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Texas Rangers Desperately Need New Slugger To Help Save Struggling Offense

After a great start to the season for the Texas Rangers, injuries are starting to mount, and they have hit a bit of a rough patch. Following a nice start to the year, the Rangers have lost their last three series, falling into second place in the American League West.

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Texas Rangers All-Star in Tough Battle Against Father Time To Start Season

There have been several Texas Rangers players who have struggled over the first month of the season. Designated hitter Joc Pederson hasn’t come close to meeting expectations after being signed in free agency, going through a 0-for-41 slump.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 24

Former Dodgers All-Star Finally Snaps Historically Abysmal Streak With New Team

Joc Pederson was signed to a two-year, $37 million contract to address the Texas Rangers' need for a productive DH, a position that had a league-low .584 OPS in 2024.

Athletics News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 24

Watch: Slumping Texas Rangers Slugger Finally Ends Historic Batting Drought

Joc Pederson's long national nightmare is finally over. The Texas Rangers lost 5-2 to the Athletics on Wednesday night after placing Corey Seager on the injured list, but that wasn't the story.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Joc Pederson finally gets on the board after 0-for-41 hitless streak

Joc Pederson’s early struggles with the Texas Rangers came to a dramatic halt Wednesday night, as he broke his 0-for-41 hitless streak with a clutch pinch-hit double in the top of the ninth inning.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Former Dodgers All-Star on Pace to Set Incredible Unwanted Record

Players going on hitless streaks is quite common with the level that MLB pitchers have attained today. However, Joc Pederson has had a hitting drought that can only be described as demoralizing.

Athletics News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 23

Texas Rangers Free-Agent Bust Hits Rock Bottom With Historic Slump

The Texas Rangers finally broke out of their team-wide slump on Tuesday night, pounding the Athletics for eight runs and 10 hits during their 8-5 win in Sacramento.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 20

Texas Rangers' Struggling Slugger Off to Incredibly Bad Start at Plate

The Texas Rangers are off to a pretty good start to their 2025 campaign. Over their first 20 games, they have racked up an AL West-leading 12-8 record.

Texas Rangers News / Fastball on SI / April 19

Texas Rangers' Offseason Acquisition is at the Bottom of Some Very Poor History

The Texas Rangers lost 3-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at Globe Life Field. WIth the loss, they are now 12-8 on the season, but they remain in first place in the American League West.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Joc Pederson gets painfully honest on career-worst start

The Texas Rangers view Joc Pederson as their secret weapon. The team is intent on turning around its offense after last season’s massively disappointing followup to the Rangers’ World Series victory in 2023.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 5

Look: Texas Rangers Slugger Uses Torpedo Bat in Game for First Time

It was only a matter of time before a Texas Rangers player tried a torpedo bat in a game. That time came on Friday. Designated hitter Joc Pederson used a torpedo bat model during Friday’s game with the Tampa Bay Rays, but it didn’t lead to the production he was hoping for.

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.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

Joc Pederson taking first base reps in Rangers camp

The Rangers intend to get Joc Pederson work at first base this spring, manager Bruce Bochy said (link via Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News). While the Rangers still plan to use him primarily as a designated hitter, they could get him occasional first base work over the course of the season.

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Two-time All-Star to join fifth team since 2021

The Rangers and slugger Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Diamondbacks interested in re-signing veteran DH

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / November 22

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.