The Rangers are looking for bullpen help and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Phil Maton of the Cardinals and Hunter Harvey of the Royals are two of their targets. Rosenthal also mentions Jake Bird of the Rockies and David Bednar of the Pirates but notes that the Rangers expect the asking price on Bednar to be too steep. The Rangers’ interest in Bednar and Bird has … [Read more...] about Rangers Interested In Hunter Harvey, Phil Maton
Rays, Rangers Have Had “Preliminary” Talks On Pete Fairbanks
The Rangers and Rays have had “at least preliminary” conversations about Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks, writes Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. Fairbanks is one of a handful of Rays veterans whose status is up in the air as the team considers its deadline approach. Tampa Bay lost to the Yankees tonight, falling back to .500 in the process. They’re now three games back … [Read more...] about Rays, Rangers Have Had “Preliminary” Talks On Pete Fairbanks
Rangers, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Ryan Helsley
As the Cardinals head into the deadline as likely sellers, a handful of the club’s players are getting significant attention on the trade market. Of the team’s major pieces, no player is more likely to be moved than closer Ryan Helsley, a free agent after the 2025 season. The Dodgers and Mets have already been connected to Helsley in some capacity this summer, while the … [Read more...] about Rangers, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Ryan Helsley
Rangers Interested In High-Leverage Reliever, Right-Handed Bat
Things have been looking up in Texas recently. The Rangers have won five straight games, 14 of their last 20, and 26 of their last 41. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the club’s front office is “moving closer to adding than subtracting.” For a club that’s just half a game out of a Wild Card spot as things stand, it would be somewhat shocking if they opted to sell at … [Read more...] about Rangers Interested In High-Leverage Reliever, Right-Handed Bat
Rangers Sign Carl Edwards Jr. To Minor League Deal
The Rangers have signed veteran right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com was among those to relay the news. Edwards, 33, returns to his original organization. The Rangers drafted him back in 2013, though he was traded to the Cubs prior to his major league debut. He went on to have his best years with … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Carl Edwards Jr. To Minor League Deal