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Rangers First-Round Pick Could Become Star With Elite Hitting Ability

It has been a disappointing first half of the season for the Texas Rangers, who entering the All-Star break below the .500 mark. After winning the World Series in 2023, the Rangers have headed in the wrong direction since.

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Rangers slugger is drawing trade interest

He is in the midst of a second straight down year at the plate. He slugged 97 home runs for Texas from 2021-23.

Marcus Semien News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 14

Rangers Star Marcus Semien Accomplished a Notable Feat With His Latest Homer

Marcus Semian has been part of the Texas Rangers since 2022, and he has proven to be one of their best sluggers. He’s not having a career-best showcase

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 14

Potential Difference-Making Rangers Trade Target Being Made Available by Braves

The Texas Rangers are starting to see their offense perform better as of late. That is encouraging based on them still being in the playoff picture despite the lineup drastically underperforming compared to expectations.

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The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 14

Texas Rangers MLB Draft Day Two selections

The players picked by the Texas Rangers on Day Two of the MLB Draft This will be updated during the day as each selection is made: 4th round — Mason McConnaughey, RHP, University of Nebraska.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Winston Santos News / Lone Star Ball / July 14

2025 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #6

Congratulations to Winston Santos, who was voted the #5 prospect in the Rangers system Congratulations to Winston Santos, who won the voting to be named the #5 prospect in the Rangers system in the 2025 Midseason Community Prospect Rankings, with a little under a quarter of the vote.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 14

Minor league update for 7/13/25

The minor league fun from Sunday Hickory starter David Hagaman went four innings, striking out five and allowing two runs. Ismael Agreda struck out one in a scoreless inning.

Jeremy Owens News / Lone Star Ball / July 14

Rangers take Josh Owens in third round

Prep infielder Josh Owens is the Rangers third round pick The Texas Rangers have selected high school infielder Josh Owens with their third pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, #84 overall.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 14

Rangers Take Swings On High-Potential Players in Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers had a clear vision in the 2025 MLB draft, as they went potential-first with their first three selections. This was a different approach from what they have done in the past when they really focused on quick turnaround players over the past few years.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Lone Star Ball / July 14

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

The latest on the once and future World Series champion Texas Rangers Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we’ve recently learned about the Texas Rangers, including that Nathan Eovaldi is awesome.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 14

Thoughts on a 5-1 Rangers win

Rangers 5, Astros 1 Rangers 5, Astros 1 Now that’s what I wanted to see heading into the Break. A quality performance by the Rangers. Big Game Nate coming through big time.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 13

Rangers take A.J. Russell in second round

Pitcher A.J. Russell of the University of Tennessee is the Rangers’ second round pick Pitcher A.J. Russell of the University of Tennessee has been selected by the Texas Rangers with their second round pick, #52 overall.

Texas Rangers News / 5 GOATs / July 13

Texas Rangers select Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell in 2025 MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers have selected Tennessee Volunteers right-handed pitcher AJ Russell in the 2025 MLB Draft. This comes after he spent the previous three seasons with the Volunteers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 13

Rangers Select Third Baseman Gavin Fien With Pick No.12 in 2025 MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers have a need for more infield talent long-term when it comes to their farm system, specifically to surround Sebastian Walcott. They seem to have picked up a quality one during the 2025 MLB draft, selecting Great Oak High School third baseman Gavin Fien.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Rangers jump on Astros early to complete season's first half with a win

Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien each homered while Nathan Eovaldi capped his stellar first half with another quality start as the visiting Texas Rangers claimed the rubber match of a three-game series against the Houston Astros with a 5-1 victory on Sunday.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 13

Rangers Skipper 'Happy' Jacob deGrom Pulled Out of All-Star Game

The Texas Rangers are finally getting the version of Jacob deGrom they envisioned when they handed him the five-year, $185 million megadeal ahead of the 2023 season.

Texas Rangers News / Wrestling on SI / July 12

Amid Lengthy Absence, Keith Lee Provides Update Ahead Of AEW All In Texas

Sadly, the wait for Keith Lee's return to All Elite Wrestling is going to continue past this weekend. The former AEW World Tag Team Champion has been on hiatus from the company since late 2023, and a fan took to social media Saturday morning to express his son's wishes for a Keith Lee return at All In Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 11

Adolis Garcia, Wyatt Langford homer to lead Rangers past Astros

Adolis Garcia and Wyatt Langford clubbed home runs while Jack Leiter pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the visiting Texas Rangers banged out a 7-3 victory over the suddenly reeling Houston Astros on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Bruce Bochy News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Rangers' Bruce Bochy Reacts to Jacob deGrom Decision on Friday

Right-handed starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is in his 12th season and his third as a member of the Texas Rangers. DeGrom was selected by the New York Mets in the ninth round of the 2010 MLB Draft and debuted in 2014, immediately establishing himself as a frontline starter while winning National League Rookie of the Year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Seven-run inning propels Rangers past Angels

Marcus Semien went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored and Adolis Garcia homered and had two hits and three RBIs as the Texas Rangers used a seven-run third inning to cruise to an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Rangers Announce Disappointing Joc Pederson Update

Veteran designated hitter Joc Pederson enters his 12th major-league season, and his first with the Texas Rangers. Pederson originally broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the first of his two All-Star appearances as a member of the organization.

Jacob deGrom News / Yardbarker / July 10

Jacob deGrom is revitalizing his dormant Hall of Fame case with the Rangers

Today, deGrom owns a lifetime 93-59 record over his time with the Mets and Rangers.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 9

Five greatest Dodgers draft picks of the 21st century

Looking back at some of the top draft picks this century (since 2000) for the Dodgers, the franchise has certainly hit on some gems in the first round, but also has a knack for finding diamonds in the later rounds as well.

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Marcus Semien News / Just Baseball / July 7

Marcus Semien’s Rebound Should Help Boost the Rangers

Over the past 13 years since Marcus Semien first debuted in the big leagues, he’s gone from simply a power-hitting middle infielder to a prolific slugger at the second base position.

Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3