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It comes down to trust. Does anyone trust the Texas Rangers to find a way to make the playoffs? The answer increasingly appears to be no. The Rangers (72-75) head to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks after having squandered yet another opportunity to win a road series.

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Hello. The Rangers lost what had to be a top 3 worst loss of the season yesterday, falling 4-3 to the Mariners. Evan Grant says it stings that much more now that there’s hardly any time left in the season.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 11

Minor league update for 9/10/26

The Crawdads won Game Two against Charleston 4-3, evening up their best of three series and setting up a winner-take-all game on Friday. Hickory starter Evan Siary faced one over the minimum in six shutout innings, striking out seven.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 11

Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers loss

Mariners 4, Rangers 3 I’m bummed. So bummed. This game…sigh. Jacob deGrom was, so, so good. 19 batters faced. 12 fanned. Just one hit, on a ball that goes for an out if he doesn’t get his glove on it.

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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.

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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 / Texas Rangers on SI / September 11

Why Rangers Playoff Math Seems Far-Fetched After Mariners Loss

Jacob deGrom did everything possible to help the Texas Rangers win their series with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. He carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and even struck out 12 hitters, the most he’s ever struck out as a Rangers pitcher.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 11

Texas Rangers Face Diamondbacks In Crucial Series With Playoff Race Tightening

PHOENIX — Three games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West, the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 11

Rangers Set Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott’s Next Step Back from Injury

Consider Sunday graduation day for Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott. Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker told reporters, including Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News (subscription required) that the organization intends for Walcott to play five innings at shortstop for Sunday’s regular-season finale at Double-A Frisco.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Here’s what’s next for Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi amid injury recovery

The Texas Rangers are still competing for a postseason spot. This is a Rangers team that has dealt with ups and downs, but they are still in the American League West and American League Wild Card races.

Skip Schumaker 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 / Dallas Sports Journal / September 11

Texas Rangers Get Scary Jacob deGrom Injury Update In Middle Of Dominant Start

SEATTLE — Jacob deGrom felt his groin tighten in the fourth inning Thursday afternoon at T-Mobile Park and told the Texas Rangers he was good to keep going.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom hits historic low point after bullpen meltdown vs. Mariners

Jacob deGrom had misfortune strike him once again in the Texas Rangers’ clash against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday evening. DeGrom is going through the 13th season of his career in the majors, his fourth with the Rangers.

MLB News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 11

Rangers Waste Jacob deGrom’s 12-Strikeout Gem In 4-3 Loss To Mariners

SEATTLE — Jacob deGrom retired the first 15 batters he faced Thursday afternoon at T-Mobile Park and struck out 12 in 6 scoreless innings. In the seventh inning, after deGrom had left with a 3-0 lead, Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run homer off Jakob Junis, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3.

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Josh Jung News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 10

Josh Jung’s Home Run Isn’t Influencing How Rangers Approach Activation

On Wednesday in Salt Lake City the Texas Rangers saw something out of Josh Jung they hadn’t seen since June 30 — a home run. Granted, it was for Triple-A Round Rock on a rehab assignment.

Jakob Junis News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Jakob Junis Named Among Top Free Agent Relievers As Rangers Option Looms

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers right-hander Jakob Junis was named among the top relievers in this winter’s free agent class Thursday in an early outlook on the market from ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Kyle Higashioka News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Kyle Higashioka Projected To Reach Free Agency After Rangers Option Decision

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka was among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan listed Thursday as future free agents, part of Passan’s projection that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Rangers star Jacob deGrom’s 12-strikeout start ends with concerning injury update

Texas Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom pitched well on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. However, he was removed after throwing 92 pitches through six innings, a decision that Rangers manager Skip Schumaker later said was due to an injury concern, via Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

Chris Young News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Ex-player defends Chris Young’s Rangers job security despite recent mediocrity

With the Texas Rangers looking to win the AL West with 16 games left in the season, ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, there’s no denying that the disappointment felt within the team, which has put all eyes on the job security of some.

Joc Pederson News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Joc Pederson Could Reach Free Agency If Rangers Decline $18.5M Option

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson is among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan expects to reach free agency this winter. In an early outlook on the market published Thursday, Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined, and Pederson’s option for 2027 is worth $18.5 million.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka Among Rangers Who Could Reach Free Agency

ARLINGTON, Texas — In an early free agency outlook published Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason.

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