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Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross, Chris Paddack elect free agency from Rangers

Veteran right-handed pitchers Joe Ross and Chris Paddack and outfielder Jarred Kelenic all rejected outright assignments by the Texas Rangers and became free agents on Thursday.

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Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross, Chris Paddack Elect Free Agency

Outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-handers Joe Ross and Chris Paddack all cleared waivers following their recent DFAs with the Rangers, per a club announcement.

Ben Peoples News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Rangers Select Ben Peoples

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Ben Peoples. Fellow righty Winston Santos has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to open an active roster spot.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 2

How Rangers’ Extreme Road Schedule Shows What May Lie Ahead in 2026

The Texas Rangers are back home, and they haven’t been able to say that much this season. The Rangers are 44-43 after 87 games and much of that came on the road.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 2

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

The Texas Rangers have gotten hot at the right time. But it’s been at the expense of their depth. The Rangers (44-43) return home from a 10-game, 10-day road trip in which they went 7-3, won six games in a row, got back over .500 for the first time since April and tied for the lead in the American League West with the Seattle Mariners.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 2

Three Questions Rangers Must Answer Against Tigers This Weekend

It’s been a long trip for the Texas Rangers. Ten games in 10 days. But it was a fruitful trip. The Rangers went 7-3 on the road trip, including six wins in a row, to get over .500 (44-43) and tied for the lead with the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 2

Minor league update for 7/1/26

Hickory starter Moises Morales went five shutout innings, walking one and striking out five. Louis Marinaro allowed two runs in an inning, walking two and striking out one.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 1

Thoughts on a 9-4 Rangers loss

Guardians 9, Rangers 4 All good things must come to an end. The six game winning streak was a good thing, but it is no more. It was fun while it lasted though, no?

Caden Scarborough News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 1

Caden Scarborough Latest Rangers Prospect to Earn Futures Game Selection

The MLB Futures Game is typically reserved for the game’s best prospects. It’s usually a sign of progress toward the Major Leagues. If that’s the case, then Texas Rangers prospect Caden Scarborough is pointed in the right direction.

Winston Santos News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 1

Rangers Finally Give Winston Santos Chance to Make Major League Debut

It wouldn't be unfair to accuse the Texas Rangers of forgetting about Winston Santos. The Rangers called up their No. 5 pitching prospect, per MLB Pipeline, last Wednesday when they were in Miami.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 1

44-43 – Rangers see streak snapped with finale loss in Cleveland

The Texas Rangers scored four runs but the Cleveland Guardians scored nine runs. I will simply choose to be glad that A. the Rangers enjoyed a successful road trip against all odds and B.