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76-77 – Red Sox get the last Latz as Rangers miss chance for sweep
The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Boston Red Sox scored four runs. Well that one stings. Despite the laundry list of things wrong with the club this season, the Rangers have been dang near perfect when leading late in games. Most of the reason for that is because Jacob Latz has also been […]
Game 153 Game Day Thread – Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Tyler Alexander (followed by LHP Cody Bradford) Today’s Lineups RED SOX RANGERS Roman Anthony – LF Ezequiel Duran – 3B Jahmai Jones – DH Corey Seager – SS […]
Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are Tyler Alexander (opening for Cody Bradford) for the Rangers and Sonny Gray for the BoSox. Texas will look to sweep the series against Boston this evening. Tyler Alexander will be opening for Cody Bradford (though not for Ed Sheehan, as […]
Joc’s Broken Hand and the DH Situation
The Texas Rangers have faced lefthanded starting pitchers in their last three games. That’s kind of unusual. Those three games represent 6.5% of the games the Rangers have had this season against lefthanded starting pitchers, despite representing a hair under 2% of the total games the Rangers have played so far this season. The Rangers […]
Minor league update for 9/16/26
Frisco was off on Wednesday, and plays Game Two of their Texas League Division Series against Amarillo at home on Thursday. Its a best of three, with Frisco up 1-0, so the Roughriders can finish off the series with a win today. If Frisco loses, they’ll play a winner-take-all game on Friday for the right […]
Thursday morning Rangers things
Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox by a score of 7-3 last night. Evan Grant’s game story talks about Nathan Eovaldi stepping up with a huge outing out of the pen. Shawn McFarland writes that Eovaldi being asked to pitch multiple innings in relief added to the game’s October vibe. […]
Thoughts on a 7-3 Rangers win
Rangers 7, Red Sox 3
76-76 – Gritty Rangers climb back to .500 with 7-3 win over Red Sox
The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Boston Red Sox scored three runs. With Cleveland and Toronto winning earlier in the day, the Rangers needed a victory to keep pace in the Wild Card chase — though now Chicago is the new potential target after losing their hold of the lead in the American […]
Game 152 Game Day Thread – Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP Jake Bennett vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore Today’s Lineups RED SOX RANGERS Roman Anthony – LF Justin Foscue – 2B Jahmai Jones – DH Corey Seager – SS Wilyer Abreu – RF Josh […]
Texas Rangers lineup for September 16, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for September 16, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Jake Bennett for the BoSox. Texas looks to extend their winning streak to four games this evening. They are facing Jake Bennett, whose name reminds me of Josh Beckett, and who I thus feel […]
Texas Rangers AFL participants announced
The participants in the Arizona Fall League from the Texas Rangers’ organization were announced yesterday. The are Rangers farmhands who will be playing for the Surprise Saguaros are: C Julian Brock RHP Alejandro Chiquillo IF Casey Cook RHP J’Briell Easley RHP Jesus Gamez RHP Jacob Johnson OF Paxton Kling RHP Mason McConnaughey It is a […]
Wednesday Morning Links
Morning, all! Jacob deGrom started yesterday’s game instead of Cody Bradford, who was the expected starter after deGrom had an injury scare last week. The Rangers’ capitalized on the strong deGrom start and some early offense to snag a crucial win in their series opener against the Red Sox. The deGrom outing was somewhat abbreviated, […]
Minor league update for 9/15/26
Frisco beat Amarillo 8-7 in 10 innings in Game One of their Texas League Division Series. Starter Aidan Curry allowed two runs in four innings, striking out four and walking one. Leandro Lopez allowed a run in 1.1 IP, walking two and striking out one. Bryan Magdaleno allowed two runs in 0.2 IP, walking two […]
Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers win
Rangers 4, Red Sox 2
75-76 – Rangers take down Red Sox with unseen rally
The Texas Rangers scored four runs while the Boston Red Sox scored two runs. The Rangers, in need of as many wins as they can get from here on out, returned home to begin their final homestand of the season with the first leg of three against AL Wild Card-leading Boston. Texas had the non-Cal […]
Game 151 Game Day Thread – Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP Patrick Sandoval vs. RHP Jacob deGrom Today’s Lineups RED SOX RANGERS Roman Anthony – LF Justin Foscue – 2B Mickey Gasper – DH Corey Seager – SS Adley Rutschman – C Josh […]
Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Patrick Sandoval for the BoSox. The Rangers start a very big nine game homestand with three games against Boston. With a lefty on the mound for the Sox, the Rangers have their righty-swinging crew […]
Lone Star Ball Reacts Results: Pending Free Agents
In our last Lone Star Ball Reacts survey, we asked y’all which of the Rangers’ pending free agents you would most like to see the Rangers bring back. Cal Quantrill, who has exceeded expectations, first in a long relief role, then while filling in in the rotation, was the clear pick, getting a majority of […]
North Texas Giving Day Fundraiser
Good morning, folks… As y’all may know, my family started a no-kill animal shelter, Animal Hope, in Fort Worth a number of years ago. The shelter has a particular emphasis on working with animals that need extra medical or other care before they are ready to find their forever home. Below you can see one […]
Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. Evan Grant writes that we’re nearing the thrilling conclusion to everyone’s least favorite gameshow, ‘Who Wants to be an American League Playoff Team?’. Kennedi Landry writes about the return of veteran reliever Robert Garcia and his impact on what has been a scuffling bullpen. MLB dot com’s David Venn shows some love to […]
2026 Rangers minor league award winners announced
The Texas Rangers have announced their minor league award winners for 2026. They are: Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year: Rafe Perich Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year: Dalton Pence Reliever of the Year: Louis Marinaro Defender of the Year: Yolfran Castillo True Ranger Award: Evan Siary Perich, a 24 year old switch […]
365 days ago, the Rangers were in the same place
On September 14, 2026, the Texas Rangers begin the day a game back of the Houston Astros in the American League West, two games back of the Cleveland Guardians in the battle for the third Wild Card spot, and a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays. Texas had played 150 games, and had 12 games […]
Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. Evan Grant writes that the Texas Rangers are bruised and battered but they return home still vying for the playoffs somehow. Kennedi Landry writes that Corey Seager led the way for the Rangers as they took a series on the road for the first time in two and a half months. Grant writes […]
Minor league update for 9/13/26
Frisco finished out the regular season with a 10-8 win. They now face Amarillo on Tuesday in Game One of the best of three Division Series in the Texas League playoffs. Thomas Ireland went 4.2 innings, allowing three runs, walking two and striking out two. Joey Danielson allowed a run in an inning of work, […]
Thoughts on a 7-6 Rangers win
Rangers 7, D-Backs 6
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