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Rangers eager to rebound in opener of crucial series vs. Jays

Two teams that are in the thick of the American League playoff hunt will meet Friday night when the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers open a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

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Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost a crusher last night, 4-3 to the Red Sox. Shawn McFarland writes that Texas no longer has any margin for error with these kinds of losses.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Joc Pederson Provides Injury Update During Rangers AL Wild Card Push

Joc Pederson is making progress from the small structural fracture in his left hand, but the Texas Rangers slugger still appears to be several days away from returning to game action.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18

Minor league update for 9/17/26

Despite scoring 5 runs in the first, Frisco lost to Amarillo by a score of 12-7. We now have a decisive Game Three on Friday in the Division Series to see who advances to the Texas League Championship Series.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers Playoff Magic Numbers Turns Tragic in Loss to Red Sox

At minimum, the Texas Rangers wanted to remain in a tie for first place in the American League West. Well, that's not how things went Thursday night. A three-run home run by Boston's Trevor Story in the top of the eighth inning off the normally reliable Jacob Latz helped lift the Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18

Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers loss

Well, dangit. No sweep. Winning streak is over. No longer in first place. And with the Astros and the White Sox winning, the Rangers are one out in the division and two out in the Wild Card race, and are tied with Toronto.

Jacob Latz News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

76-77 – Red Sox get the last Latz as Rangers miss chance for sweep

The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Boston Red Sox scored four runs. Well that one stings. Despite the laundry list of things wrong with the club this season, the Rangers have been dang near perfect when leading late in games.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Skip Schumaker Identifies Sonny Gray Pitch Rangers Must Solve

ARLINGTON, Texas — Sonny Gray’s sweeper looks like a strike for a long time before it breaks late off the plate, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said before Thursday night’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox.

Cal Quantrill News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Cal Quantrill Cleared For Rangers Start Against Blue Jays After Back Issue

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill threw about 10 pitches off the slope Thursday and is ready for his next start, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said before the series finale against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Rangers Keeping Nathan Eovaldi’s Role Fluid Over Final 10 Games

ARLINGTON, Texas — How the Texas Rangers use Nathan Eovaldi over the final 10 games is a day-to-day decision, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said before Thursday night’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field.

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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 / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Rangers Set Rocker, Quantrill And deGrom For High-Stakes Blue Jays Series

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kumar Rocker will start Friday night for the Texas Rangers against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease in the opener of a three-game series at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Skip Schumaker Reveals Why Rangers Switched From Cody Bradford To Tyler Alexander

ARLINGTON, Texas — Tyler Alexander is opening for the Texas Rangers against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, and Cody Bradford is the bulk pitcher behind him, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said before the series finale at Globe Life Field.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 17

Rangers Notes: Several Injuries Nagging at Texas Players in Final Stretch

The most notable part of the Texas Rangers’ lineup for Thursday’s game with the Boston Red Sox was who wasn’t in it. Joc Pederson was not in his usual spot at designated hitter against a right-handed pitcher.

Joc Pederson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Rangers get Joc Pederson injury update amid AL West race vs. Astros

Texas Rangers star Joc Pederson is attempting to play through a small fracture in his left hand after he was recently hit by a pitch during a game. Pederson is working his way toward returning to the lineup.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Rangers Turn To Tyler Alexander After Cody Bradford Was Initially Named Starter

ARLINGTON, Texas — Left-hander Tyler Alexander is starting for the Texas Rangers against the Boston Red Sox in Thursday night’s series finale at Globe Life Field, according to the club’s lineup card, with Ezequiel Durán leading off at third base.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are Tyler Alexander (opening for Cody Bradford) for the Rangers and Sonny Gray for the BoSox.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 17

Rangers Set Lineup Seeking Sweep of Red Sox, Sole Possession of AL West Lead

Thursday could be a big night for the Texas Rangers. If things work right, it could be the night they climb back into the American League West lead by themselves.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

Joc’s Broken Hand and the DH Situation

The Texas Rangers have faced lefthanded starting pitchers in their last three games. That’s kind of unusual. Those three games represent 6.5% of the games the Rangers have had this season against lefthanded starting pitchers, despite representing a hair under 2% of the total games the Rangers have played so far this season.

Sonny Gray News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 17

Rangers Using Well-Rested Starting Pitcher to Face Red Sox’s Sonny Gray

All week the Texas Rangers have known they would face Boston’s right-handed ace, Sonny Gray, in the series finale on Thursday. On Wednesday night, the Rangers finally reciprocated and named left-hander Cody Bradford the starting pitcher, per MLB.com.

MacKenzie Gore News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Rangers Get MacKenzie Gore Update Following Start Against Red Sox

The Texas Rangers got through Wednesday’s win over the Boston Red Sox, but MacKenzie Gore’s health has become a concern heading into the final stretch of the season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Rangers Share Pitching Decision Moments After Win Over Red Sox

The Texas Rangers are changing their pitching plan for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox. The Rangers announced that left-hander Tyler Alexander will open the game, with Cody Bradford expected to follow and handle the bulk of the innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17