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One Area Where Danny Jansen Was Worth His Rangers Contract in 2026

The Texas Rangers had long coveted catcher Danny Jansen. President of baseball operations Chris Young said as much when they signed him in December. The Rangers wanted the right-handed hitting catchers so much they were willing to give him the security of a two-year contract worth $16.75 million.

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These Improvements Drove Elias Diaz’ Surprising Rangers Performance

The Texas Rangers were desperate for catching help in June when Danny Jansen went down with a right forearm strain. Texas had little organization depth at catcher beyond Kyle Higashioka and the Rangers needed a backup.

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

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 10

Rangers Prospect Sebastian Walcott Combines Bat, Glove in Latest AFL Start

The Arizona Fall League is a week old. Texas Rangers prospect Sebastian Walcott continues to go through his paces. On Friday, Walcott made his third start of the AFL, as he batted second and played shortstop.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 10

Why Texas Rangers Post-World Series Roster Moves Won’t Be Complicated

Five days after the World Series ends, the Texas Rangers face their first significant deadline of the offseason. By that date, the Rangers must have set their 40-man roster for the offseason.

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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.

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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 10

Two Rangers Veterans Have Surgery While Third Escapes Procedure

The Texas Rangers are trying to get a head start on 2027 and that means getting some of their veterans to have surgeries before the World Series even begins.

Corey Seager News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Corey Seager Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters last week that shortstop Corey Seager was dealing with a bone spur in his right elbow.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 9

Rangers Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott Overjoyed with Swift Injury Rehab

For Texas Rangers that might not recall, 2025 was supposed to be Sebastian Walcott’s coming-out party in the Arizona Fall League. The Texas Rangers’ top prospect was shut down after just one game due to right arm fatigue.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 8

Rangers Need to Inject Real Competition Into Their Next Spring Training

As the Texas Rangers conducted their autopsy of the 2026 season, something became abundantly clear — they didn’t have enough depth. That became an issue midway through the season as injuries hampered Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford and Danny Jansen.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 8

Breaking Down Rangers Prospect Paxton Kling’s Early Arizona Fall League Domination

The Texas Rangers probably hoped the Arizona Fall League would help move along the development of outfielder Paxton Kling. This pace is going to be hard to keep up with.

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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 / Texas Rangers on SI / October 8

Rangers Can Celebrate Three Player Development Success Stories in 2026

The Texas Rangers didn’t get to where they wanted in 2026, which was the playoffs. But for three players, the season was a breakthrough. It was also an example of something the Rangers want to do more of in the future — continuing the development of players once they get to the Majors.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / October 8

Looking at the Rangers’ Rule 5 eligibles

One of the rites of the offseason is that, early on, we take a look at the players in the Texas Rangers’ organization who will have to be added to the 40 man roster this winter, or else be eligible to be selected by another team in the Rule 5 Draft.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 8

How Rangers Fell Below Internal Projections and Barely Missed Playoffs

The American League West made history in 2026. It became the first division one by a non-winning team. The Houston Astros claimed the title with an 81-81 record, one game ahead of the Texas Rangers (80-82).

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 7

Rangers Unranked Prospect Has Incredible Debut in Arizona Fall League

The Texas Rangers have several top prospects in the Arizona Fall League. But there are other unranked prospects that are trying to build a reputation. Venezuelan right-hander Alejandro Chiquillo is one of those pitchers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 7

Will Texas Rangers Attack Offseason Similar to Last Work Stoppage?

After the 2021 season, the Texas Rangers and the rest of Major League Baseball knew that a work stoppage was likely coming. Back then, Texas had several issues across the team and a farm system that wasn’t that fertile.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 7

Sebastian Walcott’s Latest AFL Game Shows How Rangers Are Using Him

The Texas Rangers are trying to strike a balance in the development of their top prospect, Sebastian Walcott. On the one hand, the 20-year-old native of the Bahamas needs more work.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 7

Texas Rangers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Chris Young News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29

Rangers President Sends Strong Message About Major 2027 Changes

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young put the club’s third straight season without a playoff berth on himself Monday, a day after Texas was eliminated on the final day of the regular season.

Tyler Wade News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Tyler Wade Announces Retirement

Utilityman Tyler Wade is hanging up his spikes. The nine-year veteran announced his retirement on Instagram yesterday. Wade played for the Yankees, Angels, Athletics, and Padres during his big-league career.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Corey Seager has a bone spur in his elbow he has dealt with for months; Rangers GM Chris Young says minor surgery is possible but a full recovery by spring training is expected

Corey Seager dealt with a bone spur in his right elbow for the final few months of the 2026 season, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young revealed after the team’s season ended.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29