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Three Critical Matchups as Rangers Set Lineup for Nationals Series Finale

Jacob deGrom returns to the Texas Rangers rotation at a time in which a good start is needed. The right-hander — who left his start last Thursday with right triceps fatigue — avoided an IL stint with a little additional rest and will start against the Washington Nationals on Thursday on a week’s rest.

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Texas Rangers lineup for August 20, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for August 20, 2026 against the Washington Nationals: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Andrew Alvarez for the Nationals.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 20

Rangers Have Three-Point Formula to Win Games, but Will it Be Enough?

One of the weirdest, most mediocre races in American League baseball history continues Thursday. The good news is the Texas Rangers are still part of it.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 20

How Rangers Bullpen Lines Up Behind Jacob deGrom’s Next Start

Jacob deGrom will start on Thursday night for the Texas Rangers against the Washington Nationals. But how long can he go? That’s the question going into the game.

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How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 20

Thursday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… I’m apparently doing the links again this morning… The Texas Rangers fell to the Washington Nationals yesterday by a score of 6-0.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Rangers' Jacob deGrom ready to return from early exit, face Nationals

Right-hander Jacob deGrom will return to the mound on Thursday night when the Texas Rangers meet the Washington Nationals in the finale of their three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 20

Minor league update for 8/19/26

Hickory starter Seong-Jun Kim made his full season debut, throwing two shutout innings and striking out four. Jormy Nivar allowed four runs in 1.2 IP, walking two.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 20

Thoughts on a 6-0 Rangers loss

Nationals 6, Rangers 0 That was unpleasant. Its like the previous night’s game, but in reverse. The Rangers’ offense had four hits, one walk, and 13 strikeouts.

Seong-Jun Kim News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 20

How Seong-Jun Kim’s Hickory Debut Plays into His Rangers Future

The biggest news in the Texas Rangers organization on Wednesday was that one of their two-way prospects made his Class A debut on the mound. Seong-Jun Kim started for the Hickory Crawdads and had a sharp, albeit short, outing.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 20

‘Couldn’t Get Anything Going’: Texas Rangers Shut Out By Washington Nationals, Fall Out Of Wild Card Spot

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers collected 4 hits, all singles, and drew 1 walk in a 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / August 19

62-65 – Rangers still aren’t very good, lose 6-0 to Nationals

The Texas Rangers didn’t score a run but the Washington Nationals scored six runs. Everything that was fun and nice and enjoyable about last night’s game was immediately extinguished by tonight’s game.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 19

Rangers Set Jacob deGrom’s Next Start Amid Recovery from Triceps Fatigue

Jacob deGrom is going to give it a go for the Texas Rangers. Rangers PR, the official social account for Texas Rangers communications, posted that deGrom will start Thursday’s finale against the Washington Nationals, with left-hander Andrew Alvarez set to start for the Nats.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

Jacob deGrom Returns To Texas Rangers’ Rotation With 2,000 Strikeouts In Reach

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom will return to the Texas Rangers rotation Thursday night against the Washington Nationals, one week after right triceps fatigue forced him out of a start in Anaheim after 2 innings.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 19

Rangers Shake Up Lineup as Texas Looks to Build on Shutout Win

The Texas Rangers left the field on Tuesday evening happy with their performance. They got exactly what they needed by opening the three-game series against the Washington Nationals with a shutout.

Corey Seager News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

‘A Difference Maker’: Corey Seager Draws Praise After 2-Hit Texas Rangers Return Against Washington Nationals

ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager doubled, scored a run, and dove headfirst into second base Tuesday night in his first game back from a scheduled day off.

Kumar Rocker News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

Jacob deGrom Pushed Back As Kumar Rocker Starts For Texas Rangers Against Washington Nationals

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kumar Rocker will start Wednesday against the Washington Nationals in the spot that would have been Jacob deGrom‘s normal turn. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said deGrom has a chance to start Thursday’s series finale.

Justin Foscue News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

‘Every At-Bat Matters’: Justin Foscue Ends Home Run Drought As Texas Rangers Push For Playoffs

ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Foscue had not hit a home run since July 9. He ended that Tuesday night with a 400-foot solo shot over the left field wall in the second inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 19

‘He’s Been Phenomenal’: Corey Seager Praises Cal Quantrill After Texas Rangers’ Rotation Shuffle

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill has moved between the Texas Rangers bullpen and rotation four times since April. On Tuesday, in his second start since the latest move, he threw 7 scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Texas Rangers Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Texas Rangers have designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment, making room on the roster for Danny Jansen’s return from the injured list. Jansen, who had been sidelined since early June with a right forearm strain, was activated from the 60-day IL after missing the team’s previous 64 games.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 18

Cal Quantrill's strong start, Justn Foscue's HR lead Rangers past Nats

Cal Quantrill pitched seven strong innings, Justin Foscue homered and the Texas Rangers opened a six-game homestand with a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in Arlington.

Luis Curvelo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Rangers Outright Luis Curvelo

The Rangers have sent right-hander Luis Curvelo outright to Triple-A Round Rock, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

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.

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.