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Andrew McCutchen's number choice with Rangers officially closes door on Pirates It will be a while before Pirates fans see Andrew McCutchen donning the iconic No. 22, perhaps until the franchise inevitably places it betw...

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Schumaker has high praise for versatile prospect at Rangers camp SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Cameron Cauley -- the Rangers No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline -- stands at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. Rangers manager Sk...

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Josh Jung - Targeting return Thursday Jung (groin) ran the bases Tuesday and is hoping to return to Cactus League play Thursday versus the Athletics, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Jung has been shelved since late February after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain. When coming back from a leg injury, running the bases is typically the final hurdle one needs to clear, so Jung appears to be in a good spot to return to action and avoid a stint on the injured list. If healthy, Jung is expected to open the season as the Rangers' primary third baseman.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

15 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July

Mark Canha - Responds to competition Canha started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's spring game against the Padres.

Impact Canha, who hit safely for a fourth straight Cactus League games, seemingly has responded to the Rangers' recent signing of Andrew McCutchen. The two veterans are competing for a spot as a right-handed hitting complement to Joc Pederson at designated hitter and as a depth outfielder. Canha has more recent experience in the outfield, having started 133 games there over the past three seasons compared to McCutchen's 20.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrew McCutchen - Debuts for Texas McCutchen started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Monday's spring game against San Diego.

Impact McCutchen stepped on the field for the first time since signing a minor-league deal with the Rangers last week. The 39-year-old has a little more than two weeks to show decision-makers that he can still make an impact. The early results were hopeful, as McCutchen's two batted-ball events left that bat at more than 100 mph. DH would appear to be his best shot at hooking on with the club as the right-handed complement to Joc Pederson.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In Rangers spring debut, McCutchen quickly proves 'he's still got it!' PEORIA, Ariz. -- Andrew McCutchen stood outside the Rangers’ visiting clubhouse and chuckled as his teammate Sam Haggerty exclaimed, “He’s s...

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Nimmo making most of limited spring with move to right field SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Most athletes slow down as they get older. They become less durable and play fewer games. New Rangers outfielder Brandon...

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Josh Smith - Will not be in strict platoon Rangers manager Skip Schumaker indicated Monday that Smith will not be a strict platoon at second base, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Smith has hit only .223/.309/.322 against lefty hurlers in his career, but Schumaker plans to give Smith some starts at the keystone versus left-handed pitching. Smith entered play Monday slashing .333/.429/.542 with one home run and a 4:5 BB:K in his first 10 Cactus League contests.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evan Carter - Expected to see some reps vs. LHP Rangers manager Skip Schumaker indicated Monday that Carter will be given some chances to start against left-handed pitching early on in the season, Evan Grant of The Dallas Mornin...

Impact The left-handed-hitting Carter is just 5-for-60 (.083) against left-handed pitching in his major-league career, but Schumaker likes how Carter has looked versus southpaws this spring. While it sounds like Carter will not be in a strict platoon, he will likely have to get off to a good start against lefties in order to avoid sitting versus them most days. Carter has a 1.159 OPS with two home runs and one stolen base in his first eight Cactus League contests.

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Joc Pederson - Limited impact in spring Pederson, who will start at first base and bat second in Monday's game against the Padres, has gone 4-for-17 with one walk and four strikeouts through his first eight Cactus League...

Impact Coming off a rough first season with Texas in which he posted a career-low .614 OPS over 305 plate appearances, Pederson decided against becoming a free agent over the winter and picked up his $18.5 million player option to remain with the Rangers for 2026, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. While Pederson is likely to maintain a regular spot in the lineup as the Rangers' primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, he hasn't shown many early signs of reclaiming the power production that eluded him in 2025. All four of his hits so far in spring training have been singles.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Phillies star's son takes over beleaguered Big Ten basketball program Gary Redus is a familiar name to baseball fans from his 13-year career with the Cincinnati Reds (1982-85), Philadelphia Phillies (1986), Chi...

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Rangers linked to the 'best pure athlete' in the prep class this upcoming draft | Sporting News The Rangers could take a chance on this exciting high school outfielder.

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Michel Otañez - Removed from bullpen competition The Rangers optioned Otanez to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Otanez took himself out of contention for a spot in the Rangers' Opening Day bullpen after yielding four earned runs on four hits and one walk over 2.1 innings across his three Cactus League appearances. The 28-year-old righty will serve as a leverage arm at Round Rock to begin the season while he waits for an opening to re-emerge in the Texas bullpen.

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Dairon Blanco - Headed to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Blanco to Triple-A Round Rock after claiming him off waivers from the Royals on Sunday.

Impact The right-handed-hitting Blanco looked like a potential candidate to fill out a short-side platoon role in the Texas outfield, but he won't end up reporting to big-league camp and will instead head to Triple-A to begin the upcoming season. Though Blanco has been a near-league-average hitter over his first four MLB seasons with a 99 wRC+, he fell out of favor with the Royals in 2025, logging just eight plate appearances in the majors while mustering a middling .253/.332/.405 slash line over 77 games at Triple-A Omaha. The Rangers may want to see Blanco show some improvement as a hitter at the Triple-A level before giving him another look in the big leagues.

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'Everybody should hear Cade's story': Spinello shows Rangers what toughness looks like SURPRISE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball managers often talk about "culture" and "mindset" during Spring Training. They speak in terms of gri...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Kyle Higashioka - Should return Monday Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Higashioka (back) is feeling better and is expected to return to the spring lineup Monday against the Padres, Evan Grant of The Dall...

Impact The 35-year-old backstop was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to back spasms but is on track for a quick return to the lineup. Higashioka had a .694 OPS in 94 games last season and is expected to split playing time with Danny Jansen behind the plate for the Rangers this year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers claim OF Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and place Jordan Montgomery on 60-day IL

The Texas Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Kansas City Royals and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list to make room for...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leandro Lopez - Bound for Double-A The Rangers optioned Lopez to Double-A Frisco on Sunday.

Impact Texas awarded Lopez a spot on its 40-man roster over the winter after he compiled a 2.40 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 116:41 K:BB between Frisco and High-A Hub City in 2025. The 23-year-old righty will head back to Frisco to begin the upcoming campaign, but a strong start to the season could put him on track for an early promotion to Triple-A Round Rock.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Davalillo - Opening season in Frisco The Rangers optioned Davalillo to Double-A Frisco on Sunday.

Impact Texas added Davalillo to its 40-man roster over the winter, but the 23-year-old righty is still in need of further seasoning in the minors. He'll return to Frisco to open the upcoming campaign after logging a 2.73 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB across 56 frames in the Texas League in 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Montgomery - Moved to 60-day IL The Rangers placed Montgomery (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Dairon Blanco, whom the Rangers claimed off waivers from the Royals. The move to the 60-day IL won't affect Montgomery's return timeline; the veteran southpaw was already expected to miss multiple months to begin the 2026 campaign after undergoing a hybrid UCL reconstruction surgery in April 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Blanco - Lands in Arlington The Rangers claimed Blanco off waivers from the Royals on Sunday.

Impact Though Kansas City him expendable after signing free-agent outfielder Starling Marte, Blanco should be in good position to secure a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster. A right-handed hitter with exceptional speed, Blanco could profile as an ideal short-side platoon mate in the outfield for Evan Carter, a career .083 hitter versus left-handed pitching.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jake Burger - Goes deep again Burger 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's spring game against San Francisco.

Impact Burger homered for the third consecutive game, although the first of those three was a contest against Team Brazil and does not officially count. He did homer in February Cactus League game and officially is 7-for-20 with three home runs and seven RBI through nine spring games. He's looking for a bounce-back season after falling to 16 home runs in 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Latz - Battles into fourth inning Latz allowed three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings in Saturday's spring start against the Giants.

Impact Latz's third Cactus League start was a grind. After an efficient, 1-2-3 first inning, the left-hander needed 18 pitches for the second frame and the walks drove up his pitch count. By the time he started the fourth inning, Latz's velocity diminished. Per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have been concerned about Latz being a viable starter and his ability to carry velocity throughout a game. He's currently being evaluated along with Kumar Rocker for the final spot in the rotation.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

5 Mariners ruining World Series vibes amid brutal start to Cactus League schedule Friday afternoon's much-needed 5-1 win versus the Rangers came at Surprise Stadium in the city of the same name, and it couldn't have been m...

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