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Thoughts on a 9-2 Rangers loss
A’s 9, Rangers 2
69-71 – Rangers bludgeoned by Athletics, lose season series
The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Athletics of the West Coast scored nine runs. The Rangers were up 2-0 with a chance to sweep and return to .500 ball in an immensely sweepable series when the A’s hit like five unanswered home runs on their way to a season series-clinching blowout. Despite missing […]
Game 140 Game Day Thread – West Sacramento Athletics @ Texas Rangers
Athletics of some location out west @ Texas Rangers Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1:35 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP Jacob Lopez vs. LHP Cody Bradford Today’s Lineups ATHLETICS RANGERS Henry Bolte – RF Ezequiel Duran – CF Zack Gelof – LF Corey Seager – SS Lawrence Butler – […]
Lone Star Ball Reacts Survey: The A.L. and the World Series
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. Good morning, folks, and welcome to the latest edition of Lone Star Ball Reacts. We all want the Texas Rangers to advance to the World Series […]
Texas Rangers lineup for September 2, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for September 2, 2026 against the Sacramento A’s: starting pitchers are Cody Bradford for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez for the A’s. The Rangers have a matinee game today, and are looking to finish off a sweep of the A’s, extend their winning streak to four games, and get back to .500 […]
Wednesday Morning Links
Morning, all! The Rangers have signed veteran righty Trevor Williams to help bolster the bullpen following his release by Washington last week. Mackenzie Gote has been telling Williams what a great organization the Rangers have all season. In eight appearances for Washington this season, Williams threw multiple innings in five of them. With two homestands […]
Minor league update for 9/1/26
Julius Sanchez threw a shutout inning for Hickory, striking out one. Michael Trausch struck out two in two shutout innings. Yolfran Castillo was 1 for 3 with a walk and two stolen bases. Paulino Santana was 1 for 3 with a walk and two stolen bases. Daniel Flames doubled. Kolby Branch had a pair of […]
Thoughts on an 8-5 Rangers win
Rangers 8, A’s 5
69-70 – Nimmo’s big night helps Rangers cruise to victory over A’s
The Texas Rangers scored eight runs while the Californian Athletics scored five runs. The Rangers seem to have finally found themselves a punching bag and the veterans were lining up to throw some haymakers. September started in a similar fashion to how August ended with Texas beating up on the hapless Athletics. The catalyst tonight […]
Game 139 Game Day Thread – West Sacramento Athletics @ Texas Rangers
Athletics @ Texas Rangers Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. LHP Brady Basso Today’s Lineups ATHLETICS RANGERS Henry Bolte – DH Justin Foscue – DH Zack Gelof – LF Corey Seager – SS Lawrence Butler – RF Wyatt Langford – LF […]
Moreno selling Angels to Kroenke, per report
Anaheim Angels owner Arte Moreno is selling the team to Stan Kroenke, per multiple reports. Kroenke, a 79 year old billionaire, also owns the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, Arsenal F.C., Arsenal W.F.C., the Colorado Rapids, and the Colorado Mammoth. This would be the end of the tenure of an individual […]
Rangers sign Trevor Williams, recall Cam Cauley
The Texas Rangers have recalled utility man Cam Cauley from AAA Round Rock and have signed free agent pitcher Trevor Williams to a major league contract, the team announced today. Cauley and Richards fill the two open spots on the active roster that resulted from rosters expanding to 28 today. The Rangers had two open […]
Carpenter named Carolina League Player of the Week
Hickory Crawdads outfielder Kaden Carpenter has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for August 25-30, 2026, it was announced yesterday. Carpenter was 7 for 18 with a double, two triples, two homers and six walks in 26 plate appearances, and also reached via a hit by pitch, giving him a .389/.577/1.000 slash […]
Thoughts on an 8-1 Rangers win
Rangers 8, A’s 1
Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. The DMN’s Nate Sanchez writes about the Texas Rangers closing out August with an excellent performance from Jacob deGrom. Kennedi Landry writes about deGrom’s seven innings of one-hit ball, which helped the Rangers enter September with a couple of wins in a row. Jeff Wilson writes about deGrom rebounding from statistically one of […]
Get the best of Lone Star Ball on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Lone Star Ball. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Rangers. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of […]
68-70 – Rangers bid farewell to August with convincing 8-1 win over A’s
The Texas Rangers scored eight runs while the Athletics scored one run. Where has this kind of game been our whole 2026? A part of the reason that the Rangers are in the mess that they find themselves in — currently trailing for an AL playoff spot — is the lack of success against teams […]
Gray, Winn to i.l., Peoples, Ahlstrom up
The Texas Rangers have placed relief pitchers Peyton Gray and Cole Winn on the 15 day injured list, the team announced today. To replace them on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled righthanded relief pitcher Ben Peoples and lefthanded relief pitcher Robby Ahlstrom. Winn, who last pitched on the 25th, was put on the […]
Game 138 Game Day Thread – Insert City Here Athletics @ Texas Rangers
Philadelphia Kansas City Oakland Athletics @ Washington Senators Texas Rangers Monday, August 31, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed RHP Jacob deGrom vs. LHP Gage Jump Today’s Lineups ATHLETICS RANGERS Henry Bolte – CF Ezequiel Duran – CF Jeff McNeil – 2B Corey Seager – SS Zack Gelof […]
Texas Rangers lineup for August 31, 2026
Texas Rangers lineup for August 31, 2026 against the Athletics: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Gage Jump for the Athletics. Texas is back at home for seven games, the first of which is against the Athletics. The Rangers are facing a lefty, and so the righthanded-swinging crew is in there. Notably, […]
Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. MLB dot com’s Zach Sweet writes about Ezequiel Duran leading the way for the Texas Rangers in Sunday’s series finale victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Evan Grant ponders not just Duran’s standing as the Rangers’ best player this season, but where he stands in the AL MVP race. Grant writes about relievers Carter […]
Minor league update for 8/30/26
Hickory starter Josh Owens threw two shutout innings, striking out two and walking one. Jesus Lafalaise allowed a run in 4.2 IP, striking out six and walking two. Paulino Santana was 1 for 3 with a walk and two stolen bases. Kaden Carpenter homered and walked three times. Jay McQueen had a pair of hits. […]
Thoughts on a 7-4 Rangers win
Rangers 7, Brewers 4
67-70 – Rangers prevent Brewer brooms with 7-4 finale win
The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs. Today’s game started with the Rangers failing to score on an opportunity with RISP in the top of the first inning and then Kumar Rocker allowing the first four Brewers to reach in Milwaukee’s half as the Rangers trailed 2-0 after the […]
Baumler, Garcia starting rehab assignments
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Carter Baumler will begin a rehab assignment with Round Rock today, the team has announced. In addition, per Evan Grant, Robert Garcia will also be starting a rehab assignment with Round Rock later this coming week. Baumler and Garcia were both members of the Opening Day bullpen, both went on the […]
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