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Rangers Sign Austin Gomber to Minors Deal

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with left-hander Austin Gomber. The new deal includes an invite to major league spring training next month. Drafted by the Cardinals Austin Gomber was a fourth-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014. He made his big league debut with the team in […]

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Rangers Net MacKenzie Gore in Trade With Nationals

The Texas Rangers agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Washington Nationals for MacKenzie Gore Thursday afternoon. A source confirmed news of the trade to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Both teams have yet to confirm the deal. A Handful of Prospects Heading to D.C The Nationals’ return package is headlined by shortstop Gavin Fien. […]

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The AL West had its most interesting season in decades in 2025, and these young breakout candidates should keep it that way in 2026
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Breakout Candidates for Each AL West Team

2025 was an interesting year for the American League West. The Houston Astros failed to win the division for the first time in a full season since 2016. The Athletics moved to Sacramento and played all their home games at a minor league ballpark. The Seattle Mariners, who had made two postseason appearances between 2000 […]

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Jakob Junis Inks One-Year Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers added to their pitching staff Sunday as they agreed to terms with right-hander Jakob Junis. The new deal spans one year, and is worth $4 million, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the deal. No Stranger to Free Agency The 2025 offseason was the fourth time Jakob […]

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Rangers Get Zak Kent from Cardinals

The Texas Rangers have announced that the club has acquired right-hander Zak Kent from the St. Louis Cardinals. Kent comes to Arlington via waiver claim as the Rangers hope to bolster their pitching staff. With Friday’s transaction, the Rangers have 40 players on their roster and do not need to make a corresponding move. Fresh-Faced […]

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Astros, Tatsuya Imai Agree to Three-Year Deal

The Houston Astros and highly coveted free agent starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai have reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract that could be worth up to $63 million. The club has yet to confirm the deal, which includes opt-outs. Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported on this development Thursday afternoon. The signing comes […]

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Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
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Should the Mets Sign Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. There’s no doubt that the Mets have had interest in signing a veteran starting pitcher due to how weak their starting rotation is. But other reports have noted that the team is “reluctant […]

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Mets Trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets will also send $5.75 million to the Athletics to cover McNeil’s $15.75 million salary. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report this development Monday afternoon. McNeil, 33, is in the final year of a […]

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