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Ain't their first rodeo: A's, Rangers meet again for AL West lead Neither the Athletics nor Rangers entered 2026 as favorites to win the American League West, yet here they are, set to battle for divisional...

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Ezequiel Duran - Out of Thursday's lineup Duran isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Duran is expected to receive the bulk of starts in left field while Wyatt Langford (forearm) is on the shelf, but the Rangers will keep Duran on the bench Thursday and start Alejandro Osuna in left.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Leiter - Nursing sore ankle Leiter is dealing with right ankle soreness as a result of a fall during Wednesday's start versus the Pirates, but he expects to be ready for his next scheduled outing Monday again...

Impact Leiter tripped over a weighted bat in the on-deck circle and fell to the ground in the fifth inning. He stayed in to finish the frame and has managed to avoid a serious injury. It seems at this time Leiter is not in danger of missing his next start, but the Rangers will likely wait until this weekend before officially clearing him to take the ball versus the Yankees.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carter Baumler - Ready for rehab assignment Baumler (intercostal) has been sent to Triple-A Round Rock to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Baumler has been shelved since early April with a right intercostal strain. The Rule 5 pick seems likely to make multiple rehab appearances before rejoining the Rangers' bullpen around the beginning of May.

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Peyton Gray - Gets first MLB promotion The Rangers selected Gray's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact It's a great story, as Gray receives his first major-league promotion a few weeks shy of his 31st birthday. The righty reliever earned the call-up by tossing 12.2 scoreless frames with a 15:2 K:BB at Round Rock. Gray figures to be used in low-leverage spots initially, but he could work his way up the pecking order as part of an unsettled Rangers bullpen.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Willie MacIver - DFA'd by Rangers The Rangers designated MacIver for assignment Thursday.

Impact MacIver has spent the entire season at Triple-A Round Rock, slashing .170/.333/.255 with a home run, six RBI and six runs scored through 60 plate appearances. He'll end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room on the 40-man for Peyton Gray, whose contract was selected from Round Rock on Thursday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robert Garcia - Shelved by shoulder inflammation The Rangers placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left shoulder inflammation.

Impact Garcia hasn't pitched in a week due to the injury, and the Rangers finally decided to put him on the IL. The reliever will be eligible to return May 5, though it's unclear whether the Rangers expect him to be ready by that time. Jakob Junis has been serving as the Rangers' primary closer this season, and that should continue while Garcia is sidelined.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

High strikeout rates and run differential have the Rangers looking dangerous | Sporting News Just need to get Jacob deGrom some support.

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Jack Leiter - Fans five in five innings Leiter didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Leiter tossed 57 of his 84 pitches for strikes, and while he didn't factor into the decision, this was far from his best outing. The right-hander has been struggling of late, and this was his third consecutive start in which he allowed at least three earned runs while failing to pitch six complete innings. He hasn't earned a quality start since his first start of the season, when he tossed six innings of two-run ball against the Orioles on March 30. Leiter, who has seen his ERA increase all the way up to 4.97, is scheduled to make his next start at home against the Yankees next week.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers vs Pirates Game 3: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting lineups | April 23; MLB 2026 Season The Texas Rangers host the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Globe Life Field on Thursday, concluding their eighth series of the 2026 MLB season. So...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ezequiel Duran - Remains in left field Duran started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Duran, who replaced an injured Wyatt Langford (forearm) during Tuesday's game, stayed in the lineup after the Rangers placed Langford on the injured list Wednesday. Duran has been a nice source of production -- he entered Wednesday batting .298 with one home run, eight RBI and three steals in 47 at-bats -- and should receive the bulk of the starts in left field while Langford is shelved.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Winn - Tagged with loss Winn (0-1) was credited with the loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, when he allowed three runs on two hits while striking out one over a third of an inning.

Impact Winn entered the ninth inning of a 4-4 game and gave up hits to the first two batters before allowing a run on a fielder's choice. The rest of the damage came after he was removed, as Jalen Beeks surrendered a three-run shot to O'Neil Cruz. Winn is part of the Rangers' late-game crew but has recently hit a rough patch; he's allowed three runs in two of his last four outings. What was a scoreless 7.2 innings to start the season has given way to a 16.20 ERA over 3.1 subsequent frames.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jung - Extends RBI streak in loss Jung went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Jung gave Texas an early lead with a two-run homer in the second inning, his third of the season. The homer also extended an RBI streak to six contests, during which the third baseman is 11-for-24 (.458) with eight extra-base hits and eight RBI. He's turned around a slow start to the season but maintaining that level of production over longer stretches has been elusive for Jung the last two years.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers vs. Pirates: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – April 23 On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-10) are visiting the Texas Rangers (12-12), at 8:05 p.m. ET, in the final game of a three-game serie...

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rangers and Pirates meet, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Texas Rangers and the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nine observations: How Wednesday's Pirates win defined a growing mentality with this group ARLINGTON — It started with the first home run Braxton Ashcraft has allowed this season, on a pitch he surely wanted back. It continued when...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Leiter sees things unravel in fifth as Rangers come up short ARLINGTON -- In the fifth inning Wednesday night, Jack Leiter sprinted to back up the errant throw from the outfield, just as every pitcher...

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Texas Rangers vs. Athletics Series April 24-26: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions In the opener of a three-game series, on Friday, April 24 at 8:05 p.m. ET, the Texas Rangers will host the Athletics.Rangers vs. Athletics S...

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Ashcraft delivers strong start in home state as Bucs rally for win ARLINGTON -- It takes less than a tank of gas to drive from Robinson, Texas, to Arlington -- and even with higher prices at the pump, Pirate...

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Oneil Cruz's 3-run homer off top of foul pole powers Pirates to 8-4 win over Rangers

Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Oneil Cruz Late Home Run Leads Pirates Over Rangers PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed someone to come through late in their most recent game and center fielder Oneil Cruz did just tha...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

The Numbers Behind Rangers Reliever Jacob Latz's Brilliant Start Anyone that need a quick reminder why Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz is so good got one on Tuesday night.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Langford heads to IL with forearm strain, hopes for quick return ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have their first major injured list stint of the season. On Tuesday, the Rangers announced that left fielder Wyatt...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Marc Church - Outrighted to Triple-A Church cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

Impact Church was kicked off the 40-man roster last week after giving up two earned runs over 4.2 innings with the big club, but he will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 25-year-old righty is likely to spend most of his time this year at Triple-A, where he's allowed four earned runs on nine hits and four walks in just 4.2 frames.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Osuna - Promotion official The Rangers recalled Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact With Wyatt Langford (forearm) landing on the injured list, Osuna will rejoin the Rangers to provide depth in the outfield. The 23-year-old slashed .212/.313/.278 across 176 plate appearances in the big leagues last season but is off to a better start in the minors this year, posting a .709 OPS through 17 games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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