Texas Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - August 21, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Pirates logo, Pirates 59-67, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 0, H 8, E 0

Rangers logo, Rangers 59-69, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 1, R 1, H 6, E 1

Pitching

WinnerK. Yates (5-2)

LoserD. Bednar (3-6)

Scoring

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Bot 9Wyatt Langford singles to center field. Adolis García to third. Ezequiel Duran scores.

What's Buzzing

Bucs Dugout

How you feel about the backstops? #Pirates https://t.co/GD78vBczPC

MLB Trade Rumors

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Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers https://t.co/86tKvBIQJQ

DK Pittsburgh Sports

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While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though. "There's always a level of prove it." From José Negron: https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv

Shawn McFarland

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We’re grading the Rangers position-by-position over this week. First up are the catchers. The takeaway? The Rangers have gotten 1.2 fWAR out of their catchers since 2024. That’s the 4th worst in baseball. It hasn’t been great. https://t.co/OIo211yCeY

Jamey Newberg

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No. 15 in the Top 72 update I rolled out yesterday.

MLB Pipeline

Jacob Johnson is the second-youngest pitcher in the Arizona Fall League, but you wouldn't know it by his performance. The #TexasRangers right-hander has been able to fine-tune his repertoire in the heat of the desert: https://t.co/NgIf64OoDn

rumbunter.com•32m

MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownershipRevenue for me, but not for thee.

www.bucsdugout.com•2h

Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

Bleacher Report•11h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

nolanwritin.com•12h

Rangers and Braves seem destined to make a trade, which ATL trade chips could catch Chris Young's eyeThe Rangers and Braves are like two awkward teenagers eyeing each other from across the gymnasium during the high school prom. They want to dance, but seem a bi

Bleacher Report•13h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

rumbunter.com•13h

David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

Bleacher Report•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Jacob deGrom and Corey Seager could be on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

rumbunter.com•21h

Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

www.lonestarball.com•22h

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

rumbunter.com•1d

Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

nolanwritin.com•1d

2 out-of-the-box Rangers trade chips besides Corey SeagerIf there is one thing that all Ranger fans can agree on, it's that the personnel in Arlington has got to change. For a range of reasons, the current roster make

rumbunter.com•1d

Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

nolanwritin.com•1d

Rangers Injury Update: Corey Seager surgery, good Josh Jung news, Danny Jansen procedureKennedi Landry of MLB.com provided injury updates on three key Rangers players on Friday.

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

www.lonestarball.com•1d

Sunday morning Rangers thingsSunday morning Rangers news and links

nolanwritin.com•2d

Rangers Rumors: Atlanta Braves could revisit Corey Seager trade interestThe Braves checked in on Rangers shortstop Corey Seager last offseason. Could they do it again this offseason?

rumbunter.com•2d

Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

nolanwritin.com•2d

Small-market teams' playoff success proves Rangers fans upset with payroll are focused on wrong issueWhy can't the Rangers be like the Rays or Brewers?

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

www.lonestarball.com•2d

Saturday morning Rangers stuffTexas Rangers update for Saturday, Oct. 10.

nolanwritin.com•2d

3 Yankees players Rangers should target in trades following New York's embarrassing playoff exit The Yankees need to make some changes. The Rangers could help them out by making some trades.

Bleacher Report•3d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

rumbunter.com•3d

Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

nolanwritin.com•3d

Rangers should consider nabbing this iron man Phillies infielderThe Rangers have several players under team control vying for the full-time gig at second base in 2027. Ezequiel Duran, Cody Freeman, and Justin Foscue are all

rumbunter.com•3d

Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

Bleacher Report•4d

The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Rangers' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

www.lonestarball.com•3d

Friday morning Rangers thingsTexas Rangers update for Friday, Oct. 9.

Bleacher Report•4d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Pirates needs to address in 2027 📲

nolanwritin.com•4d

Rangers pitching experienced a dramatic decline from 2025 to 2026, but there's one promising stat to build onThere's one key reason to be optimistic about the Rangers' pitching staff going forward despite this year's regression.

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

rumbunter.com•4d

Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

www.lonestarball.com•4d

Did Yankees bro curse the Bronx Bombers?The New York Yankees haven’t won a title since Yankees bro went viral in the 2010 ALCS

Bleacher Report•5d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

www.lonestarball.com•4d

Looking at the Rangers’ Rule 5 eligiblesThe Rangers have very few minor leaguers who will be in consideration for a 40 man roster spot prior to the Rule 5 Draft

Bleacher Report•5d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

nolanwritin.com•5d

4 moments that for better or worse defined Rangers 2026 seasonLet's face facts: the Rangers' 2026 season was exceedingly average, punctuated by a disappointing final week. For the most part, it was tedious, with occasional

rumbunter.com•5d

Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

rumbunter.com•5d

Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

rumbunter.com•5d

Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Rangers will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

calltothepen.com•5d

The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

nolanwritin.com•5d

3 essential pieces of the Rangers future, 3 players on the discard pileChris Young's statement to the media following a third season in a row without playoff baseball in Arlington was clear. The team will be looking to keep younger

rumbunter.com•6d

Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

nolanwritin.com•6d

Likely Red Sox roster casualty give Rangers a buy-low, high-upside Jake Burger platoon partnerFor Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas, the last two seasons have been an injury riddled nightmare. After breaking out in 2023 with an impressive 129 OP

bleacherreport.com•1w

Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

fansided.com•6d

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

www.lonestarball.com•6d

Tuesday Trivia TimeA trivia question for you on this Tuesday afternoon

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

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Pittsburgh's first-year players stand across the league 📲

nolanwritin.com•6d

1 overlooked Rangers Player who will benefit, 1 who will suffer with Chris Young prioritizing athleticismGood for one player... not so great for another.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

rumbunter.com•1w

Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers' Jonah Bride among 6 who sneakily declared minor-league FA this weekendCould the Rangers re-sign him?

rumbunter.com•1w

White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

www.lonestarball.com•1w

The Dodgers must lose for labor peaceA Dodgers Threepeat would lock in the narrative for this winter’s lockout

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

www.lonestarball.com•1w

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

nolanwritin.com•1w

Deciding who stays and who goes from Rangers impending options decisionsAfter a season of missed opportunities and fizzling out when it mattered most, it's fair to say that we'll see an offseason full of changes for the Texas Ranger

rumbunter.com•1w

Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

nolanwritin.com•1w

Ezequiel Duran's future sets up an interesting and an important Rangers questionOne of the brightest parts of an overall disappointing 2026 season for the Texas Rangers was the development of Ezequiel Duran. The utility man went from a pote

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

www.lonestarball.com•1w

Sunday morning Rangers thingsSunday morning Rangers news and links

nolanwritin.com•1w

3 free agents Rangers must sign this offseason to take advantage of weak AL WestFollowing Chris Young's postseason comments and the looming lockout, it is a tough ask to forecast who the Rangers could go after in free agency this winter. Of

rumbunter.com•1w

Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers should target Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper after Phillies' early exitThe Athletic's Ken Rosenthal wrote that Schwarber and Harper "should be on the table."

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

www.lonestarball.com•1w

Saturday morning Rangers stuffTexas Rangers update for Saturday, Oct. 3.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

nolanwritin.com•1w

3 Rangers who will survive the offseason but have everything to prove in 2027These Rangers players are facing pivotal seasons.

www.lonestarball.com•1w

With apologies to Jimmy Buffett, AJM laments the 2026 seasonSome song lyrics for a Friday afternoon

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

Bleacher Report•1w

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

www.lonestarball.com•1w

Arizona Fall League play starts SaturdaySebastian Walcott highlights the Rangers prospects who will be playing in the Arizona Fall League

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers should be thankful for Corey Seager contract after Trea Turner's horrifying Phillies seriesAfter the way the season ended, it's fair to feel as if Corey Seager is an anchor that is dragging the Texas Rangers down. A horrible first half, three lengthy

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

rumbunter.com•1w

Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

www.lonestarball.com•1w

Friday morning Rangers thingsTexas Rangers update for Friday, Oct. 2.

nolanwritin.com•1w

6 former Rangers players to watch in the MLB Division Series There are several former Rangers players to root for in the postseason.

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Pittsburgh's 2026 season 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

Bleacher Report•1w

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

nolanwritin.com•1w

The case for Rangers giving Wyatt Langford an extension this offseasonWyatt Langford is one of, if not the, most polarizing players on the Texas Rangers roster. The potential is undeniable. The flashes are there. But with all that

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

nolanwritin.com•1w

These 3 minor leaguers should replace these 3 current Rangers to start 2027The Rangers failed down the stretch and will be on the outside looking in on the postseason for a third straight year. There is a lot wrong with the current ite

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Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the makingThe Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of Octobe

nolanwritin.com•1w

Chris Young hints at offseason full of bold Rangers moves we’re not sure we believeChris Young had his annual postseason state of the team address on Monday following another disappointing Rangers season, punctuated by a disappointing final we

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors. J

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSLThe Pirates’ top prospect is atop the Florida State League!

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staffTime to turn that dominance into wins.

rumbunter.com•1w

Mariners managerial search could leave Pirates scrambling for replacement on Don Kelly's staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates aren't expected to make sweeping changes to Don Kelly's coaching staff this offseason. That doesn't necessarily mean the group will remai

nolanwritin.com•1w

Complete list of Rangers 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe agonizingly average 2026 Texas Rangers season has mercifully ended, and it is time to take a look at the roster's free agents and try to determine who Ray D

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

www.lonestarball.com•1w

Reacting to the last few Rangers seasonsYour best source for quality Texas Rangers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

rumbunter.com•1w

Complete list of Pirates 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't have a particularly long list of major league free agents this offseason. They do, however, have one decision that could tell us a

www.lonestarball.com•1w

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

nolanwritin.com•2w

Rangers have no one to blame but themselves vs. terrible AL West teams as playoff push comes up shortThe Rangers weren't robbed. They didn't just run into some bad luck at the end of the season. What they did was not perform well enough to win the AL West and a

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates already missed the window to make Ben Cherington decision that matteredBen Cherington expects to be back for an eighth season as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At this point, does it really matter? Cherington said that

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

Pirates get first winning season since 2018It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.

www.lonestarball.com•2w

Young says Rangers need more athleticism and youthTexas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young addressed the media today

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates gave opponents an embarrassingly simple blueprint that might've kept them out of playoffsThe 2026 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates improve massively on offense. After finishing dead last in nearly every significant category in 2025, the Pirates fin

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates’ Camilo Doval misfire somehow looks even worse after one Giants appearanceThe Camilo Doval trade already looked bad for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Somehow, it took exactly one inning with the San Francisco Giants for it to look worse. Pi

www.lonestarball.com•2w

The State of the Rangers 40 Man RosterChecking in on where the Rangers’ 40 man roster currently stands

Bleacher Report•2w

ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

Bleacher Report•2w

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Round-by-round picks with bracket set 📲

nolanwritin.com•2w

Corey Seager's disappearing act should seal Rangers' futureIt's fair to say that Ray Davis, though he may be tight-fisted, didn't get anywhere close to the bang for his buck in 2026. That was never more evident than whe

rumbunter.com•2w

Brandon Lowe’s wife may have accidentally raised the stakes for Pirates’ offseasonBrandon Lowe's future with the Pittsburgh Pirates was already going to be one of the biggest storylines of the offseason. Then his wife may have unintentionall

nolanwritin.com•2w

Chris Young deserves all the blame for Rangers pitching meltdown delivering another playoff-less yearThere's plenty of blame to go around as the Rangers came up short and missed out on the postseason for the third year in a row. Ultimately, however, the buck st

www.lonestarball.com•2w

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

Bleacher Report•2w

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Rangers finished out the year 📲

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates may learn replacing Brandon Lowe is the more expensive optionThe Pittsburgh Pirates are going to have to pay somebody this offseason. The question is whether they finally realize the easiest person to pay might be Brandon

www.lonestarball.com•2w

Thoughts on a 6-4 Rangers lossTwins 6, Rangers 4

Bleacher Report•2w

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

www.lonestarball.com•2w

80-82 - Rangers leave us wanting no more, lose to Twins in finaleSmell ya later, 2026

nolanwritin.com•2w

Corey Seager's homer emblematic of Rangers' too-little-too-late season as Texas's playoff hopes are dashedThe Texas Rangers needed this game. They also needed help. They put themselves in a position that required everything to break right in Game 162 in order to ret