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Spring Training Game Thread: Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Dodgers

Today the Texas Rangers are back in Glendale, AZ where they will take on the two-time reigning World Series champions from Los Angeles with the final week of Cactus League action on the docket. RHP Trey Supak has drawn the road game starting pitcher assignment for Texas while the Dodgers will counter with RHP River […]

Diaz outrighted, MacIver, Corniell optioned

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Alexis Diaz has cleared waivers and been outrighted to AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. The team also announced that catcher Willie MacIver has been optioned to AAA Round Rock and pitcher Jose Corniell has been optioned to AA Frisco. In addition, Jonah Bride, Cam Cauley and Gavin Collyer have […]

Texas Rangers lineup for March 15, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for March 15, 2026 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rangers have a spring road game lineup against the Dodgers today. Trey Supak is getting the start. The lineup: Pederson — 1B McCutchen — LF Haggerty — 2B Canha — RF Osuna — CF Wade — SS Foscue — DH Bride — […]

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… Evan Grant has Three Observations from the Rangers’ 22-2 win over San Diego on Saturday. The Rangers are confident in a Joc Pederson rebound despite his struggles this spring. The Rangers are close to having everyone in their projected starting lineup available. That includes Josh Smith, who appears to have won the […]

Spring Training Game Thread: Padres at Rangers/Rangers at Reds

Today the Texas Rangers have divvied up the squad and sent half to Goodyear, AZ to take on the Cincinnati Reds while the rest remain in Surprise, AZ for a Cactus League tussle against the San Diego Padres. In Surprise, RHP Nathan Eovaldi will take the bump for Texas opposite LHP Marco Gonzales for San […]

Rangers split squad lineups for March 14, 2026

The Texas Rangers have a pair of split squad games today, one at home against the Padres and one on the road against the Reds. The Padres game has Nathan Eovaldi starting and is being broadcast on RSN. The lineup: Nimmo — RF Langford — CF Seager — SS McCutchen — DH Smith — 3B […]

Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant’s observations include Josh Smith’s hot streak and the fifth starter competition coming down to the wire. Kennedi Landry writes about Robert Garcia and the lessons learned from his Mexico teammates while pitching in the WBC. Grant also writes about Garcia and his goals for 2026, mental or otherwise. Elsewhere the […]

Spring Training Game Thread: Texas Rangers at Colorado Rockies

Today the Texas Rangers will venture close to Scottsdale, Arizona for a Cactus League contest against the National League’s Colorado Rockies. LHP Jacob Latz will attempt to sew up a spot in the rotation for Texas while the Colorado will counter with veteran lefty Jose Quintana. Today’s Lineups RANGERS ROCKIES Brandon Nimmo – RF Tyler […]

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2025 Season in Review: Tucker Barnhart

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at catcher Tucker Barnhart. It says Tucker Barnhart… But have you ever […]

Beeks signed, Diaz DFA’d

The Texas Rangers have signed lefthanded relief pitcher Jalen Beeks to a one year deal, the team announced today. To make room for him on the 40 man roster, the Rangers have designated relief pitcher Alexis Diaz for assignment. So this is interesting. The news about Beeks being signed broke yesterday, and in our post, […]

Texas Rangers lineup for March 13, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for March 13, 2026 against the Colorado Rockies. Texas heads to Scottsdale to take on the Rockies of Colorado. Sam Haggerty is playing second base and Josh Smith is at third, as Josh Jung continues to be unavailable. Jacob Latz is starting. The lineup: Nimmo — RF Langford — CF Seager — […]

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant has observations from yesterday’s game in which Jack Leiter continued to tinker. Kennedi Landry writes about World Series hero Josh Sborz battling for a roster spot. Jeff Wilson talks camp and the season ahead with Rangers GM Ross Fenstermaker. Elsewhere Grant writes that the clock is ticking on Josh Jung’s […]

Rangers sign Beeks, per report

The Texas Rangers are signing lefthanded reliever Jalen Beeks to a one year deal, per Evan Grant. Beeks, 32, first debuted in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox, and was traded to Tampa mid-season for Nathan Eovaldi. He was with the Rays until the 2023 offseason, when he was claimed on waivers by the Colorado […]

Spring Training Game Thread: West Sacramento Athletics at Texas Rangers

Today the Texas Rangers have yet another hated American League West opponent in for a Cactus League contest with the Athletics of Northern California arriving to Surprise. RHP Jack Leiter is next to take the mound for Texas while the Ranger bats will face RHP J.T. Ginn of the Athletics. Today’s Lineups ATHLETICS RANGERS Jeff […]

Texas Rangers lineup for March 12, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for March 12, 2026 against the Athletics of the West Coast. Two weeks from Opening Day, and we have a spring training game this afternoon. It is against the Athletics. Jack Leiter is starting. The lineup: Nimmo — RF Langford — LF Seager — SS Burger — 1B Pederson — DH Carter […]

2025 Season in Review: Corey Seager

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at shortstop Corey Seager. Corey Seager had a great season for the […]

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Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! Chris Young says that he’s seeing indications that the Rangers have had a better approach at the plate this spring and he hopes that means the offense won’t be repeating the futility of 2025. Evan Grant hosted a Q&A where he answered questions about how the bullpen will shake out, whether Ezequiel Duran […]

2025 Season in Review: Phil Maton

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at reliever Phil Maton. The life of a useful but not great major […]

Rangers Reacts Survey: Who do you detest in the A.L. West?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rangers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As Rangers fans, we all dislike the rest of the teams in the American League West. […]

Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! Josh Sborz has had decent results so far this spring, but his fastball is still down 4 mph from before his injury plagued 2024 and 2025 campaigns. Andrew McCutchen has hit the ground running after spending most of the spring unsigned, collecting two doubles in four at bats over two games. Jacob deGrom […]

Spring Training Game Thread: Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers

Today the Texas Rangers have welcomed the Chicago Cubs to Surprise, AZ for the latest spring training game. Of note, after debuting yesterday at DH, today veteran Andrew McCutchen is playing left field for the Rangers as he continues to audition for a spot on the club. RHP Jacob deGrom will get his first look […]

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2025 Season in Review: Joc Pederson

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at designated hitter Joc Pederson. You probably don’t want to think about Joc […]

Texas Rangers lineup for March 10, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for March 10, 2026 against the Chicago Cubs. Another day, another spring training game. We have a lineup that has a lot of regulars in it. Jacob deGrom is the starting pitcher. The lineup: Nimmo — RF Langford — CF Seager — SS Burger — 1B Pederson — DH McCutchen — LF […]

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland has a few observation from a Cactus League win for the Texas Rangers over the San Diego Padres yesterday. Kennedi Landry writes about Andrew McCutchen making his spring debut with Texas where the former NL MVP smacked an RBI double. Kevin Sherrington checks out what impact the new ABS challenge system […]

Spring Training Game Thread: Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres

Today the Texas Rangers take a day trip over to Peoria, AZ for a Cactus League matchup against the National League’s San Diego Padres. Recent signee Andrew McCutchen is in the lineup at DH for his spring debut with the Rangers. Taking the mound for Texas will be RHP Trey Supak, who is 29 years […]