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Breaking Down Rangers Prospect Paxton Kling’s Early Arizona Fall League Domination

The Texas Rangers probably hoped the Arizona Fall League would help move along the development of outfielder Paxton Kling. This pace is going to be hard to keep up with.

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Rangers Can Celebrate Three Player Development Success Stories in 2026

The Texas Rangers didn’t get to where they wanted in 2026, which was the playoffs. But for three players, the season was a breakthrough. It was also an example of something the Rangers want to do more of in the future — continuing the development of players once they get to the Majors.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / October 8

Looking at the Rangers’ Rule 5 eligibles

One of the rites of the offseason is that, early on, we take a look at the players in the Texas Rangers’ organization who will have to be added to the 40 man roster this winter, or else be eligible to be selected by another team in the Rule 5 Draft.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 8

How Rangers Fell Below Internal Projections and Barely Missed Playoffs

The American League West made history in 2026. It became the first division one by a non-winning team. The Houston Astros claimed the title with an 81-81 record, one game ahead of the Texas Rangers (80-82).

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 7

Rangers Unranked Prospect Has Incredible Debut in Arizona Fall League

The Texas Rangers have several top prospects in the Arizona Fall League. But there are other unranked prospects that are trying to build a reputation. Venezuelan right-hander Alejandro Chiquillo is one of those pitchers.

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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 / Texas Rangers on SI / October 7

Will Texas Rangers Attack Offseason Similar to Last Work Stoppage?

After the 2021 season, the Texas Rangers and the rest of Major League Baseball knew that a work stoppage was likely coming. Back then, Texas had several issues across the team and a farm system that wasn’t that fertile.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 7

Sebastian Walcott’s Latest AFL Game Shows How Rangers Are Using Him

The Texas Rangers are trying to strike a balance in the development of their top prospect, Sebastian Walcott. On the one hand, the 20-year-old native of the Bahamas needs more work.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 7

Texas Rangers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 6

Rangers Prospect Jacob Johnson Near Perfect in Arizona Fall League Debut

If the Texas Rangers have a pitching prospect to watch in the Arizona Fall League it's right-hander Jacob Johnson, who made his AFL debut on Sunday. Johnson is ranked the No.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 6

Rangers Best Starting Pitcher Was Most Unexpected Surprise of 2026

The Texas Rangers entered the 2026 season with a respected 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation in Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi. When the pair are on, they have Cy Young level stuff.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 6

Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Texas Rangers This Winter

The Texas Rangers are set to embark on an offseason full of question marks. There is no word on what their financial situation will be going into 2027.

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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.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 5

Sebastian Walcott Stays Sharp in Arizona Fall League Debut in Surprise

The Texas Rangers have a plan in place for Sebastian Walcott. The plan started on Sunday. Walcott, who is the Rangers’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 5

Where Every Injured Rangers Player Stands Going into the Offseason

The Texas Rangers were banged up down the stretch. Some of those injuries are going to bleed into the offseason. President of baseball operations Chris Young addressed some of those injuries last week — but not all of them.

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Chris Young News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 5

The First Move the Texas Rangers Front Office Must Make This Offseason

The Texas Rangers are watching the playoffs on television for the third straight year. Their failure to get to the playoffs was a team effort. Their failure on the field was based on underachievement.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 5

One Texas Rangers Player They Should Be Building Around in 2027

The Texas Rangers need to change. President of baseball operations Chris Young has acknowledged that. During his end-of-season press conference last week, he made the case for what he wants the franchise to be in the future.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 4

This One Free Agent Who Makes Too Much Sense for the Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have plenty of needs this offseason. Finding the one player that feels like the right player at the right position is a tough proposition.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 4

Making The Case for the Texas Rangers Being Aggressive This Offseason

There was little in Chris Young’s words that would tell any Texas Rangers fan that the team would be aggressive this offseason. Young wants a team that is younger, faster, more athletic and more versatile.

Chris Young News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29

Rangers President Sends Strong Message About Major 2027 Changes

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young put the club’s third straight season without a playoff berth on himself Monday, a day after Texas was eliminated on the final day of the regular season.

Tyler Wade News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Tyler Wade Announces Retirement

Utilityman Tyler Wade is hanging up his spikes. The nine-year veteran announced his retirement on Instagram yesterday. Wade played for the Yankees, Angels, Athletics, and Padres during his big-league career.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Rangers’ Chris Young On Offseason, Seager, Jung

The Rangers recorded their third straight sub-.500 season in 2026, yet their 80-82 record was almost enough to win the lackluster American League West.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / September 28

Texas Rangers Squander a Winnable AL West

The Texas Rangers‘ season came to a close on Sunday afternoon. It was a game that was meaningful, with lots of excitement and anticipation heading into it.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 27

Nathan Eovaldi Delivers ‘Gutsy’ Return With Rangers’ Season On Line

MINNEAPOLIS — Nathan Eovaldi had not thrown more than 46 pitches in any outing since coming off the injured list. On Saturday, in his first start since Aug.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 27

Rangers Bottom Of Order Steps Up Without Josh Jung, Joc Pederson

MINNEAPOLIS — A day after the Texas Rangers lost Josh Jung to a broken right hand, the bottom four spots in their lineup combined to go 7-for-15 with 1 walk and 4 RBIs in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday at Target Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

The Chicago White Sox's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies and the 11-5 Cleveland Guardians win over the Kansas City Royals ended the American League Central race.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record

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Josh Jung News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Josh Jung Suffers Fractured Right Hand

Josh Jung was hit in the right hand by a Joe Ryan pitch in the first inning of the Rangers’ 10-2 loss to the Twins on Friday. Jung (in the lineup as the