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Canada native Quantrill, Rangers' bullpen gut out short-handed win

5:37 PM PDT

TORONTO -- Cal Quantrill has not pitched many times in his native home of Canada. The Port Hope, Ontario, native had made only two starts at Rogers Centre -- which is approximately 67 miles/108 kilometers southwest of his hometown -- despite being a starter for the majority of his eight-year

Langford (left hamstring) scratched just before first pitch on Saturday

4:46 PM PDT

TORONTO -- The Rangers scratched outfielder Wyatt Langford from a 7-4 win on June 27 against the Blue Jays just minutes before first pitch with left hamstring tightness.

Carter's HR on Double-A rehab assignment a welcome sign for Rangers

10:39 PM PDT

Evan Carter wasted no time getting back at it on his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco. Carter, who has been sidelined with an oblique strain, hit a leadoff homer against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Friday night. His night was finished after five innings, going 2-for-2 with a walk.

Foscue predicted big night (HR, 3 RBI) at the plate for Rangers: 'I told you'

9:52 PM PDT

TORONTO -- Justin Foscue made contact with a Patrick Corbin slider that caught too much of the middle of the plate, before uncharacteristically admiring its path as it sailed a Statcast-projected 389 feet for a two-run home run that quieted the sold out Rogers Centre crowd. Before beginning his trot

Joc caps 11-pitch AB by kicking off Rangers' 3-HR night

June 25, 2026

TORONTO -- Joc Pederson took a first-pitch fastball out of the hand of Kevin Gausman to begin Thursday night’s series-opening matchup between the Rangers and Blue Jays. The pitch was well below the zone for a ball. Pederson and Gausman proceeded to battle it out before most fans had even

Seager activated from IL, returns to Rangers' lineup

June 25, 2026

TORONTO -- The Rangers are one step closer to being fully healthy. The club activated shortstop Corey Seager from the seven-day concussion injured list ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

deGrom's strong start squandered by Rangers' recurring issue

June 24, 2026

MIAMI -- I think I’ve seen this film before. And I didn’t like the ending. In fact, you’ve probably seen it countless times over the last two and a half years. And never liked the ending once.

Rangers open to every option as rotation depth takes hit

June 24, 2026

MIAMI -- The Rangers had been lucky to ride with the same five members of their rotation since Opening Day. Outside of Jacob Latz’s spot-start in place of Jacob deGrom for the second game of the season and a bit of tweaking to the rotation for Nathan Eovaldi just last

Rangers dealt a 'tough blow' as Leiter undergoes ankle surgery

June 23, 2026

MIAMI -- Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter underwent an arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body in his right ankle region on Tuesday morning, general manager Ross Fenstermaker announced. Leiter landed on the injured list on Sunday (retroactive to Friday) with what was then described as “posterior right ankle impingement,”

How Rangers' first-round pick turned page from turbulent 2025

June 23, 2026

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Rocker brings down the house with Tartan Army at his back

Righty records career-high 9 K's after Rangers use opener
June 22, 2026

MIAMI -- For the second time in 10 days, “No Scotland, No Party" echoed throughout the Rangers’ clubhouse, first in Fenway Park and on Monday at loanDepot park. “No Scotland, No Party" is the unofficial anthem for the Scottish football team and its fan club, the Tartan Army, which has

Gore steps up to toss 6 strong innings; Eovaldi pushed back a day

June 20, 2026

ARLINGTON -- On Friday afternoon, when MacKenzie Gore heard that Nathan Eovaldi's knee was sore, he immediately went to manager Skip Schumaker’s office. “He came in as soon as we heard about Evo and said, ‘I got it if you need me,’” Schumaker said. “That's what he said in Philly

With Smith optioned, Kelenic seizing another fresh start with Rangers

June 20, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Looking for a spark on the offensive end, the Rangers selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic and optioned utilityman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. Smith, who was the Rangers’ Opening Day second baseman, has not been optioned since Aug. 21, 2022, as he’s become

deGrom buckles down after early trouble to secure rare birthday win

Rangers' bats overcome 5-run 1st-inning hole to mount largest comeback victory of '26
June 20, 2026

ARLINGTON -- On June 19, 2015, then-Mets starter Jacob deGrom -- turning 27 years old -- turned over a quality start on his birthday against the Braves with 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball. His club lost. On June 19, 2016, deGrom -- turning 28 -- turned over a quality

Smith embracing changes that come with fatherhood

June 19, 2026

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Rangers can't stop falling behind in the 1st inning. How do they fix it?

June 18, 2026

ARLINGTON -- If it feels like many Rangers games are over before they start, then you might not be too far off. The Rangers lost, 9-3, to the Twins on Thursday afternoon as Minnesota completed a sweep at Globe Life Field. And unfortunately, you’ve probably already seen this film before.

Rangers' struggles continue against teams below .500

June 17, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Boos rained down from the crowd of over 27,000 fans at Globe Life Field. And this evening, those boos weren’t for the opposition. Instead, it was the comedy of errors that took place in front of them in the first four innings that built up to the Rangers’

Injured top prospect Walcott getting taste of 'Major League environment'

June 16, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Sometimes a change of scenery is necessary just to stop yourself from getting caught in the monotony of every day. That’s how Rangers No. 1 prospect Sebastian Walcott ended up in Arlington this week.

Seager to concussion IL after June 11 collision at the plate

June 16, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Rangers shortstop Corey Seager’s return to the active roster was short-lived. The Rangers announced Monday before their 4-2 loss to Minnesota that Seager was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list.

The best baseball players born on June 17

June 16, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for June 17. 1 ) Dave Concepción (1948) Concepción played all 19 of his MLB seasons with the Cincinnati Reds,

'Those balls will be caught more often than not': Carter's glove a valuable asset

June 12, 2026

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Rangers reach .500 for first time since May 1, as healthy team finds its identity

June 11, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- “Identity” is a word that’s been floating around the Rangers for much of the first half of the 2026 season.

The two Jakes rescue Rangers from 'pen in 10-inning win

June 11, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- What’s better than one Jacob? A Jacob and a Jakob, who pitched three of the most important innings in the Rangers’ 6-4 extra-inning victory over the Royals on Wednesday night.

Rangers' quest for .500 remains elusive after loss in KC

June 10, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The quest for .500 continues to elude the Rangers. Texas has reached the .500 mark 10 times in 2026 -- the most in the Majors -- but they have not seen a .500 record since May 1, after a win in Detroit to put them at 16-16.

Rangers laud 'The Solution': Ezequiel Duran, superutility extraordinaire

June 9, 2026

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