Thursday was a busy day for the American League. A few teams clinched a postseason spot. The Chicago White Sox clinched for the first time since 2021. Also, they became the first team in MLB history to reach the playoffs after three consecutive 100+ loss seasons. Plus, their rival, the Cleveland Guardians, followed suit, as […]
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Will the Phillies and Astros lock up their playoff berths this weekend, or do the Diamondbacks and Rangers have something else planned?
Good morning folks and happy Friday. The Mariners were officially eliminated from playoff contention yesterday with the Rangers boxing them out in a 3-1 win over the Mets. The M’s also lost in a 6-4 contest to the Angels. With that, we officially turn our gaze towards what will likely be a long offseason. In […]
We are entering the final week of the regular season. The playoff field is mostly set, with, realistically, just the Rangers battling the Astros for the AL West – the loser stays home – and the White Sox battling the Guardians for the AL Central – the loser gets the final Wild Card spot. The […]
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers bounced back with a series salvaging and perhaps season salvaging win over the Mets. Kennedi Landry writes about Texas sending the season into the final weekend with the win. Evan Grant eulogized the Rangers on Wednesday but now says not so fast my friend. Jeff Wilson says the Rangers seized […]
Rangers 3, Mets 1
Meet the Mets The Mets weren’t able to complete a sweep of the Rangers, as they lost 3-1 in the series finale yesterday afternoon in a game that saw them facing Kumar Rocker, their first-round pick in the 2021 draft who they wound up choosing not to sign. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, New York […]
Minnesota Twins fans should root for the opposing team this weekend at Target Field.
A first career homer is an unforgettable moment for an MLB rookie. Lucas Spence tripled that magic on Thursday, to the benefit of the Houston Astros. Facing the Athletics in Sacramento, the 23-year-old center fielder hit his first career homer in the second inning, his second career homer in the seventh inning and his third career homer in the ninth inning. The Astros won 7-5, allowing them to stay tied atop the AL West with the Texas Rangers. They came at the Athletics’ temporary home of Sutt...
At long last, the math has said no. With the Rangers’ 3-1 victory over the Mets this afternoon, the 2026 Mariners’ postseason hopes have been snuffed out. There will doubtlessly be thousands – if not hundred of thousands – words spilled this autumn and winter about where, how, and why it all went wrong, but […]
The 2026 season has developed not necessarily to the Mariners’ advantage.
Even as all the trends of the league turned in their favor, the team turned
away their best and easiest chance to make the World Series.
And with the Texas Rangers’ 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday,
they are officially eliminated from postseason contention.
“Obviously we were kind of riding high off of last year, and somewhere
along the way, things just didn’t click, didn’t come together, and we were
nev...
ARLINGTON, Texas — Four Texas Rangers relievers faced 13 New York Mets hitters over the final four innings Thursday and allowed 1 hit. Texas won 3-1 at Globe Life Field, one day after its bullpen gave up 5 runs in the eighth and ninth innings of a 7-2 loss. The win moved the Rangers (79-80) […]
The Texas Rangers will have a lot at stake against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field this weekend.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Jung’s two-run home run in the first inning put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay Thursday afternoon at Globe Life Field. Corey Seager added a solo homer in the sixth, and Texas beat the New York Mets 3-1 in its final home game of the regular season. The win snapped a […]
Mets manager Andy Green and pitcher Zac Thornton spoke with the media following Thursday’s loss to the Texas Rangers, reflecting on Thornton’s performance in his rookie campaign and how he can build on it going into the offseason. Watch More: https://on.sny.tv/ATEbSKX Subscribe to get the latest from SNY here: https://on.sny.tv/S5RYeWN About SNY: SNY is the official television home of the New York Mets, Jets and all things New York sports. SNY features unparalleled, exclusive access to the New...
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Though the title of this article was true days, even weeks ago, with the 3-1 victory of the Texas Rangers over the New York Mets Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Mariners have officially been eliminated from the 2026 postseason race. The shockingly disappointing club will finish 3rd in the American League West, failing to defend their […]
After taking the first two games of their three-game series, the Mets’ bats couldn’t shake off the (presumed) Texas BBQ coma they were in, dropping the series finale to the Rangers 3-1. The Mets got off to a good start today, with Francisco Lindor leading off the game with a ground-rule double. Lindor would come […]
The Texas Rangers scored three runs while the New York Mets scored one run. After a couple of elsewise embarrassing defeats to the National League’s New York squad to begin this crucial series, and with the threat of a crippling sweep, the Rangers decided to buckle down and give the hometown fans one last victory […]
A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun break down a chaotic AL West race as the Astros and Rangers stumble toward the finish line with a division title still up for grabs. The guys discuss both teams’ recent struggles, Houston’s mounting injuries and how each club is already burning through its highest-leverage relievers with the season on the line. They also debate which team is better built for October and why the Astros could still be a dangerous postseason opponent despite their under...
New York Mets @ Texas Rangers Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:35 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP Zac Thornton vs. RHP Kumar Rocker Today’s Lineups METS RANGERS Francisco Lindor – SS Justin Foscue – 2B Juan Soto – DH Corey Seager – SS Bo Bichette – 3B Josh Jung […]
Mets lineup Francisco Lindor – SSJuan Soto – DHBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFBrett Baty – 1BMarcus Semien – 2BA.J. Ewing – CFLuis Torrens – CNick Morabito – LF SP: Zac Thornton (LHP) Rangers lineup Justin Foscue – 2BCorey Seager – SSJosh Jung – 3BJake Burger – 1BBrandon Nimmo – RFWyatt Langford – LFEzequiel […]
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to Aaron Judge pushing back on Aaron Boone’s injury prognosis and examine the unusual disconnect surrounding the Yankees star. They break down the final weekend of the regular season, including the sub-.500 Astros and Rangers tied atop the AL West, the AL Central race and the battle for NL Wild Card seeding. On Inside Dish, Ken explains why the Reds have failed to follow the Brewers’ model, whether Cincinnati mismanaged its assets and how the organization s...
Technically, there’s a miniscule chance the Mariners could sneak into the playoffs. They’d need to win out and both the Rangers and Astros would have to lose out. That would give all three teams a 78-84 record and Seattle would take the division via a three-way tiebreaker. FanGraphs thinks the chances of that happening are […]
Texas Rangers lineup for September 24, 2026 against the New York Mets: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Zac Thornton for the Mets. The Rangers this afternoon try to finish their home schedule with a win, avoid a sweep, keep alive their hopes of a winning record, and keep afloat in their […]