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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 16
Texas Rangers lineup for August 16, 2026 
Texas Rangers lineup for August 16, 2026 against the A’s: starting pitchers are Cody Bradford for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez for the Rangers. Texas will try to make a disappointing road trip a little less disappointing this afternoon.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 16
How the Rangers Can Turn an August Skid Into a Playoff Push
Heading into the week, the Texas Rangers were gifted a favorable slate against the Los Angeles Angels and the Athletics. There was an opportunity to pull ahead in the American League wild-card standings.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 16
Junis activated, Gonzales DFA’d
The Texas Rangers activated relief pitcher Jakob Junis from the 15 day injured list prior to last night’s game. To make room for Junis on the active roster, the Rangers designated pitcher Marco Gonzales for assignment, putting the Rangers’ 40 man roster at 39 players.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 16
Minor league update for 8/15/26
Hickory starter Jacob Johnson continued to have success, throwing three shutout innings while fanning a pair of batters. Johnson has now thrown seven innings over three starts for Hickory without allowing a run, after throwing 25.1 innings over eight appearances in the ACL with a 2.84 ERA.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 16
Sunday morning Rangers things
Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers beat the Sacramento A’s by a score of 5-3 last night. Shawn McFarland writes that the game showed how the Rangers can succeed.
Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 16
Texas Rangers Get Encouraging Jacob deGrom Injury Update, Wednesday Start Still Possible
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Texas Rangers have not crossed Wednesday off the schedule for Jacob deGrom. His right triceps tightened during Thursday’s start in Anaheim.
Jakob Junis News / Field Level Media / August 15
Rangers activate RHP Jakob Junis from injured list
The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list Saturday, bringing back one of their most reliable bullpen arms before their game against the Athletics.
Nathan Eovaldi News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 15
Texas Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi Making Progress, Still Has No Date To Throw
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has made progress with the right posterior elbow inflammation that put him on the injured list, but the club does not have a date for him to play catch.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 15
Minor league update for 8/14/26
Hickory starter Mason McConnaughey allowed two runs in two innings, striking out one and walking one. Aneudis Mejia allowed a homer in 0.2 IP. Geury Rodriguez struck out two in 3.1 shutout innings.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
MacKenzie Gore News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 15
MacKenzie Gore Takes the Mound as Rangers Fight to Get Back on Track
The Texas Rangers, once holders of the final AL Wild Card spot, have fallen on hard times at the worst moment. Following their loss Friday night to the Athletics, a divisional opponent, Texas' losing streak now sits at four games, as they fall three games below the .500 mark.
Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15
3 players who will make or break Rangers’ chances of winning AL West
The Texas Rangers enter Saturday at 60-63, three games behind the 63-60 Houston Astros with 39 games remaining. The Astros won the season series 9-4 and hold the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 15
Rangers Recent Slide Putting Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy
To put it nicely, most of the American League has been somewhat of a dumpster fire, as there are a handful of teams that sit below the .500 line but are within spitting distance of making the playoffs.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 15
Saturday morning Rangers things
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost another one last night, 8-3 to the A’s. Shawn McFarland writes about the Rangers’ no good very bad record against the AL West this season, specifically on the road.
Jonah Bride News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Rangers Outright Jonah Bride
Infielder/outfielder Jonah Bride went unclaimed after recently being designated for assignment by the Rangers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 14
Rangers place three in MLB Pipeline top 100
MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospect list has been updated as of yesterday, and the Texas Rangers have three — that’s right, three — players in the top 100.
Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 14
Jacob deGrom Exits Thursday's Start Early With Injury
The Texas Rangers are holding their breath with Jacob deGrom. On a night when the 38-year-old entered Thursday's start against the Los Angeles Angels five strikeouts away from 2,000 for his career, an injury occurred.
Texas Rangers News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Texas Rangers Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran
The Texas Rangers designated infielder Jonah Bride for assignment this week, just two days after selecting his contract from Triple-A Round Rock. The move
Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 13
5 Greatest Texas Rangers Pitchers of All Time
While the list of the five greatest Texas Rangers hitters is replete with big-time talent, Rangers pitchers haven’t had the same amount of success over the years.
Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / August 13
5 Greatest Texas Rangers Hitters of All Time
The list of great Texas Rangers hitters runs long and deep, especially for a team that’s only existed since 1972 and has only been a decent franchise for about half of that time.
Cal Quantrill News / Field Level Media / August 12
Cal Quantrill to come out of bullpen to start for Rangers vs. Angels
Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.
Joc Pederson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12
Rangers’ Joc Pederson closes in on Texas record with latest leadoff home run
Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson moved closer to the franchise’s single-season record for leadoff home runs Tuesday, launching his seventh of the year in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 12
Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record
Doing what he does best, Joc Pederson opened up the Texas Rangers' Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Angels by blasting a home run.
Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Rangers Select Jarred Kelenic, Designate Jonah Bride For Assignment
The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. In a corresponding move, infielder Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11
Angels star Mike Trout's latest HR demonstrates consistency in career
In the midst of another tough season for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout has still continuously provided reminders of his greatness.
Nathan Eovaldi News / Field Level Media / August 10
Rangers place RHP Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to right posterior elbow inflammation. Eovaldi, 36, fared well in his last outing as he allowed four hits and one run over 5 1/3 innings on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.
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