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Veteran designated hitter Joc Pederson enters his 12th major-league season, and his first with the Texas Rangers. Pederson originally broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the first of his two All-Star appearances as a member of the organization.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Rangers’ Bruce Bochy shares latest Joc Pederson update

The Texas Rangers are over halfway through another disappointing season. Since winning the 2023 World Series, they missed the 2024 playoffs and are under .500 in 2025.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 29

This Day In Dodgers History: Joc Pederson Becomes Third Rookie To Hit 20 Homers Before July

On June 29, 2015, Joc Pederson became the third rookie in MLB history to hit 20 home runs before July during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 24

Rangers Struggling for Potential Starters in All-Star Game Voting

Major League Baseball released updated phase one voting for the MLB All-Star Game and the Texas Rangers had two players crack the Top 10 at their positions.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 13

Texas Rangers Still Have Urgency for More Bats at Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers return home from a nine-game road trip to three cities after putting a hurting on the Minnesota Twins. The Rangers won the finale, 16-3, on Thursday, two days after blasting the Twins, 16-4, in the opener.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 27

Rangers Offseason Acquisition Named Major Bust After Dreadful Start

To this point, the Texas Rangers have not lived up to the high expectations set upon them entering 2025. It has not all been bad, but it also has not all been good, and the team still has a long way to go to reach their full potential.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 25

Rangers call up Alejandro Osuna, put Joc Pederson on IL

The Texas Rangers called up top outfield prospect Alejandro Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock to make his major league debut on Sunday afternoon against the host Chicago White Sox.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Rangers Make Unexpected Move After Losing $37 Million Slugger to Injury

Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson fractured his right hand on May 24 after being hit by a pitch during the Saturday outing against the Chicago White Sox.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 24

$Rangers DH Joc Pederson fractures right hand$

Rangers DH Joc Pederson fractures right hand

Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson suffered a fractured right hand during Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said after the game.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Rangers hit with major injury blow in loss to White Sox

The Rangers were dealt a major injury blow on Saturday when DH Joc Pederson was hit by a pitch in their loss to the White Sox.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 21

Rangers Free Agent Signing Joc Pederson Has Been Massive Disappointment So Far

Despite the season having some ups and downs early on for the Texas Rangers, the team has been able to weather injuries that have popped up to perform well.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 18

Texas Rangers Slugger Powers Comeback Over Astros, Looks for Personal Comeback

The Texas Rangers posted their seventh comeback win of the season Saturday night, downing the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. The assured at least a split of the four-game Silver Boot series for the Rangers, who are on a definite hot streak.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 11

Joc Pederson Takes Pressure off Rangers, Himself by Ending Power Slump

DETROIT — Coming off the bat of Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson, the arc of the ball seemed too good to be true. But 401 feet later, the ball landed on a tarp overhanging a tunnel in right field and Pederson, finally, mercifully, had his first home run of 2025.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 8

Is Rangers New Signing Finally Coming Out of Slump by Using a Torpedo Bat?

It’s no secret that Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson has struggled mightily with his bat this season. So it makes sense that he’s changed his bat.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 24

Former Dodgers All-Star Finally Snaps Historically Abysmal Streak With New Team

Joc Pederson was signed to a two-year, $37 million contract to address the Texas Rangers' need for a productive DH, a position that had a league-low .584 OPS in 2024.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Joc Pederson finally gets on the board after 0-for-41 hitless streak

Joc Pederson’s early struggles with the Texas Rangers came to a dramatic halt Wednesday night, as he broke his 0-for-41 hitless streak with a clutch pinch-hit double in the top of the ninth inning.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Joc Pederson gets painfully honest on career-worst start

The Texas Rangers view Joc Pederson as their secret weapon. The team is intent on turning around its offense after last season’s massively disappointing followup to the Rangers’ World Series victory in 2023.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

Joc Pederson taking first base reps in Rangers camp

The Rangers intend to get Joc Pederson work at first base this spring, manager Bruce Bochy said (link via Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News). While the Rangers still plan to use him primarily as a designated hitter, they could get him occasional first base work over the course of the season.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 31

Joc Pederson is still making Braves fans laugh

Joc Pederson is the gift that keeps on giving. Each fan base gets to enjoy him for a little bit before he flies away, and he gave Braves Country a lifetime of memories in just a few months.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Joc Pederson calls out division rival after signing with Rangers

Joc Pederson is already talking a big game after signing with the Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 23

Texas Rangers Ink Joc Pederson to a Two-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers entered the offseason searching for a solution to their World Series hangover. The Rangers finished the season 78-84, which was very disappointing.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 23

Reports: Joc Pederson, Rangers reach 2-year deal

Free-agent outfielder Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a two-year deal, multiple outlets reported Monday. ESPN said the contract, pending a physical, is worth $37 million and includes a player opt-out after the first year.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Two-time All-Star to join fifth team since 2021

The Rangers and slugger Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Diamondbacks interested in re-signing veteran DH

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / November 22

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Joc Pederson

Joc Pederson is a free agent this offseason for the fifth year in a row. And while he’s getting dangerously close to his mid-thirties, he has never hit the open market in a better position.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 2

Two-time World Series champion slugger opts for free agency

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MLB News / SportsTalkATL / October 24

Joc Pederson could once again be a target for the Braves in free agency

Amid all of the injuries, the Braves attempted to get the band back together in hopes of conjuring up some of the same magic that led them to the 2021 World Series.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 2

Could Joc Pederson Return to the Diamondbacks?

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Joc Pederson last winter to solve their DH problem. In 2023, the position was a practical black hole for the team. Pederson more than fixed the problem, showing himself as one of the best-designated hitters in the league.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / October 1

Joc Pederson: ‘I loved my time here’ as future with D-backs remains uncertain

From 2015 to 2021, Joc Pederson was a postseason fixture, winning World Series titles with the Dodgers in 2020 and the Braves in 2021, while also making two additional trips to the Fall Classic.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22, 2024

Former Dodger punishes old team with clutch home run

In his seven years as a Los Angeles Dodger, Joc Pederson blasted 73 home runs at Chavez Ravine. On Tuesday night he delivered a back-breaking home run, this time as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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