Texas Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - August 21, 2024

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #14Who is the #14 prospect in the Texas Rangers farm system right now?

Minor league update for 7/22/26The Rangers minor league action from Wednesday

Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers lossWhite Sox 4, Rangers 2

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3 Rangers trade deadline needs Chris Young must prioritize, 2 he can safely ignoreWith the August 3 trade deadline now just over 10 days away, the Rangers' needs are starting to come into full focus. They need a right-handed reliever who can

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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

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3 Pirates prospects forcing their way into trade deadline conversationFor most of Ben Cherington’s tenure, the Pittsburgh Pirates have treated their prospect capital like something to protect at virtually all costs. That approach

51-51 - Rangers fall back to .500 with 4-2 loss to White SoxThe mantra of the summer: At least the Mariners lost

White Sox vs. Rangers (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 4-2 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

OF Loses Glove in Stands 😅

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Yankees fan was trying to figure out whose glove he'd found and had no idea it belonged to Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez 😂

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Bubba Chandler vs. Will WarrenThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Jon Heyman is reaching embarrassing new lows to connect Paul Skenes to YankeesAt some point, the Paul Skenes-to-the-Yankees discourse has to become embarrassing even for the people manufacturing it. Jon Heyman might have finally reached

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Reds impending fire sale presents Rangers with perfect rotation upgrade, but it's not who fans thinkThe Rangers are clearly in the market for right-handed pitching help at the trade deadline on August 3. They need starters to fill the void left by the disappoi

Texas Rangers lineup for July 22, 2026Going for the series win against the White Sox

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VOTE: Should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?The Bucs are reportedly listening. Would you pull the trigger on a deal?

Pirates Beat Yankees in Extras 😤

Pittsburgh spoils Gerrit Cole's 11 strikeout masterclass

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José Caballero gets instant karma after Pirates-Yankees controversy backfiresJosé Caballero spent Monday night getting under Dennis Santana’s skin. By Wednesday afternoon, the umpires were apparently done letting him test the limits, too

Higashioka, Corniell to i.l.Two more Rangers land on the injured list

Rangers Reacts Survey — The PlayoffsWhere will the Rangers end up this season in regards to the playoffs?

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Mitch Keller vs. Gerrit ColeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Rangers News: Corey Seager injury update, Josh Jung uncertainty, top draft pick signing bonuses revealedThe Texas Rangers went through a flurry of roster moves yesterday, with injuries playing key roles in their maneuvering. We saw Jose Corniell hit the 15-day IL,

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA’dEsmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ road trip through

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #13Who is the #13 prospect in the Texas Rangers farm system right now?

Thoughts on a 10-0 Rangers winRangers 10, White Sox 0

Minor league update for 7/21/26The Rangers minor league action from Tuesday

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Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil CruzThe Bucs are reportedly thinking of dealing Cruz.

Skenes Downplays Yanks LinksNL Cy Young says reading into Livvy's attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment is a 'stretch'

Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

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The Pirates have a Dennis Santana problemSantana has been bad.

Oneil Cruz trade chatter exposes national media's outdated Pirates viewThere are plenty of legitimate reasons to criticize the Pittsburgh Pirates for how they spend money. Their history has earned that scrutiny. Bob Nutting has ea

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Rangers believe Corey Seager is key to trade deadline plans, but that misses the pointThe Texas Rangers haven't come out of the All-Star break as hot as they were going into it, but on the heels of what might be Kumar Rocker's best start of the s

51-50 - Rangers rebound, wreck White Sox 10-0The run differential is on the mend!

CWS at TEX Game Highlights

Texas Rangers vs. Chicago White Sox - 07/21/2026

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Josh Jung's defensive woes could lead to a drastic Rangers decisionJosh Jung has made a terrific comeback in 206. Following a 2025 season where he was so lost at the plate that he was sent down to Triple-A and then benched by t

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has an unexpected message for frustrated Pirates fansKyle Dubas probably wasn't trying to give Ben Cherington advice when he jumped into the replies of a tweet about the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. But he

MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Rangers sign Rojas, Comeau, BumilaThe Rangers have signed their top three 2026 draft picks

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Pirates' aggressive trade deadline plan already has an infuriating contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates want to compete. It was clear by their offseason spending spree to fix 2025's league-worst offense, and that high level of investment wor

Pirates-Yankees Postponed

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Yankees are postponed tonight. Two games tomorrow, 1 pm and 7.

2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week 17A short week in Atlanta

Dennis Santana invokes MLB legend in odd response to Pirates-Yankees incidentDennis Santana apparently isn’t interested in apologizing for Monday night’s dust-up with José Caballero. And when asked whether he wanted an apology from the N

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #12Who is the #12 prospect in the Texas Rangers farm system right now?

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Evan Carter's surge is fueling Rangers hope, but it's still too early to believeAs the Rangers continue to tread water at the .500 mark as we head into the second half of the season, there are several things to be happy about. For starters,

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers UpdateThe latest on the once and future World Series champion Texas Rangers

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Pirates firmly in the mix in NL Wild Card raceThe battling Buccos are surging at the right time!

Mets trade strategy could hand Pirates the bullpen boost they desperately needA going-out-of-business sale featuring multiple quality relievers.

50-50 - Rangers take a beating, slip back to .500Texas had one more hit total than the White Sox had hits with RISP

White Sox vs. Rangers (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 10-3 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Benches Clear in Pirates-Yankees 😳

Dennis Santana and José Caballero had to be separated in scuffle

Pirates vs. Yankees (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 8-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pirates News: Khristian Curtis debut, 2026 draft signings, veteran re-signed to minor league dealThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Khristian Curtis back to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday morning, one day after the 24-year-old delivered an impres

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Ryan WeathersThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Texas Rangers lineup for July 20, 2026The beginning of a seven day homestand

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Livvy Dunne Rips Guardians 👀Clapped back at admin after Cleveland's Skenes jab

Paul Skenes gem couldn't hide a concerning Pirates pitching problemPaul Skenes gave the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they needed Sunday. He also provided a reminder of why they needed it so badly. In his first start after th

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Former MLB GM identifies the wrong Rangers trade target but highlights the right trade chipsThe Athletic's Jim Bowden came out with a list of five trades he'd like to see before the trade deadline and featured the Texas Rangers landing a commonly sugge

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz IL move, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodríguez rehab newsThe Pittsburgh Pirates transferred Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues his recovery from a fractured hand suffered in June. The move

Rangers Reacts Results: The DraftFolks were rather happy with how the Rangers 2026 draft turned out

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Jared Jones has been dominant in his last three starts for PiratesThe Bucs need Jones to keep pitching well.

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #11Who is the #11 prospect in the Texas Rangers farm system right now?

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Pirates fans owe Billy Cook an apology after monster performance in ClevelandWhen the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, the reaction from fans was almost immedi

Minor league update for 7/19/26The Rangers minor league update from Sunday

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Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez joins record books with latest homerThe young outfielder is producing at a high level.

Monday Morning Texas Rangers UpdateThe latest on the once and future World Series champion Texas Rangers

Thoughts on an 8-5 Rangers lossBraves 8, Rangers 5

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

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Fake Rangers Hunter Greene trade rumors highlight a lesson fans need to learnThe August 3 trade deadline is nearing, and the Texas Rangers are in prime playoff position. The questions regarding whether the team will be buyers, sellers, o

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MLB.com just made a baffling Pirates trade suggestion that misses the pointThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building toward the moment when their prospects would finally become established major leaguers and the front office cou

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Rangers Release Nabil Crismatt From Minor League DealCrismatt is out for the season after undergoing elbow surgery in February. MLB Trade Rumors breaks down his career and future prospects.

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Konnor Griffin already can't wait to reunite with Pirates' first-round draft pickLooking at highlights of the Pirates’ first-round pick Derek Curiel in purple and gold certainly calls to mind Paul Skenes’ dominance at LSU, their shared alma

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A pair of unicorn Rangers prospects are raising eyebrows in the best possible wayWhy not kill two birds with one stone if that option is available to you? The Rangers have a handful of young two-way players who are catching the attention of

50-49 - Atlanta too hot for Rangers in 8-5 loss to BravesYou folks enjoying the World Cup final?

Rangers vs. Braves (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 8-5 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

Texas Rangers lineup for July 19, 2026Going for the series win in Hotlanta

Minor league update for 7/18/26The minor league action for the Rangers affiliates from Saturday

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Paul Skenes vs. Tanner BibeeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

Sunday morning Rangers thingsSunday morning Rangers news and links

Rangers key offseason acquisition’s season is being crushed by bad luckCan Brandon Nimmo catch just one break this season, please? The key offseason acquisition in the Marcus Semien deal with the New York Mets has amazing power sta

Thoughts on a 7-6 Rangers winRangers 7, Braves 6

Paul Skenes quietly made a crucial change before the All-Star breakPaul Skenes and Pirates fans are probably tired of the narrative surrounding his 2026 season. Everything from rumors about him pitching hurt to suggestions that

5 Rangers players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)There are a handful of Ranger players who have a lot riding on the second half as the team battles for a postseason berth. Whether it be for a roster spot, thei

MLBPA chief puts Pirates on the spot over Paul Skenes futureIt wouldn't be trade deadline season if Paul Skenes status as Pirates ace weren't in question. This isn't to suggest that Skenes has done anything wrong, but ra

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-3 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Guardians Lose Ball in Sky 🤣

Pirates take advantage of weather conditions with a run 🎥

50-48 - Gory start ends in glory as Rangers get even with BravesBig win No. 50 for Texas

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Livvy Gifts Young Fan Skenes Card ☺️Day was instantly made 🎥

Rangers vs. Braves (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-6 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Former MLB GM tabs Rangers as perfect landing spot for Reds Swiss army knifeRight-handed power hitters are an area of need for the majority of potential buyers at the trade deadline on August 3. The Cincinnati Reds are 43-52 and have su

Pirates vs. Guardians, July 18: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Pittsburgh Pirates won the first half of their doubleheader against the Guardians. Unfortunately, the second half is officially in a rain delay.

Pirates catch a long overdue schedule break that MLB lockout could destroyThe Pittsburgh Pirates finally received the kind of scheduling break their fans have been waiting more than a decade to see, but Major League Baseball’s looming

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

Junis active, Corniell upThe Rangers get a couple of fresh arms up for the pen

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Joey CantilloThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Rangers News: Minor Corey Seager update, hope for Jakob Junis, Sebastian Walcott's transformationThe Texas Rangers got shelled by the Atlanta Braves last night, starting the second half of the season in the worst way possible. The good feelings from the run

Saturday morning Rangers stuffTexas Rangers update for Saturday, July 18.

Minor league update for 7/17/26Friday’s minor league action for the Rangers

Thoughts on a 15-1 Rangers lossBraves 15, Rangers 1

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Pirates fans need to let go of the Mason Miller trade dreamThe Pittsburgh Pirates need bullpen help. That is no secret, as the Pirates ERA in that department is 4.49, good for 22nd in the majors at the All-Star Break. T

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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Ex-Rangers infielder opts out of Yankees deal after surprising breakoutAs the dust settles on the 2026 MLB Draft and hopes are high for the new crop of youngsters, it's important to remember that we're a long way away from having a

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Jacob Misiorowski's Pirates admission changes the NL Central conversationFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the team their NL Central rivals could safely overlook. They might steal a series, produce an exciting young player or se

49-48 - Rangers forget to return from All-Star break, lose 15-1Looking forward to the second half of the season kicking off tomorrow!

Rangers vs. Braves (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 15-1 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

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Guardians-Pirates PostponedCanadian wildfire smoke continuing to impact sports schedules across U.S.

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The Rangers should avoid this All-Star catcher who may be available at the deadlineOne thing that we, along with several other outlets, have harped on over the last several weeks as the trade deadline approaches is that the Rangers need to upg

Texas Rangers lineup for July 17, 2026The Rangers at the Braves to start the second half

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Pirates just matched a historic feat that ended with a World Series tripLet's put this offensive turnaround in perspective.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin WilliamsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

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3 Rangers goals for a dream second half of the 2026 seasonIt might seem hard to believe, but the second half of the 2026 season is upon us. The Texas Rangers have positioned themselves nicely for a successful stretch r

2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings — #10Who is the #10 prospect in the Rangers farm system right now?

Thoughts on the Rangers’ 2026 draftA few thoughts on the Texas Rangers’ 2026 draft

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Pirates acquire former top prospect in trade with NationalsThe Bucs added to their outfield.

Pirates latest rotation decision adds another twist to Paul Skenes Yankees sagaThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to reshuffle their starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break makes plenty of sense from a baseball standpoint. It also

Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for Padres ace reliever ➡️

2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

Friday morning Rangers thingsTexas Rangers update for Friday, July 17.

Esmerlyn Valdez's hot Pirates run just got compared to AL MVP candidateOnce Esmerlyn got a real shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was immediately clear that it was going to be hard to keep the youngster out of the lineup. Valdez

MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

This Pirates pitcher is quietly becoming a fascinating trade deadline chipJose Urquidy's stint in the Pirates bullpen to start the 2026 season was nothing short of disastrous. While that's been a theme for the Pirates bullpen as a who

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Why Astros trading franchise icon Lance McCullers should make Rangers fans waryThe Houston Astros have dealt Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jaydn Fielder, the son of former Ranger slugger Prince Fielder. It is

Pirates can't afford to pass on this bullpen upgrade at trade deadlineIt's been three weeks since Pittsburgh Pirates insider Noah Hiles began ringing the alarm bell regarding the club's bullpen. Even before Hiles' column, it was c

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Rangers must confront grim Alejandro Osuna reality before it's too lateAfter he was called up last September, Alejandro Osuna showed a fiery, energetic passion that earned him the moniker of "little rascal" alongside Cody Freeman.

Pirates have a clear Jared Jones path after Chase Burns' $105 million dealThe Cincinnati Reds just provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another reminder that small-market teams don't have to wait until their best young arms are approa

Pirates take low-cost gamble on former Padres first-rounder after surprise Nationals DFAThe Pittsburgh Pirates are taking another low-cost swing on a former top prospect who once appeared destined to become a major-league regular. According to Coli

Nats Trade Former Top Prospect

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The Nationals have traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

2027 MLB Schedule Drops 🗓️Next season to feature earliest Opening Day ever. More key dates here 📲

Burns, Reds agree to $105M extensionThe Reds are reportedly locking up their All Star starting pitcher

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This should be the Rangers line in the sand offer for dream trade target Dalton RushingESPN's Jeff Passan has listed LA Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing as the Rangers' "dream match" at the trade deadline, citing the team's lack of a quality hitting