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Rangers’ AL West Odds Flip After Brutal Night In Playoff Race

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers went from AL West favorites to clear underdogs overnight. Texas lost 6-3 to the New York Mets on Tuesday at Globe Life Field, while the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 in Seattle.

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Texas Rangers Make Costly Mistakes As AL West Race Tightens Again

ARLINGTON, Texas — A two-run double by Francisco Alvarez off Nathan Eovaldi in the sixth inning put the New York Mets ahead to stay Tuesday night at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 23

Rangers Fall to Mets, Tied for AL West Lead

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sep 22) — The Texas Rangers dropped their series opener to the New York Mets, 6–3, Tuesday night. Brett Baty drove in an insurance run with a double in the seventh that helped put the game out of reach for the home nine.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / September 22

78-79 – Rangers fall as Mets make mess of playoff aspirations

The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the New York Mets scored six runs. The Rangers had ample opportunity to hold or enhance their fate tonight against a team that was seven games worse than them, but instead decided to play a pretty bad game of baseball all the way around.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Max Scherzer News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Max Scherzer Makes Feelings Clear About His Time With Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer keeps his 2023 World Series ring from the Texas Rangers in a safe at home. He told Abby Jones of DLLS Sports about the ring during the Toronto Blue Jays’ Sept.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Rangers Get Good News After Sickness Spreads Through Clubhouse

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday the club’s final off day of the regular season came at the right time for a banged-up team.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Skip Schumaker Reveals How MacKenzie Gore Feels After Injury Concern

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore played catch Monday at Globe Life Field and felt really good, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday. The left-hander starts the series opener against the New York Mets six days after muscle spasms in his back and shoulder cut short his last outing.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Nathan Eovaldi’s Rangers Role Takes New Shape With 6 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi will pitch this week in games the Texas Rangers are winning, manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday. Schumaker would not commit to a role for the right-hander over the final six games of the regular season.

Joc Pederson News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Rangers Get New Joc Pederson Injury Update With Playoffs Approaching

ARLINGTON, Texas — Joc Pederson was scheduled to hit Tuesday afternoon, and Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club expected a more definitive answer on its designated hitter within about 90 minutes of that session.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Rangers Get New Late-Season Reinforcement As AL West Race Tightens

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers reinstated infielder/outfielder Michael Helman from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, a little more than three months after a pitch at Boston left him with multiple fractures in his right hand.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Rangers place Joc Pederson on injured list, rule out Cal Quantrill for season

The Rangers made a handful of moves before the start of a crucial series against the Mets. Designated hitter Joc Pederson lands on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 19, with a fracture in his left hand.

Brandon Nimmo News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Brandon Nimmo Gives Thoughts on 2026 Mets

As the New York Mets begin a three-game series with the Texas Rangers this week, they will also be seeing a familiar face. That familiar face is, of course, Brandon Nimmo, whom the Mets traded to the Rangers for veteran infielder Marcus Semien early in the offseason.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 22