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‘It Went Well’: Jacob deGrom Takes Next Step As Texas Rangers Weigh Return Against Washington Nationals

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom threw a bullpen session Tuesday. The Texas Rangers will give him at least one more extra day of rest before deciding whether he makes his next start, according to The Dallas Morning News.

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Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gets crucial injury update

With the Texas Rangers looking to make noise in the AL West with 37 games left ahead of Tuesday’s start to the series against the Washington Nationals, the team will need as much of their top players as possible.

Texas Rangers News / BoxingNews.com / August 18

Garcia On Inoue-Rodriguez And Stevenson Blueprint

Trainer Robert Garcia sat down for the Mr. Verzace Podcast to discuss the biggest fights and fighters in the sport, covering topics from his confidence in Bam Rodriguez against Naoya Inoue to the blueprint for beating Shakur Stevenson.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 18

Texas Rangers lineup for August 18, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for August 18, 2026 against the Washington Nationals: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Jackson Kent for the Nationals.

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How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 18

Three Critical Rangers Matchups as Lineup Set for Nationals Series Opener

The American League wild card race could be one for the history books and the Texas Rangers are one of seven different players for the prize. Yes, that's right, entering Tuesday's action there are seven teams within two games of the final wild card berth in the American League.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Danny Jansen News / Lone Star Ball / August 18

Jansen activated, Wynns DFA’d

Texas Rangers catcher Danny Jansen has been activated from the 60 day injured list, the team announced today. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers have designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment, leaving 39 players on the 40 man roster.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 18

Why Rangers Shouldn’t be Tempted to Call up Sebastian Walcott

The Texas Rangers didn't add any hitting at the deadline. President of baseball operations Chris Young either chose to stand pat or couldn't find the deal he was looking for.

Luis Curvelo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Rangers Outright Luis Curvelo

The Rangers have sent right-hander Luis Curvelo outright to Triple-A Round Rock, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 18

Rangers-Nationals Series: Preview, Starting Pitchers, Injured List

The Texas Rangers returned from their seven-game road trip with a 2-5 record and absolutely no ground lost in their race to try and win the American League West.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 18

Rangers Reacts Results: Third Starter

The Texas Rangers, despite their sub-.500 record, continue to be in the Wild Card race, and are currently tied with Detroit and Baltimore for the third Wild Card spot, as well as being just two games out in the American League West.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 18

Rangers Star Two-Way Prospects Heading for Promotion to Hickory

When the Arizona Complex League ends in late July, teams like the Texas Rangers must make decisions about what to do with those prospects. Some stay behind for extended work at the Surprise, Ariz., complex.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 18

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shocking I know, but it appears not many were eager to write about the Texas Rangers on a day off following a horrific road trip. Jeff Wilson writes that despite the horrors out West, the Rangers somehow return home still in contention for a playoff spot.

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David Davalillo News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 17

Is Rangers Propsect David Davalillo Poised to Make MLB Debut Soon?

Just two months ago the Texas Rangers sent top pitching prospect David Davalillo to the Arizona Complex League to work some things out. Consider them worked out.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

Rangers need wins over visiting Nationals to boost wild-card chances

After enduring a 2-5 road trip, the Texas Rangers are eager to turn things around when they open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Josh Jung News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 16

Texas Rangers Get ‘Good News’ As Josh Jung’s Calf Rehab Advances

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Josh Jung was scheduled to run Sunday as the Texas Rangers third baseman continues working back from a strained left calf. If everything checked out afterward, Jung would begin a defensive progression, manager Skip Schumaker said, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 16

‘Went Really Well’: Jacob deGrom Throws As Texas Rangers Weigh Wednesday Start

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jacob deGrom played catch Sunday, his first time throwing since right triceps fatigue forced him out of Thursday’s start against the Los Angeles Angels after 2 innings.

Jakob Junis News / Field Level Media / August 15

Rangers activate RHP Jakob Junis from injured list

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list Saturday, bringing back one of their most reliable bullpen arms before their game against the Athletics.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

3 players who will make or break Rangers’ chances of winning AL West

The Texas Rangers enter Saturday at 60-63, three games behind the 63-60 Houston Astros with 39 games remaining. The Astros won the season series 9-4 and hold the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Jonah Bride News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Rangers Outright Jonah Bride

Infielder/outfielder Jonah Bride went unclaimed after recently being designated for assignment by the Rangers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

Texas Rangers News / Viral Sports News / August 13

Texas Rangers Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran

The Texas Rangers designated infielder Jonah Bride for assignment this week, just two days after selecting his contract from Triple-A Round Rock. The move

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 13

5 Greatest Texas Rangers Pitchers of All Time

While the list of the five greatest Texas Rangers hitters is replete with big-time talent, Rangers pitchers haven’t had the same amount of success over the years.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 13

5 Greatest Texas Rangers Hitters of All Time

The list of great Texas Rangers hitters runs long and deep, especially for a team that’s only existed since 1972 and has only been a decent franchise for about half of that time.

Joc Pederson News / Yardbarker / August 12

Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

Doing what he does best, Joc Pederson opened up the Texas Rangers' Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Angels by blasting a home run.

Angels star Mike Trout's latest HR demonstrates consistency in career

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rangers Select Jarred Kelenic, Designate Jonah Bride For Assignment

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. In a corresponding move, infielder Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker / August 11