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Rangers reliever Jacob Latz was a major breakout star during the 2026 MLB season, going from a pitcher fighting for a rotation spot to an All-Star reliever.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 12

Why Becoming Rangers Closer Took All-Star Jacob Latz by Surprise

By the end of the 2026 season, Jacob Latz had established himself as the Texas Rangers closer. Not just for that season but for the future. It was a startling development.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 8

Rangers Can Celebrate Three Player Development Success Stories in 2026

The Texas Rangers didn’t get to where they wanted in 2026, which was the playoffs. But for three players, the season was a breakthrough. It was also an example of something the Rangers want to do more of in the future — continuing the development of players once they get to the Majors.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 1

Rangers Best Reliever of 2026 Traveled Interesting Road to All-Star Status

In February Jacob Latz headed to Surprise, Ariz., to compete with Kumar Rocker to be the Rangers’ fifth starter. By the end of September, he was an All-Star closer.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Stands By Jacob Latz After Rare Rangers Bullpen Collapse

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob Latz entered Thursday night having converted his last nine save opportunities, dating to Aug. 7. In the eighth inning, Trevor Story hit a go-ahead, three-run home run off him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Rangers eager to rebound in opener of crucial series vs. Jays

Two teams that are in the thick of the American League playoff hunt will meet Friday night when the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers open a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers Playoff Magic Numbers Turns Tragic in Loss to Red Sox

At minimum, the Texas Rangers wanted to remain in a tie for first place in the American League West. Well, that's not how things went Thursday night. A three-run home run by Boston's Trevor Story in the top of the eighth inning off the normally reliable Jacob Latz helped lift the Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 17

76-77 – Red Sox get the last Latz as Rangers miss chance for sweep

The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Boston Red Sox scored four runs. Well that one stings. Despite the laundry list of things wrong with the club this season, the Rangers have been dang near perfect when leading late in games.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Jacob Latz Earns 30th Save With 5-Out Finish Against Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob Latz struck out Andruw Monasterio with the bases loaded in the eighth inning Tuesday night. He then pitched the ninth to finish the Texas Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 7

Skip Schumaker Details Late Jacob Latz Decision In Rangers Win vs. Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob Latz worked a scoreless eighth inning on Sunday and then argued to stay in the game. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker sent Jakob Junis out for the ninth instead, and Junis retired the side in order in an 8-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 6

Jacob Latz Looks To Rebound Quickly After Rare Rangers Setback

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob Latz said he has a new opportunity Sunday after Jonathan Aranda’s three-run home run in the 10th inning gave him his first loss since April 10 in the Texas Rangers’ 6-3 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night at Globe Life Field.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 17

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland ponders what to make of the Texas Rangers after an abysmal road trip against baseball’s worst teams. MLB dot com’s Theo DeRosa writes about the Rangers falling in the finale against the Athletics to become the first visiting team to lose a series in Sacramento since April.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 3

Rangers may sell at trade deadline following Astros sweep

The Texas Rangers appeared to be buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Getting swept by the Houston Astros over the weekend may have changed those plans.

Woeful Giants could be remedy for Rangers' 'ugly' performances

Yordan Alvarez's 4-hit game powers surging Astros past Rangers

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 14

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Kennedi Landry writes about where things stand for the first-place Texas Rangers at the All-Star break and what awaits them in the second half.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 12

Rangers Are Calling Up Flame-Throwing Reliever Ahead of All-Star Break

The Texas Rangers are putting on the finishing touches before a much-needed All-Star break. Reliever Jacob Latz will be the lone Rangers' representative at the All-Star Game.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 10

How Jacob Latz Has Become the Rangers' Savior in the Bullpen

There are a few things that would've sounded crazy to a Texas Rangers fan before the season started: Nicky Lopez and Elias Diaz would be everyday players, the Rangers would be above .500 in July without a lot of contributions from Corey Seager, and Jacob Latz would become a reliable closer.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 10

Astros at Rangers Series Primer with Texas Broadcaster Eric Nadel

He’s called everything from Nolan Ryan’s 5000th career strikeout, to the World Series. He joined the Rangers broadcast booth back in 1979 and today,

Texas Rangers News / Tiger Rag / July 6

Former LSU Pitcher Jacob Latz Of Texas Rangers Makes Major League Baseball All-Star Game

TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Jacob Latz, who pitched for LSU in the 2016 season, has been selected to the American League roster for the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game that [...] The post Former LSU Pitcher Jacob Latz Of Texas Rangers Makes Major League Baseball All-Star Game appeared first on TigerRag.com.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 6

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about the confuzzling Texas Rangers who dropped a home series against a below .500 team following a successful road trip.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 5

The Biggest Rangers All-Star Snubs: These Four Players Should Feel Slighted

For the Texas Rangers the 2026 All Star game is all about pitcher Jacob Latz. But should he have had teammates going with him? Latz as richly deserving of this selection.

Athletics News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 4

Rangers Closer Jacob Latz's Latest Award is All-Star Game Berth

ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers will have an All-Star pitcher in Philadelphia in two weeks. Reliever Jacob Latz, who was just named the American League reliever of the month for June, was selected to represent the franchise at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on July 14.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 3

Rangers History Says Jacob Latz’s All-Star Game Case Already Made

Jacob Latz had an incredible June for the Texas Rangers. All one needs to do is look at the numbers. The members of the media that cover the team did and selected him the Rangers player of the month and it was an easy call.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Rangers Make Jacob Latz Announcement Before Tigers Game

Jacob Latz is more than just a closer for the Texas Rangers; he is the team's "fireman," a relief pitcher built for any situation. Latz is currently sporting a 1.71 ERA.