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Positive Signs Point to Rangers’ Jacob deGrom Possibly Taking Bump Thursday

It is always gut-wrenching to watch a player go out of a ballgame, and even more so when it is a pitcher, as usually the worst-case scenario tends to happen.

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Texas Rangers Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Texas Rangers have designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment, making room on the roster for Danny Jansen’s return from the injured list. Jansen, who had been sidelined since early June with a right forearm strain, was activated from the 60-day IL after missing the team’s previous 64 games.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 19

Wednesday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks…it appears I’m doing the links today… The Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals last night by a score of 5-0. Evan Grant’s game story talks about the Rangers being more aggressive on the basepaths in an effort to kickstart a somnolent offense.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 19

Minor league update for 8/18/26

For Hickory Geury Rodriguez threw three shutout innings, striking out two. Louis Marinaro walked one and struck out two in 1.2 scoreless innings. Pablo Guerrero was 4 for 6 with a homer.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 19

Thoughts on a 5-0 Rangers win

Rangers 5, Nationals 0 It is a win. Woo-hoo!!! Was the time change the problem? Did the Rangers just need to get back to the Shed? To sleep in their own beds?

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Texas Rangers News / Sport Relay / August 19

Foscue, Rangers Blank Nationals

ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug 18) — The Texas Rangers began their six-game homestand on a high note Tuesday with a 5–0 win over the Washington Nationals. With

Texas Rangers News / BoxingNews.com / August 19

Garcia Tells Ennis To Fight Ortiz Before Kelly

Trainer Robert Garcia wants Jaron Ennis to fight Vergil Ortiz before pursuing undisputed at junior middleweight. Garcia, whose camp has feuded with Ennis for years, told the Mr.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 18

Cal Quantrill's strong start, Justn Foscue's HR lead Rangers past Nats

Cal Quantrill pitched seven strong innings, Justin Foscue homered and the Texas Rangers opened a six-game homestand with a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in Arlington.

Jack Leiter News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

Texas Rangers Have Discussed A Bullpen Return For Jack Leiter As Rotation Thins

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have had some internal discussion about bringing Jack Leiter back as a reliever, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 18

62-64 – Rangers find tools to victory in The Shed, top Nats 5-0

The Texas Rangers scored five runs while the Washington Nationals scored zero runs. Maybe all the Rangers needed was to play a team from the National League.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

‘Felt Great’: Josh Jung Resumes Jogging After Walking Boot As Texas Rangers Await Return

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung resumed jogging after 10 days off, during which he wore a walking boot, according to The Dallas Morning News.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 18

‘It Went Well’: Jacob deGrom Takes Next Step As Texas Rangers Weigh Return Against Washington Nationals

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom threw a bullpen session Tuesday. The Texas Rangers will give him at least one more extra day of rest before deciding whether he makes his next start, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gets crucial injury update

With the Texas Rangers looking to make noise in the AL West with 37 games left ahead of Tuesday’s start to the series against the Washington Nationals, the team will need as much of their top players as possible.

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Texas Rangers News / BoxingNews.com / August 18

Garcia On Inoue-Rodriguez And Stevenson Blueprint

Trainer Robert Garcia sat down for the Mr. Verzace Podcast to discuss the biggest fights and fighters in the sport, covering topics from his confidence in Bam Rodriguez against Naoya Inoue to the blueprint for beating Shakur Stevenson.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 18

Texas Rangers lineup for August 18, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for August 18, 2026 against the Washington Nationals: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Jackson Kent for the Nationals.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 18

Three Critical Rangers Matchups as Lineup Set for Nationals Series Opener

The American League wild card race could be one for the history books and the Texas Rangers are one of seven different players for the prize. Yes, that's right, entering Tuesday's action there are seven teams within two games of the final wild card berth in the American League.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 18

Why Rangers Shouldn’t be Tempted to Call up Sebastian Walcott

The Texas Rangers didn't add any hitting at the deadline. President of baseball operations Chris Young either chose to stand pat or couldn't find the deal he was looking for.

Luis Curvelo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Rangers Outright Luis Curvelo

The Rangers have sent right-hander Luis Curvelo outright to Triple-A Round Rock, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

Rangers need wins over visiting Nationals to boost wild-card chances

After enduring a 2-5 road trip, the Texas Rangers are eager to turn things around when they open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Jakob Junis News / Field Level Media / August 15

Rangers activate RHP Jakob Junis from injured list

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list Saturday, bringing back one of their most reliable bullpen arms before their game against the Athletics.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

3 players who will make or break Rangers’ chances of winning AL West

The Texas Rangers enter Saturday at 60-63, three games behind the 63-60 Houston Astros with 39 games remaining. The Astros won the season series 9-4 and hold the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Jonah Bride News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Rangers Outright Jonah Bride

Infielder/outfielder Jonah Bride went unclaimed after recently being designated for assignment by the Rangers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

Joc Pederson News / Yardbarker / August 12

Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

Doing what he does best, Joc Pederson opened up the Texas Rangers' Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Angels by blasting a home run.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rangers Select Jarred Kelenic, Designate Jonah Bride For Assignment

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. In a corresponding move, infielder Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker / August 11