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How Rangers Will Work Through Injuries to Jakob Junis, Jalen Beeks

ARLINGTON — After 15 games in 15 days, along with a rest day, the Texas Rangers deal with more attrition on Saturday. This time it was the bullpen. President of baseball operations Chris Young said that right-hander Jakob Junis would go on the 15-day injured list with a hip impingement.

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Texas Rangers lineup for July 4, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for July 4, 2026 against the Detroit Tigers: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Jack Flaherty for the Tigers: After the rare Friday scheduled off day, the Rangers return to action this afternoon in game two of their series against the Tigers.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 4

Minor league update for 7/3/26

Hickory starter Daniel Keaney went 4.2 IP, allowing four runs, striking out three and walking two. Aneudis Mejia walked two in two shutout innings. Marcos Torres entered the game for Paulino Santana after Santana was hit by a pitch and went 1 for 2 with a double and a stolen base.

Jack Flaherty News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 4

Three Rangers Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Tigers, Jack Flaherty

The Texas Rangers needed a day off. They really needed it. After 15 games in 15 days, after 17 separate transactions and after winning 10 games in 15 tries, the Rangers (45-43) have some semblance of control in the American League West, though the Seattle Mariners have been hugging their bumper for a week.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Rangers Re-Sign Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross To Minor League Deals

The Rangers brought back right-hander Joe Ross and outfielder Jarred Kelenic on minor league contracts, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 3

Aidan Curry Hits Strikeout Milestone in Latest Rangers Minor League Start

Aidan Curry isn’t a Texas Rangers Top 30 prospect. But the 23-year-old is rising the ranks all the same. The latest hint came earlier this week in his sixth start for Double-A Frisco after he was promoted just before the end of May.

Luis Arraez News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 3

Why The Rangers Should — and Shouldn’t — Trade for Luis Arraez

The Texas Rangers stand at the top of the American League West on a rare Friday off. They had to work hard to get there. The Rangers just wrapped up a 15-game stretch in which they went 10-5 without a day off and that put them in position to be buyers at the trade deadline.

Jordan Montgomery News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 3

Jordan Montgomery’s Rehab Progress Matters More to Rangers Than Numbers

For the first time since his injury rehab assignment began, Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery pitched at Triple-A Round Rock. For the first time since his injury rehab assignment began, Montgomery gave up some real damage.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 3

Ross, Kelenic, Paddack clear waivers, elect free agency

Pitchers Joe Ross and Chris Paddack and outfielder Jarred Kelenic, all of whom were designated for assignment several days ago, have all cleared waivers and become free agents.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Andrew McCutchen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Braves Sign Andrew McCutchen To Minor League Deal

Veteran bat Andrew McCutchen is heading to the Braves on a minor league agreement, according to multiple reports, including from Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

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Andrew McCutchen signs minor-league deal with Braves

The 39-year-old is a former NL MVP and five-time All-Star who spent 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates across two separate stints.

Braves' leaky bullpen cause for concern entering series vs. Mets

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 3

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers beat the Tigers last night, 10-4. Shawn McFarland says the Rangers finish their 15-games-in-15-days stretch by winning 10 of them.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 3

Thoughts on a 10-4 Rangers win

Rangers 10, Tigers 4 Really? This lineup was the one to score doubt digit runs for the first time since June 7? This lineup being one that featured just

Jacob Latz News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 3

Rangers History Says Jacob Latz’s All-Star Game Case Already Made

Jacob Latz had an incredible June for the Texas Rangers. All one needs to do is look at the numbers. The members of the media that cover the team did and selected him the Rangers player of the month and it was an easy call.

Andrew McCutchen News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Andrew McCutchen signs with a top MLB contender

Andrew McCutchen still has a chance of getting that first ring. The veteran MLB outfielder McCutchen has signed a deal with the Atlanta Braves, per local Georgia writer Bill Shanks.

Mullets, maul laws and a special trophy lift - Joe McCarthy's world

The 25-year-old lock has been playing some of his best rugby this season.

MLB News / Sport Relay / July 3

Rangers Take Series Opener From Tigers

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers opened a long nine-game homestand with a 10–4 victory over the Detroit Tigers Thursday night. One of their many highlights was a solo home run by Elias Diaz in the second inning.

Texas Rangers News / Bleacher Report / July 3

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 2

45-43 – Rangers can rest following 10-4 win over Tigers

The Texas Rangers scored ten runs while the Detroit Tigers scored four runs. With one out in the bottom of the fourth in tonight’s game, the Rangers collected their first hit with RISP on the night despite several lengthy rallies in the early innings.