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Josh Jung’s Home Run Isn’t Influencing How Rangers Approach Activation

On Wednesday in Salt Lake City the Texas Rangers saw something out of Josh Jung they hadn’t seen since June 30 — a home run. Granted, it was for Triple-A Round Rock on a rehab assignment.

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Jakob Junis Named Among Top Free Agent Relievers As Rangers Option Looms

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers right-hander Jakob Junis was named among the top relievers in this winter’s free agent class Thursday in an early outlook on the market from ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Kyle Higashioka News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Kyle Higashioka Projected To Reach Free Agency After Rangers Option Decision

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka was among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan listed Thursday as future free agents, part of Passan’s projection that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Rangers star Jacob deGrom’s 12-strikeout start ends with concerning injury update

Texas Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom pitched well on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. However, he was removed after throwing 92 pitches through six innings, a decision that Rangers manager Skip Schumaker later said was due to an injury concern, via Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

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How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 10

72-75 – deGrom delivers before M’s deliver killing blow

The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Seattle Mariners scored four runs. deGrom was dang near perfect. Joc Pederson tied Jake Burger for the team lead in dingers with a two-run shot off a tough Logan Gilbert.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Chris Young News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Ex-player defends Chris Young’s Rangers job security despite recent mediocrity

With the Texas Rangers looking to win the AL West with 16 games left in the season, ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, there’s no denying that the disappointment felt within the team, which has put all eyes on the job security of some.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 10

Jacob deGrom Did Rangers Favor Turning Down Trade Based on Braves Offer

Texas Rangers fans know that the franchise entertained the thought of dealing Jacob deGrom before the trade deadline on Aug. 3. The Atlanta Braves inquired about acquiring the two-time Cy Young winner for the stretch run.

Joc Pederson News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Joc Pederson Could Reach Free Agency If Rangers Decline $18.5M Option

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson is among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan expects to reach free agency this winter. In an early outlook on the market published Thursday, Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined, and Pederson’s option for 2027 is worth $18.5 million.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka Among Rangers Who Could Reach Free Agency

ARLINGTON, Texas — In an early free agency outlook published Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason.

Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Skip Schumaker Explains Rangers’ Early Bullpen Move Against Mariners

SEATTLE — Three Texas Rangers relievers combined for 4 scoreless innings Wednesday afternoon after Cody Bradford left a 3-1 game at T-Mobile Park. Tyler Alexander, Trevor Williams, and Robby Ahlstrom allowed 2 hits and 1 walk, and the Seattle Mariners held on for a 3-2 win.

Logan Gilbert News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 10

Rangers Set Lineup Behind Jacob deGrom Against Mariners, Logan Gilbert

Another day, another missed opportunity for the Texas Rangers. Wednesday saw the Rangers (72-74) drop a 3-2 decision against the Seattle Mariners, a team they dominated the night before in a 10-5 win.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 10

Texas Rangers lineup for September 10, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 10, 2026 against the Seattle Mariners: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Logan Gilbert for the Mariners.

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MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Strider for deGrom

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Strider has made just 33 starts since the beginning of 2024 and has not posted an ERA below 4.45.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 10

Rangers Road to Postseason Will be Blocked by Awful Run Away From Home

Wednesday’s game in Seattle was an opportunity for the Texas Rangers to turn their fortunes around on the road and build on Tuesday’s win. No such luck.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 10

Minor league update for 9/9/26

Just two games, with Hickory’s playoff series resuming Thursday and Hub City’s season being over… For Frisco, Leandro Lopez threw 1.1 scoreless innings, striking out two.

Cody Bradford News / Lone Star Ball / September 10

Thoughts on a 3-2 Rangers loss

Mariners 3, Rangers 2 So, apparently, the Rangers don’t want to score runs for Cody Bradford. Bradford made his seventh start of the season in this game.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Rangers Waste Chance To Gain Ground In 3-2 Loss To Mariners

SEATTLE — Every run Cody Bradford gave up Wednesday afternoon at T-Mobile Park scored with two outs. The Texas Rangers lost to the Seattle Mariners 3-2, a day after winning the series opener 10-5.

Corey Seager News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Corey Seager’s slump will derail Rangers’ AL West chances

The Texas Rangers remain close enough to win the American League West. However, another Corey Seager downturn could end that pursuit. The Rangers fell to 72-74 with Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 9

Rangers Legend Says He Was Offered Contract to Chase Home Run Milestone

Knowing when to retire is one of the hardest things a professional athlete must do. Many are told by their bodies or talent when to retire. Some have a choice.

Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / September 9

2026 MLB Draft Review: Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers went all-in on top high schoolers during the 2026 MLB Draft. Their draft was headlined by two of the best high school hurlers, Gio Rojas & Brody Bumila, available this past July.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 9

Nathan Eovaldi’s Path to Rangers Return Gets Clearer After Key Milestone

The Texas Rangers know time is growing short for this season. Right-handed starting pitcher Nathan Eovalid knows it too. It's why both sides seem to agree that any role he can fill down the stretch is worth getting him healthy and back on the Major League roster.