Joc Pederson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Grissom leads Angels against the Rangers after 4-hit outing

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Texas Rangers after Vaughn Grissom had four hits against the Rangers on Wednesday

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rangers face the Tigers with 1-0 series lead

The Texas Rangers play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Joc Pederson, Rangers eager to overpower Guardians again Deadspin | Joc Pederson, Rangers eager to overpower Guardians again

JULY 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Power surge continues Pederson went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cleveland.

Impact Pederson erased the Guardians' early 2-0 lead with a two-run homer in the third inning. It was the fifth home run in the last six games for Pederson and first during that stretch that came with a runner on base. The power surge upped his season totals to 14 homers and 31 RBI over 79 games.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob deGrom dominant for 7 innings, streaking Rangers get gift run in 4-2 win over Guardians

Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers took advantage of a bone-headed play by Cleveland rookie outfielder Cooper Ingle to beat the Guardians 4-2 and exten...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Heading to bench Monday Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact As per usual, the left-handed-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while Texas goes up against a lefty starter (Parker Messick) in the series opener. Justin Foscue will replace Pederson at designated hitter and will occupy the leadoff spot.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

This day in Dodgers history: Joc Pederson joins rare rookie club On this day in Los Angeles Dodgers history, Joc Pederson became the third rookie in MLB history to hit 20 home runs before July.

JUNE 29 • DODGERBLUE.COM

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Spotlighting The Unsung Hero On Every Team

Unsung Seiya Suzuki and the Cubs have surged into the top 10, joining the Astros, Rangers and Marlins as the biggest risers this week.

JUNE 29 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Spotlighting The Unsung Hero On Every Team

Rangers complete 4-game sweep of slumping Blue Jays with 3-2 victory

Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jay...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Strikes early in win Pederson went 2-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Pederson finished off an 11-pitch at-bat by sending an inside fastball down the line in right for a leadoff home run. It extended a hit streak to four games (8-for-16) and was his third homer in as many games.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays' comeback attempt falls short as Rangers take series opener The Texas Rangers rode the long ball on Thursday night to down the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in the series opener. Joc Pederson opened the game...

JUNE 26 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Langford hits 3-run homer, Burger and Pederson also connect as Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-5

Wyatt Langford hit a three–run home run, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson also went deep, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Goes yard again Wednesday Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact For the second straight day, Pederson launched a late homer off Miami closer Pete Fairbanks in a losing effort. The veteran DH is up to 11 long balls on the season, and over 20 games in June he's batting a respectable .250 (17-for-68) with two doubles, two triples, three home runs, seven runs scored and nine RBI.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara sets Marlins' career strikeouts record in 6-4 win over Rangers

Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June to lead the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Nimmo's 3 hits, Osuna's go-ahead double lift Rangers to 4-3 win over Marlins

Brandon Nimmo had three hits and walked once, Alejandro Osuna hit a go-ahead RBI double and the Texas Rangers beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Monday night

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The Show

World Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Goes deep in Monday's loss Pederson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and was hit by a pitch in Monday's loss to Minnesota.

Impact Pederson did all of Texas' offensive damage in the loss, clubbing a two-run homer into the right-field seats in the third inning. The veteran slugger entered Monday in a bit of a slump, having gone 3-for-21 (.143) across his previous eight appearances. On the year, Pederson has been an effective platoon bat against right-handed pitching, slashing .246/.352/.458 with nine homers, 25 RBI and 27 runs in 214 plate appearances.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Pederson missed out on a start in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals due to left hip discomfort, but he returned to the starting nine at designated hitter for Friday's 10-1 loss in the series opener in Boston. The Rangers will keep Pederson on the bench for a second straight day to close out the series, though his absences in those games have more to do with the Red Sox sending left-handed starters to the hill for both contests. Texas will likely continue to heavily shield Pederson against left-handed pitching; he's faced southpaws for just 13 of his 175 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Pederson went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's 10-1 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Pederson returned to the lineup after missing one game with a hip issue. He singled and scored the Rangers lone run in the first inning. Pederson is an unconventional choice to bat leadoff, but he's rediscovered his bat since being moved there. He's slashing .289/.379/.632 with six home runs and 15 RBI across 23 games atop the order.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rafaela powers Red Sox to 10-1 rout of Rangers as Gray shines on mound

Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Good to go Friday Pederson (hip) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact The veteran slugger sat out Thursday's series finale in Kansas City after exiting Wednesday's contest due to left hip discomfort, but he's ready to go after sitting out one game. Pederson had a hot start to June -- going 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits in the first three contests of the month -- but he has just one hit across his past five games.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox head into matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Boston Red Sox look to stop their four-game skid when they play the Texas Rangers

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Seager homers as Rangers top Royals 4-2 to reach .500 for the first time since May 1

Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Held out with hip injury Pederson (hip) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Kansas City.

Impact Pederson had to be lifted from Wednesday's game with left hip discomfort, so it's not a surprise he's not ready to play in Thursday's matinee. Whether Pederson will wind up requiring a stint on the injured list is unclear. Brandon Nimmo is getting a day at designated hitter for the Rangers, and Ezequiel Duran will play right field in the series finale.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Caglianone leads Royals against the Rangers after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Texas Rangers after Jac Caglianone's four-hit game on Wednesday