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Texas Rangers lineup for July 4, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for July 4, 2026 against the Detroit Tigers: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Jack Flaherty for the Tigers: After the rare Friday scheduled off day, the Rangers return to action this afternoon in game two of their series against the Tigers. Brandon Nimmo is back in the lineup […]

Fourth of July Rangers links

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers were off yesterday. Evan Grant’s weekly stock report revives the “buyers/sellers at the deadline” conversation. Kennedi Landry writes that Evan Carter’s IL stint might have been a silver lining in terms of finding his bat. Jacob Latz was named AL Reliever of the Month. Aaaand that’s about all for this […]

Minor league update for 7/3/26

Hickory starter Daniel Keaney went 4.2 IP, allowing four runs, striking out three and walking two. Aneudis Mejia walked two in two shutout innings. Marcos Torres entered the game for Paulino Santana after Santana was hit by a pitch and went 1 for 2 with a double and a stolen base. Yolfran Castillo had a […]

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Ross, Kelenic, Paddack clear waivers, elect free agency

Pitchers Joe Ross and Chris Paddack and outfielder Jarred Kelenic, all of whom were designated for assignment several days ago, have all cleared waivers and become free agents. Paddack was signed on June 29 for a one shot deal, pitching as the bulk guy behind opener Tyler Alexander on June 29 in Cleveland and then […]

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Andrew Williamson

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Andrew Williamson 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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Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers beat the Tigers last night, 10-4. Shawn McFarland says the Rangers finish their 15-games-in-15-days stretch by winning 10 of them. It was another night of Texas’ unsung heroes leading the way to a win, writes Kennedi Landry. In other news Brandon Nimmo is OK after slamming into the wall the […]

Minor league update for 7/2/26

Jesus Lafalaise started for Hickory, allowed one run in 4.1 IP, walking five and striking out four. Guery Rodriguez allowed two in 1.2 IP, striking out two and walking one. Michael Trausch allowed two runs in 1.1 IP, walking three and striking out one. Curley Martha was 2 for 3 with a double and a […]

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45-43 – Rangers can rest following 10-4 win over Tigers

The Texas Rangers scored ten runs while the Detroit Tigers scored four runs. With one out in the bottom of the fourth in tonight’s game, the Rangers collected their first hit with RISP on the night despite several lengthy rallies in the early innings. Fret not, though, that RBI single by Ezequiel Duran scored Texas’ […]

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Game 88 Game Day Thread – Detroit Tigers @ Texas Rangers

Detroit Tigers @ Texas Rangers Thursday, July 02, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP Framber Valdez vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi Today’s Lineups TIGERS RANGERS Kevin McGonigle – 3B Justin Foscue – 2B Dillon Dingler – C Josh Jung – 3B Kerry Carpenter – RF Ezequiel Duran – […]

Peoples called up, Santos optioned

The Texas Rangers have purchased the contract of righthanded relief pitcher Ben Peoples from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room for Peoples on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned righthanded pitcher Winston Santos to AAA Round Rock. With Peoples being added, the Rangers’ 40 man roster now stands at 39. […]

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Jack Natili

2026 MLB Draft Preview: Jack Natili 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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Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! Corey Seager is back on the IL less than a week after returning from a concussion and less than a month after another back related injury. This is the third trip to the IL for Seager this season and the ninth in the five years he’s been in Texas with five years and […]

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Minor league update for 7/1/26

Hickory starter Moises Morales went five shutout innings, walking one and striking out five. Louis Marinaro allowed two runs in an inning, walking two and striking out one. Braylin Morel homered. Marco Argudin was 1 for 2 with a pair of walks. Paulino Santana had a hit and a walk. Angel Arredondo doubled. Dewar Tovar […]

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44-43 – Rangers see streak snapped with finale loss in Cleveland

The Texas Rangers scored four runs but the Cleveland Guardians scored nine runs. I will simply choose to be glad that A. the Rangers enjoyed a successful road trip against all odds and B. the road trip has now concluded. Despite this one appearing to be an imminently winnable contest (after all, Texas did have […]

Game 87 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians

Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians Wednesday, July 01, 2026, 12:10 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Progressive Field LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. LHP Joey Cantillo Today’s Lineups RANGERS GUARDIANS Justin Foscue – 2B David Fry – LF Josh Jung – 3B Chase DeLauter – RF Ezequiel Duran – RF Rhys Hoskins – […]

Seager to the i.l., Smith recalled

The Texas Rangers have placed Corey Seager on the 10 day injured list with lower back inflammation, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled infielder Josh Smith. Disappointing news here on Seager, made worse by the fact that he technically appeared in yesterday’s game, as he […]

Rangers Reacts Survey: Possible Deadline Additions

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Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! The Rangers have acquired AAA reliever Ben Peoples from the White Sox as bullpen depth for a potential playoff push. Chris Paddack was mostly effective over four innings Monday but was designated for assignment yesterday. The Rangers are hoping to keep him in the fold. Corey Seager exited yesterday’s game in the top […]

Minor league update for 6/30/26

For Hickory, Aneudis Mejia struck out one in a scoreless inning. Paulino Santana was 2 for 3 with a homer and a walk. Yolfran Castillo walked twice and stole a base. Dewar Tovar homered. Sebastian Baquera had a pair of hits. Daniel Flames drew two walks. Hickory box score Hub City starter Enrique Segura allowed […]

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44-42 – Guardians throw Rangers their sixth win in a row

The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the Cleveland Guardians scored two runs. The first couple of handfuls of minutes of tonight’s game was enough to make one wonder if maybe the wheels were finally coming off. Despite piling up some wins here in the final days of June, parts have been falling off the […]

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Game 86 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians

Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:40 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Progressive Field RHP Jacob deGrom vs. RHP Tanner Bibee Today’s Lineups RANGERS GUARDIANS Joc Pederson – DH Travis Bazzana – 2B Josh Jung – 3B Chase DeLauter – DH Corey Seager – SS Kyle Manzardo – […]

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 […]