Tag

Rangers

All articles tagged with #rangers

MLB’s Final Day: AL West and NL Wild Card Decided by 80-81 and 87-74 Records
sports12 days ago

MLB’s Final Day: AL West and NL Wild Card Decided by 80-81 and 87-74 Records

The 2026 MLB regular season concludes Sunday with two critical playoff races decided by Game 162. The AL West title and the final NL Wild Card spot remain undecided, with the Astros and Rangers tied at 80-81 and the Phillies and Diamondbacks battling for the last NL berth. The AL West winner will hold the worst record for a playoff team in MLB history, while the NL race hinges on the Phillies' four-game losing streak versus the Diamondbacks' recent surge.

Guardians Rise, Rangers Surge as MLB Playoff Picture Narrows in Final Week
sports18 days ago

Guardians Rise, Rangers Surge as MLB Playoff Picture Narrows in Final Week

Entering the final week of the 2026 season, six teams have clinched playoff spots and three division titles are locked. In the NL, division champions are set (Cubs, Padres, Phillies), with Brewers and Dodgers left to determine NLDS matchups; in the AL, Rays, Yankees and Red Sox have clinched, while the Guardians and White Sox race for the AL Central and the Astros/Rangers/Blue Jays contend for wild-card spots. Milwaukee sits atop Bleacher Report’s Power Rankings, with the Rays, Dodgers and Braves close behind, while Toronto and Houston have faded after rough weekends.

Quantrill Exit Clouds Rangers’ Push; Correa Eyes 2027 Return, Walcott to Triple-A, Okert Out, Schanuel Rehab Setback
sports20 days ago

Quantrill Exit Clouds Rangers’ Push; Correa Eyes 2027 Return, Walcott to Triple-A, Okert Out, Schanuel Rehab Setback

Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill exited with right lat tightness after a sharp velocity drop (87.8 mph), a blow to Texas’ rotation as they chase a Wild Card. Astros infielder Carlos Correa said he’s targeting a 2027 return after ankle surgery ended his attempt this year. Rangers prospect Sebastian Walcott will move up to Triple-A after an impressive Double-A season. Astros left-hander Steven Okert isn’t expected back this season as he recovers from a hamstring injury, while Angels slugger Nolan Schanuel suffered a rehab setback from an intercostal strain and likely won’t play again this year.

Jed York jailed in Ohio prostitution case after no-contest plea
business1 month ago

Jed York jailed in Ohio prostitution case after no-contest plea

Jed York, co-owner of Leeds United and Rangers, pleaded no contest to two prostitution-related charges in Ohio and was sentenced to one day in jail for each count (to run concurrently) with fines totaling $1,150; an expungement request was denied. The case stems from undercover prostitution advertising; York's stake in Rangers/Leeds is via 49ers Enterprises, which also faces NFL policy considerations.

sports2 months ago

AL West Deadline Shuffle Repositions Seattle's Rivals

Deadline-day moves across the AL West reshaped the race: Astros added outfield depth by trading for Daulton Varsho (Toronto) for Spencer Arrighetti; Angels staged a four-trade spree bringing in multiple prospects and immediate help; Rangers made several buys including Adam Macko after dealing Josh Smith and Josh Stephan; Athletics were largely quiet; Seattle had already landed Taylor Ward via Baltimore after a four-player swap with the White Sox — leaving Houston three games ahead of Seattle in the division.

Controllable Arms in High Demand as MLB Trade Deadline Looms
sports2 months ago

Controllable Arms in High Demand as MLB Trade Deadline Looms

With the MLB trade deadline looming, teams are aggressively pursuing controllable starting pitching. Seattle is weighing deals for George Kirby or Emerson Hancock, with Hancock viewed as more tradable; the Rockies have moved Brenton Doyle and are likely to deal Antonio Senzatela; the Rangers may flip MacKenzie Gore for longer‑term arms. Other clubs such as the Mets, Angels, Red Sox, and Nationals have sell lists and talks ongoing, while Washington signals CJ Abrams is unlikely to be moved, highlighting a market where rotations are the hot commodity despite balancing assets.

One Game, Big Stakes: Rangers' Trade Deadline Plans Hinge on Sunday
sports2 months ago

One Game, Big Stakes: Rangers' Trade Deadline Plans Hinge on Sunday

The Texas Rangers sit 0.5 games back in the AL wild-card race and 1.5 out in the AL West with about 45% playoff odds as they head into a decisive series finale with the Astros. A win could keep the roster intact (and possibly add), while a loss might trigger a sizable sell‑off, potentially targeting expiring contracts like Joc Pederson and Jakob Junis. Core players such as Corey Seager and Jacob deGrom carry no-trade protections, Langford is viewed as untouchable, and injuries to Montgomery, Bradford, and Leiter along with payroll-cutting by owner Ray Davis shape the deadline approach.

Rangers Eye Potential Selloff as Deadline Looms After Slump
sports2 months ago

Rangers Eye Potential Selloff as Deadline Looms After Slump

Texas’ five-game skid left them at 55-57, 2.5 games back in the AL West, triggering trade-deadline talk they could pivot from buyers to sellers. Reports suggest they could listen on Jacob deGrom or Corey Seager (and Joc Pederson as a rental) despite no-trade constraints and big salaries, while payroll flexibility and a thin farm system complicate any deals. The club had recently made modest buys but faces a pivotal decision if losses persist.

Angels in Talks to Send Silseth and O’Hoppe to Rangers
sports2 months ago

Angels in Talks to Send Silseth and O’Hoppe to Rangers

The Angels are reportedly trading Chase Silseth and Logan O’Hoppe to the Texas Rangers, with fan chatter focusing on who else might be in the package (including a prospect named Arredondo) and whether the return justifies the move. Reactions are mixed, ranging from endorsement of a bold deadline-era move to skepticism about the value for a team already retooling.

Rangers explode for 10-0 victory as Acuña works cleanly in eighth
white-sox-game-recaps2 months ago

Rangers explode for 10-0 victory as Acuña works cleanly in eighth

Texas pounded Noah Schultz for 11 hits in 3⅔ innings to roll past the White Sox 10-0, while the Sox managed only 3 hits and went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Kumar Rocker fired six one-hit innings for Texas, Marco Gonzales closed with a three-inning save, and Luisangel Acuña pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning in his second appearance of the year.

Rangers Send Trocheck to Utah Mammoth in Exchange for Durzi, Beaudoin and a 2027 Pick
sports3 months ago

Rangers Send Trocheck to Utah Mammoth in Exchange for Durzi, Beaudoin and a 2027 Pick

The New York Rangers traded center Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman Sean Durzi, forward prospect Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round pick. Trocheck, 32, is under contract through 2029 with a $5.625 million cap hit and a shifting no-trade list, and New York had weighed a deadline deal before pursuing a bigger return this summer. Durzi projects as a right-shot top-four defenseman, Beaudoin is a promising 2024 first-round pick with two-way upside, and Trocheck posted 53 points last season while helping the U.S. win Olympic gold in Milan 2026.

Rangers lean into upside with Day 2 draft haul and Edström trade
sports3 months ago

Rangers lean into upside with Day 2 draft haul and Edström trade

New York used Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft to add nine prospects and two trades, highlighted by left-shot defenseman Ben MacBeath at 64 and center Tomáš Chrenko at 81, plus goalie Danai Shaiikov and center Spencer Bowes, among others. They sent forward Adam Edström to Nashville for Massimo Rizzo and the No. 148 pick, then moved that pick to Seattle to reach Bowes at No. 102. The Rangers emphasized speed and skill over size to bolster depth behind Igor Shesterkin and add upside in the forward and center positions, with Shaiikov viewed as a goalie project and Chrenko as high-upside center.

Rangers land Dorofeyev; Knights recoup three first-round picks
sports3 months ago

Rangers land Dorofeyev; Knights recoup three first-round picks

The New York Rangers pulled off a bold move by acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights, paying three first-round picks (two now and a protected 2028 pick) and signing the winger to a seven-year, $11 million AAV deal. Dorofeyev, a soon-to-be 26-year-old who scored 37 goals last season, is an elite shooter with a quick release and strong power-play presence, but he isn’t a puck-driver or a physical defender, leaving questions about how he fits with the Rangers’ core and top unit. Vegas clears cap space and gains three first-rounders to fuel another Cup run. Grade-wise, Bleacher Report labeled the Rangers a B+ and the Knights an A-.