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Gore steps up to toss 6 strong innings; Eovaldi slated to start Sunday

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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This power trio makes up for Seager's absence in Rangers' rout

June 7, 2026

ARLINGTON -- There is often an understandable air of panic when Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is left out of the lineup. But when he sat for Sunday’s series finale against the Guardians, manager Skip Schumaker affirmed that the staff is just managing Seager and his workload as he's come off

Langford gifts fan a signed ball after his HR was hit too hard to catch

June 7, 2026

ARLINGTON -- No one wants to take a line drive off any part of their body. One fan had the unfortunate luck to end up on the receiving end of a 111.3 mph laser off the bat of Wyatt Langford in Sunday afternoon's 10-0 win over the Guardians.

'I just need to be better': Guards get to Leiter after hitless opening innings

June 7, 2026

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers’ quest to get back to .500 will have to wait another few days. For three innings on Saturday night, it looked like the Rangers and Guardians were in for an old fashioned pitchers' duel between Jack Leiter and Tanner Bibee. Through three, Leiter had allowed just

Rangers place Jansen (forearm) on IL, sign veteran Díaz to Major League deal

June 6, 2026

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers’ lack of depth at the catching position was bound to come up eventually. And on Saturday it did, when Texas announced that catcher Danny Jansen is going on the injured list with a right forearm strain. Jansen said he felt it after catching Jacob deGrom’s start

Welcome back! Seager hits go-ahead blast in first game off IL

June 6, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Corey is indeed back in the house. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager announced his return to the Rangers’ lineup Friday night, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, helping the club to a series-opening 3-2 win over the Guardians at Globe Life Field. Seager, who had been

Ahlstrom's debut was for him and his brother

June 5, 2026

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Leiter strikes out 10 to lead Rangers to sweep of Royals

May 31, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Skip Schumaker said he wants Jack Leiter to really learn how to pitch. Not just throwing the ball, not just gripping it and ripping it. Really pitching.

Langford plays first rehab game in Triple-A, on track to return soon

May 30, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Wyatt Langford is one step closer to returning to the Rangers' lineup. The outfielder began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, going 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored as the designated hitter while batting second in a 7-4 win over Salt Lake. He’s

Everyday Zeke? Duran proves he's deserving with 1st walk-off hit

May 30, 2026

ARLINGTON -- When veteran outfielder Brandon Nimmo joined the Rangers in Surprise, Ariz., for the start of Spring Training, his first impression of Ezequiel Duran was simple. “We got to find a way to get this guy on the field,” Nimmo recalled.

Lopez hits 1st Rangers HR vs. former team with a little help from above

May 30, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Nicky Lopez’s grandfather always wore a Royals jacket. Lopez was selected by the Royals in the fifth round of the 2016 MLB Draft and spent the first 4 1/2 years of his big league career with the organization. Even over the past few years, as Lopez has hopped

Higashioka, Jansen rising to the (ABS) challenges

May 29, 2026

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