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Rangers Must Hope Joc Pederson Rebounds After Exercising Option

There was little chance the Texas Rangers were going to catch a break when it came to designated hitter Joc Pederson and his contract. The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that Pederson triggered the 2026 option on the two-year contract he signed last offseason.

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Merrill Kelly predicted to return to Diamondbacks on $28 million deal

Could a reunion be plausible?

Jacob Webb News / Lone Star Ball / November 6

2025 Season in Review: Jacob Webb

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025.

Trey Yesavage News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

Could This Rangers Pitching Prospect Become Next Year's Trey Yesavage?

Toronto Blue Jays right handed pitcher Trey Yesavage had an unprecedented 2025 season, making a meteoric rise from the lower levels of the minor leagues, to the Major Leagues to help anchor the Blue Jays starting rotation in their legendary postseason run.

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Joc Pederson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Joc Pederson exercises player option

Joc Pederson has officially exercised his $18.5MM player option for the 2026 season, according to a report from The Associated Press. The deal contains a matching mutual option for 2027.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants finalizing deal with Bruce Bochy for special assistant role

Bochy will join another future Hall of Fame manager, Dusty Baker, as special assistants in San Francisco.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

MLB Releases Hectic 2026 Spring Training Schedule for Rangers

The Texas Rangers will have their hands full once spring training rolls around. Major League Baseball just released the Rangers' schedule, and it looks like it will be eventful.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Rangers Make Roster Moves, Claim Two Players Off Waivers From Division Rival

The Texas Rangers are in for an important offseason this winter following another missed playoff berth, as they have a lot of work to do to get back into contention and prove they remain one of the better teams in the division.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Rangers claim Willie MacIver, Michel Otanez from Athletics

The Rangers announced that they have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otanez from the Athletics. Additionally, Texas has outrighted outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney.

Adolis Garcia News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Why Rangers Slugger Makes Sense as Potential Trade Target for Small-Market Teams

The Texas Rangers have made the case that they intend to get younger and cheaper for 2026, though it’s not clear how that might happen. It means that any player over the age of 30 with a significant salary could be on the trade block this offseason if they’re under contract.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 5

Three Hitters for Rangers to Pursue During Free Agency This Offseason

On one hand, the Texas Rangers have a large core offensive players returning for the 2026 season. On the other hand, that may not be a good thing. The Rangers slashed .263/.337/.452 with a .790 OPS with 233 home runs and 845 RBI in 2023 on their way to winning the World Series.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Jake Burger News / Lone Star Ball / November 4

2025 Season in Review: Jake Burger

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 4

Three Relief Pitchers for Rangers to Pursue During Free Agency

The Texas Rangers already have several pieces of last year’s bullpen under contract or team control for 2026. That includes Robert Garcia, Cole Winn, Luis Curvelo, Jacob Latz, Josh Sborz and Jose Corniell.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / November 4

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. You guys must not have bought enough gold World Series hats as Evan Grant writes that a new era of penny pinching from the Texas Rangers appears to be upon us.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 3

Three Starting Pitchers for Rangers to Pursue During Free Agency

On paper, the Texas Rangers have a starting rotation already established for 2026. The Rangers have four members of last year’s rotation under contract or team control — Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovalid, Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / November 3

Reviewing the Rule 5 eligibles

With the Dodgers having finished off the Blue Jays in an appropriately epic Game 7 to conclude one of the all time great World Series, the offseason is officially here and underway.

Mitch Garver News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Mitch Garver becomes free agent after lackluster season with Mariners

Catcher Mitch Garver is headed into free agency after his mutual option with the Mariners was declined, according to an announcement by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday.

Marcus Semien News / Lone Star Ball / November 3

Marcus Semien, Gold Glove winner

Congratulations to Marcus Semien, who is the 2025 Gold Glove winner in the American League at second base. it is the second time that Semien has won the award, having also won it previously in 2021 with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 3

Rangers Fans Likely Won't Enjoy This Way-Too-Early Playoff Prediction

The past two years for the Texas Rangers have been disastrous. With a payroll as high as theirs and with a roster as stacked as they have, not making the playoffs each of the past two seasons following winning the World Series in 2023 is unacceptable.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Tony Beasley, Bret Boone expected to leave Rangers’ coaching staff

Veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux has already left the Rangers to become the Angels’ new pitching coach, and now some other members of the Texas staff are on the way out.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31

Pitching coach leaving Jacob deGrom, Rangers for AL West rival

Mike Maddux has been a key part of the Texas Rangers during the most important moments in the franchise’s history, but he is ready for a fresh start in his career.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 31

Pitching coach Mike Maddux leaving Rangers for Angels

Pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the Texas Rangers and reportedly taking the same role with the Los Angeles Angels. Maddux, 64, coached with the Rangers from 2009-15 before returning in 2023 to join then-skipper Bruce Bochy's staff.

Tyler Mahle News / Just Baseball / October 31

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Tyler Mahle

Tyler Mahle‘s career is a difficult one to describe. He’s been labeled a top prospect, a breakout candidate, injury-prone, and, most recently, excellent.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 29

Six Takeaways From the Texas Rangers’ 2025 Season

The Texas Rangers’ 2025 season was a disappointment. In a year that saw the team lead the league in several pitching and defensive categories, the Rangers managed to finish with only an 81-81 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Adolis Garcia News / Yardbarker / October 17