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The Texas Rangers enter the 2025 offseason with some big questions to answer around the team. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy chose to retire ahead of this winter after falling just short of the postseason. Corey Seager continues to recover from an injury that hobbled him down the stretch. Now, another injury robs the team of […]

The New York Yankees were eliminated from the postseason as a result of their ALDS loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Outfielder Cody Bellinger is expected to opt out of his contract, which would make him a free agent this offseason. So will Bellinger return to New York or head elsewhere in free agency? The […]

When it was revealed that Bruce Bochy would no longer be the manager for the Texas Rangers, fans immediately began to wonder who would replace the legendary skipper. A number of options were mentioned, but former player Skip Schumaker emerged as a serious candidate. Sure enough, Schumaker was recently announced as the Rangers’ new manager. […]

Ever since winning the 2023 World Series, it’s felt like the Texas Rangers have underachieved. The team has plenty of veteran talent, not to mention a good collection of young players. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression/ lack of growth have held the Rangers back. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy elected not to return. He was replaced […]

The Texas Rangers made headlines this week by promoting Skip Schumaker to a four-year deal through 2029, naming him the 21st manager in franchise history. The move came just days after the organization and Bruce Bochy mutually agreed to part ways. This internal hire marks a pivotal moment for the Rangers, signaling a clear commitment […]

The Texas Rangers moved on from Bruce Bochy at the end of the 2025 MLB season. Texas finished the year with an 81-81 record. And the team felt it was time for a new voice. Rumors floated that front office advisor Skip Schumaker was the frontrunner for the job. In the end, the result was […]

After winning the World Series in 2023, the Texas Rangers have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. However, president of baseball operations Chris Young doesn’t expect the Rangers to be held out of October baseball for much longer. There are sure to be plenty of changes across the organization. One big move has already […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to return to the postseason in 2026. After former manager Bruce Bochy opted to leave the organization, one man has stood above everyone at the top of Rangers president of baseball ops Chris Young’s wish list. That man? Former Miami Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker, one of his current senior advisors. […]

After three years at the helm, Bruce Bochy is no longer the manager of the Texas Rangers. The veteran skipper led the Rangers to their first World Series title in 2023. However, the Rangers have missed the postseason in the last two seasons. With his contract expiring, Texas President of Baseball Operations Chris Young decided […]

The Texas Rangers endured yet another disappointing season in 2025; they missed out on the postseason once more, finishing with an 81-81 record to put them six games behind the eventual third AL Wild Card entrant, the Detroit Tigers. Their World Series triumph in 2023 continues to look more and more like a fluke with […]

The Texas Rangers have officially parted ways with Bruce Bochy, ending a legendary but brief three-year run that included the franchise’s first-ever World Series title in 2023. The announcement, delivered shortly after the 2025 season concluded, marked the end of Bochy’s contract and his role as the team’s manager. News of the split was first […]

After their stunning second half collapse, the New York Mets won’t be competing in the postseason. The end of first baseman Pete Alonso’s time with the franchise may have come an end as well. Following the end of the regular season, Alonso announced that he is opting out of his contract and will enter free […]

Bruce Bochy and the San Francisco Giants had a long, successful partnership; over 13 seasons, Bochy led the Giants to a pair of NL West championships and three World Series titles. And that partnership could be renewed soon. Following a third consecutive losing season and fourth without a playoff appearance, the Giants appear as if […]

When the regular season ends, the Texas Rangers will barely miss the American League playoffs. With Rangers manager Bruce Bochy considering retirement this winter, falling short of the postseason is disappointing. Injuries to Nathan Eovaldi and Corey Seager played a big part in the collapse, but they are not the only ones at fault. Robert […]

The Texas Rangers missed out on the American League playoffs by a handful of games. Despite a late push, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy was not able to string enough wins together to climb up the standings. Injuries to Corey Seager and other key players threw Texas out of rhythm and it never got back on […]

Many people, including this writer, predicted the Texas Rangers (81-79) to rebound from a disappointing, injury-ravaged 2024 campaign and win the 2025 American League West crown. Unfortunately for the club and its fan base, a combination of offensive ineptitude and untimely injuries resulted in another unsuccessful season. Since the 2023 World Series champions are eliminated […]

As the Texas Rangers cling to their playoff hopes by the skin of their teeth, the team got some bad news on Tuesday when manager Bruce Bochy had to scratch Josh Smith from the lineup. Smith is dealing with an infected elbow, according to MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry. He was in the lineup batting third and […]

Five games out of the final Wild Card spot in the American League, the Texas Rangers are running out of changes to clinch their spot in the playoffs. And now they’ll have to make their postseason push without two of their key players. Manager Bruce Bochy has confirmed that neither Corey Seager or Marcus Semien […]

The Texas Rangers are locked in a battle for the last AL Wild Card spot, and the devastating news of Scott Littlefield’s death at 59 has shaken the entire organization. Rangers president Chris Young honored his memory Saturday morning, as the veteran evaluator and Player Personnel Special Assistant was found dead in a hotel while […]

The Texas Rangers enter the final stretch of the 2025 season clinging to slim postseason hopes, with Marcus Semien’s return emerging as a major storyline as Texas sits at 79-74 and holds just a 4.3% playoff chance, according to FanGraphs. The veteran infielder, sidelined with a left foot injury, took live batting practice ahead of […]

The Texas Rangers have activated right-hander Tyler Mahle from the 60-day injured list to start Friday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins in Arlington. Mahle, sidelined since June 15 with a rotator cuff strain, returns after more than three months away from a big-league mound. Mahle made three rehab appearances at Triple-A Round Rock earlier […]

The Texas Rangers got a much-needed development Thursday night as right-hander Kumar Rocker returned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express after a six-week absence. It marked his first outing since August 7, as the highly regarded prospect continues working back from mechanical adjustments that sidelined him during a crucial point in the season. Rocker’s return […]

The Texas Rangers are one of five teams in contention for the three American League Wild Card spots. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has found some new energy while helping his team get back into the hunt. While injuries took some wind out of Texas’ sails, Jacob deGrom leads a talented starting rotation. If Adolis Garcia […]

The Texas Rangers are one of many American League teams in the middle of the Wild Card race. However, Bruce Bochy’s team has suffered some devastating injuries down the stretch of the regular season. With Adolis Garcia and Nathan Eovaldi out for the season, Corey Seager’s absence looms large. However, the Rangers’ manager had some […]

The New York Mets’ slump deepened on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, as they squandered a 2-0 lead in the late innings and lost 3-2 to the Texas Rangers, stretching their losing streak to eight games. After the game, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was asked how difficult it is for the team to stay positive […]

The Texas Rangers have surged back into the 2025 playoff race, fueled not by power at the plate, but by a dominant starting rotation. Since August 19, the Rangers pitching staff has powered a 15-4 stretch, positioning the team firmly in the AL Wild Card hunt. Texas has found consistency on the mound, with improved […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom made his return to Citi Field on Friday night. deGrom pitched well as the Rangers defeated the New York Mets 8-3. The veteran hurler allowed three earned runs across seven innings of work. deGrom — who pitched for the Mets from 2016-2022 — reacted to returning to his former […]

The New York Mets just can’t catch a break, absorbing their seventh straight defeat Friday night in an 8-3 loss to the Texas Rangers at Citi Field. The defeat has shed light on a troubling trend that has characterized the team’s September collapse, an imploding pitching staff that cannot keep opponents off the board. The […]

The pressure is mounting as the New York Mets continue to struggle. After a four-game sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies, New York has lost six straight games and seven of the last eight. The slump comes at a terrible time as the Mets are battling for a Wild Card berth. And on Friday, frustration boiled […]

Things are looking up after the Texas Rangers swept the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are now two games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot. Now, there is a chance that they can make a run. The Rangers’ wildcard hopes and division title hopes are alive. Ultimately, that means what looked […]

As the AL West race heats up, the Texas Rangers will welcome back Jacob deGrom to the mound. It will be one of the most anticipated moments of the season. For the first time since leaving the Mets in 2022, Jacob deGrom will make a start in New York. He carries with him one of […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will return to Citi Field on Friday to face the New York Mets. It will be his first time seeing his old team since he departed Queens after the 2022 regular season. The 37-year-old recently spoke about what his time with the organization and support from the New York […]

Freddy Peralta’s incredible scoreless inning streak ended at 30 when Jake Burger hit a leadoff home run against him in the second frame of Wednesday’s series finale. It was the first of two homers Burger hit off Peralta as the Texas Rangers completed the sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s the first time Milwaukee has […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling toward the playoffs in the National League and are trying to secure the top seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs over the final few weeks of the regular season. At the moment, the task at hand is knocking off the Texas Rangers in a three-game set in the Lone […]

The Texas Rangers (75-70) trail the Seattle Mariners by one and a half games for the final American League Wild Card slot and have upcoming games against the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets and Houston Astros. It goes without saying that there should be a high sense of urgency in their clubhouse. Baseball is never […]

The Texas Rangers have emerged as a true postseason contender in the American League. A few weeks ago, it seemed as if the Rangers were potentially out of the playoff conversation. However, not only is Texas now a legitimate threat in the AL Wild Card race, but the ballclub has a chance of winning the […]

The Texas Rangers are making a strong push for at least a Wild Card spot in the 2025 MLB postseason, and they are doing so of late despite missing a couple of key players due to injuries. Outfielder Adolis Garcia and shortstop Corey Seager are still both on the 10-day injury list, dealing with quad […]

Manager Bruce Bochy of the Texas Rangers has not yet announced whether he will return for the 2026 season, but recent comments suggest he is leaning toward staying. Bochy, who led the club to a World Series title in 2023, said he feels “healthy and rejuvenated” despite the challenges of the current season. “I feel […]

The Texas Rangers are pushing hard for a playoff spot, and early Saturday morning, they received a much-needed update. Marcus Semien is now out of his walking boot. The veteran second baseman has been recovering from a left foot injury suffered on August 21 when he fouled a ball off his foot during a game […]