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Andrew McCutchen designated for assignment by Rangers

The Texas Rangers designated former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday, delivering a blow to the 39-year-old's career. McCutchen was once one of the top players in the game and was an NL All-Star in five consecutive seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-15).

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Offense Finally Contagious for Rangers in Explosive First Inning vs. Astros

The Texas Rangers had 24 hours to live with being no hit by the Houston Astros on Monday night. And like Monday's no hitter, Tuesday's first inning set the tone for the entire contest.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rangers' giveaway celebrates Nolan Ryan's 'bloody lip' game

The Texas Rangers found a colorful way to promote a stadium blood drive being held on Friday in Arlington. All fans attending the series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field will receive a "Nolan Ryan Bloody Lip" jersey.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom faces Astros in search of 100th career win

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom looks to bounce back from a pair of rough starts when he takes the mound against the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Rangers’ payback against the Astros reached a historic level

The Texas Rangers just had one of the wildest two-game turnarounds of the 2026 MLB season. On Monday, the Rangers found themselves on the wrong end of history when they were no-hit in a 9-0 loss to the Houston Astros in a series opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 27

Minor league update for 5/26/26

Hickory starter Alejandro Chiquillo allowed two runs in four innings, striking out four and walking two. Hector Osorio had a hit. Marcos Torres had a hit and a stolen base.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 27

Alejandro Osuna Looks Like He Belongs in Second Stint with Rangers

Wyatt Langford has had a front row seat to Texas Rangers outfielder Alejandro Osuna’s second MLB season — unfortunately. In fact, Langford is the reason that Osuna is back in the Majors.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 27

Thoughts on a 10-7 Rangers win

Astros 10, Rangers 7 We needed that. And by “we” I mean the team, the fans, the coaching staff, the front office, the media…everyone needed that. Coming

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 27

Rangers Put Up 10-Spot Against Astros

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 26) — The Texas Rangers put their 9–0 no-hit game from Monday behind them with a 10–7 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday night. One of the big factors in this victory was a three-run home run by Joc Pederson as part of an eight-run first inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Rangers stun Astros with bonkers 8-run barrage in first inning

The Texas Rangers are bringing down the hammer against their in-state rivals! The Rangers have had a frustrating season so far, struggling to gain any sort of momentum.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Rangers hold off Astros after erupting for 8 runs in first inning

Joc Pederson capped an eight-run first inning with a three-run homer and the Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-7 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / May 26

25-29 – Prideful Rangers punish Astros 10-7

The Texas Rangers scored ten runs while the Houston Astros scored seven runs. Tonight’s starter for Houston Jason Alexander must feel like the biggest chump alive.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 26

Rangers Latest Transactions May Be Arranging June Reinforcements

The Texas Rangers offense is floundering. The bullpen is rock solid but is bordering on overworked. Recent moves may provide an idea of where reinforcements may come from.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 26

Rangers Make Welcome Lineup Addition at Clean-Up Spot Against Astros

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said there are no excuses after a no hitter. But are there solutions? The Rangers will try to start answering that question on Tuesday night when they face the Houston Astros.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Why Astros’ no-hitter was especially mind-blowing for Rangers outfielder

The Texas Rangers struggled at the hands of three Astros pitchers on Monday. And Rangers outfielder Evan Carter got 100% real after the no-hitter dealt by the Astros, according to a post on X by Jeff Wilson.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Cubs Re-Sign Ty Blach To Minor League Deal

May 26: Blach is headed back to the Cubs on a minor league deal, per MLBTR’s Steve Adams. He’ll remain with the organization as a depth option at Triple-A.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 26

Rangers' Wyatt Langford Faces Next Milestone in Forearm Injury Recovery

The beginning of the weekend may also be the day injured Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford takes his final step toward playing in a live game again.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

This year’s Miami Marlins might be a tall step above last year’s squad, but being swept by the Fightin’ Fish still isn’t a good look for any team. This is just one of the more recent embarrassments the New York Mets have suffered.

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / May 25

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

On Monday, three Houston Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, whose offense reached rock bottom in the 9-0 home loss. And while the Rangers can't get much lower, there isn't much hope for an improvement anytime soon.

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

The 'MLB players hit by the most pitches in 2019' quiz

Ty Blach News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Ty Blach Elects Free Agency

Left-hander Ty Blach has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been outrighted by the Cubs to Triple-A Iowa a few days ago but has instead exercised his right to head to the open market.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Getting it done in dramatic fashion, the struggling Los Angeles Angels secured a rare sweep on Sunday night. Thanks to a walk-off aided by an errant throw, the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 to win three in a row as a response to losing three straight to the Athletics earlier in the week.

Notable update emerges on Mike Trout’s future

Yankees' Aaron Judge snaps power outage with walk-off HR vs. Rays

Dodgers' Tanner Scott demonstrating elite resurgence following 2025 slump

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz