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Friday morning Rangers things
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers are 0-1. Kennedi Landry has notes on a loss in which the Rangers offense got going too late. Jeff Wilson writes that two bad pitches doomed Nathan Eovaldi and the Rangers in Philadelphia. Evan Grant says at least the offense didn’t roll over and die, which was too often the […]
Thoughts on a 5-3 Rangers loss
Phillies 5, Rangers 3
0-1 – An inauspicious start as Rangers lose 5-3 to Phillies on Opening Day
The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs. The last time the Rangers began a season against the Phillies, they won the World Series. That’s certainly a positive omen as we begin this 2026 season journey. Those kinds of vibes didn’t last very long, however, as the Rangers whiffed on […]
Game 1 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Philadelphia Phillies
Texas Rangers @ Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, March 26, 2026, 3:15 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / RSN, Victory+) Citizens Bank Park RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez Today’s Lineups RANGERS PHILLIES Brandon Nimmo – RF Trea Turner – SS Wyatt Langford – CF Kyle Schwarber – DH Corey Seager – SS Bryce Harper – […]
Texas Rangers lineup for Opening Day, 2026
Texas rangers lineup for Opening Day, March 26, 2026 against the Philadelphia Phillies: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Cristopher Sanchez for the Phillies. It is Opening Day, y’all. Let’s do this. The lineup: Nimmo — RF Langford — CF Seager — SS Burger — 1B McCutchen — DH Jung — 3B […]
2026 Texas Rangers Prediction Thread
It is Opening Day for Your Texas Rangers!!! Woo-hoo!!! While we wait anxiously for this afternoon’s game in Philadelphia, here is a thread for you to make whatever predictions you want to make for the 2026 Texas Rangers. Predict!
Thursday Morning Links
Morning, all! Shawn McFarland completed his top 30 prospect countdown last week, so what’s left but to list where each of the 30 will be starting the season? McFarland is also flush with the heady optimism of spring. Kennedi Landry also thinks there are reasons to be positive, noting that it looks like the Rangers […]
Rangers make pre-Opening Day roster moves
With the Texas Rangers playing the first game of their season tomorrow, they announced the formal procedural moves to finalize their roster today. First of all, the Rangers have purchased the contract of outfielder/DH Andrew McCutchen. To make room for him on the 40 man roster, the Rangers have designated outfielder Dairon Blanco for assignment. […]
2025 Season in Review: Jacob Latz
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 pitcher Jacob Latz. The 2017 draft didn’t work out too well for […]
Wednesday Morning Links
Morning, all! Shawn McFarland completes his prospect countdown at number 1 with Sebastian Walcott, who became the first teenager to start at shortstop in Frisco since Jurickson Profar… and if that’s not a good omen, I don’t know what is. McFarland also has the best pitches in the Ranger rotation as voted on by the […]
Spring Finale Game Thread: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers bid farewell to spring training with a final exhibition matchup against the Kansas City Royals this afternoon in Arlington. RHP Jack Leiter will take the mound for his final warmup before the games begin for real on Thursday. Meanwhile, KC will counter with RHP Seth Lugo. Today’s Lineups ROYALS RANGERS Maikel Garcia […]
Rangers Reacts Survey: 2026 Win Total
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. Okay folks…spring training is over, Opening Day is two days away, the season is about to […]
Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. Dave Sessions writes that while the Texas Rangers were beating the Kansas City Royals in a dress rehearsal at The Shed last night, Rule 5 reliever Carter Baumler found out he made the squad while on the mound. Evan Grant writes that Kumar Rocker was the victor of camp’s most publicized battle as […]
2026 Texas Rangers Opening Day Roster set
The 2026 Texas Rangers Opening Day roster appears to be set after the announcements made by the club last night. The 26 players who will start the season on the active roster are as follows: Rotation Nathan Eovaldi Jacob deGrom MacKenzie Gore Jack Leiter Kumar Rocker Bullpen Chris Martin Robert Garcia Jakob Junis Jalen Beeks […]
Curvelo, Helman, Osuna optioned to AAA
The Texas Rangers have optioned pitcher Luis Curvelo and outfielders Michael Helman and Alejandro Osuna to AAA Round Rock, the team announced this evening. This leaves the team with 27 players on the 40 man roster who have not been optioned or put on the 60 day injured list. Codys Bradford and Freeman will presumably […]
Spring Exhibition Game Thread: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers
With cacti and canyons behind them for another spring, the Texas Rangers begin their annual tune-up back in Arlington with a two-day exhibition slate against their Surprise roommates from KC. LHP MacKenzie Gore will take the mound in home whites for the first time for Texas opposite RHP Michael Wacha for the Royals. Today’s Lineups […]
Rocker named 5th starter, McCutchen on the team
The Texas Rangers’ fifth start to start the season will be Kumar Rocker, the team announced today. Jacob Latz, who was competing with Rocker for the fifth starter spot, will open the season in the bullpen. In addition, the team announced that Andrew McCutchen, Sam Haggerty and Ezequiel Duran have made the club, and Mark […]
Texas Rangers lineup for March 23, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for March 23, 2026 against the Kansas City Royals: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Michael Wacha for the Royals. Tonight is the first of two exhibitions between the Rangers at the Royals at the Shed. Apparently they enjoy each other’s company so much that even after spending the […]
2025 Season in Review: Josh Smith
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 infielder Josh Smith. In 2024, Josh Smith played several defensive positions […]
2025 Season in Review: Hoby Milner
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 Hoby Milner. The Texas Rangers signed Hoby Milner to a […]
SBN Reacts Results: The WBC
The most recent SBN Reacts asked about the World Baseball Classic, the latest edition of which just wrapped up. When asked about the most enjoyable part of the WBC, almost half of respondents said the high intensity of the games. Given the nature of the tournament, with round robin play followed by a knockout round, […]
Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. Shawn McFarland checks out what we learned from the Texas Rangers over the last week as they left Arizona following a pretty smooth spring training. Zach Crizer writes about some notable things the projection systems believe about the Rangers ahead of the 2026 season. Evan Grant writes that the Rangers are entering their […]
2025 Season in Review: Donovan Solano
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 utility guy Donovan Solano. Donovan Solano was just barely a Texas […]
Sunday morning Rangers things
Good morning, folks… After two disappointing seasons in a row, the Texas Rangers sought to reset their offensive philosophy this spring. Jeff Wilson says that, as the team leaves Surprise, the vibes are good. Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier opted out of his minor league contract yesterday, as he was not going to end up making […]
Spring Training Game Thread: Texas Rangers at Arizona Diamondbacks
Today the Cactus League slate comes to a close for the Texas Rangers as they end things in Arizona — fittingly — against the Arizona Diamondbacks. LHP Austin Gomber gets the nod for Texas in the spring last hurrah opposite RHP Ryne Nelson for Arizona. Today’s Lineups RANGERS DIAMONDBACKS Sam Haggerty – 2B Ketel Marte […]
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