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Scherzer back on the bump, returns with solid stuff

1:06 AM CDT

SEATTLE -- Max Scherzer came off the injured list, with probably three starts left on his docket and something to prove. Not to himself. He knew his latest setback wasn’t structural. It was the type of pain (nerve) that could be fixed with mechanical tweaks instead of surgery, even though

Injuries & Moves: Scherzer activated; Garabito optioned

September 14, 2024

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504 days later, deGrom brings the heat in his return

September 14, 2024

SEATTLE -- For the second straight night, Texas’ pitcher faced trouble in the first inning of a long-awaited start. And for the second straight night, the Rangers' bats gave him an early cushion to work with. Despite a 5-4 loss to the Mariners in September, when they’d need a Texas-sized

Young signs extension with Rangers, promoted to president of baseball ops

@kennlandry
September 13, 2024

SEATTLE -- The architect of the first World Series title in franchise history won’t be leaving the Metroplex. The Rangers announced on Friday that they’ve signed general manager Chris Young to a multiyear extension. He was also promoted to president of baseball operations, a position Jon Daniels previously held. A

Rocker 'impressive' in highly anticipated Major League debut

Rangers' No. 2 prospect records 17 whiffs, including 13 on slider in Texas' victory
September 13, 2024

SEATTLE -- The Kumar Rocker Era began with pressure. The Rangers’ No. 2 prospect, who has dealt with a career’s worth of adversity before ever stepping on a big league mound but made it up to The Show after just 16 Minor League appearances, did not flinch. “I think this

deGrom raring to go ahead of return from Tommy John

September 12, 2024

SEATTLE -- Jacob deGrom isn’t expecting to get a whole lot of sleep Thursday night, and it has nothing to do with the quality of the beds at the hotel the Rangers are staying at in Seattle. “I’ve always had a tough time falling asleep before I pitch,” he said.

Seager out for the rest of the season with sports hernia

September 12, 2024

SEATTLE -- Corey Seager will undergo surgery on Friday for a sports hernia on his right side and miss the remainder of the 2024 season, Rangers GM Chris Young announced on Thursday. Seager, who has been on the 10-day injured list with right hip discomfort, hasn't appeared in a game

Rocker's resilience leads him to promotion to Rangers

@colebradley01
September 11, 2024

PHOENIX -- Kumar Rocker can’t help but feel a little anxious. Standing in front of his locker Wednesday in the visitors’ clubhouse at Chase Field, where he joined the Rangers ahead of his highly-anticipated Major League debut on Thursday night in Seattle, Texas’ No. 2 prospect acknowledged those overwhelming emotions

Rocker set to make history as first MLB player of Indian descent to debut

@HarriganMLB
September 12, 2024

When Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker takes the mound for his MLB debut against the Mariners in Seattle on Thursday at 8:40 p.m. CT, it will mark the culmination of a long journey for MLB Pipeline’s No. 95 overall prospect. It will also represent a significant moment in baseball history, with

Rangers experience sharp contrast to World Series in return to Chase Field

@colebradley01
September 11, 2024

PHOENIX -- For as long as it stands, Chase Field will always be sacred ground for the Texas Rangers. After all, it’s the site where they clinched the franchise’s first World Series title just 10 short months ago. The memories that linger from that day were still fresh in the

Prospects we want to see in the AFL -- one from each team

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 11, 2024

We love the Arizona Fall League and can't wait to see several of baseball's best prospects face off against each other. The 30-game schedule begins Oct. 7, with the Fall Stars Game slated for Nov. 9 and the championship game for Nov. 16. Since the developmental circuit began play in

Semien leans on family, community after receiving Clemente Award nod

@kennlandry
September 11, 2024

This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

'It's going to help us out big time': deGrom set for Friday return

@colebradley01
September 11, 2024

PHOENIX -- Jacob deGrom’s long road back to a Major League mound has been highly anticipated, a journey that has kept the Rangers eagerly waiting throughout an arduous season. That wait is about to come to an end. deGrom is set to return from Tommy John on Friday in Seattle

What to expect from Rangers No. 2 prospect Rocker in the bigs

September 12, 2024

When Kumar Rocker makes his big league debut for the Rangers on Thursday, a prospect path that has featured more ups and downs than most will reach a new high. Just 16 months ago, Rocker blew out his elbow pitching in High-A and required Tommy John surgery. He didn't return

Kumar Rocker to make MLB debut for Rangers on Thursday

@kennlandry
September 9, 2024

Just four years ago, Kumar Rocker was the best pitcher in college baseball. A lot has changed since then, including a pit stop in indy ball, but Rocker, the Rangers' No. 2 prospect and No. 97 overall per MLB Pipeline, will finally make his MLB debut for Texas on Thursday

Rangers have strong crop of pitching prospects

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 10, 2024

Good pitching can be hard to find -- look at the flurry of activity at the Trade Deadline for evidence -- so clubs that can develop talents on the mound themselves can get a considerable leg up on the competition. Think of where the Phillies would be without homegrown talents

After powerful support, Heaney leads Rangers to another series 'W'

Texas scores 5 early runs to help lefty earn his 1st win since July 21
@kennlandry
September 8, 2024

ARLINGTON -- Entering Sunday’s matchup with the Angels, Andrew Heaney had received two-or-fewer runs of support in seven straight starts and in 18 of his 27 starts. His team-low 3.55 run support average was the fifth-lowest mark in the American League (min. 130 IP). But before Heaney could even blink,

VOTE: Semien named Rangers' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

@ByJasonFoster and @Spokes_Murphy and @ssc627
11:50 PM CDT

The Roberto Clemente Award, considered baseball's most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers, annually recognizes the MLB player who best represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.

Andrus retires as Ranger, Wash by his side

@kennlandry
September 8, 2024

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Leiter slows it down and bounces back after rough 1st

Rangers' No. 4 prospect showing calmness, confidence in Major Leagues
@kennlandry
September 8, 2024

ARLINGTON -- Jack Leiter hung a slider, his third pitch of the game, middle-middle to Taylor Ward. The Angels' outfielder promptly sent the pitch 385 feet to left-center for a home run as Leiter walked off the mound and collected himself. It was a rough start to Leiter’s sixth MLB

After rehab starts, deGrom, Scherzer hope to rejoin Rangers next week

@kennlandry
September 8, 2024

ARLINGTON -- As one of the Rangers’ top pitching prospects Jack Leiter toed the rubber at Globe Life Field on Saturday night, Texas ace Jacob deGrom did the same about 35 miles away at Riders Field. deGrom made his fourth rehab start Saturday, tossing four scoreless innings, allowing one hit,