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Rangers Magic Number Countdown to Playoff Berth Hits Final Week

The Texas Rangers could have taken control of the American League West on Sunday. But the Toronto Blue Jays proved uncooperative. The Blue Jays won the game, 7-2.

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Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes that the patchwork pitching for the Texas Rangers finally came undone in the series finale loss to Toronto on Sunday.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 21

Jacob deGrom Has Rough Day, But Rangers Avoid Bigger AL West Damage

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers lost 7-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday at Globe Life Field and kept their one-game lead in the American League West.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 20

Thoughts on a 7-2 Rangers loss

Blue Jays 7, Rangers 2 I regret to inform you that there was no sweep of Toronto this weekend. Herbie had to remain in hibernation. I’d be more upset about

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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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Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 20

How Sebastian Walcott Wrapped up Impressive Rangers Minor League Season

The Texas Rangers didn’t want their top prospect, Sebastian Walcott, to leave any meat on the bone in a truncated 2026 season. After the Double-A Frisco

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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.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / September 20

78-78 – Rangers greet .500 like an old friend with 7-2 loss to Toronto

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Toronto Blue Jays scored seven runs. After winning several games where it appeared as though the Rangers weren’t exactly the favorites, today The Shed dwellers had the opportunity to sweep Toronto with their remaining best pitcher Jacob deGrom on the mound versus a bullpen game for the Blue Jays.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Texas Rangers Made Calculated Gamble With Veteran Pitcher Saturday

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi pitched the sixth inning Saturday on two days of rest because that was where the Texas Rangers had planned to use him, manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Texas Rangers Veteran Shows Signs Of Old Form During Playoff Push

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jordan Montgomery looks the way he did when Skip Schumaker coached him with the St. Louis Cardinals, the Texas Rangers manager said Sunday, a night after the left-hander threw 3 2/3 hitless innings in relief against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Texas Rangers Leave Next Start Up In Air For Injured Starter

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore played catch Sunday at Globe Life Field, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said, and the club has not settled on a day for the left-hander’s next start.

Cal Quantrill News / Field Level Media / September 20

Rangers shelve Cal Quantrill (lat) for rest of regular season

The Texas Rangers are battling for a playoff spot, and they'll have to do it without the services of a key piece, as the team placed right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday, ending his regular season.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Rangers Could Get Another Arm Back As AL West Race Reaches Final Week

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jack Leiter threw a bullpen session Sunday morning at Globe Life Field and reached 92 to 93 mph, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said, his first since arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle in June.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Rangers move past Astros into 1st place followed by injury buzzkill

The Texas Rangers have found themselves in first place in the AL West, surpassing the Houston Astros with just a few games remaining in the regular season.

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Brandon Nimmo News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Rangers Make Brandon Nimmo Announcement After Removal From Lineup

Brandon Nimmo has been exactly what the Texas Rangers hoped for in his first year with the organization. He was acquired this past offseason in a trade with the New York Mets that sent Marcus Semien to Queens.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Rangers Reveal Why Starting Outfielder Was Scratched Before First Pitch

ARLINGTON, Texas — An illness knocked right fielder Brandon Nimmo out of the Texas Rangers lineup for Sunday’s finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported the scratch at 12:27 p.m.

Cal Quantrill News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Rangers Place Cal Quantrill On Injured List

The Rangers announced this afternoon that right-hander Cal Quantrill is going on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain. Fellow righty Winston Santos is being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take Quantrill’s spot.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Skip Schumaker Backs Toronto Strategy Even After It Backfired Against Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Sewald intentionally walked Nicky Lopez to load the bases with one out in the sixth inning Saturday night. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said he would have made the same call.

Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Skip Schumaker Reveals Rangers’ Longest Meeting Of Year Became Useless Almost Immediately

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the pitchers meeting before Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays was the longest the team has had this season.

Wyatt Langford News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Wyatt Langford Reacts to Rangers Play During Win Against Blue Jays

Wyatt Langford found himself at the center of one of the more unusual plays of the Texas Rangers’ 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 20

Rangers look for length from Jacob deGrom in finale vs. Jays

The Texas Rangers have had to turn to their bullpen more often than they would have liked in the first two contests of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Rangers stay hot, take down Blue Jays

The Texas Rangers won for the sixth time in their past seven games, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Rangers starting pitcher Cal Quantrill left the game after 1 1/3 innings with right lat tightness.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

White Sox's playoff hopes hanging by a thread after collapse against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox blew an 8-2 lead in an 11-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the second of a four-game series on Friday night. With the loss, the White Sox fell one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

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Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Rangers Select Michel Otañez

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michel Otañez. Left-hander Robby Ahlstrom has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding active roster move.