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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 21

Rangers Sign Veteran Infielder as Depth and Potential Utilityman Option

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 17

Francesa reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 13

Mets talking to Padres about potential trades for these players

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 9

Rangers Skip Schumaker Has High Praise for New Outfielder Brandon Nimmo

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker believes Brandon Nimmo solves multiple problems at once. The veteran outfielder brings production that Texas lacked last season while adding leadership to a clubhouse mixing proven winners with emerging talent.

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Texas Rangers News / Sport Relay / December 8

Skip Schumaker Praises Addition of Brandon Nimmo

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec 8) – With the 2025 Winter Meetings underway in Orlando, new Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker held court with reporters Monday afternoon.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 7

Brandon Nimmo Reflects on Facing New Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker

New Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo already has connections to the organization. President of baseball operations Chris Young was a New York Mets starting pitcher when Nimmo joined the organization as a first-round draft pick.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 6

Brandon Nimmo Believes Rangers Have All the Championship Team Pieces

The Rangers made a significant investment when they acquired Brandon Nimmo from the Mets last month. Now the veteran outfielder is explaining exactly what convinced him to leave the only organization he's ever known.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5

Brandon Nimmo Visits Rangers for First Time Since Marcus Semien Trade

The Texas Rangers fired a big shot when they traded second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo. Earlier this week, Nimmo brought his wife and his child to Arlington and Globe Life Field to meet his new bosses for the first time since the deal was announced and Nimmo spoke to the media on a Zoom call.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 5

Brandon Nimmo explains why Rangers can win another World Series

With the Texas Rangers laying out its offseason goals to win another World Series championship, one move the team made was acquiring Brandon Nimmo from the New York Mets.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Rangers likely won't fill second-base spot in free agency or via trade

Last month’s Marcus Semien-for-Brandon Nimmo swap created a hole at second base in Arlington, but the Texas Rangers don’t plan on going outside the organization to find help at the position.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5

Texas Rangers' Biggest Need This Offseason Has Been Revealed

The Texas Rangers have already made one trade so far this offseason. They sent Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo. Texas is hoping that adding Nimmo can help a lineup that includes some players who need a bounce-back 2026 season.

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MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / December 3

Brandon Nimmo was the Mets’ best homegrown position player since David Wright

Hustle. Loyalty. Respect. There might only be one other person in this world that can be described better using this maxim than Brandon Nimmo; among other things, Nimmo is known for always hustling on field, wanting to remain a Met for his entire professional career, and always having time to give back to the fans who have been rooting him on.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 3

Why Rangers Like Brandon Nimmo’s Fit in New-Look Batting Order

The Texas Rangers aren’t done making moves, but their 2023 World Series batting order has taken a big hit. Already out the door this offseason are right fielder Adolis Garcia and catcher Jonah Heim, both of which were starters for that team and were non-tendered last month.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 2

Should Rangers Make Splash on This Twins Ace Ahead of 2026 Campaign?

After the Texas Rangers were involved in a shocking blockbuster trade for Marcus Semien and Brandon Nimmo, it became clear they would not shy away from any opportunities to bolster their roster.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 1

Mets named 'perfect match' for Yankees' star slugger in free agency

The New York Mets are one of the teams that have been active so far this winter, but there is still plenty of work to do. Early in the offseason, the Mets made a shocking trade with the Texas Rangers that sent long-time outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 30

Highly Touted Rangers Prospects Predicted to Make Solid Impact on MLB Roster

The Texas Rangers are in a somewhat intriguing position when it comes to their 2026 roster and beyond. With Marcus Semien being dealt for Brandon Nimmo, the clear vision is to improve the offense of the lineup, which they did by bringing in Nimmo.

MLB News / Just Baseball / November 30

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings: Everything You Need To Know

Technically, the 2025-26 MLB offseason began almost a month ago, but the action is only just getting started. Four notable free agents accepted qualifying offers, and a few more – including, Josh Naylor, Dylan Cease, and Ryan Helsley – have signed multi-year deals.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 30

The next trade Mets must make after blockbuster Marcus Semien-Brandon Nimmo deal

The New York Mets sent shockwaves through baseball when they shipped Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien on November 24.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 29

Rangers Rising Prospect Seen as Organization's Next Breakout Pitcher

The Texas Rangers are in a pretty interesting position heading into this winter, as they have already made a large-scale trade to get rid of Marcus Semien and bring in Brandon Nimmo.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 25

MLB Insider Shares Brandon Nimmo’s Motives Behind Accepting Trade to Rangers

After spending his entire MLB career with the New York Mets, eyebrows were raised when it was announced that outfielder Brandon Nimmo had been traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for shortstop Marcus Semien.

MLB News / Field Level Media / November 24

Rangers deal Marcus Semien to Mets for Brandon Nimmo

The New York Mets acquired second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash considerations, both teams confirmed Monday.

MLB News / Just Baseball / November 24

Breaking Down the Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien Trade

After rumors of the New York Mets potentially shaking up their core, they have taken the first step towards doing so. Sunday evening, ESPN’s Jeff Passan

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

Brandon Nimmo is the Newest Texas Ranger

The Texas Rangers have traded veteran infielder Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo. The Rangers non-tendered Adolis García a couple of days ago, so that opens up a spot for Nimmo to slide into one of the corner outfield spots.

MLB News / LWOSports.com / November 23

Brandon Nimmo Traded to Texas Rangers in Stunning Move

Not too many people quite know why, but the New York Mets have decided to trade a key player suddenly. Brandon Nimmo, who has become a pretty big star for the Mets, has been traded to the Texas Rangers in return for a package that includes Marcus Semien.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23

Mets-Rangers trade may signal bigger plans for New York's outfield

With Sunday's reported one-for-one trade coming together, which would send Marcus Semien to the New York Mets and Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers, there could be bigger hopes for the Mets' outfield.

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