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The Texas Rangers reached the highest of highs when they won the World Series in 2023. But, outside of that championship, success has been far and few between for the franchise for most of the last decade.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 5

Texas Rangers Pitching Staff Among Best in Baseball in These Key Areas

The season is young. The Texas Rangers had played just eight games going into Saturday’s contest with the Tampa Bay Rays. But there is already one clear trend emerging — the pitching is pretty good.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / April 4

What We Know About the Rangers After the First Two Series

The first two series of the Texas Rangers‘ 2025 regular season are in the books. The club won both and currently sits at 5-2. In true baseball fashion, it was a bit of a mixed bag of games.

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Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Ex-Rangers World Series hero gets demoted to minors

Less than a year-and-a-half after starring in the World Series, one Texas Rangers player is headed to Triple-A. Rangers president Chris Young revealed on Tuesday that outfielder Evan Carter has not made the Opening Day roster.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 18

Texas Rangers' Newest Starting Pitcher Might Impact Young Prospects

The Texas Rangers made major waves on Tuesday when they announced the signing of veteran starting pitcher Patrick Corbin to what the New York Post's Jon Heyman reported is a one-year deal with just over $1 million in guaranteed salary with incentives.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / March 18

The Rangers’ Pitching Staff Is Already in a Tight Spot

At the beginning of last week, the Texas Rangers‘ starting rotation was healthy and considered by many to be a strong suit of the ball club heading into 2025.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 13

Why is Texas Rangers Exciting, Young Pitcher Missing Opening Day?

The Texas Rangers got a dose of some tough news on Thursday morning after things did not look great on Wednesday afternoon. As first reported by Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Rangers left-handed pitcher Cody Bradford is going to begin the season on the injured list according to manager Bruce Bochy.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 4

Texas Rangers Have Underrated Duo Set To Handle Third Base Duties This Season

After the moves that were made by Texas Rangers executive vice president and general manager Chris Young this offseason, the team has arguably the deepest lineup in baseball heading into the 2025 campaign.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 28

Texas Rangers Have ‘One of the Best Pitchers in the World’ Says Front Office Exec

The Texas Rangers knew they were taking a massive risk when they signed starting pitcher Jacob deGrom away from the New York Mets in free agency ahead of the 2023 season.

Texas Rangers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 23

Highly-Touted Texas Rangers Pitching Prospect Likely to Require Surgery, Miss Season

According to Texas Rangers front office leader Chris Young, top pitching prospect Alejandro Rosario is likely going to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 22

Texas Rangers Star Prospect Draws Comp to San Diego Padres Superstar in Younger Days

The Texas Rangers have compiled what could be one of the most productive lineups, offensively, in baseball. General manager Chris Young wanted to upgrade the team’s power this offseason, acquiring Jake Burger to take over at first base and Joc Pederson to help out as designated hitter and outfield.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Rangers notes: Gray, Martin, Garcia

Last weekend, reports surfaced that the Rangers had some “internal discussions” about moving Jon Gray from the rotation to the closer’s role, in a creative way to address both their need for a closer and an on-paper surplus of starting pitchers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 12

Texas Rangers Now Healthy Ace Looking To Regain Form in Spring Training

The Texas Rangers are poised to bounce back in 2025 after an incredibly disappointing 2024 campaign. World Series champions in 2023, the Rangers didn’t even qualify for the playoffs last season as they dealt with a multitude of injuries and down years from some of their key contributors.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 2

Texas Rangers Should Consider Bringing This Closer to Spring Training

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young says the team is basically done when it comes to collecting relievers for the bullpen. That

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 26

Texas Rangers Have Stealthy Closer Candidate Hiding in Bullpen Competition

The Texas Rangers need a closer. Kirby Yates has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. David Robertson doesn’t appear to be walking through the door to make a return.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 19

Chris Young Discusses Rangers’ Bullpen Plans

The Rangers have made retooling their bullpen a priority after losing Kirby Yates, David Robertson, and José Leclerc to free agency at the start of the offseason.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Chris Young reveals Rangers’ free agency strategy

The 2024 season could not have gone any worse for a Texas Rangers team that was defending its World Series crown. Struck by the injury bug over and over again, the Rangers fell flat last season, finishing out of the playoffs entirely with a disappointing 78-84 record.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Rangers Young Slugger Undergoes Wrist Surgery Again

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung‘s road to staying healthy took another bump. Jeff Wilson of AllDLLs.com reports that the highly touted Jung underwent additional wrist surgery, marking another setback in his quest for a healthy and consistent 2025 season.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Rangers’ Chris Young drops ‘World Series’ take after contract extension

After helping to guide the Texas Rangers to a surprise World Series victory in 2023, general manager Chris Young landed a contract extension. Young also got bumped up from executive vice president and GM to president of baseball operations.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 14

Former Seattle Mariners Pitcher to Continue as General Manager of Division Rival

Former Seattle Mariners pitcher Chris Young has earned a contract extension as the general manager of the Texas Rangers. The news came out on Friday for Young, who had been operating without a contract moving forward.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Rangers Sign GM to Multi-Year Contract Extension

The Texas Rangers announced on Friday that the team has signed general manager Chris Young to a multi-year contract extension. Young, who joined the Rangers front office in 2020, was also promoted to president of baseball operations.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 13

Rangers extend Chris Young, promote to president of baseball ops

The Texas Rangers promoted Chris Young to president of baseball operations and signed him to a multi-year contract extension on Friday. Young, 45, joined the team as executive vice president and general manager in December 2020 and took ownership of the team's baseball operations group in August 2022.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Rangers extend general manager, promote him to new position

The Texas Rangers have extended general manager Chris Young. That extension comes with a promotion to president of baseball operations.

Star's injury signals end of Rangers' lost season, but team has hope for 2025

Rangers designate veteran righty to make room for top pitching prospect

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MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 30

Former Cy Young Award Winner Might Return From Long Absence Against Angels

It has been more than a year since major league hitters have seen right-hander Jacob deGrom take the mound. The 38-year-old pitcher has not played in an MLB game since April 28, 2023, as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. But, the time has come for the return of the two-time Cy Young award winner.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2023

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