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The Texas Rangers head into the offseason after a disappointing season which saw them miss the playoffs for the second straight year since their first-ever World Series title back in 2023.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 1

Rangers Still Stuck With Horrible Contract Despite Recent Payroll Slashing

The Texas Rangers have been tightening their belts this offseason, moving on from several big-name stars in an effort to reduce payroll. Along with non-tendering Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim, they also saved some money by trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

Rangers Must Hope Joc Pederson Rebounds After Exercising Option

There was little chance the Texas Rangers were going to catch a break when it came to designated hitter Joc Pederson and his contract. The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that Pederson triggered the 2026 option on the two-year contract he signed last offseason.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Joc Pederson exercises player option

Joc Pederson has officially exercised his $18.5MM player option for the 2026 season, according to a report from The Associated Press. The deal contains a matching mutual option for 2027.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Previewing the 2025-26 free-agent class: Designated hitter

MLBTR continues its position-by-position look at the upcoming free agent class. Before we move on to the pitching, we’ll wrap up the offensive group by looking at the designated hitters.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 1

Joc Pederson, Rangers look to continue torrid stretch vs. D-backs

The Texas Rangers are playing some of their best baseball entering the final month of the regular season. Still needing a push to enter the American League postseason picture, the visiting Rangers (71-67) begin a three-game interleague series on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (68-70) in Phoenix.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 31

Rangers slide past Athletics for fifth straight win

Jacob deGrom threw five scoreless innings and Joc Pederson homered and drove in three runs on Sunday to help the visiting Texas Rangers post a 9-6 victory over the Athletics and complete a three-game sweep in West Sacramento, Calif.

MLB News / Angels Nation / August 30

Rangers Crush Angels 20-3 Behind Trio of 3-Run Homers

Adolis García, Joc Pederson, and Kyle Higashioka each launched three-run homers. At the same time, Corey Seager added his team-leading 21st of the season as the Texas Rangers overwhelmed the Los Angeles Angels 20-3 on Wednesday night.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 22

Rangers come alive in 9th, walk off Guardians on Joc Pederson's double

Joc Pederson doubled home Corey Seager with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as the Texas Rangers roared back to walk off the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Joc Pederson Update Surfaces After Removal From Rangers' Lineup

The Texas Rangers have lost four consecutive games and now face an uphill battle toward making the postseason with a 61–63 record, sitting 5.5 games out of a playoff spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / August 7

The Rangers Are Hoping Joc Pederson Is Finally Back

Sometimes a player just needs to yell. And yell is what Joc Pederson did Monday night. As soon as the ball left the pinch-hitting Pederson’s bat in the bottom of the ninth against the Yankees, he knew it was gone.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 27

Rangers activate 1B/DH Joc Pederson from injured list

The Texas Rangers activated designated hitter/first baseman Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Pederson, who missed two months with a fractured right hand, batted fifth as the DH in Sunday's series finale against the visiting Atlanta Braves.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

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Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Rangers Announce Disappointing Joc Pederson Update

Veteran designated hitter Joc Pederson enters his 12th major-league season, and his first with the Texas Rangers. Pederson originally broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the first of his two All-Star appearances as a member of the organization.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 24

$Rangers DH Joc Pederson fractures right hand$

Rangers DH Joc Pederson fractures right hand

Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson suffered a fractured right hand during Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said after the game.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Rangers hit with major injury blow in loss to White Sox

The Rangers were dealt a major injury blow on Saturday when DH Joc Pederson was hit by a pitch in their loss to the White Sox.

White Sox win second straight against Rangers

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 31

Joc Pederson is still making Braves fans laugh

Joc Pederson is the gift that keeps on giving. Each fan base gets to enjoy him for a little bit before he flies away, and he gave Braves Country a lifetime of memories in just a few months.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Joc Pederson calls out division rival after signing with Rangers

Joc Pederson is already talking a big game after signing with the Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 23

Texas Rangers Ink Joc Pederson to a Two-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers entered the offseason searching for a solution to their World Series hangover. The Rangers finished the season 78-84, which was very disappointing.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 23

Braves old friend Joc Pederson finds a new home

Another day, another non-Braves free agent signing to update you all on. The latest being old friend Joc Pederson inking a deal with the Rangers, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 23

Reports: Joc Pederson, Rangers reach 2-year deal

Free-agent outfielder Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a two-year deal, multiple outlets reported Monday. ESPN said the contract, pending a physical, is worth $37 million and includes a player opt-out after the first year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2, 2024

Diamondbacks interested in re-signing veteran DH

Understandably, the Diamondbacks would want him back, as they saw firsthand what a huge impact he can make at the plate.

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The 'Pitchers from the 1998 MLB All-Star Game' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / November 22, 2024

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Joc Pederson

Joc Pederson is a free agent this offseason for the fifth year in a row. And while he’s getting dangerously close to his mid-thirties, he has never hit the open market in a better position.