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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.

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45-45 – Rangers quickly crumble, drop series to Detroit

The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Detroit Tigers scored six runs. The Rangers are an American League-best 22-17 against teams with records above .500 this season.

Jacob Latz News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 5

The Biggest Rangers All-Star Snubs: These Four Players Should Feel Slighted

For the Texas Rangers the 2026 All Star game is all about pitcher Jacob Latz. But should he have had teammates going with him? Latz as richly deserving of this selection.

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Rangers Reveal Reason Behind Josh Jung’s Removal From Lineup

The Texas Rangers made a late lineup change Sunday after Josh Jung was ruled out ahead of their series finale against the Detroit Tigers. The 28-year-old third baseman was scratched shortly before first pitch because of right knee soreness after fouling a pitch off the knee during Saturday's game.

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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?

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Casey Mize News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 5

Three Rangers Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Tigers, Casey Mize

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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 / Lone Star Ball / July 5

Minor league update for 7/4/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed four runs in 3.2 IP, striking out four and walking three. Jormy Nivar threw four shutout innings, striking out three and walking two.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 5

Thoughts on a 3-0 Rangers loss

Tigers 3, Rangers 0 That was not exciting. Or fun. Three hits, a walk, and an HBP. That was the extent of the runners on base that the Texas Rangers had.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 5

The Five Best MLB Draft Picks in Texas Rangers History

Putting together a Major League draft class is a thankless task. Only a select few baseball people get to do it every year. This July, the task falls to

Jacob Latz News / Lone Star Ball / July 4

Jacob Latz is an All Star

Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz has been named to the American League All Star team, it was announced today. He is the Lone Ranger representative. Earlier this year I said I would be surprised if Latz made the All Star team, something I based more on how players are selected and the overall numbers game rather than the merits of his case.

MLB News / Sport Relay / July 4

Tigers Hand Rangers a Dud on Independence Day

ARLINGTON, Texas (July 4) — The Texas Rangers’ bats ran out of black powder on the Fourth of July as they dropped one to the Detroit Tigers, 3–0. The big firecracker came from Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, who hit a two-run home run in the first inning that helped knot this three-game set up.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 4

45-44 – Rangers extend vacation, lose 3-0 to Tigers

The Texas Rangers didn’t score while the Detroit Tigers scored three runs. The Rangers had their first day off in over two weeks yesterday and all it seemed to accomplish was cooling them off.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Rangers set new world record with 600 gallons of beer

The Texas Rangers (45-43) have more to celebrate than just their first-place standing in the American League West this Fourth of July. They are now the proud owners of a Guinness World Record, and it is a doozy.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 4

Rangers Know Stakes High in Wyatt Langford, Corey Seager Injury Recoveries

ARLINGTON — The deeper the Texas Rangers get into this season the higher the stakes get. That’s why losing Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager hurts. The pair are on the injured list — Langford with a left hamstring strain and Seager with lower back inflammation.

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Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin, place RHP Jakob Junis on IL

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Chris Martin from the injured list on Saturday and placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Rangers lose pitcher to IL before Tigers game

The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement before Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, dealing another setback to an already-thin bullpen.

Jalen Beeks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Jalen Beeks To Undergo Season-Ending Flexor Tendon Surgery

Rangers left-hander Jalen Beeks will undergo surgery to repair a flexor tendon strain, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. The news

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 4

Texas Rangers lineup for July 4, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for July 4, 2026 against the Detroit Tigers: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Jack Flaherty for the Tigers: After the rare Friday scheduled off day, the Rangers return to action this afternoon in game two of their series against the Tigers.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Rangers must avoid making

As the Texas Rangers sit atop the AL West and ride a 7-1 stretch over their last eight games, their recent surge should change their trade deadline posture.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Rangers Re-Sign Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross To Minor League Deals

The Rangers brought back right-hander Joe Ross and outfielder Jarred Kelenic on minor league contracts, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker.