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The Rangers' Best Value Pick from Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft

Leading into the MLB Draft this weekend in Philadelphia, left-handed pitcher Brody Bumila was a name that was popping up in mock drafts as a late first-round pick.

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Nimmo, Rangers Walk Off Astros in Sunday Matinee

ARLINGTON, Texas (July 12) — The Texas Rangers claimed a triumphant victory in this weekend’s Silver Boot Series with a 6–5 win over the Houston Astros Sunday afternoon.

Brandon Nimmo News / Field Level Media / July 12

Brandon Nimmo boosts Rangers to walk-off win over Astros

Brandon Nimmo's walk-off single capped off a 3-for-5 game for the Texas Rangers, who scored a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros Sunday and won two of three during the weekend series in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 12

49-47 – Rangers end first half with walk-off win over Houston!

The Texas Rangers scored six runs while the Houston Astros scored five runs. The Rangers led 3-0 early and then 4-1 late, holding that 4-1 lead into the

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 12

Texas Rangers Grades for Every Position Group at the All-Star Break

Sitting just over .500 at 48-47, it is shocking that the Texas Rangers are holding down first place in the American League West. So far this season, it has been some pretty weak baseball in the division.

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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.

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Rangers reliever Martin to IL with shoulder injury...

The Rangers have again placed veteran reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder injury.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 12

Rangers Are Calling Up Flame-Throwing Reliever Ahead of All-Star Break

The Texas Rangers are putting on the finishing touches before a much-needed All-Star break. Reliever Jacob Latz will be the lone Rangers' representative at the All-Star Game.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 12

Rangers put Martin on i.l., call up Teodo

The Texas Rangers have placed righthanded pitcher Chris Martin on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled righthanded reliever Emiliano Teodo.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 12

Texas Rangers Day Two Draft Picks

Day two of the 2026 MLB Draft: The Texas Rangers will be selecting sixteen players today, in Rounds 5 through 20. We will be updating through the day as each selection is made.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 12

Texas Rangers lineup for July 12, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for July 12, 2026 against the Houston Astros: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Cristian Javier for the Astros.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 12

Minor league update for 7/11/26

Aidan Deakins started for Hickory, throwing five shutout innings, striking out four and walking three. Paulino Santana doubled and walked three times. Yolfran Castillo had a hit and a stolen base.

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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 12

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the Houston Astros by a score of 9-3. The Rangers selected prep lefty Gio Rojas with their first round draft pick on Saturday.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 12

Thoughts on a 9-3 Rangers loss

Astros 9, Rangers 3 That was unfun. Kumar Rocker? Well, I guess he pitched okay, if you ignore the home runs. The home runs? They kind of put a damper on things.

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MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 12

Mackenzie Gore Pushes for Sunday Start After Speaking with Manager

The Texas Rangers head into the final game of the first half of the 2026 season looking to best their AL West division rivals, the Houston Astros. After taking game one and dropping game two, the Rangers have to show more fight than they did Saturday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Rangers focused on rival Astros with All-Star break looming

At the very least, the Texas Rangers ensured on Friday that the Houston Astros wouldn't bypass them in the American League West standings prior to the All-Star Game break.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Wyatt Langford helps Rangers uncork 4-run 8th to beat Astros

Wyatt Langford slugged a tiebreaking home run as the Texas Rangers exploded for four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning en route to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Jacob deGrom’s injury uncertainty will concern Rangers fans

Texas Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom is going to miss his start on Sunday due to a “minor” glute strain. It seems as if the injured list is a possibility for the veteran starting pitcher.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Jacob deGrom Won’t Make Next Start, Could Need IL Stint

Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will not pitch on Sunday, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters, including Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Rangers Facing Decision After Unfortunate Jacob deGrom News

Jacob deGrom is now in year 13 of his MLB career, and turned 38 in June. The veteran starter has managed to stay healthy over the last couple seasons with the Texas Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Rangers’ Wyatt Langford welcomes himself back from IL with walk-off hit to beat Angels

Wyatt Langford announced his return to action in a huge way on Thursday night, hitting a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 7-6 victory in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Corey Seager is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Corey Seager might potentially be going from AL West to AL East. The Texas Rangers may consider the possibility of trading away their veteran shortstop Seager if they sputter over the next several weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday.