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Skip Schumaker's Experience Informs Advice to Rangers' Cody Freeman After Injury SURPRISE, Ariz. — Skip Schumaker played his Major League career as “the 25th man,” in his own words. He has advice for Cody Freeman.

10 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rangers looking to take their baserunning to next level in '26 SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Back in 2017, Skip Schumaker, then in player development with the Padres, told Travis Jankowski that the hallmark of a go...

12 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Brandon Nimmo sends subtle shot to the NY Mets as he prepares for debut season with the Rangers Brandon Nimmo got traded to the Texas Rangers, and it seems like he might still be sour about it, as he sent a subtle shot to the New York M...

13 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Sam Haggerty - Offensive star Saturday Haggerty started at second base and went 3-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's spring game against the Cubs.

Impact Haggerty is known more for his work in the outfield, but he can play multiple infield positions and will get a shot at backing up Josh Smith, who is the presumptive starter at second base. The 31-year-old Haggerty is not a lock to make the Opening Day roster, but efforts like Saturday and his defensive versatility will help. If he earns a roster spot, Haggerty could be a sneaky source of steals for fantasy lineups; he stole 12 bags in 64 games last season and has double-digit steals in three of the last four seasons.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kumar Rocker - Makes spring debut Rocker allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings in Saturday's spring start against the Cubs.

Impact Rocker began his quest for the final spot in the Rangers' rotation. There was traffic on the bases in each inning, and Rocker allowed a stolen base in both frames, which was an issue that plagued him in 2025 (11 steals, 64.1 innings). Texas manager Skip Schumaker said prior to the start that one of the things he was looking for was first-pitch strikes, according to Matt Postins of SI.com. Rocker, who only threw two of them among the nine batters he faced, said he was trying to be too fine. Another area of the manager's focus was the right-hander's use of the changeup, and Schumaker was pleased with what he saw Saturday. Rocker and Jacob Latz are the primary competitors for the available rotation spot.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How Each Rangers Reliever Fared in Spring Training Victory over Cubs MESA, Ariz. — The attention was on Kumar Rocker, who made his first start for the Texas Rangers in spring training. But several relievers ca...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Who will close games for Rangers in 2026? Here are 3 options SURPRISE, Ariz. -- You’ve heard it before, but Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young successfully spearheaded a bullpen rebui...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Kumar Rocker Gives Rangers Encouraging Spring Debut Against Cubs MESA, Ariz. — For Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker, the battle for the No. 5 starter spot began on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Rangers Set MacKenzie Gore's First Spring Training Start vs. Rockies The Texas Rangers will start their biggest offseason pitching acquisition in Sunday’s spring training game against the Colorado Rockies in S...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Rangers to Start Kumar Rocker vs. Cubs, Reveal Lineup for Spring Training Game SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers will head to Mesa, Ariz., to face the Chicago Cubs in their first spring training road game on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Michael Helman - Scratched with minor injury Helman was scratched from Saturday's Cactus League game due to a groin/hip injury, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.

Impact Helman's injury isn't considered serious, as his removal from the starting lineup was precautionary. Specifics regarding the injury are uncertain, but it's an issue in his groin or hip area. The 29-year-old appeared in 38 games last season with the Rangers, slashing .232/.290/.455 with five home runs and four stolen bases across 110 plate appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cody Freeman - Suffers back fracture Freeman was diagnosed with a lower-back fracture Saturday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Freeman will remain sidelined for 4-6 weeks before the Rangers reevaluate him, which will almost certainly cause him to miss the entire Cactus League schedule and could force him to begin the regular season on the injured list. The 25-year-old infielder had been in the running to land a spot on the Rangers' bench, but his injury will open the door for other players like Ezequiel Duran, Sam Haggerty and Justin Foscue to pick up reps during spring training games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Winston Santos - Out for four weeks Santos will be sidelined for four weeks after sustaining a fracture in his non-throwing hand, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Santos was hit by a comebacker earlier this week, and he'll be sidelined for roughly a month. The 23-year-old appeared in just six games last season, making five starts at Double-A Frisco and one start at Triple-A Round Rock. He allowed 13 earned runs across 17.1 innings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Smith - Starts at 2B in opener Smith started at second base and went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Friday's spring opener against the Royals.

Impact After the Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien during the offseason, Smith's name was part of the group in line to compete for second base. The super-utility player recently confirmed he's been preparing to play the keystone since Semien's departure. Whether or not he becomes the primary second baseman, at the very least, Smith should be a regular presence in the lineup against right-handers at some position.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Langford - Offseason work targeted obliques Langford engaged in offseason workouts designed to strengthen his core and obliques, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Langford endured three separate stints on the injured list last year due to oblique-related issues. The outfielder attempted to address a repeat occurrence during the winter months. "I did way more like rotational stuff, like med ball type throws and rotational lifts, versus last year," the outfielder said. "I just had a better idea of what I was doing." Langford made leaps from his rookie 2024 season to 2025, increasing his OPS (from .740 to .775), OPS+ (115 to 127) and bWAR (3.9 to 5.6).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

How the Rangers plan to use the ABS Challenge System SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers right-hander Cole Winn has challenged a pitch only once using the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System. “...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MVP potential for Langford? Texas' new manager certainly thinks so SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Skip Schumaker doesn’t like player comps. He won’t give you one for Wyatt Langford. But what he will say is that Langford...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Rangers' youngster projected to lead the team once again in 2026 | Sporting News This slugger is looking to make the most of his 2026 season.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers' Opening Day catcher compared to former Rangers, Marlins Hall of Famer | Sporting News This is high praise for the 27-year-old.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Justin Foscue - Trying to increase versatility Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Thursday that Foscue will be given some reps in the outfield during spring training, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Foscue has played only in the infield both in college at Mississippi State and since entering pro ball, but increasing his versatility gives him a better chance to make the team in a reserve role. The 26-year-old has struggled mightily during his brief time in the majors, going 3-for-51 with a 2:21 BB:K.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chance to rep Mexico a source of generational pride for 2 Rangers SURPRISE, Ariz. -- There are nameplates hanging above every locker in the Rangers clubhouse at their Spring Training facility. That much is...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB analyst pinpoints the three hitters key to a Rangers' postseason return | Sporting News Pitching shouldn't be a problem, but Texas needs these three to step up offensively.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Marc Church - Tosses side session Church (lat) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Church apparently responded well to the side session and is close to facing hitters in live batting practice, something that could happen within the next few days. The 24-year-old is working his way back from a right lat strain, but barring any setbacks in his throwing program, he could be ready to make his Cactus League debut at some point within the next couple of weeks. Though he lacks much big-league experience with just six appearances to his name, Church possesses some of the best stuff of any of the Rangers' relief arms and could enter the high-leverage mix at some point in 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Teodo - Completes first side session Teodo (back) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Tuesday marked the first time that Teodo had thrown off a mound all spring, as the Rangers have taken a deliberate approach with the 25-year-old righty while he works his way back from a back issue that kept him out for more than two months last season. Teodo is entering his second season as a member of the Rangers' 40-man roster but has yet to make his MLB debut. He posted a 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 23:17 K:BB in 18 innings with Triple-A Round Rock in 2025 and will likely be headed back to the affiliate to begin the 2026 campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals 2026 season will come down to these two players When a team comes off a 66-win season after coming off a 71-win season, a rebuild is inevitable. And although they didn’t tear the team down...

4 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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