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Things are going downhill in a hurry for the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers. Entering their Monday night contest against the Boston Red Sox, their record sits at 55-63 — 7.5 games back of the Houston Astros for the AL West division lead and 10 games back of the Kansas City Royals for the […]

The Texas Rangers sit outside the playoff picture with just under a week to go before the MLB trade deadline. With veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi both healthy and on expiring deals, now is the time for the Rangers to recoup the assets they spent to win the World Series last year. ESPN’s […]

At 44-48, the Texas Rangers are 5.5 games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners in the AL West and seven games out of a Wild Card berth. But as the Rangers prepare for the trade deadline and beyond, Max Scherzer still believes Texas has a strong case to make the playoffs. Scherzer doesn’t plan on waiving […]

The 2024 campaign has not gone according to plan for the Texas Rangers. After they won the 2023 World Series, the hope was that this team could run the American League West division for years to come. Instead, they have just a 41-48 record heading into play on Sunday afternoon, and their poor play could […]

When things are going bad in Major League Baseball, they’re going really bad. And that still applies to the defending World Series champions Texas Rangers. It’s been a brutal season for the Rangers, who have felt all the effects of a classic championship hangover. After suffering their sixth-straight loss Saturday, they have a 37-46 record, […]

Max Scherzer is finally back on the mound for the Texas Rangers. The future Hall of Famer made it back from a long rehab from various issues to pitch five scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals. But he’s not entirely out of the woods yet. Scherzer underwent back surgery in the offseason and then […]

The cavalry has arrived. Max Scherzer is splashing some cold water in the face of discouraged Texas Rangers fans after making his season debut on Sunday. The three-time Cy Young winner shut down the Kansas City Royals in a 4-0 victory in Globe Life Field, pitching five scoreless innings of one-hit ball to lead the […]

Fantasy baseball players never know where value might come from on the waiver wire. If a top prospect is called up that’s one thing. But when a veteran starts performing out of nowhere, it’s time to take notice. There’s always a reason for a player to gain value. Could be a simple hot streak at […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer last took the field in Game 3 of last season’s World Series, tossing three shutout innings in a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The three-time Cy Young Award winner then went down with a back injury, robbing him the opportunity of helping the Rangers defend their crown so far […]

Max Scherzer has yet to take the mound in 2024 for the Texas Rangers. The veteran pitcher underwent back surgery in the offseason and has dealt with setbacks that pushed his rehab process back. Fortunately, it seems as though he will make his return in the coming days. After undergoing offseason surgery and aiming to […]

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer made his first professional start since April on Sunday, tossing four scoreless innings for the Texas Rangers Triple-A team. It was his second start since his surgery in December. Scherzer struck out five batters and surrendered only two base runners. He was pulled after walking the leadoff batter […]

The Texas Rangers are in what you could call a World Series slump, sitting at 30-32 on the season after winning the Fall Classic last year. They’re dealing with numerous injuries to pitchers, including Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. On top of that, shortstop Corey Seager just got hurt, too. Seager tweaked his hamstring on […]

Although they still sit below .500 on the season, things have been starting to turn around a bit for manager Bruce Bochy and his reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers, who have won two straight games in their East coast series vs the Miami Marlins this weekend. The Rangers are now just a game below […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer is throwing out some ideas, instead of balls and strikes. The hurler is giving his input on how to reform starting pitching in Major League Baseball. Scherzer is advocating a range of ideas that would allow pitchers to start throwing more innings, which he says isn’t happening now. “I want […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has yet to appear in a game this season, and now he may have to wait even longer than initially expected. The eight-time All-Star has been out rehabbing from his December back surgery, but a new setback in his recovery will leave the Rangers’ pitching staff thin for a while. […]

In 2023, the Texas Rangers won their first World Series behind a balanced offensive output and stellar pitching from the likes of Max Scherzer. Now Scherzer, speaking on Fox Sports, talked about why that run with the Rangers mattered so much: "I'm not playing for milestones, I just want to win the World Series." Max […]

The Rangers are currently dealing with a number of pitcher injuries, one of which revolves around Max Scherzer. Last December, Scherzer underwent surgery for a herniated disc and was expected to be out until June or July. But the Rangers star seems to be making good progress, and Texas manager Bruce Bochy had an encouraging update, per Jon […]

The 2024 MLB season is currently underway and the Texas Rangers certainly want nothing more than a successful title defense. For that to happen, however, the team will first have to be at full strength. The Rangers are currently dealing with a number of pitcher injuries, one of which revolves around Max Scherzer. Last December, […]

It looks like Texas Rangers star Max Scherzer is ahead of schedule when it comes to his recovery from a back injury that needed surgery. According to the latest updates, Scherzer is “progressing well” in his recovery ahead of the start of the 2024 season. Rangers general manager Chris Young even went as far as […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has another feather he can wear in his cap. He’s been voted Major League Baseball’s fiercest player in a player survey. “He scares me,” one National League outfielder said, per MLB.com. Scherzer has put plenty of frights into opposing batters over the years. He’s won the Cy Young Award three […]

Max Scherzer may be thankful that he landed with the Texas Rangers just in time for their World Series breakthrough in 2023, but it hasn’t been quite as smooth-sailing for him on a personal level. Scherzer’s Rangers stint to this point has been marred by injuries, with the veteran starting pitcher having to undergo surgery […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the first part of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery on a herniated disc in his back. Scherzer provided a positive injury update on Monday amid his rehab, via Bally Sports Southwest. “I feel great. I feel normal,” Scherzer said. “This is really weird to not be […]

Max Scherzer was able to win the World Series with the Texas Rangers last season, but he wasn’t able to play with the team very often. First of all, Scherzer started out the season with the New York Mets. Scherzer had more than double the starts last year with the Mets than he did with […]

The Texas Rangers reinvented how a baseball team can win a championship in the modern age, using the perfect blend of big spending, star chasing and player development. Balance reigned supreme in 2023. Perhaps most impressive about Texas’ first ever title win, however, was that it came without an effective Max Scherzer. The four-time Cy […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the first half of the 2024 season. The former All-Star was acquired by Texas prior to the trade deadline in 2023, but dealt with injury trouble during the Rangers’ World Series run. Scherzer most recently underwent surgery on a herniated disc in his back and will reportedly […]

Fresh off of winning their first ever World Series, the Texas Rangers are looking to capitalize and ensure their long-term success. If the Rangers were to sign Shohei Ohtani, Texas’ already scary lineup would become a nightmare for every other team in the league. Max Scherzer is certainly a fan of Ohtani signing with the […]

Texas Rangers star pitcher Max Scherzer isn’t one to hide what he’s thinking about. The veteran starter wears his emotions on his sleeve. Scherzer has been outspoken on the MLB pitch clock which debuted in 2023, and he shared another eye-opening take on the matter during a recent episode of Foul Territory. Scherzer said top […]

The Texas Rangers found themselves up 10-0 on the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series on Halloween night, inching closer to their first ever MLB championship. Shortstop Corey Seager got a round of cheers from Rangers fans after another huge World Series home run. The Rangers also named replacements for Adolis Garcia […]

Both Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer are out of the Texas Rangers’ World Series roster due to injuries. And ahead of Game 4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team officially announced their replacements. Garcia is dealing with an oblique strain after experiencing left side tightness during the eighth inning of Game 3. Rangers GM Chris […]

There’s a good chance that Max Scherzer has already thrown his last pitch in the 2023 MLB World Series. Scherzer lasted just three innings in his start in Game 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night after feeling tightness in his back. The future Hall of Famer’s availability for the rest of the series now carries […]

The Texas Rangers had a 2-1 lead on the Arizona Diamondbacks heading into tonight’s World Series matchup. The Rangers have been led by a powerful pitching staff throughout the postseason, but injuries are beginning to take their toll. Adolis Garcia has been ruled out of Game 4 in Phoenix with an injury problem. Dallas Mavericks […]

The Texas Rangers earned a crucial win in enemy territory in Game 3 of the World Series, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks to open up a 2-1 lead in the series — but it may have come at the cost of Max Scherzer. Scherzer exited abruptly in the fourth inning of the team’s 3-1 win, with […]

With the World Series tied at one game apiece, the Texas Rangers sent out Max Scherzer in Game 3 to try and gain a lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, Scherzer suffered an early injury, forcing the Rangers to turn to their bullpen. Scherzer left the game in the third inning with back tightness, via […]

The “opener” is a term MLB fans have heard quite often in recent years. The strategy that originally gained traction with the Tampa Bay Rays and proceeded to make its way around the league drew mixed reviews. For those who may not be aware, the opener is a pitcher who starts a game for a […]

The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will go to battle in a World Series that no one could’ve predicted before the 2023 season began. With Zac Gallen and Nathan Eovaldi going toe to toe in Game 1 on Friday in Arlington, skipper Bruce Bochy has announced who will get the start for him in Game […]

The Texas Rangers find themselves in the World Series despite star pitcher Jacob deGrom being shut down to have Tommy John surgery this summer. Despite not being able to help his team on the field, Max Scherzer thinks deGrom has still been a great teammate, according to Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports. Scherzer elaborated, “He’s […]

Max Scherzer returned to lead the Texas Rangers to postseason glory against the Houston Astros this past Monday. The Rangers defeated the Astros by a final score of 4-3, clinching the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and leading fans to speculate about the pitching rotation for Bruce Bochy’s team in the World Series. The Rangers […]

Max Scherzer has dealt with several injuries over the last few seasons but his latest one won’t keep him out of the World Series. The Texas Rangers ace has a cut on his right thumb but the future Hall of Fame starting pitcher said it won’t affect his ability to throw. “It’s just a cut. […]

Fittingly, the year-long chase for AL West supremacy culminates in a win or go home ALCS Game 7 clash between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. With the pennant in striking distance for both teams, the Rangers are turning to the battle-tested Max Scherzer, the veteran starter they acquired from the New York Mets […]