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Collyer recalled, Paddack DFA’d

The Texas Rangers have recalled pitcher Gavin Collyer from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers have designated pitcher Chris Paddack for assignment. The Rangers 40 man roster now stands at 38. So the Chris Paddack Era was a brief one. Paddack was brought […]

Texas Rangers lineup for June 30, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for June 30, 2026 against the Cleveland Guardians: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Tanner Bibee for the Guardians. With the end of the road trip in sight, the Rangers are looking this evening to clinch a series win in Cleveland and extend their winning streak to six games. […]

The 2026 Rangers don’t go first to third

The Texas Rangers offense has been assessed the lion’s share of the blame for the team’s struggles last year, as well as their hovering around .500 so far this season. If the team would just hit like an average team, the argument goes, the pitching is strong enough for the Rangers to excel. I have […]

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Chris Rembert

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Chris Rembert scouting report. The 2026 is less than two weeks away — the first round kicks off on July 11, 2026 — so its time to start offering capsule looks at players the Texas Rangers could select with their top picks. The Rangers’ first round pick is at #16, their […]

2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week 14

Season Record: 42-42 Week Record: 5-2 Series Record: 13–13, 1 split GAME 78: 4-3 Win @ Miami Marlins GAME 79: 4-6 Loss @ Miami Marlins GAME 80: 2-4 Loss @ Miami Marlins GAME 81: 6-5 Win @ Toronto Blue Jays GAME 82: 5-4 Win @ Toronto Blue Jays GAME 83: 7-3 Win @ Toronto Blue Jays GAME 84: […]

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Evan Grant writes that the Texas Rangers are taking a page from USMNT supporters and believing that they can win. MLB dot com’s Henry Palattella writes that Cam Cauley was called up yesterday and immediately contributed to Texas’ 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Grant writes that with Wyatt Langford out, the Rangers […]

Game 85 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians

Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:10 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / ESPN) Progressive Field LHP Tyler Alexander into RHP Chris Paddack? vs. LHP Parker Messick Today’s Lineups RANGERS GUARDIANS Justin Foscue – DH Travis Bazzana – 2B Josh Jung – 3B Brayan Rocchio – SS Ezequiel Duran – RF Chase […]

Texas Rangers lineup for June 29, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for June 29, 2026 against the Cleveland Guardians: starting pitchers are Tyler Alexander for the Rangers and Parker Messick for the Guardians. The Rangers continue their long-ass road trip today in Cleveland, where they are playing the first of three. Tyler Alexander is the opener, though newly signed Chris Paddack apparently could […]

Paddack signed, Cauley up, Ross, Kelenic DFA’d

The Texas Rangers have signed free agent pitcher Chris Paddack and purchased the contract of infielder/outfielder Cam Cauley from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room for the pair on the active roster and the 40 man roster, the Rangers have designated outfielder Jarred Kelenic and pitcher Joe Ross for assignment. This […]

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2026 MLB Draft Preview: Gio Rojas

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Gio Rojas scouting report. The 2026 is less than two weeks away — the first round kicks off on July 11, 2026 — so its time to start offering capsule looks at players the Texas Rangers could select with their top picks. The Rangers’ first round pick is at #16, their […]

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Rangers calling up Cauley, per reports

The Texas Rangers are calling up Cam Cauley from AAA Round Rock, per multiple reports. Or, I guess I should say, have already called him up, as the beats say that he is on the field with the team right now. He is not on the 40 man roster currently. There’s an open 40 man […]

MLB Reacts Results

We have the latest round of results from MLB Reacts. The first question has to do with which division leader needs to have the most urgency at the deadline: Since this poll went out, the Yankees have been surpassed in the American League East by the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners are now a half […]

Rangers signing Paddack, per reports

MLB Rumors: The Texas Rangers are signing free agent starting pitcher Chris Paddack to a major league deal, per reports. We have known how desperate the Rangers are for starting pitching depth now that Jack Leiter is out until at least August deal to ankle surgery, but this really drives the point home. The Rangers […]

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Sawyer Strosnider

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Sawyer Strosnider scouting report. The 2026 is less than two weeks away — the first round kicks off on July 11, 2026 — so its time to start offering capsule looks at players the Texas Rangers could select with their top picks. The Rangers’ first round pick is at #16, their […]

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we’ve learned about the hottest team in the American League, the first place Texas Rangers (!?). Kennedi Landry writes that, with Texas in need of innings, Kumar Rocker produced the best road start of his career on Sunday as the Rangers swept the Toronto Blue Jays. McFarland writes […]

Minor league update for 6/28/26

Hickory starter Evan Siary allowed four runs in five innings, walking one, striking out one and giving up a pair of homers. Jormy Nivar allowed two runs in three innings, striking out one, walking one and giving up a home run. Braylin Morel was 3 for 4 with a homer. Yolfran Castillo doubled and stole […]

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42-42 – Rangers bring their mop to Toronto to return to .500

The Texas Rangers scored three runs while the Toronto Blue Jays scored two runs. We can start by noting that the Rangers scored in the first inning of every game in this series. For a club often victimized by first inning runs, striking first proved to be an invaluable weapon for Texas this weekend in […]

Game 84 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Toronto Blue Jays

Texas Rangers @ Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, June 28, 2026, 12:37 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Rogers Centre RHP Kumar Rocker vs. RHP Shane Bieber Today’s Lineups RANGERS BLUE JAYS Joc Pederson – DH George Springer – DH Josh Jung – 3B Nathan Lukes – RF Corey Seager – SS Vladimir […]

Minor league update for 6/27/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed three runs in four innings, striking out five, walking three and giving up a homer. Guery Rodriguez allowed a solo homer in two innings, striking out two. Michael Trausch struck out four and walked one in 1.2 scoreless. Louis Marinaro struck out two in 1.1 shutout innings. Paulino Santana doubled. […]

Langford to the i.l., Carter activated

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers activated outfielder Evan Carter from the injured list. Langford got off to a slow start to the season, then spent a chunk of time […]

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday by a score of 7-4. Shawn McFarland’s game story talks about the Rangers’ pitchers using a “warrior mentality” in the win. Wyatt Langford was a late scratch from the lineup yesterday due to hamstring tightness. Jacob Latz is making a push for an […]