Rangers Rally

The 2026 season hasn't exactly gone according to plan for Corey Seager, but he remains a large presence both in the lineup and in the clubhouse. A five-time all-star and three-time Silver Slugger, Seager has a legitimate chance to make the Baseball Hall of Fame . Here are the five most unique achievements he has accomplished so far in his career.  5. With 228 home runs, Corey Seager holds the MLB record for career homers by a lefthanded-hitting shortstop. In 2022, he also set the single-season record for lefty-batting shortstops with 33 longballs, a mark he tied the very next season.  4. Seager is also the only player in MLB history to win the World Series MVP Award in both leagues, accomplishing the feat with the Dodgers in 2020 and the Rangers in 2023. He batted .400 with two homers and five RBI's as LA topped the Rays in 2020, then hit .286 with three homers and six RBI's as the Rangers downed the D-backs in 2023.  3. En route to winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award...

Many Rangers fans aren't aware of the enormous presence that impacted the franchise during its formative years. In 1969, Hall of Famer Ted Williams, widely considered the greatest hitter of all time, was hired to manage the Washington Senators, who had finished in dead last in the AL with a 65-96 record the previous year. With the Splendid Splinter at the helm, the Senators turned their fortunes around and finished 86-76 in 1969. While his other three years as manager were clunkers, Williams had the honor of managing the very first Rangers game after the Senators relocated to Texas in 1972. Regardless of results, however, Williams's impact on the team was bigger than the game itself.  Ted Williams's playing career spanned from 1939 through 1960, all with the Boston Red Sox. A six-time AL batting champion, four-time home run king, and two-time Triple Crown winner, Williams slashed .344 / .482 / .634 for his career (holding the all-time record for OBP) with 521 home runs and ...

After winning the World Series in 2023, the Rangers have performed below expectations in each of the past two seasons. With the American League West struggling historically this season, they may have a chance to make it back to the playoffs, but in order to do so, they need three key pieces to get their seasons back on track.  3. Chris Martin  Martin was a valuable bullpen arm for the Rangers in 2025, posting a 2.98 ERA and nabbing a pair of saves. Normally a reliable reliever, Martin has struggled mightily so far in 2026, posting an unsightly 8.59 ERA in nine appearances and spending some time on the IL. With both Robert Garcia and Carter Baumler currently on the shelf, the Rangers need Martin to regain his form and start providing value in high-leverage situations.  2. MacKenzie Gore  After coming over from the Nationals in exchange for five prospects, MacKenzie Gore hasn't yet found his footing in Texas, stumbling to a 3-4 record and a 4.78 ERA. A highly talented ...

3. Ezequiel Duran  Duran, who turns 27 today, showed some potential with the Rangers in 2023, but has mostly struggled as a part-time player ever since. In 2026, however, he is enjoying his best season to date, slashing .295 / .352 / .488 (150 OPS+) while filling in at second, third, short, right, and left. He is making a real case to be an American League all-star.  2. Jacob Latz  Despite a concerning velocity dip in spring training that likely contributed to his demotion to the bullpen, Jacob Latz has shone in a relief capacity, taking over as the Rangers closer with five saves. He has cut his walk rate in half from last season and currently sports a career best 1.90 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting a paltry .113 against Latz in 2026.  1. Kumar Rocker  After years of inconsistency, Rocker is finally starting to show off the form that made him one of baseball's top pitching prospects a couple seasons ago. He has trimmed his ERA from 5.74 in 2025 to 3.60 in 202...

Catcher - Kyle Higashioka / Danny Jansen  With Jonah Heim's departure to Atlanta, catching duties are expected to be split between Kyle Higashioka and free agent acquisition Danny Jansen. Higashioka has hit double digit home runs in each of the past five seasons and owns a 102 OPS+ since the start of 2024, while Jansen has hit 10 or more homers in four of the past five years and owns a career OBP 91 points higher than his batting average. If the Rangers reach the playoffs, both catchers have successful postseason experience - Higashioka in the form of four homers and a career .511 slugging percentage, and Jansen with a 1.308 OPS.  First Base - Jake Burger  While Burger struggled in 2025 with injuries and a slump that resulted in his temporary demotion, he still finished with 16 homers and hopes to return to his 2023-24 ways when he clubbed 63 homers. Heading into his age-30 season and having already adjusted to Globe Life's unique dimensions, there is every reason to beli...

On Thursday, veteran outfielder / DH Andrew McCutchen signed a one-year contract with the Rangers reportedly worth $1.5 million, if he makes the 40-man roster. While he is no longer the same player who had four straight top-five MVP finishes in the 2010's, he is still a capable player and one who could provide much value to the club.  McCutchen leads active players with 2,262 career games, slashing .271 / .365 / .457 with 332 homers and capturing an MVP in 2013. With 17 years of experience and plenty of big league success, he could greatly benefit the team from a mentor role, which is especially valuable after the departure of former hitting coach Bret Boone. Additionally, he offers a league-average righthanded bat to a predominantly lefthanded lineup, potentially providing a platoon option for Joc Pederson or Evan Carter against lefthanded pitchers. McCutchen slugged 13 home runs in 2025 and maintained very strong walk and chase rates.  Overall, this signing is a good one for...

On February 15, the Rangers signed outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha to a minor league deal. Canha, who turned 37 the day of the signing, is coming off a rough 2025 season in which he batted only .212 in 46 games, afflicted with a myriad of injuries. Although expected to be fully healthy, his role is primarily to provide outfield depth and not to shake up the offense.  Despite the low expectations, however, the signing could be a successful one for the Rangers. Over his career, Canha owns a slash line of .248 / .346 / .409 (111 OPS+) and 121 home runs. He’s hit as many as 26 homers in 2019 and ranks second among active players with 141 hit by pitch, contributing to a healthy on base percentage.  Although Canha should be expected to play a minimal role on the Rangers, he provides much-needed organizational depth and could produce for the big club in a pinch. With a decade of MLB experience, he could also act as a mentor to younger players both in the majors and the minors. Ov...