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Rangers continue quest for AL West title vs. Red Sox

The Texas Rangers will have plenty to play for when they wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.

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Duran, Rangers Stifle Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sep 16) — The Texas Rangers secured a crucial series victory over the Boston Red Sox with a 7–3 win Wednesday. Ezequiel Duran had the big hit of the evening with a two-run single in the seventh inning.

Brandon Nimmo News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Brandon Nimmo, Ezequiel Durán Deliver As Rangers Finally Cash In Against Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo doubled off Boston left-hander Erik Miller in the seventh inning Wednesday night to give the Texas Rangers their first lead.

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How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Skip Schumaker Explains Why Rangers Used Nathan Eovaldi For 4 Innings vs. Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker did not have closer Jacob Latz or Robert Garcia available Wednesday night, so he gave Nathan Eovaldi the final 4 innings.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Rangers List Tyler Alexander vs. Red Sox After Skip Schumaker Said Cody Bradford Would Start

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Wednesday night’s 7-3 win that Cody Bradford would start Thursday’s series finale. Later that night, the Texas Rangers announced left-hander Tyler Alexander as their scheduled starter against the Boston Red Sox.

MacKenzie Gore News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

MacKenzie Gore Pitched Through Muscle Spasms As Rangers Await Next Update

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore pitched through muscle spasms in his back and the area under his shoulder Wednesday night, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Cody Bradford Draws Sonny Gray As Rangers Try To Stay Atop AL West

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cody Bradford will start Thursday night for the Texas Rangers in the finale of their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Rangers rally past Red Sox, forge first-place tie in AL West

The Texas Rangers broke open a tie game by scoring three runs in the seventh inning and defeated the visiting Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night. Texas'

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 16

76-76 – Gritty Rangers climb back to .500 with 7-3 win over Red Sox

The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Boston Red Sox scored three runs. With Cleveland and Toronto winning earlier in the day, the Rangers needed a victory to keep pace in the Wild Card chase — though now Chicago is the new potential target after losing their hold of the lead in the American League Central.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 16

These 2 Rangers Pitchers Will Be Critical For Final Playoff Push

The 2026 MLB postseason is nearly here. The Texas Rangers took another step toward making those playoff aspirations possible, winning 4-2 over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 16

Rangers Set Lineup Behind MacKenzie Gore for Critical Red Sox Matchup

The Texas Rangers took care of business on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. They'll need to do so again on Wednesday. The Rangers (75-76) beat the Red Sox, 4-2, on Tuesday behind a solid performance by starting pitcher Jacob deGrom and a four-run second inning that the Rangers bullpen protected down the stretch.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 16

Texas Rangers lineup for September 16, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 16, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Jake Bennett for the BoSox.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 16

Why RoughRiders Playoff Run So Important to Rangers Minor League Growth

The Texas Rangers only have two minor league affiliates in action. Only one was scheduled to be in action this week. While the Triple-A Round Rock Express are wrapping up their regular season against Tacoma at home, the Frisco Roughriders, their Double-A affiliate, is playing in the Texas League playoffs.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 16

Texas Rangers AFL participants announced

The participants in the Arizona Fall League from the Texas Rangers’ organization were announced yesterday. The are Rangers farmhands who will be playing

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 16

Rangers Have Little Margin for Error in Suddenly Tight AL West Race

The Texas Rangers have been playing catch-up for much of the season, just trying to stay within reach of the American League West race. When you look at the division, it is not very impressive.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 16

Minor league update for 9/15/26

Frisco beat Amarillo 8-7 in 10 innings in Game One of their Texas League Division Series. Starter Aidan Curry allowed two runs in four innings, striking out four and walking one.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 16

Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers win

Rangers 4, Red Sox 2 And that’s three in a row. Oh damn…just realized that this has gotten us to the much feared and hated one-game-under-.500 spot again.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Rangers Stay 1 Game Behind Astros As Playoff Race Tightens

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night. The win kept them one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West with 11 games to play.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Skip Schumaker Confident In Rangers Lineup Against Left-Handed Pitching

ARLINGTON, Texas — Elias Díaz hit a two-run double with two outs in the second inning Tuesday night. Three batters later, Corey Seager added a two-run single, and the Texas Rangers beat left-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox 4-2.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15

Jacob deGrom fans 8 as Rangers hold off Red Sox

Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, and the Texas Rangers scored four runs in the second inning to defeat the visiting Boston Red Sox 4-2 Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington.

Joc Pederson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Joc Pederson Attempting To Play Through Hand Fracture

Joc Pederson has a small fracture in his left hand, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The Rangers designated hitter will try to play through the injury, but that will be a matter of swelling and pain tolerance.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Skip Schumaker Delivers Cal Quantrill News Following Rangers Win

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker provided an encouraging update on Cal Quantrill after the right-hander battled through back tightness during Sunday’s 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Rangers Receive Josh Jung Development After Leaving D-Backs Game

The Texas Rangers got a positive update on Josh Jung after the third baseman left Sunday’s 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jung was removed from the game late after dealing with calf stiffness, but the Rangers treated the move as a precaution after he had only recently returned from the injured list.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 13

Cal Quantrill, Corey Seager guide Rangers past D-backs

Corey Seager had a 458-foot home run among his three hits, Cal Quantrill pitched six strong innings and the Texas Rangers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 on Sunday in Phoenix to move to within one game of the American League West lead.