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'Smoother Transition': MLB Delays Cap Plan To 2028 As Texas Rangers Hold Payroll Flat

NEW YORK — On Tuesday, Major League Baseball proposed to the players’ union that its salary cap and floor take effect in 2028 rather than next season. The cap would be $258.2 million and the floor $180.2 million.

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Rangers 2027 Payroll Budget Best-Case Scenario Given Contract Constraints

Back in late September, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said he would know his payroll budget by November. On Monday, he spoke

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Rangers President: 2027 Payroll To Be Similar To 2026

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young met this week with members of the media, including Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, to talk about various topics related to the club.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 3

Rangers Discuss Alex Cintrón Departure, Turn to Outside Coaching Candidates

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are looking outside the organization for their next assistant hitting coach, and every candidate interviewed so far has been external, president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday, MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry reported.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 3

Texas Rangers Make Minor Coaching Staff Changes for 2027 Season

The Texas Rangers opted for consistency over a significant staff shake-up as they announced coaching staff moves on Monday. President of baseball operations Chris Young spoke with reporters on Monday and announced two moves to the coaching staff.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Rangers Make Coaching, Front Office Changes

The Rangers are making some organizational adjustments after falling just short of a playoff spot this season. Assistant hitting coach Alex Cintrón will not return to the position, president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters on Monday (h/t Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News).

Texas Rangers News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Rangers Part Ways With Assistant Coach In Massive Front Office Shakeup After 2026 Heartbreak

The Texas Rangers are facing another major offseason shakeup after a season that fell well short of expectations. Just three years after lifting their first World Series trophy, the team has missed the playoffs for the third straight year.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / November 3

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that we should expect changes from the Texas Rangers this winter and the first question to answer is whether or not they’ll trade their expensive star players.

Justin Foscue News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 3

Justin Foscue Has Plenty Left to Prove After Rangers Breakout

Justin Foscue had just three hits in his first 51 major league at-bats. When the Texas Rangers drafted him 14th overall in 2020, they probably imagined something a little more productive.

Evan Carter News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Evan Carter Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day, Rangers To Explore Center Field Market

Rangers center fielder Evan Carter underwent labrum surgery on his right hip last week, president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters on Monday (link via Kennedi Landry of MLB.com).

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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.

Jake Burger News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 3

Rangers' Jake Burger Becomes Club's First MLBPA Philanthropist of the Year

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger is the 2026 Philanthropist of the Year, the Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced Oct.

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Michael Helman News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 3

Rangers Claim José Buttó From Giants, Outright Michael Helman

ARLINGTON, Texas — Right-hander José Buttó is joining the Texas Rangers after the club claimed him off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, Texas announced Monday.

Dave Bush News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 3

Alex Cintrón Steps Away From Rangers Hitting Role; Dave Bush Won't Return

ARLINGTON, Texas — After one season on the Texas Rangers’ hitting staff, Alex Cintrón will not be back in that role next season, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters Monday, The Dallas Morning News’ Shawn McFarland reported.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 2

Rangers Claim Jose Butto to Bolster Bullpen, Outright Michael Helman

The San Francisco Giants were in an extreme roster pinch. The Texas Rangers are the beneficiary. The Giants waived Jose Butto after the World Series and the Rangers claimed him off waivers and put him on the 40-man roster on Monday, giving Texas a potential right-handed arm to work in a set-up role against presumed closer Jacob Latz next season.

Evan Carter News / Ball Exclusives / November 2

Rangers CF Evan Carter Undergoes Hip Surgery, Likely Misses 2027 Opener

Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter underwent arthroscopic right hip surgery last week to repair a labral tear and address hip impingement, and is unlikely to be ready for the March 24, 2027, season opener.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Rangers Claim José Buttó, Outright Michael Helman

The Rangers claimed righty José Buttó off waivers from the Giants and assigned infielder/outfielder Michael Helman outright to Triple-A Round Rock after he went unclaimed on waivers, per a team announcement.

Bruce Bochy News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 2

Former Rangers Boss Bruce Bochy on Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era Ballot

Bruce Bochy’s day to be considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame has finally come. The former Texas Rangers manager — who guided the franchise to its first World Series title in the first season of his three-year stint as manager — was one of eight people selected to this year’s contemporary era ballot, released on Monday.

Joc Pederson News / Baseball Now / October 31

Should Red Sox Target Joc Pederson In Free Agency?

Joc Pederson has declined his $18.5 million mutual option with the Texas Rangers, and plenty of teams in need of power could be interested in him. Pederson is a full-time designated hitter at this point in his career, but the 34-year-old can still provide some pop to any offense.