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The Rangers ended the week on their only loss but otherwise had a fantastic week. They wrapped up their homestand with a series sweep against the best team in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 13

Rangers and Their Little Rascals on Five-Game Win Streak Pursuing AL West Title

The Texas Rangers have become victims to the injured list at the worst possible time. They found themselves three games under .500 with a postseason birth slipping further and further away.

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 10

Helman Homers Again as Rangers Beat Brewers

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sept 9) — The Texas Rangers have a winning streak on their hands as they won their third straight game edging the Milwaukee Brewers, 5–4, Tuesday evening.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 10

Rangers Close Gap on AL West Lead with Latest Victory over Brewers

The Texas Rangers defeated the best team in the National League for the second straight game, and for the second straight game it was Michael Helman getting the job done.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Brewers’ Pat Murphy teases extreme plan for Michael Helman amid nuclear series

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling toward the playoffs in the National League and are trying to secure the top seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs over the final few weeks of the regular season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9

Michael Helman hits homer, robs another to lift Rangers past Brewers

Rookie Michael Helman hit a two-run home run and stole a homer at the fence to help the surging Texas Rangers to a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in the second of a key three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 9

76-70 – What the hell, man? Helman leads Rangers to 5-4 win

The Texas Rangers scored five runs while the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs. It’s a Michael Helman Indian summer. After the Rangers took a scant 1-0 early lead, and with Jack Leiter dealing, it seemed like perhaps Texas had the makings of another win over MLB’s top club in the bag.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 9

Thoughts on a 5-0 Rangers win

Rangers 5, Brewers 0 Guessing that if you were told six months ago that in mid=September, the Rangers would have a game started by Jacob Latz where Michael Helman drove in all the Rangers’ runs, you would not have guessed that the Rangers were still in the playoff hunt.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 9

Rangers Shut Out Brewers but Don’t Gain Ground in AL Wild Card Race

The Texas Rangers shut out the best team in the National League on Monday, as they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-0. Texas (75-70) got a huge game from outfielder Michael Helman, who wasn’t on the opening-day roster.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 9

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes that Jacob Latz stepped up last night as the Texas Rangers surprised Milwaukee with a shutout victory. Kennedi Landry writes that Michael Helman played the role of hero in the Rangers’ series-opening win over baseball’s best team.

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 9

Rangers Have Grand Old Time against Brewers

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sept 8) — With a rare open roof, the Texas Rangers set the tone in their series against the Milwaukee Brewers by taking the opener, 5–0, Monday evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Michael Helman’s grand slam carries Rangers past Brewers

Michael Helman drove home every Texas run with a grand slam and an RBI double to back the solid start of pitcher Jacob Latz as the surging Rangers rolled to a 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in the opener of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 30

Jonah Heim, Michael Helman blast Rangers past A's

Jonah Heim hit a tiebreaking homer and Michael Helman added a two-run blast to help the Texas Rangers notch a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 27

Rangers Activate Joc Pederson from Injured List, Option Michael Helman

ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers officially activated designated hitter Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The move was made in advance of the series finale with the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 23

Former Texas A&M Second Baseman Hits First Major League Home Run

After being selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2018 MLB Draft, Michael Helman, former Texas A&M second baseman, has been working to make it to the big leagues.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 21

Michael Helman knocks in four as Rangers top Athletics

Michael Helman hit a three-run homer, his first major league long ball, and drove in a run with a bunt as the Texas Rangers dismantled the Athletics 7-2 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 17

Rangers recall Foscue, option Helman, may add Tellez?

The Rangers have replaced Michael Helman with Justin Foscue The Texas Rangers have recalled infielder Justin Foscue, the team announced today. In addition, even though the Rangers have an open spot on the active roster due to Jake Burger being placed on the injured list yesterday, the Rangers optioned outfielder Michael Helman to AAA Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 27

Langford to i.l., Helman recalled

Wyatt Langford has been placed on the 10 day injured list The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the injured list, the team announced before tonight’s game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 19

Rangers Claim Pirates Outfielder Off Waivers

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder is headed to another MLB team after a short time with the franchise. The Texas Rangers claimed Michael Helman off of waivers from the Pirates and then optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock, according to the transactions page.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Rangers claim Michael Helman, designate Jonathan Ornelas

The Rangers announced that they have claimed infielder Michael Helman off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock. The Bucs designated him for assignment last week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Pirates Designate Recent Acquisition for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed a player they recently acquired on waivers. The Pirates added Nick Solak on the 40-man roster, which saw them designate infielder/outfielder Michael Helman for assignment.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 14

Pirates Claiming 28-Year-Old Utility Man From Cardinals

One former member of the St. Louis Cardinals organization has found a new home in the National League Central. St. Louis acquired utility man Michael Helman from the Minnesota Twins in February for cash considerations.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Pirates claim versatile INF/OF off waivers from Cardinals

The Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Michael Helman off waivers from the Cardinals, according to announcements from both clubs. There was no previous indication that the Cards had removed Helman from their 40-man roster, so their count drops to 39.