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ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young would not bet against his club Monday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys opened their season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Ex-player defends Chris Young’s Rangers job security despite recent mediocrity

With the Texas Rangers looking to win the AL West with 16 games left in the season, ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, there’s no denying that the disappointment felt within the team, which has put all eyes on the job security of some.

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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 / Dallas Sports Journal / August 31

Chris Young Says Rangers Must Find Clear Identity As Baseball Styles Shift

ARLINGTON, Texas — There is no one perfect formula for building a roster, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday, a day after Texas finished a road trip against two clubs that have won with contact, speed, and defense.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 31

Chris Young Backs Skip Schumaker, Challenges Rangers Stars To Deliver Down Stretch

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that manager Skip Schumaker and his staff have done a great job in their first season together, and that a September five or six games over .500 would put the club in a good spot.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 31

Chris Young Says Rangers May Speed Up Josh Jung’s Return As Offense Searches For Spark

ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Jung has resumed close to a full baseball workload, and the Texas Rangers may be able to shorten what is left of his rehab from a strained left calf, president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday on 105.3 The Fan.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 3

Why Rangers Star Used His No-Trade Clause to Remain in Texas at Deadline

It was one of the most interesting bits of news that came out of the trade deadline and now Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is talking about it.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 3

Three Players Texas Rangers Could Trade at Deadline if They Sell

The Texas Rangers are back in Arlington on Monday. What they will do in the final hours of the MLB trade deadline remains in question. The Rangers (55-57) returned from Houston 2.5 games behind the Houston Astros in the division after a 1-5 road trip as they prepare to host the San Francisco Giants.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 2

Texas Rangers Just Signaled Their Trade Deadline Intentions

A week ago, the Texas Rangers led the American League West by two games over the Seattle Mariners. After Sunday, they’re in serious trouble. Texas fell to Houston, 7-3, on Sunday, wrapping up a poorly-timed 1-5 road trip, which included a five-game losing streak.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 30

Texas Rangers Trade Rumors: Separating Reality from Fiction at the Deadline

The Texas Rangers have already dropped some truth on us at the trade deadline. The Rangers made their first deal of the deadline, trading a young prospect for reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe.

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Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 29

What Will the Rangers do at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline?

The Texas Rangers are in first place in the American League West division with a 55-52 record and two game lead on the Houston Astros. They also have a 2.5 game lead on the Seattle Mariners.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 24

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers were off yesterday. Evan Grant writes that this upcoming series against the Mariners will go a long way in determining who these 2026 Rangers really are.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 23

Three Rangers to Trade Whether Texas Buys or Sells at Deadline

The Texas Rangers need to figure out what they’re going to do at the trade deadline. The organization wants the team’s play to determine the direction.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 21

Does Rangers Boss Chris Young Have Surprisingly Low Trade Deadline Bar?

The Texas Rangers have not come out of the All-Star break the way they were hoping. With Monday's loss to the Chicago White Sox, the Rangers are back at .500 (50-50) and have lost three of their first four games coming out of the break.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 21

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. The DMN’s Nate Sanchez writes about the Texas Rangers wasting an early lead with an off night from Jacob deGrom. Kennedi Landry writes that the eventual blowout loss sent the Rangers back to .500 and further clouded their trade deadline plans.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 10

Rangers' First Round Success Has Helped Build Current Roster

As president Chris Young, GM Ross Fenstermaker and the Texas Rangers front office prepare to make the 16th overall selection in Saturday's MLB Draft, they do so with the knowledge that the organization has a pretty good recent track record in the opening round.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 5

What Rangers Chris Young Said — and Didn’t Say — About Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers are locked in a battle to win the AL West, and they should be making deals at the trade deadline. They’ve already made one. Texas acquired reliever Ben Peoples from the Chicago White Sox in a minor league trade earlier this week and then called him up to the Majors.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 19

Why Rangers Should Have No Untouchable Players at Trade Deadline

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young did what was asked of him this offseason. He was asked to trim payroll and get younger. It cost him manager Bruce Bochy but led to the hiring of Skip Schumaker.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 17

What Texas Rangers GM Chris Young Is Telling Us—Without Saying It

The Texas Rangers will be heading home this weekend after they break camp in Surprise, Ariz., and prepare for two exhibition games at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4

Chris Young reveals Rangers’ 3 crucial offseason goals

The Texas Rangers are setting a clear path for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, as president of baseball operations Chris Young’s offseason plan takes center stage.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 15

Rangers president Chris Young 'open-minded' about roster change, pinpoints team's 'priority'

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young made it clear during the recent Major League Baseball General Manager meetings in Las Vegas that the unexpected could be expected in the Lone Star State.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 14

Rangers Boss Chris Young Puts Number on Payroll Cut for 2026 Season

Since Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young talked to the media in October, the talk has been about trimming payroll. Young said during his end-of-year press conference that the franchise was looking to get younger and less expensive.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3

Rangers’ Chris Young reveals bold ‘expectation’ for 2026 season

After winning the World Series in 2023, the Texas Rangers have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. However, president of baseball operations Chris Young doesn’t expect the Rangers to be held out of October baseball for much longer.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29, 2025

Rangers’ Chris Young drops intriguing claim on playoff outlook

The Texas Rangers are technically still in the postseason conversation. At 68-67, Texas is 6.5 games out of first place in the American League West. In the American League Wild Card, the Rangers are just 4.5 games back of a spot.

Former Yankees Pitcher Shut Down Before Cy Young Decision

The Texas Rangers' wild-card hopes took a big hit when the club announced it is shutting down ace (and former New York Yankees rising stud) Nathan Eovaldi.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13, 2024

Rangers extend general manager, promote him to new position

The Texas Rangers have extended general manager Chris Young. That extension comes with a promotion to president of baseball operations.

Star's injury signals end of Rangers' lost season, but team has hope for 2025

Rangers designate veteran righty to make room for top pitching prospect

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2023

The tallest players in MLB history

Height isn't as much of an emphasis in baseball as it is in other sports. This makes it more obvious when a player of taller stature is on the diamond.

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