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How Much Did Injury Hurt Jack Leiter’s Hopeful Rise with Rangers in 2026?

This was supposed to be the season that Jack Leiter took the next logical step with the Texas Rangers. Instead, it became kind of a disaster. Leiter finished the season 3-7 with a 5.29 ERA.

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Did Texas Rangers Get What They Needed from Brandon Nimmo in 2026?

The Texas Rangers made a seismic move in December when they traded one of their heroes from their 2023 World Series team. The Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo.

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

Why Jake Burger May No Longer Fit into the Texas Rangers’ Future

The Texas Rangers are trying to make the transition to become a team that is younger, more athletic and a little cheaper. In addition, president of baseball operations Chris Young began a transition last offseason from a lineup that values slugging to a lineup that values on-base and versatility.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

One Prospect Could Change the Texas Rangers Entire Offseason Plan

The Texas Rangers are still formulating their plan for the offseason one that could be filled with starting and stopping when it comes to improving their team.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

One Trade the Texas Rangers May Already Be Regretting

The Texas Rangers have traded players for various reasons during the tenure of president of baseball operations Chris Young. Mostly it's been to fortify the team that the trade deadline.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 17

Sebastian Walcott Gives Rangers Another Reason to Love His AFL Play

It was only a matter of time before Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott went yard in an Arizona Fall League game. It took five games, but he made it count.

Jakob Junis News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 16

This Trait Made Jakob Junis Valuable Part of Rangers Bullpen in 2026

The Texas Rangers signed reliever Jakob Junis to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027. The Rangers may regret making it a mutual option. Junis became Texas’ most relied-up set-up man from the right side, as he went 1-3 with a 3.64 ERA in 53 games.

Wyatt Langford News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 16

Did Injuries or Slump Hold Rangers Slugger Wyatt Langford Back in 2026?

For all the hype around Wyatt Langford going into the 2026 season, the Texas Rangers left fielder didn’t live up to it. But why? That’s the question the Rangers and Langford must figure out.

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 15

Rangers’ Jake Burger Now Finalist for Prestigious MLPBA Award

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has had an up-and-down two years with the franchise on the field. But off the field he’s been incredible. Burger is a finalist for the Players Choice Philanthropist of the Year Award, which was announced earlier this week.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 15

This Number Defined Rangers Prospect Sebastian Walcott’s Return from Injury

The Texas Rangers don't want to push Sebastian Walcott, but they want to make sure he gets as much development as possible before what could be a pivotal 2027.

Corey Seager News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 15

Examining the Two Sides of Corey Seager’ Worst Season with Rangers

Even with injuries in 2023, 2024 and 2025, Texas Rangers slugger Corey Seager produced. That changed in 2026. Seager spent three different stretches on the injured list, twice with lower back inflammation and once with concussion symptoms.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 15

Did Rangers Offense Get Any Better at Globe Life Field in 2026?

When it comes to the Texas Rangers’ offense, there are plenty of theories as to why it has fallen off precipitously since its world championship season in 2023.

MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 14

Was Texas Rangers Trade for MacKenzie Gore Worth it in 2026?

The Texas Rangers shook up their starting rotation and their minor league system in January with the trade for MacKenzie Gore. The Rangers wanted a left-handed pitcher with what they felt was room to improve and multiple years of control.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 14

Assessing Gold Glove Winning Chances of Four Rangers Finalists

The Gold Glove is baseball's highest honor for defense. The Texas Rangers could be well represented when the awards are announced next month. The finalists at each position in the American and National Leagues were announced on Wednesday and four Texas players were among them.

Chris Young News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 14

Three Players Texas Rangers Must Re-Sign Before Start of 2027 Season

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young is trying to take the team in a new direction in 2027. He wants a team that is younger, more versatile and able to do multiple things both at the plate and in the field.

Chris Young News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 14

Biggest Thing Separating the Rangers from MLB Remaining Contenders

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young should have a plan for next season by the end of the World Series. For now, all he and his staff

Jake Burger News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 13

Intriguing Statistics Defined How Jake Burger Led, Frustrated Rangers in 2026

The Texas Rangers traded for Jake Burger before the 2025 season to get some cheap, controllable power. In 2026 he finally became that power source. But

Corey Seager News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Braves are being linked to a former World Series MVP after playoff exit

The Atlanta Braves may be ready to take a big swing after a fifth consecutive year of failing to make it past the NLDS.

Tyler Mahle hoping to remain with Atlanta Braves

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Josh Jung News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Rangers Share Surgery Update on Third Baseman Josh Jung

The Texas Rangers have received encouraging news regarding third baseman Josh Jung’s recovery from a fractured right hand. Jung will avoid surgery, according to an update shared by MLB.com Rangers reporter Kennedi Landry.

Corey Seager News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Corey Seager Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters last week that shortstop Corey Seager was dealing with a bone spur in his right elbow.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / October 7

Texas Rangers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Chris Young News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 29