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Rangers' just made surprising decision that shock some | Sporting News It had mixed reactions on socials.

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Former Diamondbacks Reliever Agrees to Deal With Rangers There won't be a reunion with the Diamondbacks' former bullpen workhorse.

5 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jalen Beeks - Inks deal with Texas The Rangers signed Beeks to a major-league contract Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The Rangers will need to create a spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Beeks. The 32-year-old left-hander appeared in 61 games for the Diamondbacks last season, posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 47:20 K:BB across 57.1 innings. Beeks should work in tandem with Tyler Alexander as the Rangers' left-handed specialists.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

He threw the last pitch of the '23 World Series. Now he's fighting for a roster spot SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Josh Sborz spent his offseason throwing at a middle school in Southlake, Texas, with a kid that goes to Grapevine High Sc...

6 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

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9 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 INDYCAR Odds: Alex Palou Favored for Inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington

Josh Jung - Still not ready for games Jung (groin) remained out of the Rangers' Cactus League lineup Thursday against the Athletics, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Jung had been targeting Thursday for his return to action after missing the past two weeks with a Grade 1 adductor strain, but he's not quite ready yet. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Thursday of Jung's injury that "it wasn't just progressing like we hoped," but the third baseman could be ready for games in "a couple of days." Schumaker remains "optimistic" about Jung's availability for Opening Day, but the 28-year-old can't afford to be delayed any further.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Pirates Star Opens Up About Difficult Offseason, Why He Chose Rangers Former Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen opened up about his challenging offseason and why he picked the Texas Rangers.

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The underrated reason the Pirates will miss Andrew McCutchen more than they think The loss of Andrew McCutchen to the Rangers is a blight on the Pirates’ franchise for many reasons. It dashed the players’ and fans’ hope of...

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Rangers' Rule 5 pick is making a case as the steal of the offseason | Sporting News The former Orioles pitcher is already looking like a great addition.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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...

2 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

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...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Kurtz, De La Cruz Among 7 MLB Contracts Auto Renewed

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

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Kurtz, De La Cruz Among 7 MLB Contracts Auto Renewed

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.

2 DAYS 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.

2 DAYS 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...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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.

3 DAYS 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

3 DAYS 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...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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