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Tuesday night was a big night for Will Venable. The former Texas Rangers bench coach — who took on the Chicago White Sox as manager in 2025 — was named the American League manager of the year for 2026 after he guided the franchise to a playoff berth two years after it lost more games than any team in MLB history.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 28

Skip Schumaker Makes Feelings Clear After Rangers Fall Short

MINNEAPOLIS — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker finished his first season one game short of the postseason Sunday, and he put the shortfall on himself.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 24

Texas Rangers Face Major Bullpen Concern With Just 3 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — Four Texas Rangers relievers faced 13 New York Mets hitters over the final four innings Thursday and allowed 1 hit. Texas won 3-1 at Globe Life Field, one day after its bullpen gave up 5 runs in the eighth and ninth innings of a 7-2 loss.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Rangers Manager Defends Players After Tuesday's Defensive Collapse

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers defense has been good this season, manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday. His comments came a day after three New York Mets runs scored on misplays in a 6-3 loss.

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Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Manager Reveals Key To Solving Mets’ Rising Star

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have to hit Nolan McLean’s fastball first to have a chance against the rest of his pitches, manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23

Texas Rangers Get Positive Update After Starter Was ‘Shaking’ On Mound

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore can most likely make another start before the regular season ends, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Rangers Get Good News After Sickness Spreads Through Clubhouse

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday the club’s final off day of the regular season came at the right time for a banged-up team.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Skip Schumaker Reveals How MacKenzie Gore Feels After Injury Concern

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore played catch Monday at Globe Life Field and felt really good, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday. The left-hander starts the series opener against the New York Mets six days after muscle spasms in his back and shoulder cut short his last outing.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Nathan Eovaldi’s Rangers Role Takes New Shape With 6 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi will pitch this week in games the Texas Rangers are winning, manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday. Schumaker would not commit to a role for the right-hander over the final six games of the regular season.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Texas Rangers Leave Next Start Up In Air For Injured Starter

ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore played catch Sunday at Globe Life Field, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said, and the club has not settled on a day for the left-hander’s next start.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Rangers Could Get Another Arm Back As AL West Race Reaches Final Week

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jack Leiter threw a bullpen session Sunday morning at Globe Life Field and reached 92 to 93 mph, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said, his first since arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle in June.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Skip Schumaker Backs Toronto Strategy Even After It Backfired Against Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Sewald intentionally walked Nicky Lopez to load the bases with one out in the sixth inning Saturday night. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said he would have made the same call.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Texas Rangers Veteran Got Credit For Saturday’s Win Without Taking The Mound

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Williams threw the final 4 innings of Friday’s 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays without allowing a run. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that outing is the reason Jordan Montgomery was available to cover 3 2/3 innings on Saturday.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 20

Rangers look for length from Jacob deGrom in finale vs. Jays

The Texas Rangers have had to turn to their bullpen more often than they would have liked in the first two contests of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18

Skip Schumaker Explains How Rangers Bullpen Plan Unraveled Before Story Homer

ARLINGTON, Texas — Three of the Boston Red Sox’ four runs Thursday night reached base on a walk or a hit-by-pitch. Boston beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, at Globe Life Field, scoring once in the seventh and three times in the eighth.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Skip Schumaker Says Jacob deGrom Was Not 100% Against Red Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom struck out 8 over 5 innings Tuesday night in his first start since groin tightness in Seattle. Afterward, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the right-hander did not feel 100%.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Skip Schumaker Delivers Cal Quantrill News Following Rangers Win

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker provided an encouraging update on Cal Quantrill after the right-hander battled through back tightness during Sunday’s 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Rangers Manager Explains Troubling Reason for Pulling Jacob deGrom

The Texas Rangers got a concerning explanation for Jacob deGrom’s early exit Thursday after manager Skip Schumaker revealed the veteran pitcher was dealing with groin tightness.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 11

Skip Schumaker Tells Rangers To ‘Win Tomorrow’ After Costly Mariners Loss

SEATTLE — The Texas Rangers have 15 games left and are two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third American League wild card. They fell to 72-75 with a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon at T-Mobile Park.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Jacob deGrom Won’t Make Next Start, Could Need IL Stint

Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will not pitch on Sunday, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters, including Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28

Skip Schumaker Choosing Family Moment Over Rangers Series Finale

There are games, there is work, and then there are moments that you can never get back. Tonight is one of those for Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 18

Mariners Are Watching Skip Schumaker Lead A Rangers Rebound They Should Have Seen Coming

We are definitely not crowning the Rangers as kings of the American League West. That would be a little dramatic and the season is way too long for that kind of nonsense.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 26

Breaking Down the Managerial Edge an MLB Analyst Credits to Skip Schumaker

Earlier this offseason, the Texas Rangers hired former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker to help lead the way for the Rangers to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2023.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 8, 2025

Braves interest in Skip Schumaker, and more coaching staff changes

This is one of the more remarkable hiring cycles in recent memory, featuring seven job openings, only one of which has been filled, with Skip Schumaker taking over in Texas after spending this season as a special advisor with the Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 6, 2025

Texas Rangers Name Skip Schumaker New Manager

The Texas Rangers waited less than five days to name Skip Schumaker as the organization’s 21st full-time manager. Schumaker will be taking over for future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3, 2025

Rangers hire former Manager of the Year to be their new skipper

The Rangers have officially named Skip Schumaker their new manager. The 2023 National League Manager of the Year signed a four-year contract to become the 21st full-time skipper in franchise history.

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / October 3, 2025

Rangers put 'focus' on Skip Schumaker in managerial search

Former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker has the inside track on the Texas Rangers managerial job, president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters Friday.