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The Washington Nationals have turned Gavin Fien into an outfielder

When Gavin Fien was drafted by the Rangers 12th overall, he was listed as a shortstop. However, most evaluators expected him to slide over to third base. When the Nats traded for Fien in the MacKenzie Gore trade, fans envisioned a third baseman of the future. There has been a plot twist though. Gavin Fien […]

Lineup protection hardly matters – here’s why

Is Junior Caminero getting pitched around because neither Jonathan Aranda nor Yandy Diaz are hitting behind him in the lineup to “protect” him? How much influence does Caminero have on the number of pitches the batter ahead of him sees in the zone? Inspired by an article examining the statistical significance of lineup protection, I […]

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we learned regarding the Texas Rangers over the last week where Ezequiel Duran has stepped up in a big way. Kennedi Landry writes that if Jordan Montgomery and/or Cody Bradford can make it back this summer, dealing from the rotation might be Texas’ best option at the trade […]

Rangers Trade Richie Martin Jr. To Rockies

The Rangers have traded Richie Martin Jr. to the Rockies, according to the infielder’s transaction log on MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque. There’s no word on what Colorado is sending Texas in return, although it’s likely cash considerations. Martin, now 31, was the Athletics’ first-round pick in the 2015 draft. Three years […]

Report: Aroldis Chapman To Join 8th Different MLB Team

 Aroldis Chapman is no stranger to being traded midseason. His move to the Chicago Cubs in 2016 from the NY Yankees led to the first World Series championship on the North Side of Chicago in 108 years. His trade to the Texas Rangers in July of 2023 helped the Rangers to their first-ever World Series win.  Which team will be the next to bring in the flamethrower to help lead them to the ultimate prize? According to insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today , a trade will happen. It's only ...

Curvelo optioned, Haggerty released

The Texas Rangers optioned relief pitcher Luis Curvelo to AAA Round Rock after yesterday’s game, the team announced yesterday. In addition, the team also announced yesterday that utility man Sam Haggerty, who was designated for assignment on Friday to make room for Elias Diaz on the active roster, cleared waivers and was released. Curvelo came […]

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Liam Peterson

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Liam Peterson scouting report. The 2026 is about a month 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 second round […]

Today in Jays history: Jays win in 18 innings

Thirteen Years Ago The Blue Jays and Rangers played 18 innings; best of all, the good guys won. I miss these kinds of games. It was one of those games that felt like it would never end. Early on, we scored three runs in the third inning. Edwin Encarnacion singled. Adam Lind walked, moving Edwin […]

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes that by beating a left-handed starter, and hitting four home runs at home, the Texas Rangers earned a series-winning victory while conquering a couple of their biggest weaknesses. Kennedi Landry writes that even without Corey Seager, the Rangers turned to the power stroke to vanquish Cleveland. McFarland notes that the […]

5-Year Seattle Mariners Player Released By Current MLB Team

On Sunday, the Texas Rangers finished their series with the Cleveland Guardians (at home).They won by a score of 10-0.The Rangers will now visit the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.5-Year Mariners Player Released By RangersAlso on Sunday, the Rangers officially released Sean Haggerty.MLB.com wrote: “Texas Rangers released LF Sam Haggerty.”Haggerty had been batting .159 with […] The post 5-Year Seattle Mariners Player Released By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .

Rangers Release Sam Haggerty

The Rangers have released utilityman Sam Haggerty, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The veteran was designated for assignment on Friday. He’s now on the open market. The Rangers still owe Haggerty the remaining money on his $1.25MM deal. Another team can add him and pay him the prorated league minimum while he’s on the […]

32-33 – Rangers flip the script on Guardians to claim series

The Texas Rangers scored ten runs while the Cleveland Guardians scored zero runs. In a total reversal of everything that went wrong yesterday, the Rangers went from a 6-0 loss to an 10-0 win to finish the weekend with a home series win over the Guardians. Whereas yesterday the Rangers collected all of three hits […]

Why Rangers’ Corey Seager is not in lineup Sunday vs. Guardians

The Texas Rangers recently welcomed shortstop Corey Seager back from the injured list. But as they face the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, Seager isn’t in the lineup. Rangers fans don’t need to hold their breath though. Manager Skip Schumaker confirmed that the the team is managing the shortstop’s reps coming off of IL. He’ll have […] The post Why Rangers’ Corey Seager is not in lineup Sunday vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the Cleveland Guardians last night by a score of 6-0. Jack Leiter cruised through Guardians the first time through, but struggled after that. Luis Curvelo left the game yesterday after taking a comebacker off the leg. Skip Schumaker says that Ezequiel Duran will continue to play every […]

Rangers place catcher on injured list ahead of Guardians game

The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm strain ahead of Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. The move was made retroactive to June 3, while veteran catcher Elias Diaz was signed on a major league contract to help fill the void behind the plate. Jansen, 31, […] The post Rangers place catcher on injured list ahead of Guardians game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

31-33 – Rangers conquered by Cleveland as .500 eludes them again

The Texas Rangers scored zero runs but the Cleveland Guardians scored six runs. The irony-pilled cynic in me saw that tonight’s Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee was winless for American League Central-leading Cleveland in 14 starts this season while coming into the game sporting a mid-4s ERA and immediately thought, “Oh yeah, he’s for sure […]

Rangers’ Corey Seager gets 100% real on returning from injury vs. Guardians

Corey Seager is essentially guaranteed to miss a minimum of 25 games each season (and that might be generous), but he usually produces big numbers when healthy. This year, though, the two-time World Series MVP and three-time Silver Slugger has been both injured and ineffective. He is seeking to change both of those trends, and […] The post Rangers’ Corey Seager gets 100% real on returning from injury vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rangers, Elias Díaz Agree To Major League Contract

June 6: Texas has officially announced the deal. Diaz will take the big-league roster spot of Jansen, who is heading to the 10-day injured list with a forearm strain. With the addition of Diaz, the Rangers’ 40-man roster is now full. June 5: The Rangers are in agreement on a major league deal with veteran catcher […]

Texas Rangers lineup for June 6, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for June 6, 2026 against the Cleveland Guardians: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Tanner Bibee for the Guardians. Texas squares off once again against the Guardians at the Shed. With a righthander on the mound for Cleveland, we have a somewhat more normal looking lineup for the Rangers. […]

Rangers Sign Free Agent Former All-Star Game MVP

 The Texas Rangers have bolstered their catching depth, executing a late-night signing of former All-Star Game MVP Elias Diaz. It's a major league deal for the veteran catcher who was recently DFA'd by the Kansas City Royals.  The Texas Rangers are signing C Elías Díaz, sources tell @ElExtrabase . The former All-Star Game MVP will join the big league team. He was DFA’d by the #Royals recently. — Daniel Álvarez-Montes (@DanielAlvarezEE) June 6, 2026 Diaz  elected free agency this...

Rangers signing Elias Diaz, per reports

MLB Rumors: The Texas Rangers are signing free agent catcher Elias Diaz, per multiple reports. Diaz, 35, has been with the Kansas City Royals this season before being released earlier this week. He has spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies. In 2025 he was with the San Diego Padres, […]