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On YouTubeTexas 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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
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.
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 / 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.
Jack Leiter 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.
Texas Rangers News / Big Fight Weekend / December 30
Revisiting Naoya Inoue’s destruction of Omar Narvaez in 2014
Naoya Inoue has enjoyed a memorable 2025, successfully defending his undisputed super bantamweight title four times, with wins against Ye Joon Kim, Ramon Cardenas, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, and, most recently, against Alan David Picasso.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 30
2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #13
Congratulations to Leandro Lopez, who was voted the #12 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little over a quarter of the vote.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 30
Rangers Named Logical Fit for Former All-Star Free Agent Starting Pitcher
The Texas Rangers entered the offseason hoping to take steps to get back to the postseason after back-to-back missed appearances following their first World Series title in franchise history.
Texas Rangers News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Robert Garcia Breaks Silence on Bam Rodriguez-Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing Rumors
Zuffa Boxing is less than a month away from its official launch. And early rumors suggest that Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez could be on the promotion’s radar.
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 / December 29
Rangers Have Intriguing Relief Pitcher Prospect in 2025 5th Round Pick
The Texas Rangers took to the 2025 MLB Draft to select many intriguing arms from the collegiate crop. Among those arms are names like Tennessee's AJ Russell, Nebraska's Mason McConnaughey, and Mississippi State's Evan Siary.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 29
Red Sox Free Agent Could Fill Rangers Biggest Remaining Offseason Roster Hole
The Texas Rangers are set at the top of the rotation for the 2026 season with Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi. They both are experienced pitchers, but both are pushing their late 30s, and who knows how much they have left in the tank?
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 29
2025 Season in Review: Marc Church
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.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 29
2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #12
Congratulations to Yolfran Castillo, who was voted the #11 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little under a fifth of the vote.
Andrew Heaney News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 29
Andrew Heaney’s Place in Rangers History Secure After Announcing Retirement
Andrew Heaney will be seen in the rear-view mirror of baseball history as a left-handed pitcher who finished his career with an under-.500 record and a 4.57 ERA.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / December 29
Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. Evan Grant explains his Hall of Fame ballot. Paul Casella notes that Andrew Heaney — one of only a few people in human history to be the winning pitcher in a World Series game for the Texas Rangers — is calling it a career.
Andrew Heaney News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29
Ex-Rangers champion announces his retirement from MLB
The Heandog Millionaire has thrown his final pitch in Major League Baseball. Veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney announced in a lengthy post to social media on Sunday that he is retiring from baseball.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 28
Top 5 Rangers Free Agents Who Could Return for the 2026 Season
The Texas Rangers came into the offseason wanting to be aggressive. After missing the postseason the past two years, the Rangers have hopes of making it back to October.
Kohei Arihara News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 27
Kohei Arihara Signs With NPB’s Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Former Rangers right-hander Kohei Arihara’s bid to return to MLB is over. The veteran will remain in NPB, signing a four-year deal with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, reports Yuri Karasawa of World Baseball Network (Yakyu Cosmopolitan on X).
Andrew Velazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20
Rangers Sign Andrew Velazquez To Minor League Deal
The Rangers have agreed to terms with infielder Andrew Velazquez on a minor league deal, the club announced this week. The pact includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training.
Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / December 18
Texas Rangers Offseason Recap and What Still Needs Work
Back-to-back seasons with the Texas Rangers missing the playoffs have sent the team back to the drawing board this offseason. In fact, the Rangers front office has been extremely busy.
Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
After Payroll Cuts, Texas Rangers Turn to Internal Accountability
Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young had a strong message during his press conference on Tuesday afternoon. “There is not one person in this organization
Chris Martin News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Rangers bringing back former World Series champion
This offseason, the Rangers have made a couple of moves already.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 17
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15
Phillies all but seal Nick Castellanos' fate with Adolis Garcia addition
The Philadelphia Phillies may have tipped their hand with their most recent addition.
Merrill Kelly News / Yardbarker / December 14
Merrill Kelly opts to return to Diamondbacks after a half season with Rangers
Kelly is returning to the desert after a brief stint away.
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