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Why Jordan Montgomery’s 2026 Suggests Rangers Should Re-Sign Him

The Texas Rangers took what could only be described as a good old-fashioned flier on left-hander Jordan Montgomery. The Rangers signed Montgomery to a one-year contract in spring training for far less than he would have gotten on the open market had he been healthy.

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One World Series Free Agent Who Would Be Perfect Fit for Rangers

Just a few years ago teams across Major League Baseball were taking notes about how the Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series. Now, the Rangers are back to taking notes.

Joc Pederson News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

Rangers Got More from Joc Pederson as Slugger Returned to Norms in 2026

Joc Pederson told reporters on several occasions in 2026 that his surge in production was about getting healthy and not any significant swing adjustments.

Cal Quantrill News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

These Numbers Drove Cal Quantrill’s Resurgent Season with Rangers

Perhaps no free agent signing provided more value to the Texas Rangers than right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill. Signed to a minor league deal in the offseason and invited to Major League spring training, he was expected to be a back-up option for the rotation but didn’t make the opening-day roster.

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MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

This Analytic May Keep Rangers from Giving up on Evan Carter

Evan Carter is a finalist for the American League Gold Glove in center field. The Texas Rangers outfielder is also a significant liability at the plate.

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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 20

The Rangers Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher

The Texas Rangers are facing an offseason at a crossroads. There will be a lockout which will stunt activity, but with some improvements to the roster, they could be the leading candidate to win the AL West in 2027.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 20

The Rangers’ Roster Bind

The Rangers should be at a crossroads offseason. Texas failed to take advantage of an historically weak division, finishing 80-82 to come up two wins short of a playoff berth.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 19

This Number Should Reassure Rangers Sebastian Walcott is on Right Path

Sebastian Walcott continues to give the Texas Rangers plenty of food for thought in terms of when his future should begin at the Major League level. The latest is that Walcott was named one of the Arizona Fall League's top performers for Week 2 by MLB Pipeline.

Alejandro Osuna News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

Why Alejandro Osuna Deserves More Rangers Playing Time in 2027

Alejandro Osuna’s brilliant 2025 spring training for the Texas Rangers didn’t get the follow-up he wanted. The 2026 season was a much different story. Osuna didn’t start the regular season with the Rangers but that’s where he ended it, with a much different slash line than his 2025 ended with.

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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

Why Pre-Arbitration Players Matter to Texas Rangers’ Immediate Future

The Texas Rangers worked to trim payroll last offseason. There’s a chance president of baseball operations Chris Young will be asked to do so again this offseason.

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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.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

How Much Did Injury Hurt Jack Leiter’s Hopeful Rise with Rangers in 2026?

This was supposed to be the season that Jack Leiter took the next logical step with the Texas Rangers. Instead, it became kind of a disaster. Leiter finished the season 3-7 with a 5.29 ERA.

Brandon Nimmo News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 18

Did Texas Rangers Get What They Needed from Brandon Nimmo in 2026?

The Texas Rangers made a seismic move in December when they traded one of their heroes from their 2023 World Series team. The Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo.

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Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

Why Jake Burger May No Longer Fit into the Texas Rangers’ Future

The Texas Rangers are trying to make the transition to become a team that is younger, more athletic and a little cheaper. In addition, president of baseball operations Chris Young began a transition last offseason from a lineup that values slugging to a lineup that values on-base and versatility.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

One Prospect Could Change the Texas Rangers Entire Offseason Plan

The Texas Rangers are still formulating their plan for the offseason one that could be filled with starting and stopping when it comes to improving their team.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

One Trade the Texas Rangers May Already Be Regretting

The Texas Rangers have traded players for various reasons during the tenure of president of baseball operations Chris Young. Mostly it's been to fortify the team that the trade deadline.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

Sebastian Walcott Gives Rangers Another Reason to Love His AFL Play

It was only a matter of time before Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott went yard in an Arizona Fall League game. It took five games, but he made it count.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 16

Why Rangers Promoting Hamilton Wise is Important to Franchise’s Future

Hamilton Wise is likely not a name familiar to Texas Rangers fans unless they really following the scouting department closely. That could change. Per Francys Romero, who covers international baseball, the Rangers have promoted Wise to vice president of amateur, domestic and international scouting.

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.

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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 / 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.

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.