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The Texas Rangers are coming up on another key decision in what should be a truncated offseason due to a potential work stoppage in December. By Nov. 20 the Rangers must decide whether to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players and players under team control.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 3

Rangers' Jake Burger Becomes Club's First MLBPA Philanthropist of the Year

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger is the 2026 Philanthropist of the Year, the Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced Oct.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 28

Rangers First Baseman Named Philanthropist of the Year

The MLB Players Choice Awards were announced on Wednesday, and a Texas Rangers veteran slugger was recognized for his contributions off of the field. Rangers

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

Why Jake Burger May No Longer Fit into the Texas Rangers’ Future

The Texas Rangers are trying to make the transition to become a team that is younger, more athletic and a little cheaper. In addition, president of baseball operations Chris Young began a transition last offseason from a lineup that values slugging to a lineup that values on-base and versatility.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 15

Rangers’ Jake Burger Now Finalist for Prestigious MLPBA Award

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has had an up-and-down two years with the franchise on the field. But off the field he’s been incredible. Burger is a finalist for the Players Choice Philanthropist of the Year Award, which was announced earlier this week.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 13

Intriguing Statistics Defined How Jake Burger Led, Frustrated Rangers in 2026

The Texas Rangers traded for Jake Burger before the 2025 season to get some cheap, controllable power. In 2026 he finally became that power source. But

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Jake Burger Sends Clear Message With Texas Rangers’ AL West Lead Gone

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night and pulled back into a tie with the Texas Rangers for first place in the American League West.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 9

Skip Schumaker Points To Jake Burger As Rangers’ Model vs. Bryce Miller

SEATTLE — Jake Burger‘s opposite-field home run off Bryce Miller is the at-bat Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker reached for Tuesday when he described what has worked against the Seattle Mariners right-hander.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 7

Jake Burger Says Rangers Haven’t Hit Panic Button In Playoff Race

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers finished their homestand at 71-73 with 18 games left, two games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West and two games out of the third and final American League wild card spot.

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

Jake Burger Powers Rangers’ 5-1 Comeback To Earn Rays Series Split

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Burger homered twice, and the Texas Rangers came back from a 4-0 deficit and then a 5-1 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 on Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Field.

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 6

Jake Burger, Corey Seager guide Rangers past Rays for series split

Jake Burger homered twice, drove in three runs and scored three times to help the Texas Rangers earn a split of the four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays with an 8-6 win on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 1

Jake Burger’s Hard Contact Helps Rangers Solve Recent Situational-Hitting Problems

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Jake Burger set the tone for the Texas Rangers‘ offense in an 8-1 win over the Athletics on Monday night at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 25

‘A Lot Of Fond Memories’: Texas Rangers’ Jake Burger Collects His 500th Career Hit In The Ballpark Where He Debuted

CHICAGO — Jake Burger doubled home a run in the sixth inning Monday night at Rate Field for the 500th hit of his major league career. Burger was thrown out trying to reach third on the play.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 23

Texas Rangers’ Jake Burger Back In Lineup Sunday After Left Wrist Contusion

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers first baseman Burger left Saturday night’s 3-0 loss to the Angels in the fifth inning with a left wrist contusion. Initial X-rays came back clean, and he is back in the lineup a day later.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

With Major League Baseball's trade deadline (Aug. 3, 6 PM EST) less than a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies are primed to add to a roster desperate

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 25

After meaty showing, Rangers' Jake Burger sets sights on M's

It was Burger Night at Globe Life Field. No, there weren't any specials at the concession stands. Just the Texas Rangers' Jake Burger taking a bite out of the defending American League West champion Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27

Rangers' Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Sanchez

Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez

Sanchez dominated the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his first start.

Christopher Sanchez fans 10 as Phillies top Rangers in opener

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 22

Five potential X factors in the AL West

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 29, 2025

Rangers 1B Jake Burger to undergo wrist surgery

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger plans to undergo surgery to repair a wrist injury originally sustained in mid-August. Burger, 29, told the Dallas Morning News following Sunday's season-ending loss at Cleveland that he's scheduled for a procedure later this week to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 18, 2025

Rangers' Jake Burger heads to IL for third time in 2025

The Texas Rangers placed Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list on Monday, a day after the infielder suffered a left wrist sprain against Toronto. Burger, 29, will make his third trip to the IL over the past two months.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 8, 2025

Rangers 1B Jake Burger to return from quadriceps injury

The Texas Rangers activated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list Friday. Burger has missed 20 games since being placed on the injury list on July 13 with a left quadriceps injury he sustained two days earlier while running out a grounder during the top of the fifth inning in a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16, 2025

Rangers place Jake Burger on 10-day IL

The Rangers announced that first baseman Jake Burger has gone on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 13, with a left quad strain. They’re unlikely to make the corresponding roster move until Friday, when they resume play with a weekend series against the Tigers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2025

Do the Rangers already regret trading Lowe after this move?

Do the Rangers already regret trading Nathaniel Lowe after this move?

The Texas Rangers thought they were upgrading at first base when they traded Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals and later acquired Jake Burger from the Miami Marlins as the former's replacement over the winter. That doesn't appear to be the case anymore.

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Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1, 2025

Former 30-home run hitter gets demoted to minor leagues

The Texas Rangers have demoted one of their power hitters.

Rangers to select Tucker Barnhart, designate Dane Dunning for assignment

Rangers place C Kyle Higashioka on injured list

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Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / April 17, 2025

Buy or Sell: Fantasy Baseball Roster Trends

Well, well, well. Here we are, back talking about fantasy baseball. You’ve had a couple of weeks to settle in, analyze your roster, and now you probably need to start making some moves.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / February 27, 2025