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The Texas Rangers came into the 2025 MLB regular season with heightened expectations. After a busy offseason that included adding Jake Burger and Joc Pederson to an already deep lineup and overhauling the bullpen, many people were predicting the team would get back on track.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 18

Milwaukee Brewers’ Former 30-HR Hitter Anticipates Return to Majors After All-Star Break

On Wednesday, the Texas Rangers placed first baseman Jake Burger on the injured list with a left quad strain. To fill his place, they plan on calling up a former Milwaukee Brewers slugger who joined the team on a minor league deal earlier this month.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 17

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Burger, Frelick, Suarez

The 2025 MLB All-Star break ends on July 18, as teams will return for the stretch run. However, some teams looking to get back into contention will be without key players.

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Rangers to Promote Veteran Slugging First Baseman on Minor League Contract

According to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Texas Rangers are promoting veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez to the team's Major League roster.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 16

Rangers place 1B Jake Burger (quadriceps) on 10-day IL

The Texas Rangers placed first baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left quadriceps injury. The move is retroactive to Sunday.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 13

Sunday morning Rangers things

Sunday morning Rangers news and links Good morning, folks... The Texas Rangers lost to the Houston Astros by a score of 5-4 yesterday, in 11 innings. The DMN’s game story laments the missed opportunities by the Rangers’ offense in the loss.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 11

Friday morning Rangers things

Texas Rangers update for Friday, July 11. Good morning, LSB. The Rangers beat the Angels last night, 11-4. Shawn McFarland writes about the offensive explosion and says we've seen it before from this group.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 11

Struggling Rangers Slugger Opens Up About Rough Season at the Plate

Lack of production at the plate has become the unfortunate norm for the Texas Rangers in the 2025 season, with just about everybody in the clubhouse struggling to find any sort of consistency with the bat in their hands.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 2

Rangers reinstate 1B Jake Burger, demote 3B Josh Jung

The Texas Rangers reinstated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday night's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

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Since the calendar flipped to June, he has produced an awful .158/.208/.221 slash line.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 1

Texas Rangers Send Slugger on Rehab Stint, Promote Top Prospects to Triple-A

The Texas Rangers have to be excited at the potential return of their first baseman Jake Burger. Burger left a game on June 20 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and the next day he was placed on the injury list with an oblique strain on his left side.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 1

Texas Rangers Prepare for Possible Lift as Injured Sluggers Eye Weekend Return

The Texas Rangers have missed both Wyatt Langford and Jake Burger for a week. But now the injured pair appear to be close to a reutrn. Texas Rangers president of baseball operations, Chris Young told reporters, including Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, that their is a clear path for both players to re-join the team this weekend.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 22

Sunday morning Rangers things

Sunday morning Rangers news and links Good morning, folks... The Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday by a score of 3-2. Kumar Rocker got his first major league road win, and Bruce Bochy says Rocker has “a different look about him” since returning to the majors.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / June 21

Rangers place 1B Jake Burger (oblique) on 10-day injured list

The Texas Rangers placed first baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a left oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled rookie first baseman Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Jake Burger hits Rangers’ injured list with oblique ailment

The Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak Friday behind another strong outing from Jacob deGrom. The veteran ace delivered his fourth straight quality start, leading Texas to a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Texas Rangers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 22

Texas Rangers Slugger to Receive Incredible Honor from Minor League Franchise

Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger is set to have his No. 21 retired by the Hub City Spartanburgers, the High-A affiliate of the Rangers. The Spartanburgers are making Burger's No.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Jake Burger’s clutch night lifts Rangers during tense Yankees matchup

The Texas Rangers may be watching a turnaround unfold live in the Bronx — thanks to Jake Burger. In the middle of a tight game against the New York Yankees, the Texas slugger has already launched two home runs, providing all the offense in a 3–2 game currently in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 1

Reports: Rangers sending scuffling slugger Jake Burger to Triple-A

The Texas Rangers reportedly demoted slugger Jake Burger to Triple-A Round Rock after being shut out by the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. The move packs significance because Burger smacked 63 homers over the previous two seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

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

Former 30-home run hitter gets demoted to minor leagues

The Texas Rangers have demoted one of their power hitters.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Rangers to option offseason acquisition to Triple-A

The Rangers’ plan is to allow Burger an opportunity to “reset” in the minor leagues before bringing him back up to the majors in the near future.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / April 17

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Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / February 27

This Rangers 1B had two reasons to celebrate on Thursday

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Miami Marlins News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8, 2024

Marlins announcer had awesome call of Jake Burger’s walk-off home run

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger lifted his team to a thrilling win on Sunday with a walk-off home run, and the call that accompanied it was spectacular.

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