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Josh Smith stars as Rangers stay hot, stifle White Sox

Josh Smith homered and scored all three runs for Texas as the surging Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

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Rangers Sneak Past White Sox in Series Opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (June 13) — The Texas Rangers rode a nice performance by Josh Smith as they beat the Chicago White Sox, 3–1, Friday. Smith accounted for every bit of offense as he scored all three of their runs, one on a solo homer.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 7

Rangers Super Utility Star Could Be Blocked From All-Star Game by Teammates

The Texas Rangers have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball during the 2025 MLB regular season. Entering their series with the Washington Nationals on Friday, they are 29-34, in fourth place in the American League West behind the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels.

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Josh Smith drives in four to spark Rangers past Cards

Leadoff man Josh Smith produced a two-run double and a two-run homer to back six strong innings from Jacob deGrom as the Texas Rangers defeated the St.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 28

27-30 - Rangers muster one hit, lose 2-0 to drop series

Texas scored three runs total in this three-game series The Texas Rangers scored zero runs but the Toronto Blue Jays scored two runs. Josh Smith smacked a single to lead off the game for Texas and then the Rangers went the next 27 outs without another hit.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 22

Former Yankees Prospect Sends Warning to Current Players

Former New York Yankees infielder Josh Smith has a big piece of advice for prospects going through the team's farm system: Don't get too comfortable. In an interview with the New York Post this week, Smith said he expected to be traded to another team when he was performing well in the minors.

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Recent No. 14 Prospect Offers Revealing Admission About Yankees Tenure

So long as you play well in the New York Yankees’ minor league system, you shouldn’t plan on finding an apartment in the Bronx. At least, that’s the message that Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith essentially offered Yankees prospects this week.

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Texas Rangers lineup for May 21, 2025

The Rangers and the Yankees on deGrom day Texas Rangers lineup for May 21, 2025 against the New York Yankees: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Ryan Yarbrough for the Yankees.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 14

Has Versatile Utility Man Josh Smith Been Rangers Best Position Player?

The Texas Rangers seem to finally be rounding into form after a difficult start to the 2025 season. The Rangers have seen their lineup rank among the worst in the league in a number of key offensive categories for much of March, April and May as the team's pitching staff has kept the team afloat.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 5

Texas Rangers’ Offensive Bright Spot Sets Career High in Mariners Victory

ARLINGTON — Yes, the Texas Rangers are not an effective offensive team right now. But there are bright spots. There’s Josh Smith, for one. On Sunday, Smith set a career high for hits in a game with four as he helped the Rangers defeat the Seattle Mariners, 8-1, at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 27

Sunday morning Rangers things

Sunday morning Rangers news and links Good morning, folks... The Texas Rangers fell to the San Francisco Giants by a score of 3-2. Once again, the Texas Rangers offense was the culprit in a low-scoring loss.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 26

Texas Rangers Superstar Utility Player Running out of Positions to Play

Last year Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith won the American League Silver Slugger as the top hitting utility player in the league. During spring training, Smith stated that his goal this year was to win a Gold Glove as the AL utility player.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Rangers getting Josh Smith reps in center field

The Rangers played utility guy Josh Smith in center field last night, something that Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News spoke to manager Bruce Bochy about.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 19

Texas Rangers lineup for April 19, 2025

Josh Smith is back, but not Wyatt Langford Texas Rangers lineup for April 19, 2025 against the Los Angeles Dodgers: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Roki Sasaki for the Dodgers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 12

Texas Rangers Star Utility Man Is on Pace To Join Historic Club

By now, just about everyone knows about the versatility of Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith. He's a Swiss Army Knife for manager Bruce Bochy with his ability to play any position in the infield and outfield, something that is a rarity even in this modern era of baseball where more and more players are able to shift around the diamond.

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Texas Rangers Utility Man Named 'Biggest Difference-Maker' Amid Hot Start

The Texas Rangers have gotten off to a nice start to this season despite a middling performance from the offense. They have at least one standout player to thank for keeping them afloat.

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My Two Cents: Years Later, Rays Still Can't Figure Out How to Beat Rangers

There were two quick outs in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays were hoping to force extra innings on Sunday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Texas Rangers lineup for March 31, 2025

The Rangers and the Reds, in Cincy Texas Rangers lineup for March 31, 2025 against the Cincinnati Reds: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Brady Singer for the Reds.

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Texas Rangers Move Young Slugger to Injured List in Latest Roster Move

Down two infielders, the Texas Rangers made a move on Sunday to give one of them time to heal up. The Texas Rangers moved third baseman Josh Jung to the 10-day injured list on Sunday, a move they hope will only keep him out for 10 days.

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Watch: Texas Rangers Silver Slugger Leaves Red Sox Game with Apparent Injury

The Texas Rangers are running out of players named Josh to run out into the lineup. Josh Smith, who took over at third base for Josh Jung on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, left in the first inning of the game with an injury.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Rangers fans receive promising injury update on Adolis Garcia

The Rangers have faced plenty of questions about their outfield mix throughout the spring, as both Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia have been slowed by oblique issues.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 26

New York Yankees Trade Idea Would Bring Back Super Utility Star

The New York Yankees traded away a top-15 prospect back in 2021 and could look to bring him back now that he looks like a star super utility player. Josh Smith had to step up for the Texas Rangers last season after a handful of injuries and he more than answered the call.

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Josh Smith hits first career walk-off home run, gives Rangers win over Astros

It’s now or never in the AL West, especially with the Silver Boot on the line. Both the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros need to emerge from this week’s series with two wins.

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Rangers OF reveals extent of injuries after HBP to face

Rangers OF reveals extent of injuries after being hit in face with pitch

Rangers outfielder Josh Smith had a big scare on Monday night when he was hit in the face by a pitch. On Tuesday, Smith revealed the extent of his injuries, and it was not as bad as it could have been.

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