did not work. So, 2026 is now a do-over. The Rangers might have been hoping that Pederson wouldn’t exercise his 2026 contract option.

Danny Jansen News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 4

Danny Jansen, Rangers Give Each Other Mutual Stability Entering 2026

As it turns out the Texas Rangers have pursued Danny Jansen in the past via trade but failed to close the deal. By signing Jansen last month, the Rangers finally closed the deal on a player they coveted.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 4

Rangers Need One-Two Punch to Have Huge Seasons to Win AL West Title

The Texas Rangers finished with an 81-81 record in 2025 and haven't made the playoffs since winning their first World Series championship in 2023. The 2026 team looks much different than the 2023 team, but there are still key contributors who remain.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 4

Rangers Hope to Keep Streak Alive of Avoiding Salary Arbitration Hearing

The Texas Rangers have one of the most enviable streaks in baseball and it has nothing to with what happens on the field. For a quarter-century, the Rangers have managed to avoid salary arbitration with a player.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 3

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 3

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).

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 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' 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.

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.

MLB 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 / 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'