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A 2026 bounceback candidate for each team

December 27, 2025

It’s almost time to put 2025 in the rearview mirror. For several of the game’s stars, that’s a good thing. The new year offers a number of players the opportunity to rebound from underwhelming performances last season, and a chance to look like themselves again. With an assist from all

Each team's longest home run of 2025

@ssc627
December 26, 2025

Happy holidays, baseball fans. As our gift to you, we're back with the tradition we are determined to make happen: our yearly list of every team's longest home run of the season just past. Admittedly, we always think these lists make for good gifts, but we have a pretty good

Revisiting every team's best win in 2025

December 24, 2025

While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com

Each team's prospect to watch for 2026 

December 26, 2025

Nick Kurtz. Drake Baldwin. Roman Anthony. Trey Yesavage. Nolan McLean. They and so many other rookies left their marks on the 2025 season. One year ago, they were mere prospects who had yet to make their MLB debuts, and another host of newcomers will inevitably be difference-makers for their clubs

These were the best Minor League promos of 2025 -- one from every farm system

@BensBiz
December 24, 2025

There are 120 Minor League Baseball teams, and they each play approximately 70 home games a year. In the interest of not doing math, let's just say this results in a lot of gameday promotions over the course of the season. Theme nights, giveaways, celebrity appearances and more are a

Why Rangers aren't rushing 'unique talent' Walcott

@kennlandry
December 22, 2025

When anyone thinks of Texas Rangers prospects in 2025, Sebastian Walcott is the player that immediately comes to mind. The 19-year-old shortstop -- who is baseball’s No. 6-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline -- signed with the Rangers for $3.2 million out of the Bahamas in January 2023. He quickly became

Viele at forefront of Rangers' change in offensive philosophy

@kennlandry
December 18, 2025

ARLINGTON -- As the Skip Schumaker era of the Rangers begins to take flight, all eyes will be on the offense going into 2026. Hitting coach Justin Viele knows as much. The Rangers had one of the best offenses in baseball in 2023, but after two years of below-average offensive

Latest Rangers injuries & transactions

November 21, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Rangers injury news and transactions.

Here's one stat from each farm system that caught our eye in 2025

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 22, 2025

When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently

Each team's best single-game performance of '25

December 19, 2025

As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at

Who is repping each team on the 2026 HOF ballot?

December 21, 2025

There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.

Journeyman catcher Jansen ready to get 'settled in a little bit' in Texas

@kennlandry
December 18, 2025

ARLINGTON -- Danny Jansen has played for four teams over the last two seasons. After spending the first seven years of his big league career in Toronto, Jansen spent time with the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Rays and Brewers between 2024-25. That made getting a two-year deal -- with a

Martin reaches 1-year deal to return to Rangers' bullpen 

@kennlandry
December 19, 2025

Reliever Chris Martin has inked a one-year contract to return to the Rangers, the club announced Friday. Martin is the first reliever the Rangers have reunited with from the 2025 bullpen that had a 3.62 ERA, good for fifth in the Majors.

Rangers sign catcher Jansen to 2-year deal, also add relievers Alexander, Díaz

@Spokes_Murphy and @kennlandry
December 16, 2025

ARLINGTON -- The catching position was maybe the Rangers’ most pressing need of the offseason. That was rectified on Monday night, when the club announced it signed free-agent catcher Danny Jansen for two years with a mutual option for 2028. The deal is worth $14.5 million, a source told MLB.com.

Rangers 'not shopping' Seager despite swirling rumors

@kennlandry
December 15, 2025

This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

After quiet Winter Meetings, Rangers still have 40-man spots to fill

@kennlandry
December 10, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- When finishing up his daily session with local writers on Tuesday evening, Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker joked that the club’s 40-man roster was far from full. That, in turn, could lead to an active final day of the annual Winter Meetings. Instead, the Rangers were relatively

Who will be the No. 1 prospect in each system one year from now?

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 16, 2025

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Carter helps Rangers spread holiday cheer at annual toy drive

December 10, 2025

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers held their 15th annual Toy Drive benefiting Mission Arlington–Mission Metroplex at Globe Life Field on Tuesday night, continuing a tradition that has become a key part of the club’s community outreach during the holiday season. This year’s event was hosted by Rangers outfielder Evan Carter and

1 fun holiday gift idea for fans of each MLB team

December 14, 2025

Scrambling for a holiday gift for the baseball fan(s) in your life? Calm down. Take a breath. We're here to help. With an assist from MLB.com's beat writers, here's one fun gift idea for fans of each team, all available at MLBshop.com. Jump to: AL East | AL Central |

Langford could be Rangers' answer for starting CF job

@kennlandry
December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Just four years ago, Wyatt Langford was the bullpen catcher at the University of Florida, waiting for his opportunity to be the starting backstop. By 2026, Langford could be the starting center fielder for the Texas Rangers. The Rangers have yet to make a deal at baseball’s

Here's Pipeline's first full 2026 mock draft

December 9, 2025

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first

Could Smith replace Semien as Rangers' everyday 2B? 'He's got to go earn it'

@kennlandry
December 8, 2025

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers made their first big move of the offseason well before the Winter Meetings, when they traded former All-Star second baseman Marcus Semien to the Mets in a one-for-one deal that netted them outfielder Brandon Nimmo on Nov. 24.

Rangers to select 16th in 2026 MLB Draft

Rays, Twins, Giants, Pirates round out the top five selections
December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been nearly 50 years since the Chicago White Sox had the No. 1 pick in the Draft. But the last time they did, that selection turned into a Hall of Famer. That was Harold Baines, and perhaps he brought No. 1 pick mojo to the organization

Everything to know about today's Rule 5 Draft (2 p.m. ET)

December 10, 2025

It's that time of year again. It's time for Rule 5. There is nothing else in baseball quite like the Rule 5 Draft, traditionally the final number of the annual Winter Meetings. Every year, Rule 5 sounds the closing bell on the Winter Meetings by providing big league opportunities for