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Tyler Alexander was a little bit of everything to the Texas Rangers in 2026. The left-hander was an opener. He was a reliever. He was even a closer. In some respects, he was Texas’ best reliever outside of Jacob Latz, their All-Star closer.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Rangers Share Pitching Decision Moments After Win Over Red Sox

The Texas Rangers are changing their pitching plan for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox. The Rangers announced that left-hander Tyler Alexander will open the game, with Cody Bradford expected to follow and handle the bulk of the innings.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Rangers List Tyler Alexander vs. Red Sox After Skip Schumaker Said Cody Bradford Would Start

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Wednesday night’s 7-3 win that Cody Bradford would start Thursday’s series finale. Later that night, the Texas Rangers announced left-hander Tyler Alexander as their scheduled starter against the Boston Red Sox.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Tyler Alexander Has Lived Up To Unusual Preseason Scouting Report For Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the scouting report he received on Tyler Alexander from the left-hander’s former TCU coach has held up through 63 appearances.

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MLB News / Lone Star Ball / July 22

51-51 – Rangers fall back to .500 with 4-2 loss to White Sox

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Chicago White Sox scored four runs. Because Cal Quantrill isn’t very good, the Rangers tried to get a little cheeky by having opener Tyler Alexander go a second inning but the White Sox scored the game’s first run off Alexander in the top of the second anyway.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 22

Top Three Rangers Matchups in Lineup as Tyler Alexander Works as Opener

The Texas Rangers decided late Tuesday night that they would go with the opener format for Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. This time, it will be left-hander Tyler Alexander opening for Cal Quantrill.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 29

Rangers Reliever Tyler Alexander May Achieve MLB First in Guardians Series

Tyler Alexander has become one of the most indispensable arms in the Texas Rangers bullpen. Alexander wasn't supposed to close out games this season. But he recorded the Rangers’ first two saves of the season when Texas was on the east coast opening the season at Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 23

Rangers to Start Reliever for Second Straight Game Against Marlins

The Texas Rangers used left-handed reliever Tyler Alexander as an opener for Kumar Rocker on Monday. As it turns out, the Rangers are going to run it back.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 19

How Rockies Lineup Could Dictate When Rangers Use Kumar Rocker on Tuesday

The Texas Rangers are playing the percentages when it comes to starting Tyler Alexander and pitching Kumar Rocker later in the game. Earlier on Tuesday the Rangers announced that Alexander, a left-handed reliever, would start the game.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 7

Rangers’ Three Best Bullpen Arms Cost Practically Nothing in Free Agency

During the offseason, the Texas Rangers made it clear they weren’t going to spend much money in free agency. But president of baseball operations Chris Young believed there were good arms out there for cheap.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 21

Jacob Latz's Rangers Role Still Up for Grabs After Tyler Alexander Signing

Jacob Latz emerged as the Texas Rangers’ perfect swing option on the pitching staff. He could start and he could come out of the bullpen. The Rangers haven’t chosen a path for him in 2026.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 19

Five Rangers Prospects That Could Contribute to Bullpen Next Season

The Texas Rangers have made it clear they want to build a contender even though they won’t spend what they have the past few years. That has driven the decisions the organization has already made in free agency with the signings of Tyler Alexander, Alexis Diaz and the re-signing of Chris Martin.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 16

2025 Transactions: Tyler Alexander Signed by Rangers, Bruihl DFA’d

The start of a new week brought several notable moves, including ex-Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia joining the Phillies. Speaking of the Rangers, Texas made a Major League signing on December 16, as former TCU pitcher Tyler Alexander will return to the Lone Star State for 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 13

Rangers To Sign Tyler Alexander

The Rangers are signing left-hander Tyler Alexander to a one-year contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Salary figures for the SSG Baseball client haven’t been reported.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 12, 2025

Tyler Alexander Continues Strong Run With White Sox Against Former Team

CHICAGO –– Ever since Tyler Alexander arrived at Rate Field mid-game in an Uber, he's been a valuable and versatile piece for the White Sox pitching staff.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 9, 2025

Ex-Brewers 7-Year MLB Veteran Quietly Signed With White Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers recently moved on from seven-year big league veteran Tyler Alexander and it didn't take long for him to find a new home. Milwaukee designated Alexander for assignment to make room on the roster recenty for José Quintana.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8, 2025

White Sox sign LHP Tyler Alexander

The Chicago White Sox on Sunday signed left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander to a one-year, $760,000 deal. To make room on the roster, the team moved left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster to the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) and left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard to the 60-day list.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / June 8, 2025

Chicago White Sox Sign Pitcher Tyler Alexander

CHICAGO – The White Sox continue to look for ways to improve the pitching staff amid recent injuries. The latest example came Sunday, as they signed left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander to a one-year, $760,000 deal.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6, 2025

Brewers left-hander elects free agency

Brewers left-hander Tyler Alexander passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 1, 2025

Brewers Got José Quintana's Back At Expense Of 7-Year MLB Vet

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting one of their best pitchers back into the mix on Sunday. Milwaukee has been missing left-handed starter José Quintana.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Bleacher Report / May 13, 2025

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11, 2025

Umpire Sean Barber has horrible missed strike 3 call in Rays-Brewers game

Sean Barber appeared to be asleep at the wheel for a brief moment during Sunday’s game. The veteran umpire Barber was behind home plate at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2025

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14, 2025

Brewers hope a return home will end skid vs. Tigers

After dropping the final two games of a western swing, the Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back behind left-hander Tyler Alexander when they return home to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2025

Watch: Brewers' Tyler Alexander makes a jaw-dropping catch

With two on and two out in the bottom of the second inning, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tyler Alexander was looking for a way to get out of a jam at Coors Field. Thanks to some quick reflexes, the left-hander did just that.

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