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Rangers improve playoff hopes with win over Mets

Kumar Rocker pitched five solid innings on Thursday afternoon for the Texas Rangers, who salvaged the finale of a three-game series and boosted their playoff hopes with a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets in Arlington, Texas.

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The Mets couldn’t rock Rocker, fall to Rangers

After taking the first two games of their three-game series, the Mets’ bats couldn’t shake off the (presumed) Texas BBQ coma they were in, dropping the series finale to the Rangers 3-1.

Kumar Rocker News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 24

Rangers Set Lineup Behind Kumar Rocker for Home Finale Against Mets

The strange thing about the American League West playoff race is that every time it seems the Texas Rangers slide toward irrelevancy, the Houston Astros bail them out.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Mets seek to continue playing spoiler, aim to sweep Rangers

The Houston Astros keep leaving the door open for the Texas Rangers to win the American League West. The Rangers keep refusing to walk through. The Rangers will look to avoid a costly sweep on Thursday afternoon when they face the New York Mets in the finale of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 19

Thoughts on a 7-1 Rangers win

Rangers 7, Blue Jays 1 Kumar Rocker outduels Dylan Cease, just as we all expected. We were all worried that we’d end up watching a lot of Trevor Williams in this game.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Says Kumar Rocker Showed His Best Stuff In Months

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Kumar Rocker’s first four innings at Arizona on Sept. 12 may have been the best four innings he has seen from the right-hander in the last couple of months.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 18

Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026 against the Toronto Blue Jays: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Dylan Cease for the Jays.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers-Blue Jays Series Preview, Probable Pitchers, Injured List

For two teams grasping at straws to make the American League playoffs, Friday's series between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays represents a last stand for both squads.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Rangers Set Rocker, Quantrill And deGrom For High-Stakes Blue Jays Series

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kumar Rocker will start Friday night for the Texas Rangers against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease in the opener of a three-game series at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 12

Rangers Set Lineup Behind Kumar Rocker in Latest Matchup with Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers’ deficits in the American League West and the AL wild card race match — and not in a good way. The Arizona Diamondbacks blew out the Rangers (72-76), 9-1, on Friday.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Skip Schumaker Explains Rangers’ 2-Opener Strategy Before Kumar Rocker

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the Tampa Bay Rays lineup construction is what led him to use two openers ahead of Kumar Rocker on Friday night at Globe Life Field.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Kumar Rocker Takes Blame After Rangers Fall To Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kumar Rocker said he did not get the job done after allowing 6 runs over 5 innings in a 7-6 Texas Rangers loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 5

Rangers Magic Number: Texas Has Worst Possible Friday in Playoff Chase

The Texas Rangers were so close to walking off an epic comeback and that they really needed. Down 6-1 at one point, the Rangers had the tying run at third base in Evan Carter before Justin Foscue popped out to end the game in a 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 4

Texas Rangers lineup for September 4, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 4, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays: starting pitchers are Trevor Williams (opening for Kumar Rocker) for the Rangers and Nick Martinez for the Rays.

Athletics News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 31

Kumar Rocker’s Recent Trend Puts More Pressure On Rangers’ Depleted Pitching Staff

MILWAUKEE — Kumar Rocker threw 86 pitches and did not finish the fourth inning Sunday afternoon at American Family Field. Five Texas Rangers relievers covered the last 6 innings of a 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 30

Thoughts on a 7-4 Rangers win

Rangers 7, Brewers 4 Well will you look at that…the Rangers can win a game! On the road, even! And in a game where Kumar Rocker only went three innings!

Athletics News / Lone Star Ball / August 30

67-70 – Rangers prevent Brewer brooms with 7-4 finale win

The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs. Today’s game started with the Rangers failing to score on an opportunity

Texas Rangers News / TWSN / August 24

Kumar Rocker Pitching Matchup & Analysis (August 24th)

2026 is the biggest sample size we’ve seen to date for former third overall pick Kumar Rocker. As someone who watched Rocker dominate at Vanderbilt, my hopes are extremely high for what he can be in the MLB.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Rangers’ Kumar Rocker Scratched From Start

The Texas Rangers' starting rotation continues to see change. Before Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, the Rangers scratched Kumar Rocker from his scheduled start.

Texas Rangers News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Why Was The Cubs-Rangers Game Delayed Because Of Kumar Rocker?

Kumar Rocker enjoyed a rough rookie campaign in 2025, even though the Texas Rangers ended the regular season with the best starting rotation in the MLB.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 4

Rangers' Kumar Rocker ready for long-awaited season debut, faces Reds

Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker will make his season debut against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. At long last. Rocker's first game of 2026 wound up delayed until the team's eighth game of the season due to a combination of circumstances.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / June 13, 2025