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Rangers 2B Josh Smith battling viral meningitis

Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith is undergoing treatment for viral meningitis at a Dallas-area hospital, the team announced. Smith, 28, started feeling ill this week and visited doctors on Wednesday.

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Rangers' Seager to miss 2nd straight vs. Astros

Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Astros after waking up with back spasms.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 16

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost another frustrating one last night, falling 2-0 to the Astros. Evan Grant writes about Justin Foscue’s big mistake late that cost the Rangers a chance to tie.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 16

Minor league update for 5/15/26

Hickory starter Kamdyn Perry allowed a run in 4.2 IP, striking out six and walking one. Hector Osorio homered and drew a pair of walks. Dewar Tovar was 2 for 5 with a homer.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 16

Thoughts on a 2-0 Rangers loss

Astros 2, Rangers 0 Well, at least they didn’t get no hit. Still, an ignominious way to start the road trip, getting one-hit by the team with the worst pitching staff in baseball this year.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 16

Rangers Star’s Career-Worst Slump Comes as Team Needs Him Most

Currently sitting at 21-22 but just one game back in the American League West, the Texas Rangers have a major opportunity on their hands. Now, they just need one of their most important bats to wake up.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / May 15

21-23 – Rangers almost get no-hit, lose 2-0 to Houston

The Texas Rangers had one hit but the Houston Astros scored two runs. If you thought perhaps the Rangers’ miraculous ninth inning comeback win on Wednesday evening would help them carry over some momentum to their first matchup against the Astros this season, well, how silly of you.

Josh Smith News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 15

Josh Smith’s Injury Situation Takes Serious Turn for Rangers

The Texas Rangers received some alarming news on Friday that goes far beyond the grass of the baseball field. Second baseman Josh Smith has been diagnosed with viral meningitis and is hospitalized.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Corey Seager Update Emerges After Removal From Rangers Lineup

The Texas Rangers are searching for offensive consistency throughout the start of the 2026 MLB season. Entering Friday at 21-22, the Rangers are still

Josh Jung News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 15

Josh Jung’s Increased Production Has Come in the Least Likely Times This Season

Josh Jung is a significant reason the Texas Rangers are just one game behind the NL West lead entering Friday. The Rangers' third baseman has crushed the ball all season and leads the team in a plethora of categories.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 15

On the road again

The Texas Rangers start a three city road trip today. They play three games in Houston Friday through Sunday, then three in Colorado Monday through Wednesday, are off Thursday, and then have a weekend series at Anaheim.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Rangers willing to 'mix it up' ahead of opener vs. Astros

Sometimes, a manager has to go with his gut. How else to explain why Texas' Skip Schumaker dropped Brandon Nimmo from the leadoff spot the past two games for Joc Pederson, who is batting .214?

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 15

Rangers Infielder Named Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist

The Texas Rangers can add another accolade to their wall. While it isn’t a team honor, it is one the team can be very proud of. The team’s first baseman, Jake Burger, is making a difference both on and off the field.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi dealing with injury uncertainty as possible next start draws near

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was recently scratched from a start due to left-side tightness. Eovaldi is hoping to make his next start.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi shares crucial injury update

The Texas Rangers have had an up and down 2026 season. They are currently 20-22 overall and in third place in the American League West standings. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi recently suffered an injury scare, however.

Josh Jung News / Just Baseball / May 13

A New Mindset Has Josh Jung Off to a Red-Hot Start

What a difference a year can make. Josh Jung went from an average yet frustrating season in 2025 to being one of the hottest hitters in baseball thus far in 2026.

MacKenzie Gore News / Field Level Media / May 12

MacKenzie Gore twirls gem as Rangers hold off D-backs

MacKenzie Gore allowed just one run on three hits over a season-high eight innings in the Texas Rangers' 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Rangers' Skip Schumaker Announces Brandon Nimmo Update After Leaving Diamondbacks Game

The Texas Rangers retooled their roster this past offseason, and one of their biggest moves was trading veteran second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for Brandon Nimmo.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi Scratched From Start

This is far from good news for the Texas Rangers, who are 19-21 on the season, but only two games back of the Athletics in the American League West. Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his start on Monday due to left side tightness, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6