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Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom (neck) scratched vs. Phillies

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom was scratched from Saturday's start in Philadelphia due to neck stiffness. Left-hander Jacob Latz will make the start for the Rangers, who dropped a 5-3 decision to the Phillies in Thursday's season opener.

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Texas Rangers lineup for March 28, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for March 28, 2026 against the Philadelphia Phillies: starting pitchers are Jacob Latz for the Rangers and Aaron Nola for the Phillies.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 28

Minor league update for 3/27/26

Round Rock begins their season with a series in Sugar Land, and unlike the major league team, the Express won their opener. Cam Cauley was 2 for 3 with a HBP.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 28

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Kevin Sherrington writes that after the opening day thud Jacob deGrom is here to save the season and possibly the world. Jeff Wilson tells the story of how Andrew McCutchen went from a “90% chance” he wasn’t playing in 2026 to starting on opening day for the Rangers.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 28

How Rangers Opening Day Round Rock Roster Boost Potential MLB Depth

Several times during spring training, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the organization was building a team, not just a 26-man opening day roster.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 27

Rangers Broadcaster Knows Why Oft-Injured Outfielder is Coveted by Other Teams

Brad Miller knows he’s the answer to a Texas Rangers trivia question. On Aug. 2, 2023, he suffered a left hamstring strain. He never returned. When Texas needed his roster spot in September, the Rangers moved him to the 60-day injured list and called up a young 21-year-old prospect named Evan Carter.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 27

Pete Crow-Armstrong Gives Rangers, Wyatt Langford New Template for Extension

The Texas Rangers have expressed interest in extending Wyatt Langford beyond the four remaining years of team control they have. Langford has expressed some interest as well.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 27

Three Ways to Assess Texas Rangers’ Opening Day Payroll Ranking, Breakdown

The Texas Rangers opened the 2026 season with a $201 million tax payroll. It ranked them 15th in the Majors and the final team that spent at least $200 million going into opening day, per Spotrac.

Carter Baumler News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 27

Carter Baumler Debuts in Rangers Bullpen Escaping Late-Inning Jam

For Carter Baumler, the good vibes began on Monday when Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker walked to the mound at Globe Life Field and told him that he had made the opening day roster.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 27

Rangers Reacts Results: Wins in 2026

Hope springs eternal and spring training, and for Rangers fans, there’s a degree of optimism about the 2026 Texas Rangers heading into the season. In the

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 27

What Jake Burger’s Rangers Home Run May Have Told Us About What’s Ahead

Jake Burger’s first season with the Texas Rangers was forgettable. The first game of his second season was unbelievable. Burger was one of two Rangers players with two or more hits in Thursday’s 5-3 opening day loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 27

Thoughts on a 5-3 Rangers loss

Phillies 5, Rangers 3 That was not the way we were hoping to start the season. Nathan Eovaldi allowed all five Phillies runs, getting pulled at 80 pitches with two outs in the fifth.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27

Rangers' Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Sanchez

Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez

Sanchez dominated the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his first start.

Christopher Sanchez fans 10 as Phillies top Rangers in opener

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 26

Predicting the Texas Rangers 2026 Season Superlatives

After a disappointing season, and a few tumultuous seasons of mediocrity, the Texas Rangers believe they have built a roster ready to compete once again.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 26

How to Watch Rangers on Opening Day: TV Channel, Live Stream and Radio

The Texas Rangers begin the Skip Schumaker managerial era on Thursday when they play the Philadelphia Phillies on opening day. The Rangers returned from spring training in Arizona on Sunday, played two exhibition games on Monday and Tuesday and set their opening day roster on Wednesday.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Rangers vs. Phillies Predictions, Picks & Odds For Opening Day Game 1

Rangers vs Phillies: The Texas Rangers will start the 2026 MLB season on the road with a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park starting on Thursday.

Dairon Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Rangers Designate Dairon Blanco For Assignment

The Rangers announced that outfielder Dairon Blanco has been designated for assignment. That opens up a 40-man roster spot for Andrew McCutchen, whose contract has been selected.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Why Rangers will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series

After an 81-81 season in 2025 that kept the team out of the playoffs for the second year in a row, national projections have stubbornly placed Texas in the middle of the pack in the American League West.

Carter Baumler News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Rangers Will Carry Rule 5 Pick Carter Baumler On Roster

The Rangers will break camp with Rule 5 right-hander Carter Baumler on the roster. In a unique moment that all fans will want to check out (video link), manager Skip Schumaker made a mound visit last night to inform Baumler he’d made the club mid-game.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Rangers Prospect’s Emotional Opening Day Moment Was Years In The Making

Some moments in baseball feel bigger than the game itself. Not because of what happens on the field, but because of everything it took to get there. That’s what made this one stand out.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 23

Former MVP makes Opening Day roster for Rangers

Former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen made the Texas Rangers' roster over fellow outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported Monday.

Pittsburgh Pirates make expected move with Konnor Griffin

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