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Rangers Suffer Another Series Loss After Pitching Falls Apart Again

After a game that was hard to watch to say the least, the Texas Rangers have suffered a series loss to the Toronto Blue Jays before the finale got underway.

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Gray, Haggerty to i.l., Boushley, Freeman up

The Texas Rangers have placed pitcher Jon Gray and outfielder Sam Haggerty on the injured list, the team announced today. To take their places on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled pitcher Caleb Boushley and infielder Cody Freeman.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 17

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… Doing the morning links posts makes it much harder to stick my head in the sand and try to ignore the 2025 Texas Rangers’ season going down in flames right now… The Texas Rangers lost yesterday to the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of a shitload to very little.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 17

Minor league update for 8/16/25

Hickory starter Kamdyn Perry allowed five runs in four innings, walking two, striking out two and giving up three home runs. 2025 8th rounder Evan Siary made his professional debut, allowing a solo homers and striking out three in an inning.

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Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / August 17

Texas Rangers’ Backs Are Against the Wall

Over the past six weeks, the Texas Rangers have played themselves into, and nearly out of, the middle of the AL playoff race. The past home stand started with great gusto, only to fall flat, dropping the team back to 61-61 on the season.

Daulton Varsho News / Total Apex Sports / August 16

Daulton Varsho Has a Big Game Against the Texas Rangers

Daulton Varsho of the Toronto Blue Jays had a big day against the Texas Rangers. He went 3-of-3 with a home run, a double, and drove in two runs. A player known mainly for his glove, Varsho has shown that he can drive the ball out of the ballpark this season.

Jon Gray News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Jon Gray facing uncertain future after going unclaimed on waivers

Rangers righty Jon Gray went unclaimed on waivers.

Myles Straw's career day leads Blue Jays to blowout of Rangers

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Marcus Semien News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 16

Rangers' Marcus Semien Receives Good News After Getting X-Rays

The Texas Rangers continue to face defeat after enduring yet another loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. In a brutal 14-2 blowout on Saturday, the Rangers remain on a downward spiral.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

3 prospects Rangers must promote as rosters expand for 2025 stretch run

The Texas Rangers left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 61-62. Unfortunately for Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, his team was on the wrong end of an offensive masterclass.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / August 16

61-63 – Rangers ethered by Blue Jays in 14-2 blowout loss

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Toronto Blue Jays scored 14 runs. A refreshing loss, actually! No late-innings consternation. No worry if the latest failure with RISP will matter.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 16

Texas Rangers Bullpen Woes Continue

Baseball is one of the most trivial sports. You can make a perfect pitch, only for someone to bloop it over the infield, or you can hit a ball 100 mph off the bat, only for it to find a glove.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 16

Rangers Bullpen has Another Disastrous Outing Against Toronto Blue Jays

The Texas Rangers now find themselves under .500 once again at 61-62. They have lost seven of their last eight and even though all of the losses can't be blamed on their bullpen, the last three sure can.

Marcus Semien News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Marcus Semien News Surfaces After Removal From Rangers Lineup

As the Texas Rangers continue to fall out of contention in the AL West, news broke that doesn't bode well for the team. Marcus Semien was hit by a pitch in the team's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 16

Rangers Hit New Low When It Comes To Their Playoff Chances

The Texas Rangers lost another heartbreaker on Friday night. After Jacob deGrom spun a gem for them against the stout Toronto Blue Jays offense, the fanbase had to sit back and watch the team implode once again with another late-innings loss that has become all too common for this group.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 16

Minor league update for 8/15/25

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed two runs in three innings, striking out two and walking three. Paxton Kling was 2 for 3 with a walk and a double.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 16

Rangers Failed Offseason Signing Has Been Extremely Overpaid This Season

After making a nice run before the trade deadline, the Texas Rangers have stumbled a bit of late. Unfortunately, this has resulted in making the postseason becoming more challenging. The Rangers came in 2025 seeking to bounce back from what was a highly disappointing campaign in 2024.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 16

Rangers aim to get relief corps back on track vs. Jays

The struggling Texas Rangers will look for some relief Saturday afternoon when they try to avoid a series loss against the host Toronto Blue Jays. The Rangers' relievers struggled in the opener of the three-game series, wasting a scoreless five-inning start from Jacob deGrom in a 6-5 loss on Friday.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / August 15

Rangers Offense Comes to Life Amid Rough Streak

The Texas Rangers’ offense has struggled for most of the year, but they flipped the script against the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this week. On Monday, they went down big and came back to win 7-6 in 10 innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15

Rangers head to Toronto looking to spark season

The Texas Rangers will be a desperate team when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night for the opener of a three-game series. The Rangers have lost six of their last seven games to leave them at .500 and 3 1/2 games removed from an American League wild-card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

Red Sox should consider adding former World Series champion 1B

A former World Series champion suddenly became available on Thursday and could be a formidable platoon partner in Boston.

Nationals shockingly designate former World Series champ for assignment

Nationals DFA 1B Nathaniel Lowe, activate OF Dylan Crews from IL

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 13

Rangers place Adolis Garcia on IL with ankle injury

Adolis Garcia was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a sprained left ankle and the Texas Rangers activated fellow outfielder Evan Carter before the finale of their home series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Rangers Facing Adolis Garcia Decision After Evan Carter News

The Texas Rangers are looking to return to the postseason in 2025 for the first time since their 2023 World Series run. Texas currently owns a 61–59 record, and while the pitching staff has the best ERA in MLB, the run production has let them down, as the Rangers average just 4.1 runs per game—23rd in the league.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

AL Cy Young Award is Skubal's to lose after duds from Crochet, Eovaldi

AL Cy Young Award is Tarik Skubal's to lose after duds from Garrett Crochet, Nathan Eovaldi

The American League Cy Young race was shaping up to be a three-man competition. Now, it's one man's to lose.

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Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Adolis Garcia makes Catch of the Year candidate with his bare hand

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia made one of the best catches of the year during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and you may never see anything like it again.

Rangers 1B Jake Burger to return from quadriceps injury

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Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Josh Jung has bat flip of the year on walk-off HR to beat Yankees

Josh Jung made sure to pimp his walk-off winner against the New York Yankees on Monday night. Jung was the hero for the Texas Rangers versus the Yankees at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex.