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Texas Rangers Boss Isn’t Worried About Young Pitcher Despite Blowup Start

The Texas Rangers were routed by the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, 6-1, with two home runs by Salvador Perez dealing the most significant blow. It was the first time the Rangers had scored one or fewer runs since June 6 against the Washington Nationals.

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Rangers Lose Second Straight to Royals

ARLINGTON, Texas (June 18) — Despite tallying a season-high six extra-base hits, the Texas Rangers fell limp against the Kansas City Royals, 6–3, Wednesday evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Maikel Garcia's 4 RBIs guide Royals past Rangers

Maikel Garcia had a three-run home run and a clutch RBI triple to help the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / June 18

36-38 - Rangers ruled by Royals with 6-3 loss

That’s a series loss for Texas The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Kansas City Royals scored six runs. The Rangers continue to be as baffling as you remember them at every possible turn.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 18

Rangers Predicted To Have Quiet MLB Trade Deadline Despite Recent Success

The Texas Rangers have been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball during the 2025 MLB regular season. Predicted by many to be contenders in the American League, the team is currently on the outside looking in of the playoff picture for the second year in a row after winning the World Series in 2023.

Jack Leiter News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 18

Inconsistency of Rangers Star Rookie Holding Him Back From Becoming Truly Elite

When the Texas Rangers drafted Vanderbilt's right-handed star Jack Leiter second overall in the 2021 MLB draft, they did so with the assumption that he would become the team's new ace of the future.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 18

Texas Rangers lineup for June 18, 2025

Texas attempts to bounce back against the Royals Texas Rangers lineup for June 18, 2025 against the Kansas City Royals: starting pitchers are Patrick Corbin for the Rangers and Kris Bubic for the Royals.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Rangers Nearing Good News After Latest Pitching Updates

The Texas Rangers rotation could receive some much-needed depth in the coming weeks. A pair of injured pitchers continue to move forward in their rehab work. Jon Gray could be ready to make his season debut by late July, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 18

Rangers Named Fit for Braves Star Slugger Who Would Fix Their Offense

The Texas Rangers have had an odd first two and a half months of their 2025 season. A team that had high hopes and expectations for its lineup has seen its offense mired in what can't be deemed a slump anymore since they rank 26th in all of MLB with a team wRC+ of 84.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 18

Rangers Ship Out Their Intriguing Reliever To Phillies

For weeks now, many have wondered if the Texas Rangers are going to become sellers ahead of this year's trade deadline. That would go against the aggressive

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Phillies Announce Trade With Rangers for Right-Handed Pitcher

With a questionable bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to make some changes in the buildup to the MLB trade deadline. Whether the moves are big or small, the team will be shaking things up within their organization in the bullpen.

Nolan Hoffman News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 18

Texas Rangers Trade Minor League Reliever Nolan Hoffman to Philadelphia Phillies

The Texas Rangers have traded right-handed pitcher Nolan Hoffman to the Philadelphia Phillies, the clubs announced Wednesday morning. In order to acquire Hoffman, Philadelphia sent cash considerations back to Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 18

Minor league update for 6/17/25

The Rangers minor league excitement from Tuesday Hickory starter Ismael Agreda went one inning, allowing a solo home run and striking out one. Kai Wynyard allowed three runs in three innings, walking three and striking out one.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 18

Injured Texas Rangers Ace Picking up Steam in Return to Starting Rotation

A timeline for injured Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is starting to become clearer. Eovaldi threw a bullpen on Tuesday, per multiple reports including The Dallas Morning News (subscription required), for the second time since he was placed on the 15-day-injured list on May 29.

Jack Leiter News / Lone Star Ball / June 18

Thoughts on a 6-1 Rangers loss

Royals 6, Rangers 1 Royals 6, Rangers 1 And thus doth the latest Rangers winning streak come to an end. Not a good outing for Leiter, who struggled with pretty much all his pitches in the game.

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Rangers Bow Down before Royals in Series Opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (June 17) — The Texas Rangers dropped their series opener to the Kansas City Royals, 6–1, Tuesday evening. A two-homer performance by Salvador Perez helped the Royals get the best of the home-nine on a warm evening in the DFW Metroplex.

Jack Leiter News / Lone Star Ball / June 17

36-37 - Leiter ambushed as Rangers fall 6-1 to Royals

Back below .500 The Texas Rangers scored once but the Kansas City Royals scored six runs. The Royals called the perfect play on the play-call sheet to beat the Rangers.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

On a revival, Rangers set to face sliding Royals

The surging Texas Rangers square off against the slumping Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. The Royals will send right hander Seth Lugo (3-5, 3.18 ERA) to the mound while Texas will counter with rookie right-hander Jack Leiter (4-3, 3.88 ERA).

Patrick Corbin News / Just Baseball / June 16

Has the Rangers’ Pitching Lab Fixed Patrick Corbin?

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Patrick Corbin has had a resurgent season in 2025 after being synonymous with the worst pitcher in baseball for the last four to five years.

Tyler Mahle News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Rangers Announce Injury Move to AL Cy Young Candidate

The Texas Rangers announced Saturday that starting pitcher Tyler Mahle would skip his start on Sunday because of shoulder trouble. The team took things a step further Sunday morning.

Wilson Ramos News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Two-time All-Star retires from baseball

The longtime catcher is retiring after 12 seasons in the majors and 18 overall seasons of pro ball.

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Kumar Rocker News / Just Baseball / June 13

Rangers Looking for Kumar Rocker To Mature in Minors

The baseball journey of top Texas Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker has been extraordinary and well documented. The fireballer finds himself making two starts this week, but they will be in Round Rock for the Express and not for the Rangers.

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Craig Kimbrel lands with new team after puzzling Braves stint

Craig Kimbrel was not given much of an opportunity to prove himself with the Atlanta Braves this season, but the veteran relief pitcher has landed with a new team.

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