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This blog has a wide variety of talent.. the first place I would go if I need help working on advanced mathematical theory or how to hide a body and anything in between -- laxtonto

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17-21 – Rangers connect with their city, lose 7-1 to Cubs

The Texas Rangers scored a run but the Chicago Cubs scored seven runs. The Rangers introduced Elvis Cam tonight with Elvis Andrus manning one of the television cameras for an inning or so. It was a cute idea to see a Rangers legend and fan favorite covering the “action” but then they ended up forcing […]

Game 38 Game Day Thread – Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers

Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / CW33) The Shed RHP Ben Brown vs. RHP Kumar Rocker Today’s Lineups CUBS RANGERS Nico Hoerner – 2B Brandon Nimmo – RF Michael Conforto – DH Ezequiel Duran – 2B Alex Bregman – 3B Corey Seager – SS Ian […]

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Texas Rangers lineup for May 8, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 8, 2026 against the Chicago Cubs: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Ben Brown for the Cubs. Texas is back at the Shed after a six game road trip. You will be happy to know that Brandon Nimmo is back in right field. The lineup: Nimmo — […]

Minor league update for 5/7/26

Hickory starter Kamdyn Perry allowed a solo homer in four innings of work, striking out four and walking one. Yolfran Castillo went 3 for 5 with a double and two stolen bases. Hector Osorio doubled and stole a base. Marcos Torres was 1 for 4 with a walk and a stolen base. Daniel Flames was […]

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Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. The Rangers lost to the Yankees yesterday, 9-2. Evan Grant writes about the slim margin of error the Rangers have to work with in order to get a win these days. Kennedi Landry touches on MacKenzie Gore, who was in control through five innings before the wheels shot off. Joc Pederson started […]

Game 37 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees

Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:35 AM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Yankee Stadium LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Paul Blackburn Today’s Lineups RANGERS YANKEES Brandon Nimmo – DH Paul Goldschmidt – 1B Ezequiel Duran – LF Aaron Judge – DH Corey Seager – SS Cody Bellinger […]

Texas Rangers lineup for May 7, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 7, 2026 against the New York Yankees: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Paul Blackburn for the Yankees. Texas plays a very early game in New York today. It is the final game of the road trip, and will determine whether the Rangers win or lose this […]

Minor league update for 5/6/26

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins struck out five and walked three in five innings, allowing one run. Owen Proksch struck out one in two scoreless innings. Louis Marinaro struck out two and gave up a solo homer in two innings. Hector Osorio was 3 for 4 with a homer. Daniel Flames was 2 for 4 with […]

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17-19 – No complaints as Rangers, Eovaldi handle Yankees 6-1

The Texas Rangers scored six runs while the New York Yankees scored one run. After much consternation over the last few days (weeks? months? years?) about the offense, the Rangers had a few ingredients going for them tonight that left us with a better taste in our mouths. For one, they had Nathan Eovaldi on […]

Game 36 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees

Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Yankee Stadium RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Will Warren Today’s Lineups RANGERS YANKEES Brandon Nimmo – DH Trent Grisham – CF Ezequiel Duran – 2B Aaron Judge – RF Corey Seager – SS Cody Bellinger […]

Correa out for the season, per reports

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery, per reports. The injury was suffered during pregame batting practice on Tuesday. When Correa hit the free agent market after the 2021 season, he had agreements on $300 million contracts with both the New York Mets and […]

2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week Six

Season Record: 16-18 Week Record: 2-4 Series Record: 4-6, 1 split GAME 29: 2- 4 Loss vs New York Yankees GAME 30: 2-3 Loss vs New York Yankees GAME 31: 3-0 Win vs New York Yankees GAME 32: 5-4 Win @ Detroit Tigers GAME 33: 1-5 Loss @ Detroit Tigers GAME 34: 1-7 Loss @ Detroit […]

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Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler hasn’t pitched in a week during his rehab assignment in Round Rock, and he may be on ice for much longer after being diagnosed with a strained rotator cuff. Josh Smith is headed to the IL with a glute strain, and had been replaced on the active roster […]

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Minor league update for 5/5/26

Aneudis Mejia went 3.1 innings for Hickory, allowing four runs, walking three and striking out three. Marcos Torres homered. Paulino Santana had two walks and a stolen base. Yolfran Castillo had a pair of hits and a stolen base. Hector Osorio had a pair of hits. Hickory box score Hub City starter Aidan Curry allowed […]

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16-19 – Rangers let Yankees off the hook, fall 7-4 in opener

The Texas Rangers scored four runs but the New York Yankees scored seven runs. Yankees starter Elmer Rodriguez has had a peculiar beginning to his big league career. The 22-year-old has been a big leaguer for just two games in which he has played and both have been starts against the Rangers, a team not […]

Game 35 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees

Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Yankee Stadium RHP Jacob deGrom vs. RHP Elmer Rodriguez Today’s Lineups RANGERS YANKEES Evan Carter – CF Trent Grisham – CF Corey Seager – SS Aaron Judge – RF Josh Jung – 3B Cody Bellinger […]

Smith to the i.l., Foscue up

The Texas Rangers have placed infielder Josh Smith on the injured list with a right glute strain, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled infielder Justin Foscue. Smith, who took over at second base this season for Marcus Semien, has gotten off to a difficult start […]

Texas Rangers lineup for May 5, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 5, 2026 against the New York Yankees: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Elmer Rodriguez for the Yankees. The Rangers have a game in New York this evening, and have a weird looking lineup. The lineup: Carter — CF Seager — SS Jung — 3B Pederson — […]

Jonah Heim to the Athletics

Catcher Jonah Heim, who signed with the Atlanta Braves this offseason after being non-tendered by the Texas Rangers, was traded to the Athletics yesterday for cash considerations. Heim went to camp with the Braves on a minor league deal, but with veteran Sean Murphy starting the year on the injured list, Heim was on the […]

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. MLB dot com’s Benjamin Rosenberg writes that the Texas Rangers are getting it done in relief without having a lot of strikeouts or flamethrowers. Matt Snyder writes that with Tarik Skubal out, the AL Cy Young race is wide open with Jacob deGrom among the new favorites. And, the DMN notes that former […]

Minor league update for 5/4/26

Arizona Complex League play began on Monday. Jacob Johnson, the Rangers’ 11th round pick in 2025, made his professional debut, striking out eight in three innings while allowing two runs. Case Matter, who has spent all season on the injured list and who is on a rehab assignment, threw a shutout inning, and then allowed […]