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Joc Pederson Declines Option as Texas Rangers Face Uncertain Offseason

Joc Pederson is headed back to free agency, and the Texas Rangers now face a familiar question with a more complicated answer than they might have expected a year ago.

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Joc Pederson declines mutual option with Rangers

Designated hitter Joc Pederson is back on the open market. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports that Pederson has declined his end of an $18.5MM mutual option with the Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 30

The First Free Agent the Texas Rangers Should Sign

The Texas Rangers have spent much of the past year trying to figure out who should play second base, an exercise that has produced plenty of candidates but precious few convincing answers.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Sebastian Walcott News / Lone Star Ball / October 30

Checking in on Rangers in the AFL

We are roughly two-thirds of the way through the 2026 Arizona Fall League schedule, with the regular season having begun on October 3, and ending on November 11.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 30

Projecting the Texas Rangers 2027 Opening Day Roster Before Free Agency Begins

The Texas Rangers can now begin working on their offseason plan. The World Series is over, and free agency will begin shortly. There's the looming specter of a work stoppage.

Josh Jung News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 29

The Texas Rangers Have a Josh Jung Problem

The Texas Rangers have spent much of the past several months searching for answers about their offense, which is an understandable exercise for a team that has struggled to find consistency at the plate since winning the World Series in 2023.

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 28

Rangers First Baseman Named Philanthropist of the Year

The MLB Players Choice Awards were announced on Wednesday, and a Texas Rangers veteran slugger was recognized for his contributions off of the field. Rangers

Jacob Latz News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 28

3 Affordable Relievers Rangers Should Target to Support Jacob Latz

One of the biggest reasons the Texas Rangers missed the postseason in 2026 was their bullpen depth costing them as the season went on. Jacob Latz was one of the more dominant relievers in baseball, but the core of relievers around him.

Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / October 27

What the Rangers Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

After questions about whether the club was going to move Corey Seager last winter, the Rangers didn’t do that. Instead, the club ran out a mostly similar lineup in 2026 compared to 2025, aside from newcomer Brandon Nimmo.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 27

Rangers Have Three Notable Rule 5 Draft Decisions Entering Offseason

The thing about Major League Baseball’s looming work stoppage is that until there's actually a work stoppage, it's business as usual. Up until Dec. 1, when a new CBA must be agreed to or a work stoppage begins, teams can do whatever they want under the current rules of the CBA.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 27

Rangers Most Realistic Offseason Moves: What Should and Shouldn't Happen

When the World Series ends, the wheeling and dealing begins. So, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young better be ready to roll. By then Young should know what his budget will look like for 2027.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

Corey Seager News / Lone Star Ball / October 27

Three years ago, Corey Seager went deep

There are a few candidates for the greatest moment in Texas Rangers history. You could potentially including, I guess, Nolan Ryan’s no hitters or Kenny Rogers’ perfect game, but otherwise, pretty much all of them, I think, come in the 21st century, which says something about the first 30-something years of the team’s history.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 27

The Rangers Could Win the Offseason if They Decide To Trade Assets

It was September 27, 2026. Game 162. The Texas Rangers had been eliminated from playoff contention, while their in-state rival, the Houston Astros, clinched the American League West.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 27

Ranking the Four Best Free-Agent Fits for the Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young should have a good idea of how money he can spend in free agency. We’re likely not prying that out of him anytime soon.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 26

Three Trades, Signings, Promotions That Could Put Rangers Back in Postseason in 2027

The Texas Rangers going to get about a month to make moves before a likely work stoppage at the beginning of December. That is, unless a miracle happens.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 26

Three Rangers Prospects Who Could Make Huge Affiliate Jumps in 2027

No matter what happens with the collective bargaining negotiations in Major League Baseball, minor league baseball will start on time in 2027. The reason?

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 26

The Texas Rangers Are at a Crossroads

The Texas Rangers have had quite a decade. A bunch of losses, one playoff appearance, and one World Series win. Since winning the World Series in 2023, the Rangers have yet to pass 81 wins.

Jacob Latz News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

A Look At Jacob Latz’s Breakout Season

The Rangers’ bullpen was an underwhelming group in 2026. It combined for a 4.47 earned run average, 20.0% strikeout rate, 8.7% walk rate, and 39.2% ground ball rate.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 24

Three questions facing the Texas Rangers this offseason

Let's look at three questions facing the Rangers this offseason.

Three questions facing the Miami Marlins this offseason

Three questions facing Baltimore Orioles this offseason

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz

Sebastian Walcott News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 22

Rangers May Try Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott at a New Position This Fall

The Texas Rangers' No. 1 prospect, Sebastian Walcott, has only played on the left side of the infield so far in his minor league career. But now, the 20-year-old is reportedly set to gain experience at another position ahead of the 2027 season.

Mitch Garver News / Baseball Now / October 22

World Series Champion Catcher Retires After 10 MLB Seasons

Mitch Garver is calling it a career. Garver, 35, announced his retirement on Thursday according to a report from MLB.com. A power-hitting catcher and DH, Garver played 10 Major League seasons from 2017 to 2026.

Sebastian Walcott News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Rangers Putting Sebastian Walcott Through Outfield Drills

Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott is currently getting extra at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. While he’s there, the club is having him work out in the outfield, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.

Jacob Latz News / New Baseball Media / October 19

Looking at Jacob Latz’s Breakout 2026 Season

Rangers reliever Jacob Latz was a major breakout star during the 2026 MLB season, going from a pitcher fighting for a rotation spot to an All-Star reliever.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Braves are being linked to a former World Series MVP after playoff exit

The Atlanta Braves may be ready to take a big swing after a fifth consecutive year of failing to make it past the NLDS.

Tyler Mahle hoping to remain with Atlanta Braves

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Rangers Share Surgery Update on Third Baseman Josh Jung

The Texas Rangers have received encouraging news regarding third baseman Josh Jung’s recovery from a fractured right hand. Jung will avoid surgery, according to an update shared by MLB.com Rangers reporter Kennedi Landry.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Rangers Announce Significant Corey Seager News

After another disappointing season, the Texas Rangers announced significant news about one of their top players. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported Friday that Rangers’ shortstop Corey Seager underwent minor elbow surgery on Tuesday, adding that Seager should fully recover in time for full offseason activities.