What is the Texas Rangers record in 2026?

The Texas Rangers are 78-80, 2nd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Rangers today?

Kumar Rocker (5-11, 4.47 ERA) vs Zac Thornton (5-5, 3.40 ERA). First pitch at 02:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rangers game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive. First pitch at 02:35 PM EDT.

Texas Rangers News & Updates

September 24, 2026

The Texas Rangers were 78-80, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were beaten by the New York Mets 2-7 at Globe Life Field.

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Rangers Game on September 24

Opponent:	New York Mets (73-85)
Location:	Globe Life Field
First Pitch:	02:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kumar Rocker (5-11, 4.47 ERA) vs Zac Thornton (5-5, 3.40 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph

Rangers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were beaten by the New York Mets 2-7 at Globe Life Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	4	7	8	0
	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	4	1

Rangers Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	78	80	.494		L1
Rangers	78	80	.494		L3
Mariners	74	84	.468	4.0	W1
Athletics	63	95	.399	15.0	W2
Angels	60	98	.380	18.0	L3

Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Rangers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
21 Jake Burger	27	.231	.729	89
20 Ezequiel Duran	17	.261	.747	83
24 Brandon Nimmo	14	.261	.733	61

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
67 Jacob Latz	3-4	2.15	0.82	71.0
48 Jacob deGrom	11-10	3.86	1.10	158.2
63 Chase Silseth	3-3	3.38	1.50	58.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
48 Jacob deGrom	6.0 IP, 12 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Rangers News

The Texas Rangers plummeted to a 78-80 record after an embarrassing 7-2 loss to the New York Mets, leaving their postseason dreams hanging by a thread. The team’s inability to even put a man on base until the fifth inning is emblematic of their struggles this season. With the playoffs looming and every game feeling like a must-win, the Rangers must confront their persistent issues that threaten their chances. Managerial scrutiny is heating up, as some players appear to be playing their way out of future plans with lackluster performances. As they approach the final days of the regular season, the pressure is mounting, and it’s clear: the urgency is palpable, but can the Rangers deliver in the clutch or are they destined for disappointment?

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Lone Star Ball

78-80 – Semien shot sinks Rangers in 7-2 loss to Mets

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the New York Mets scored seven runs. Oh. So baseball games are telling jokes now, huh? With their season hanging very much in the balance, Texas went until the first batter of the fifth inning before their first time on base all night and by that point, they […]

Lone Star Ball

Game 158 Game Day Thread – New York Mets @ Texas Rangers

New York Mets @ Texas Rangers Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed RHP Nolan McLean vs. LHP Cody Bradford Today’s Lineups METS RANGERS Francisco Lindor – SS Wyatt Langford – LF Juan Soto – DH Corey Seager – SS Bo Bichette – 3B Josh Jung […]

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3 Rangers who are playing their way out of team's 2027 plans during playoff hunt

These Texas Rangers players have not done what they need to do to convince the club to keep them around for 2027.

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Rangers sloppy play in Mets opener could foreshadow playoff fate

The Texas Rangers were plagued by season-long issues in the opener against the New York Mets, and the loss put their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

MLB.com

'It is must-win time': Rangers feel urgency in tight AL West race

ARLINGTON -- It’s not mathematically over for the Rangers just yet. They won’t be able to clinch the American League West or be eliminated from contention until Friday at the earliest. But inning by inning on Wednesday night, you could feel it slipping away.

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Here's the latest on the AL playoff picture

The 2026 postseason picture is clarifying with four days remaining in the regular season, but three persistent questions loom over the AL side of the bracket. 1. Who will win the AL Central? 2. Who will win the AL West? 3. Who will take the third and final AL Wild

Rangers Upcoming Schedule

The Texas Rangers visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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