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Rangers Turn To Tyler Alexander After Cody Bradford Was Initially Named Starter

ARLINGTON, Texas — Left-hander Tyler Alexander is starting for the Texas Rangers against the Boston Red Sox in Thursday night’s series finale at Globe Life Field, according to the club’s lineup card, with Ezequiel Durán leading off at third base.

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are Tyler Alexander (opening for Cody Bradford) for the Rangers and Sonny Gray for the BoSox.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 17

Rangers Set Lineup Seeking Sweep of Red Sox, Sole Possession of AL West Lead

Thursday could be a big night for the Texas Rangers. If things work right, it could be the night they climb back into the American League West lead by themselves.

Texas Rangers News / Legends On Deck / September 17

Texas Rangers Are Peaking at the Right Time as AL West and Wild Card Races Tighten

There may not be a hotter team to watch in the American League playoff race right now than the Texas Rangers. After spending much of the season trying to stay within reach, Texas has suddenly caught the Houston Astros atop the AL West while also moving to within one game of the final American League Wild Card spot.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

Joc’s Broken Hand and the DH Situation

The Texas Rangers have faced lefthanded starting pitchers in their last three games. That’s kind of unusual. Those three games represent 6.5% of the games the Rangers have had this season against lefthanded starting pitchers, despite representing a hair under 2% of the total games the Rangers have played so far this season.

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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.

Sonny Gray News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 17

Rangers Using Well-Rested Starting Pitcher to Face Red Sox’s Sonny Gray

All week the Texas Rangers have known they would face Boston’s right-handed ace, Sonny Gray, in the series finale on Thursday. On Wednesday night, the Rangers finally reciprocated and named left-hander Cody Bradford the starting pitcher, per MLB.com.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

Minor league update for 9/16/26

Frisco was off on Wednesday, and plays Game Two of their Texas League Division Series against Amarillo at home on Thursday. Its a best of three, with Frisco up 1-0, so the Roughriders can finish off the series with a win today.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

Thursday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox by a score of 7-3 last night. Evan Grant’s game story talks about Nathan Eovaldi stepping up with a huge outing out of the pen.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

Thoughts on a 7-3 Rangers win

Rangers 7, Red Sox 3 Your Texas Rangers are back to .500 for the first time since August 24. Your Texas Rangers are in first place, also for the first time since August 24.

MacKenzie Gore News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Rangers Get MacKenzie Gore Update Following Start Against Red Sox

The Texas Rangers got through Wednesday’s win over the Boston Red Sox, but MacKenzie Gore’s health has become a concern heading into the final stretch of the season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 17

Rangers Have Magic Number to Win AL West with 10 Games Remaining

Since Aug. 25 the Texas Rangers have been in chase mode in the American League West. On Wednesday night the chase bore fruit. As the Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox, 7-3, to get back to .500 for the season, the Houston Astros lost to the Kansas City Royals, 5-2.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Rangers Share Pitching Decision Moments After Win Over Red Sox

The Texas Rangers are changing their pitching plan for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox. The Rangers announced that left-hander Tyler Alexander will open the game, with Cody Bradford expected to follow and handle the bulk of the innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

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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Texas Rangers News / Sport Relay / September 17

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.

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.

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.