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Gore activated, Peoples optioned
The Texas Rangers have activated pitcher MacKenzie Gore from the paternity list, the team announced today. To make room for Gore on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned relief pitcher Ben Peoples to AAA Round Rock. Today was the deadline for Gore to be reinstated from the paternity list, so the only question was […]
Saturday morning Rangers stuff
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers won a thriller last night over the Orioles. Shawn McFarland details the game-saving play in the ninth inning that preserved the win. A bases-loaded K for Eovaldi and a big homer for Pederson also key, writes Kennedi Landry. McFarland also touches on the plan for Jordan Montgomery, who was activated […]
Minor league update for 8/7/26
Hickory starter Mason McConnaughey was alright, alright, alright, striking out three in four scoreless innings. Jormy Nivar (who I keep wanting to call Ramon Nivar) allowed three runs in 2.2 IP, striking out five and walking two. Michael Trausch struck out one and walked one in 1.1 scoreless innings. Paulino Santana had a hit and […]
Thoughts on a 2-1 Rangers win
Rangers 2, Orioles 1
58-58 – Joc blast elevates Rangers in opener against O’s
The Texas Rangers scored two runs while the Baltimore Orioles scored one run. Back on the streaming service du jour, and sporting their finest cochineal red on a Friday night, the Rangers were seeking a return to .500 with Nathan Eovaldi on the mound against Shane Baz for Baltimore. Lo and behold, we were treated […]
Game 116 Game Day Thread – Baltimore Orioles @ Texas Rangers
Baltimore Orioles @ Texas Rangers Friday, August 07, 2026, 7:15 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Apple TV) The Shed RHP Shane Baz vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi Today’s Lineups ORIOLES RANGERS Gunnar Henderson – SS Joc Pederson – DH Pete Alonso – 1B Wyatt Langford – LF Jackson Holliday – 2B Corey Seager – SS […]
Montgomery activated, Kingham DFA’d
The Texas Rangers have activated lefthanded pitcher Jordan Montgomery from the 60 day injured list, the team announced today. To make room for Montgomery on the active and 40 man rosters, the Rangers have designated pitcher Nolan Kingham for assignment. Montgomery is back in the majors after missing all of 2025 and the first part […]
Texas Rangers lineup for August 7, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for August 7, 2026 against the Baltimore Orioles: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Shane Baz for the Orioles. Texas looks to continue their winning ways after taking the final two games in their series against the Giants. The lineup: Pederson — DH Langford — LF Seager — SS […]
Catching up on Rangers transactions
The Texas Rangers activated infielder Cody Freeman from the 10 day injured list on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and optioned him to AAA Round Rock. In addition, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Rangers activated Cody Bradford from the 60 day injured list. To make room for Bradford on the active roster, pitcher MacKenzie Gore […]
Friday morning Rangers things
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers were off yesterday. Evan Grant’s weekly stock report details the slamming closed of the wallets by Rangers ownership. FanGraphs ranks all 94 prospects moved at the trade deadline. And longtime Giants broadcaster and voice of MVP Baseball 2005 Mike Krukow is retiring at the end of the season. That’s all […]
Minor league update for 8/6/26
Hickory starter Evan Siary allowed a run in five innings, striking out six and walking one. Aneudis Mejia struck out three and walked one in two shutout innings. Louis Marinaro struck out two in one scoreless inning. Paulino Santana was 3 for 4 with a double and a stolen base. Noah Franklin and Kolby Branch […]
The trade deadline, the lockout, Ray Davis, and taking it with you
The Texas Rangers had one of the quietest trade deadlines of any major league team this year. Despite being in the playoff hunt in a very mediocre American League (and particularly, a very mediocre American League West), and having clear needs to be addressed (the exact number depending on whether you want to count “the […]
Thursday Morning Links
Morning, all! Jacob deGrom’s decision to stay in Texas has sent a powerful message to the rest of the team. The triumphant and long awaited return of Cody Bradford went well, with Bradford tossing 4.1 scoreless innings in his first start in almost two years. Bradford’s recovery had a lot of ups and downs and […]
Minor league update for 8/5/26
For Hickory, Julius Sanchez allowed two runs in two innings, striking out two and walking three. Paulino Santana was 2 for 5 with a homer. Marco Argudin had a pair of hits. Noah Franklin had a hit and a walk. Yolfran Castillo had a hit. Kaden Carpenter had a pair of hits. Hickory box score […]
Thoughts on a 6-0 Rangers win
Rangers 6, Giants 0
57-58 – Bradford is back as Rangers take series from Giants
The Texas Rangers scored six runs while the San Francisco Giants scored zero runs. The Rangers won today’s game. It was their first time taking consecutive games since conquering the Seattle Mariners at the end of last month before the terrible, no good, very bad week that they seem to have finally escaped from (fingers […]
Game 115 Game Day Thread – San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers
San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers Wednesday, August 05, 2026, 1:35 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP Carson Whisenhunt vs. LHP Cody Bradford Today’s Lineups GIANTS RANGERS Bryce Eldridge – 1B Wyatt Langford – LF Jung Hoo Lee – RF Ezequiel Duran – 3B Willy Adames – SS Brandon […]
Wednesday Morning Links
Cody Bradford will be starting tonight against San Francisco, culminating a long recovery from an elbow injury that required internal brace surgery. New Ranger reliever Chase Silseth is excited to be a part of the organization and says his wife is a Ranger fan. Silseth was essentially the Rangers’ only addition before the trade deadline, […]
Minor league update for 8/4/26
Hickory starter Aidan Deakins allowed two runs in 3.1 IP, striking out seven and walking three. Michael Trausch struck out three and walked one in 1.2 scoreless innings. Aneudis Mejia walked one in a shutout inning. Geury Rodriguez allowed three runs in an inning of work, walking three and striking out two. Pablo Guerrero was […]
Thoughts on a 5-4 Rangers win
Rangers 5, Giants 4
56-58 – Rangers walk it off, snap skid with 5-4 win over Giants
The Texas Rangers scored five runs while the San Francisco Giants scored four runs. About an hour ago, with Texas up 2-0 and with MacKenzie Gore fresh off a six shutout innings start, I started tackling this as though the Rangers were going to win. Then big deadline acquisition Chase Silseth allowed a two-run home […]
Game 114 Game Day Thread – San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers
San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers Tuesday, August 04, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed RHP Blade Tidwell vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore Today’s Lineups GIANTS RANGERS Osleivis Basabe – 2B Joc Pederson – 1B Jung Hoo Lee – RF Wyatt Langford – LF Willy Adames – SS Corey […]
Texas Rangers lineup for August 4, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for August 4, 2026 against the San Francisco Giants: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Blade Tidwell for the Giants. Texas is looking to break a season-long six game losing streak today, and also redeem themselves after yesterday’s embarrassment. The opposing pitcher is named “Blade.” Corey Seager is getting […]
Lone Star Ball Reacts Survey: Grade the Trade Deadline
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rangers fans and fans across the country. Well, this should be interesting… What grade would you give the Texas Rangers for their trade deadline moves (or non-moves)? Cast your vote below… Sign up here […]
2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — Final Results
Congratulations to Izack Tiger, who has been named the #20 prospect in the 2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings, receiving a little over one-fifth of the vote. And with that, the 2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings is a wrap. Here is our top 20 list: Our list so far: 1 — Sebastian Walcott 2 […]
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