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Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! Wyatt Langford is being considered as an injury replacement for outfielder Corbin Carroll for Team USA, which would make him the fifth Ranger playing in the World Baseball Classic. Kumar Rocker has to commit to fully developing his changeup and to actually using it in games if he’s going to have an effective […]

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Rangers Reacts Survey: When will Walcott waltz (into Arlington)

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. Folks, there’s a guy in the Texas Rangers’ organization from the Bahamas that you may have […]

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Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! Jack Leiter is frustrated that he won’t be able to pitch in the World Baseball Classic, as he watched his dad pitch in the inaugural tournament and it has always been a goal of his. Robert Garcia is hoping that he gets more opportunities to close games in 2026. Skip Schumaker opened camp […]

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Montgomery returning to Rangers, per reports

Texas Rangers rumors: Jordan Montgomery is returning to Arlington on a one year deal for $1.25 million plus incentive bonuses, per Evan Grant. Montgomery, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, would presumably immediately go on the 60 day injured list. Montgomery, of course, was one of the heroes of the 2023 World Series team. […]

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Verlander to Detroit for 2026

Justin Verlander has signed a one year deal with the Detroit Tigers, the team announced today. Reports indicate that the deal is for $13 million, with $10 million of that being deferred payments that begin in 2030. Verlander is returning to the team that originally selected him second overall in the 2004 Draft, and for […]

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A Cody Bradford update

The return of Texas Ranger pitcher Cody Bradford from internal brace surgery has been both eagerly awaited and a topic of much discussion among Rangers fans over the winter. Jeff Wilson talked to Bradford this morning in Surprise, and we have good news in regards to an update. Per Wilson, Bradford is throwing his seventh […]

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2025 Season in Review: Jose Corniell

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 Jose Corniell. It was a positive, encouraging season for Jose […]

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Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers are reporting to Surprise, Arizona today. Welcome back, baseball. With the Rangers officially beginning their quest for glory in 2026, Kennedi Landry takes an early stab at a potential Opening Day roster. Evan Grant lists a handful of Rangers hurlers who have the ability to gain the most […]

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Rangers Reacts Results: The Fifth Starter

We asked in the Rangers Reacts Survey who should be the Texas Rangers’ fifth starter to start the 2026 season. With the results having come in, there is a pretty clear preference for lefthander Jacob Latz. The most likely candidates currently appear to be Latz, who spent the bulk of 2025 in the bullpen but […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Boston, Brewers make weird trade

MLB Trade Rumors: The Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a trade that would send third baseman Caleb Durbin from Milwaukee to Boston in exchange for pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and utility man David Hamilton, per multiple reports. This is what happens when spring training is looming. Mickey Gilley used […]

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Ozuna to the Pirates, per reports

MLB Rumors: Marcell Ozuna and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms on a one year, $12 million deal, per reports. Ozuna, 35, began his career with the Miami Marlins before being shipped out after a career year in 2017 for a package that included pitching prospects Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantera. After a couple […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. It’s “it’s baseball season!” season. It is the beginning of the Skip Schumaker era that highlights the upcoming season for the Texas Rangers, so says MLB dot com folks. Assuming he’s not manning third base in Arlington by like June, R.J. Anderson writes that Sebastian Walcott is among the best bets to be […]

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Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… It is a quiet morning on the baseball front. Former major leaguer Terrance Gore passed away at age 34 due to complications from surgery. There’s a football game happening this evening, I think. I could be wrong, it hasn’t gotten much publicity. David Laurila has his Sunday Notes column up at Fangraphs.

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Saturday morning Rangers stuff

Good morning, LSB. Jeff Wilson offers up his spring training preview in which he lists three players who could make or break the Rangers offense. The Rangers added another bullpen arm in righty Ryan Brasier. Texas lands among MLB dot com’s list of teams with the best 1-2 punches at the top of their respective […]

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2025 Season in Review: Billy McKinney

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 outfielder Billy McKinney. Ah, Billy McKinney…Texas native, product of Plano West, first […]

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Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. Shawn McFarland writes on MacKenzie Gore and whether or not the Rangers can unlock his true aceness. Evan Grant takes a look at the most pressing issues facing the Rangers as they leave for Arizona. New Rangers pitcher Cal Quantrill will pitch for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. Jack Leiter […]

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Skubal gets record arbitration award

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case, per multiple reports, meaning that he will receive his request $32 million contract for the 2026 season. The Tigers had countered Skubal’s request with a $19 million proposal. This is the largest salary for a player who was arbitration-eligible, as well as the highest salary ever […]

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Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! Evan Grant had a video Q&A at the DMN where, among other things, he opined that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien didn’t have much of a relationship as teammates. The Rangers have four players that will be participating in the World Baseball Classic, with Robert Garcia probably being the most significant. It looks […]

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Valdez to the Tigers, per reports

MLB Rumors: Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms on a three year, $115 million deal, per reports. The deal includes a $20 million signing bonus, deferrals, and an opt out after year two. Valdez, 32, was the last big time free agent who was still unsigned. There had been rumors in […]

8 days ago | 1 read

Rangers Reacts Survey: The 5th Starter

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 things currently stand, the Texas Rangers have four spots in their Opening Day rotation filled, […]

8 days ago | 1 read

2025 Season in Review: Marcus Semien

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 second baseman Marcus Semien. Former second baseman Marcus Semien, I guess […]

8 days ago | 1 read

Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! Alejandro Osuna could miss up to two weeks of spring training, as he will be playing for team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Jack Leiter was invited to play for team USA, but wasn’t able to participate due to insurance issues. After some notable injuries in 2023 I surers have balked at […]

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2025 Season in Review: Dane Dunning

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 Dane Dunning. Dane Dunning’s time with the Texas Rangers in 2025 […]

9 days ago | 3 reads

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Kennedi Landry takes a look at what to know about the Texas Rangers as they prepare to open camp in Surprise, Arizona next week. Jeff Wilson’s spring training preview kicks off with a look at which young hurlers need to step up for the reconstructed bullpen. At FanGraphs, Ben Clemens has some takeaways […]

9 days ago | 2 reads

Donovan to the M’s, per reports

MLB Trade Rumors: St. Louis infielder Brendan Donovan is heading to the Seattle Mariners in a three way deal that, of course, features the Tampa Bay Rays as the third team, per reports. Donovan, 29, finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting in 2022, a year in which he also nabbed the utility […]

10 days ago | 3 reads