Athletics vs. Texas Rangers - May 07, 2024

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Rangers logo, Rangers 20-16, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 3, 9 1, R 4, H 5, E 2

Athletics logo, Athletics 17-19, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 2, H 7, E 1

Pitching

WinnerJ. Leclerc (3-2)

LoserL. Erceg (1-2)

SaveK. Yates (6)

Blown SaveL. Erceg (2)

Scoring

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Top 8Corey Seager homers to center field. Leody Taveras scores. Josh H. Smith scores.

Bot 5Esteury Ruiz out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Leody Taveras. Brett Harris to second. JJ Bleday scores.

Bot 2Darell Hernaiz out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Ezequiel Duran. Abraham Toro to second. J.D. Davis scores. Throwing error by Ezequiel Duran.

What's Buzzing

Bob Nightengale

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They are all tied up in the AL West with the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers tied at 78-79; the Astros own the tiebreaker. In the AL Central, Cleveland maintains 1-game lead over the White Sox, but Chicago has the tiebreaker. The runner-up likely will earn final wild-card spot.

Shawn McFarland

2h

I call this one the Texas Two-Step (via FanGraphs)

Shawn McFarland

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The Rangers are, at this moment, not a playoff team. AL West 1. Astros (78-79), — 2. Rangers (78-79), 1 GB* AL Wild Card 1. Yankees (90-67) — 2. Red Sox (84-73) — 3. White Sox (81-76) — 4. Rangers (78-79), 4 GB* *The Astros and White Sox both hold tiebreakers.

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The Rangers will start Cody Bradford on Wednesday

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Rangers column: It was a catastrophe https://t.co/glJKxdoIvW

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With Texas' loss tonight, the White Sox magic number to clinch a playoff spot is 2. So if the White Sox win Wednesday and the Rangers lose, with the White Sox holding the tiebreaker, they will have gone from 102 losses to the playoffs.

Angels vs. Athletics (09/22/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 9-7 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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78-79 - Rangers fall as Mets make mess of playoff aspirationsSecond place Texas Rangers?

Mets vs. Rangers (09/22/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 6-3 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 22, 2026The final week of the regular season for the Rangers begins tonight

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Peyton Gray activated, Adam Macko optionedThe Rangers get Peyton Gray back in their bullpen

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3 reasons why Rangers can't overlook the lowly Mets as playoff hopes hang in the balanceThe Texas Rangers are welcoming the New York Mets to town, and with sole possession of first place in the AL West, the club finally controls its own destiny. Th

Everything at Stake in Final Week 🌡️

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Everything at Stake in Final Week 🌡️Biggest storylines that will decide how the playoff field shakes out 📲

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

The Worst Player on Every Team of 2026 Season 😞

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The Worst Player on Every Team of 2026 Season 😞Breaking down who has been the biggest letdown for the Athletics ➡️

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3 Rangers prospects whose stellar seasons have flown under the radarIn-the-know Ranger fans are already aware of the top Ranger prospects like Sebastian Walcott, Caden Scarborough, Josh Owens, Gio Rojas, and now Dylan Dreiling.

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Gore announced as Tuesday starter against MetsMacKenzie Gore will start the series opener on Tuesday against the Mets

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On the final six games of the seasonThere are six regular season games left for the Texas Rangers, who hold their fate in their hands

New MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮

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New MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮No seeds locked in yet. Projecting the bracket with 1 week to go 📲

MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Athletics stand as they finish out the season ➡️

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Minor league update for 9/20/26The final minor league update of the season

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

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Updated AL West, Wild Card standings after Rangers-Blue Jays, Astros-Braves seriesAll of a sudden, it's a good time to be a Rangers fan.

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Thoughts on a 7-2 Rangers lossJays 7, Rangers 2

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀

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Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

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78-78 - Rangers greet .500 like an old friend with 7-2 loss to TorontodeGrom’s groin giveth, and deGrom’s groin taketh away

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Jake Burger's unique skill has made him a lynchpin of the Rangers' defenseWhen you think about Jake Burger, the first things that come to mind are big-time power, a few too many strikeouts, and a penchant for being streaky, regardless

Athletics vs. Guardians (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 1-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Blue Jays vs. Rangers (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 7-2 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

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Quantrill to the i.l., Santos recalledCal Quantrill is out for the rest of the regular season with a strained right lat

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 20, 2026The finale against the Jays at the Shed

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Minor league update for 9/19/26The penultimate minor league update of 2026

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Thoughts on a 6-2 Rangers winRangers 6, Blue Jays 2

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Sunday morning Rangers thingsSunday morning Rangers news and links

Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡

Bleacher Report•2d

Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

nolanwritin.com•2d

A pair of unlikely Rangers vault them into first place in the AL WestAdmit it, unless you're a Pittsburgh Pirates or Washington Nationals fan, you had never heard of Trevor Williams before the Rangers picked him up off the scrap

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78-77 - All hands on deck as Rangers rise above Blue JaysJordan Montgomery parties like it’s fall 2023 to send Texas above .500

Blue Jays vs. Rangers (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 6-2 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

Athletics vs. Guardians (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 12-6 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

nolanwritin.com•3d

Rangers fans can officially rest assured that Corey Seager has returned to formFor most of the summer, it looked like 2026 would be a lost season for All-Star shortstop Corey Seager. He suffered through three injuries and missed most of th

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Otanez to the i.l., Macko recalledMichel Otanez, who was recalled yesterday, goes on the i.l. today

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Sebastian Walcott makes his AAA debut tonightSebastian Walcott is joining the Round Rock Express for their final two games

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 19, 2026Texas playing Toronto on a Saturday night at the Shed

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Rangers add Otanez, option AhlstromThe Rangers brought in a fresh arm for the pen on Friday

Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆

Bleacher Report•3d

Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

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Thoughts on a 7-1 Rangers winRangers 7, Jays 1

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Saturday morning Rangers stuffTexas Rangers update for Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Minor league update for 9/18/26Frisco’s season comes to an end

nolanwritin.com•3d

Rangers facing tough Joc Pederson injury decision that they can't afford to botchIt looked like the Rangers were going to complete the three-game sweep of the Red Sox, only to suffer a gut punch in the way of a Trevor Story 3-run bomb in the

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77-77 - Rangers crease Cease to claim opener over JaysOnce again, .500

Blue Jays vs. Rangers (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-1 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

Athletics vs. Guardians (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-3 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026The Rangers play the Jays on a Friday night

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The landscape of the playoff race for the RangersLooking at the final regular season nine games for the Rangers, and the teams they are battling for a playoff spot

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A pair of old friends can help Rangers vanquish Astros in AL West chase this weekendFewer than a dozen games left in the 2026 season, and the Rangers are neck-and-neck with the Houston Astros for the AL West title. They will need to continue to

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Friday morning Rangers thingsTexas Rangers update for Friday, Sept. 18.

Most Anticipated Revenge Games 🤬

Bleacher Report•4d

Most Anticipated Revenge Games 🤬A-Rod's return to Seattle and the most heated revenge games in recent years 📲

nolanwritin.com•4d

Rangers get worst possible news as Blue Jays stack the deck ahead of weekend seriesThe Blue Jays won't be easy to beat.

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Minor league update for 9/17/26The Rangers minor league update for 9/17/26

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Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers lossBoSox 4, Rangers 3

Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢

Bleacher Report•4d

Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where Peyton Gray stands among standout first-year players ➡️

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76-77 - Red Sox get the last Latz as Rangers miss chance for sweepTexas is back below .500

Story's 3-Run Homer 🤩

Red Sox bounce back to avoid Rangers sweep

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026The Rangers go for the sweep against Boston

Athletics vs. Rays (09/17/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 10-1 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

nolanwritin.com•5d

Nathan Eovaldi proves 'Big Game Nate' nickname is no joke as Rangers pull even with Astros in AL West chaseEntering yesterday's matchup against the Boston Red Sox, Nathan Eovaldi has logged just 20 relief appearances over his 15-year career. It's been a career that's

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Joc’s Broken Hand and the DH SituationWhat do you do about a broke-handed Joc?

Schlittler and Caminero Are Crashing AL MVP Party 🎉

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Schlittler and Caminero Are Crashing AL MVP Party 🎉Yordan Alvarez may not be a lock to win the award just yet ➡️

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Minor league update for 9/16/26Just one game on Wednesday

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Thursday morning Rangers thingsYour Thursday morning Rangers news and links

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Thoughts on a 7-3 Rangers winRangers 7, BoSox 3

nolanwritin.com•5d

Rangers mind-boggling stat proves how critical middle innings areWhen you see this unbelievable stat, it's hard to fathom how the Rangers aren't several games over .500 and cruising into the postseason. The Rangers are the be

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Jacob deGrom deserves more credit for gutsy way he's keeping Rangers playoff hopes aliveNobody knows how many more 100 mph heaters are left in the golden arm of two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. He could be like Nolan Ryan and still brin

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76-76 - Gritty Rangers climb back to .500 with 7-3 win over Red SoxThrough aches and pains, Texas sees first place once again

Red Sox vs. Rangers (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-3 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

Athletics vs. Rays (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 4-3 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

nolanwritin.com•6d

Rangers have to take advantage of dashed Astros offensive reinforcement hopesIf the Rangers don't catch and surpass the Houston Astros in the AL West pennant race, they certainly won't have any excuses. The Astros aren't a very good team

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 16, 2026Game two of the series against Boston

Latest MLB Scoops👂

🔒 Battle for playoff spots ♨️ Stearns hot seat? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

A's Prospect Leaves Hospital

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A's Prospect Leaves HospitalRyan Lasko released months after being paralyzed in on-field collision (AP)

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Texas Rangers AFL participants announcedThe Rangers’ Arizona Fall League contingent is heavy on players who missed time in 2026

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Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers winRangers 4, Red Sox 2

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Minor league update for 9/15/26The Rangers minor league action from Tuesday

Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮

Bleacher Report•6d

Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮The most pivotal question Texas will have to answer this winter 📲

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Rangers better lucky than good in key victory over Red Sox as Jacob Latz notches 30th saveThe Texas Rangers welcomed the Boston Red Sox to Arlington in a key matchup that could determine their playoff fate. The Rangers entered the series on the outsi

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75-76 - Rangers take down Red Sox with unseen rallyIf the Rangers rally, but no one can see it, do they score four runs?

Red Sox vs. Rangers (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 4-2 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

Athletics vs. Rays (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 2-1 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

nolanwritin.com•1w

Absurd Astros stat is fuel Rangers need to win the AL WestThe Rangers have no excuse not to win the AL West.

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026The Rangers start a huge nine game homestand

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Lone Star Ball Reacts Results: Pending Free AgentsLSB readers have a very clear preference on who they’d like to see the team bring back next year

Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮

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Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮Bracket projections with 2 weeks to go 📲

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North Texas Giving Day FundraiserAbout Animal Hope, a Fort Worth rescue organization

nolanwritin.com•1w

Red Sox projected rotation seems like a Rangers gift as playoffs hang in the balanceThe Rangers are lucky with how the Red Sox's rotation is lined up.

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

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers legend Adrian Beltre reveals that the club wanted him back to chase milestone homerFor the better part of a decade, Adrian Beltre was a force to be reckoned with in the middle of the Texas Rangers' lineup and a Hoover for the the club at third

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping Up

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

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2026 Rangers minor league award winners announcedRafe Perich headlines the Texas Rangers 2026 minor league award winners

nolanwritin.com•1w

The biggest improvement Rangers star Wyatt Langford must make to win Silver Slugger in 2027The Rangers and their fans have been waiting for left fielder Wyatt Langford to break out and become the All-Star-level, Louisville Silver Slugger winner that e

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers playoff path just got more difficult after Blue Jays Trey Yesavage updateYesavage's imminent return is bad news for Texas.

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365 days ago, the Rangers were in the same placeTime is a flat circle

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

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Minor league update for 9/13/26Sunday’s minor league action

Updated Power Rankings 📊

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where the Athletics stand as they finish out the season 📲

nolanwritin.com•1w

Updated AL West, Wild Card standings after Rangers win Diamondbacks seriesWill Texas make the playoffs?

Lawrence Butler Clutch HR 🟢

Mariners lose in walk-off fashion for 2nd time in series 🎥

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Thoughts on a 7-6 Rangers winRangers 7, D-Backs 6

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74-76 - Rangers get moving, take road series from ArizonaTexas hangs on to claim rare road series win

Mariners vs. Athletics (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 8-7 win vs. Seattle Mariners 🎥

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping Up

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-6 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

www.lonestarball.com•1w

Osuna recalled, Cauley optionedWith Joc Pederson unavailable, the Rangers have called up Alejandro Osuna

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 13, 2026The Rangers in the finale in Arizona

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Minor league update for 9/12/26The Rangers’ minor league action from Saturday

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Sunday morning Rangers thingsThe Sunday Rangers news and links

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers News: Nathan Eovaldi's new role, Josh Jung returns, Joc Pederson injury concernThe Texas Rangers are still hanging around the playoff periphery. It's felt like even when the club gets what it needs, it's not enough to build momentum and se

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Thoughts on a 6-2 Rangers winRangers 6, D-Backs 2

Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱

Bleacher Report•1w

Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers Rumors: Texas interested in star Japanese southpaw who could become ace of the futureIt wouldn't be the first time the Rangers signed a star Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.

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73-76 - Returning Rangers lead the way in 6-2 win over D-BacksWelcome back, Josh and Nate

Mariners vs. Athletics (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 19-1 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 6-2 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

nolanwritin.com•1w

This fast-rising Rangers minor leaguer could be in the fold for a starting spot next yearAs the Rangers struggle to make up ground on the Astros in the AL West, there are some players really showing out in the minor league system. One of them is sta

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Rangers activate Jung, EovaldiThe Rangers have activated Josh Jung and Nathan Eovaldi from the injured list

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 12, 2026Texas and Arizona, again

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Minor league update for 9/11/26The Rangers minor league update from Friday

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Saturday morning Rangers stuffTexas Rangers update for Saturday, Sept. 12.

MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉One name for each squad that isn't living up to his contract this season ➡️

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers slugger Jake Burger has hilarious motivation to keep hot streak goingRegardless of how you feel about the mixed bag that comes with Rangers slugger and first baseman Jake Burger, there is no debating that he has been the most con

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72-76 - Rangers suffer immaculate loss to DiamondbacksTexas drops third consecutive game in which they led

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks (09/11/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 9-1 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Mariners vs. Athletics (09/11/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 6-5 win vs. Seattle Mariners 🎥

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deGrom, Strider, reporting on reporting, and AJM ranting about clickbaitA story from Mark Feinsand

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Friday morning Rangers thingsTexas Rangers update for Friday, Sept. 11.

nolanwritin.com•1w

Jacob deGrom's historic start feels like a Rangers' playoff omenThe Texas Rangers need Jacob deGrom to pitch like the Cy Young-winning ace he was in his earlier days if they're going to make the playoffs. That's exactly what

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Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers lossMariners 4, Rangers 3

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Minor league update for 9/10/26The Thursday Rangers minor league action

MLB Manager Hot-Seat Check 🔥

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Manager Hot-Seat Check 🔥Rating Skip Schumaker's status as the skipper 📲

Updated Top 100 Prospects 📊

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated Top 100 Prospects 📊Ranking who's next as the regular season winds down 📲

nolanwritin.com•1w

The Rangers need to put Cody Bradford in this role to maximize his skills in 2027The Rangers need him in the rotation now, but they can better maximize his skills in a different role next year.

Rangers vs. Mariners (09/10/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 4-3 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers' Wild Card quest just got much tougher with the Diamondbacks activating their entire rotation this weekNot ideal timing for the Rangers.

Wild Card Races Heating Up 🔥

MLB insider Jon Heyman discusses the state of both league's final spot 🎥

AL Playoff Seeding Debate 🤔

MLB insider Jon Heyman gives his thoughts on if the format should change 🎥

nolanwritin.com•1w

Rangers Rumors: Braves' Spencer Strider-Jacob deGrom trade offer would've been risky for TexasRangers fans should be happy this trade never happened.

A's Out of Playoff Contention

Talkin' Baseball

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@TalkinBaseball_

There will be no playoff baseball in Sacramento this year

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 10, 2026The Rangers play the finale of their series in Seattle

nolanwritin.com•1w

Who are the youngest and oldest Rangers to win the Silver Slugger Award?Dating back to the early 90s, the Rangers have been known as an offense-first team loaded with guys who could hit the ball a mile. In the 90s, you had lineups t

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Lone Star Ball Reacts Survey: Pending Free AgentsWhich of the Rangers’ free-agents-to-be would you most like to see the Rangers bring back

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Minor league update for 9/9/26The minor league action from Wednesday for the Rangers

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Thoughts on a 3-2 Rangers lossMariners 3, Rangers 2

Predicting Every Team's Opening Day Lineup 🔮

Bleacher Report•1w

Predicting Every Team's Opening Day Lineup 🔮Getting out the crystal ball for how the Athletics can look in 2027 📲

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72-74 - Rangers roll snake eyes in 3-2 loss to MarinersTexas goes hitless with RISP in latest bummer

Rangers vs. Mariners (09/09/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 3-2 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥