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Through 11 seasons, Jacob deGrom has a career 2.52 ERA, two Cy Young Awards and four All-Star selections to his name. He is undeniably one of the best starting pitchers of his generation, a talent who has drawn comparisons to Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax. The Hall of Fame seemed like a safe bet […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2024 season. Pitching injuries were a big part of the issue while defending their World Series title, getting just 54 innings out of Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom. This year, they are coming in with big expectations and a reloaded rotation. Rangers manager Bruce […]

Spring training is getting underway across the MLB, and the Texas Rangers will be looking forward to the opportunity to get back on track after they followed up their World Series victory in 2023 by missing the playoffs entirely in 2024. However, it looks like some injury concerns are already beginning to mount, leading to […]

The Texas Rangers are hoping to replicate their 2023 World Series season following a disappointing 2024 campaign. In order to get back on track, the Rangers could certainly use a healthy Jacob deGrom, who previously underwent his second Tommy John surgery. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy recently revealed an update on the star pitcher during an […]

The Texas Rangers’ title defense in 2024 did not go as planned. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas took the field last April to high expectations, but a spate of injuries helped derail their season, leading to a 78-84 finish. The team can reset headed into 2025, and it appears two critical pieces are […]

The Texas Rangers hope to bounce back from a miserable season. The Lone Star State is sizzling as we continue our MLB odds series with a Texas Rangers over/under win total prediction and pick. The Rangers went 78-84, crashing down to Earth after winning the World Series the previous season. Unfortunately, injuries caused them to […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to bounce back from a dreadful 2024 season. They started the year hanging their first World Series banner in franchise history and ended with 78 wins. Eyes are on the pitching staff this spring, as they lost Max Scherzer to the Toronto Blue Jays but are getting Jacob deGrom back […]

The Texas Rangers had a disappointing 2024 season after their first World Championship. They missed the playoffs due to an incredible amount of injuries, specifically to their pitching staff. The strongest part of their team was the bullpen, with Kirby Yates and David Robertson shutting the door often. With neither of those pitchers on the […]

The Texas Rangers followed up their World Series title by missing the playoffs in 2024. Injuries played a huge role in their disappointing season, especially to their starting pitchers. Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom pitched a combined 54 innings, just highlighting their issues. To prevent a repeat in 2025, the Rangers must finish their offseason […]

The Texas Rangers made another low-cost move to bolster their bullpen on Monday, signing 41-year-old Jesse Chavez to a Minor League contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training. The righty pitched the last three seasons with the Atlanta Braves, including on the team’s 2021 World Series championship team. He pitched to a 3.13 […]

The Texas Rangers earned a World Series victory in 2023 but failed to reach the postseason in 2024? So what is the team’s 2025 ceiling? Well, according to manager Bruce Bochy, the ’25 Rangers don’t have a ceiling, via Abby Jones of DLLS Sports. Bruce Bochy shares, there is no ceiling for a healthy Texas […]

After winning the 2023 World Series, the Texas Rangers wanted to repeat the feat in 2024. Unfortunately, that was not meant to be. Dealing with injuries and a host of other factors, manager Bruce Bochy and his team didn’t even make it back to the postseason. One of the many reasons why: veteran ace Jacob […]

Texas Rangers star Adolis Garcia is rehabbing from an injury, and things appear to be going well. Garcia told reporters that he’s swinging a bat again after hurting his knee last season, per the Dallas Morning News. “We’re in very good conditions right now,” Garcia said. Garcia is a hard-hitting outfielder who played a pivotal […]

Oftentimes, a player’s third season is when they break out, and bad injury luck prevented Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) from enjoying that trajectory. However, the 26-year-old is ready for spring training, via The DLLS Rangers Weekly Podcast. “I’m full-go,” Jung said. “I don’t know if Dr. [Steven] Shin waved some magic fairy […]

The Chicago Cubs made a strategic bullpen move on Thursday, acquiring right-handed reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated utility player Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment. “The Cubs have acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Rangers for cash, per the team. […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to reclaim their spot atop the MLB’s totem pole after a brutal 2024 season, and they are turning towards a familiar face to help them in their bid to do so. According to Robert Murray of Fansided, the Rangers have struck an agreement with relief pitcher Chris Martin, agreeing with […]

At this stage of MLB free agency, most of the big-name players have already found their franchise. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t value still on the market. Ex-Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer saw his 2024 season end prematurely due to injury. But as teams looking for pitching, the right-hander’s market is heating up. At […]

The Texas Rangers signed Joc Pederson mainly for the firepower he possesses in his bat. But alongside his power stroke, Pederson is re-igniting an AL West rivalry upon his arrival in Texas. The Rangers landed Pederson on a two-year, $37 million contract. One of his first goals with the team is showing the Houston Astros […]

The Texas Rangers have had a busy 24 hours, trading Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, signing slugger Joc Pederson in the middle of the night and then adding another pitcher on Monday afternoon. Though, their most intriguing move might have occurred last week. The 2023 World Series champions had a meeting with […]

After signing two-time All-Star Joc Pederson to a two-year deal on Monday morning, the Texas Rangers made an under-the-radar move, adding relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong. Armstrong heads to Arlington on a Major League deal, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported. The Rangers designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment as a corresponding move. A […]

The Texas Rangers had an incredibly disappointing 2024 season. They missed the playoffs after winning their first World Series due to a litany of injuries. After trading Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals, they had a massive hole in the lineup. The Rangers signed Joc Pederson to a two-year free-agency contract after a stint with […]

The Washington Nationals are making moves to bolster their lineup, finalizing a trade to acquire first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers. Lowe, a 29-year-old slugger, brings a consistent offensive presence to a Nationals lineup that has struggled to produce runs. Another first baseman is on the move, as that position is a hot […]

The 2024 season could not have gone any worse for the Texas Rangers; their offense fell off considerably, and their pitching wasn’t able to compensate for this steep dip in hitting production. But the Rangers have been working tirelessly all offseason long to bolster the roster, and to that end, they signed veteran southpaw reliever […]

Amid the chaos of MLB free agency, the Texas Rangers have added an ex-Cincinnati Reds catcher. The 2023 World Series Champions are coming off a trying second year under legendary manager Bruce Bochy. The franchise additionally suffered a tough blow in free agency when it missed out on adding star pitcher Max Fried. Outside of […]

The New York Yankees signed Max Fried to the biggest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. His eight-year deal worth $218 million was the first domino in Brian Cashman’s Plan B after losing Juan Soto. It was not an easy negotiation, however, as there was a big competitor. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that […]

The arms race in Major League Baseball is heating up and teams all over the league are looking to improve their rosters ahead of spring training and the 2025 season. The Texas Rangers, who won the World Series in 2023 but came crashing down to Earth with a 78-84 season in 2024, are no different. […]

The 2024 season could not have gone any worse for a Texas Rangers team that was defending its World Series crown. Struck by the injury bug over and over again, the Rangers fell flat last season, finishing out of the playoffs entirely with a disappointing 78-84 record. But Texas isn’t about to lick its wounds, […]

Veteran pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is returning to Arlington, Texas, with MLB insider Robert Murray reporting that the 34-year-old two-time All-Star has agreed to a new deal with the American League West division club. “BREAKING: Free-agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a contract, according to sources familiar with the deal,” […]

Texas Rangers owner Ray Davis has important questions to ask himself ahead of the annual winter meetings. Is he content with riding the World Series championship wave for a while longer, or is he desperate to chase another title? No one can accuse the former energy industry CEO of being overly frugal, considering the substantial […]

The Texas Rangers are about to “get Higgy with it.” Former San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka is headed to the 2023 World Series champions, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported on Monday. The deal appears to have come together quickly, as Nightengale released his report less than an hour after MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported […]

The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks faced off in an unpredictable 2023 World Series. Just a year later, both teams missed the playoffs and are looking to retool. Arizona is looking to keep free agent Joc Pederson and the Rangers are looking to add a new hitter. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic thinks the 2023 […]

Alex Rodriguez has an insane car collection. Rodriguez is a popular retired baseball star, who starred in the MLB. He played for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and the New York Yankees. Throughout his career, Rodriguez earned a World Series championship, three AL MVP Awards, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, two Gold Glove Awards, and 14 […]

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, two-time World Series MVP, joined Dodger Talk, hosted by David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, to discuss his last few seasons in Arlington, reflect on his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and, of course, the Blue Crew’s most recent World Series win over the New York Yankees. Seager […]

The Texas Rangers are reportedly close to securing a deal with one of the offseason’s quietly popular free agents. According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Luis Curvelo, a young reliever who has spent six seasons in the minor leagues within the Seattle Mariners system, is on the verge of signing a major-league contract with the […]

Former Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, a beloved figure in Major League Baseball and the Korean Baseball Organization, has decided to conclude his illustrious career, spanning over two decades. The 42-year-old outfielder made his retirement official after his final game with the KBO’s SSG Landers, marking the end of a journey that began in professional […]

The Texas Rangers have added two new members to their coaching staff. After Will Venable left to take the Chicago White Sox managerial job, they needed a new bench coach. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported that Luis Urueta was hired to fill the role. The former Marlins’ bench coach is joined by […]

Veteran starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has two World Series rings to his name, and he’s on the market for any team interested in his services. Eovaldi has declined his player option with the 2023 champion Texas Rangers and will become a free agent, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Eovaldi hits free agency after another […]

Veteran reliever David Robertson of the Texas Rangers has made a pivotal career decision by not exercising his $7 million mutual option for the 2025 season, thus becoming a free agent. The decision triggers a $1.5 million buyout and marks a significant transition for Robertson as he explores opportunities beyond the Rangers. “From the Rangers: […]

The Texas Rangers have picked up right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras off outright waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, as reported by Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. The Angels brought in Contreras, a former top pitching prospect, from the Pirates in a cash deal back in May. He will remain under team control for four additional seasons […]