Texas Rangers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Texas Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi Making Progress, Still Has No Date To Throw

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has made progress with the right posterior elbow inflammation that put him on the injured list, but the club does not have a date for him to play catch.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Minor league update for 8/14/26

Hickory starter Mason McConnaughey allowed two runs in two innings, striking out one and walking one. Aneudis Mejia allowed a homer in 0.2 IP. Geury Rodriguez struck out two in 3.1 shutout innings.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 15

MacKenzie Gore Takes the Mound as Rangers Fight to Get Back on Track

The Texas Rangers, once holders of the final AL Wild Card spot, have fallen on hard times at the worst moment. Following their loss Friday night to the Athletics, a divisional opponent, Texas' losing streak now sits at four games, as they fall three games below the .500 mark.

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.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

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

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 15

Rangers Recent Slide Putting Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy

To put it nicely, most of the American League has been somewhat of a dumpster fire, as there are a handful of teams that sit below the .500 line but are within spitting distance of making the playoffs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 15

Saturday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost another one last night, 8-3 to the A’s. Shawn McFarland writes about the Rangers’ no good very bad record against the AL West this season, specifically on the road.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 15

Texas Rangers Await Jacob deGrom MRI Results After Triceps Issue Against Los Angeles Angels

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Texas Rangers were still waiting Friday afternoon to learn more about Jacob deGrom‘s right triceps. deGrom underwent imaging after leaving Thursday’s 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after only two innings.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 14

Texas Rangers Bring Back Marco Gonzales, Recall Cody Freeman In Five-Player Roster Shuffle

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Marco Gonzales is back with the Texas Rangers two weeks after the club took him off the roster. Texas selected Gonzales’ contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday and recalled Cody Freeman before the series opener against the Athletics.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 14

Rangers Top Prospect Showers All-Star Corey Seager With High Praise

The Texas Rangers are still searching for a path to get into the playoffs after losing their AL Wild Card spot to the Detroit Tigers going into Friday's game against the Athletics and dropping two games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West.

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 / Texas Rangers on SI / August 14

Rangers Expand Game Streaming Options on BZZR to Latest Platform

Thursday’s game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels was the first Rangers Sports Network game on BZZR via the Roku streaming service. The Rangers announced the expansion to Roku before the game.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 14

Skip Schumaker Explains Why Texas Rangers Pulled Jacob deGrom Against Los Angeles Angels: ‘I Wasn’t Going To Risk It’

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Skip Schumaker heard that Jacob deGrom was feeling discomfort Thursday night and made the call. The Texas Rangers did not send deGrom back out for the third inning of their 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after the right-hander reported tightness in his right triceps.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 14

Jacob deGrom Takes Blame After Texas Rangers’ Shutout Loss To Los Angeles Angels: ‘We Needed To Win’

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jacob deGrom lasted two innings Thursday before right triceps fatigue ended his start in the Texas Rangers‘ 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 14

Jacob deGrom Set For MRI After Triceps Issue Forces Early Texas Rangers Exit Against Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jacob deGrom will undergo an MRI on Friday after right triceps fatigue ended his start after two innings in the Texas Rangers‘ 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 14

Jack Leiter Exceeds Initial Goal in First Injury Rehab Game with Round Rock

The Texas Rangers had a target for right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter in his first injury rehab start on Thursday. He exceeded it by just a bit. Leiter started for Triple-A Round Rock, his first game action of any kind since June.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Jacob deGrom Exits Thursday's Start Early With Injury

The Texas Rangers are holding their breath with Jacob deGrom. On a night when the 38-year-old entered Thursday's start against the Los Angeles Angels five strikeouts away from 2,000 for his career, an injury occurred.

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.

Cal Quantrill News / Field Level Media / August 12

Cal Quantrill to come out of bullpen to start for Rangers vs. Angels

Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Rangers’ Joc Pederson closes in on Texas record with latest leadoff home run

Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson moved closer to the franchise’s single-season record for leadoff home runs Tuesday, launching his seventh of the year in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas Rangers 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

Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain

Two-time All-Star, former batting champion announces retirement

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

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

In the midst of another tough season for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout has still continuously provided reminders of his greatness.

Mike Trout accidentally hosted the worst team bonding event ever

Two-time All-Star, former batting champion announces retirement

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi On IL With Elbow Inflammation

The Rangers announced that right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 9, due to right posterior elbow inflammation.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 3

Rangers may sell at trade deadline following Astros sweep

The Texas Rangers appeared to be buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Getting swept by the Houston Astros over the weekend may have changed those plans.

Woeful Giants could be remedy for Rangers' 'ugly' performances

Yordan Alvarez's 4-hit game powers surging Astros past Rangers

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz