A New Leader Brings Big Decisions to Texas

The Texas Rangers are entering the 2026 season with Skip Schumaker at the helm, and his arrival could open the door to meaningful roster changes.

Industry Buzz: Adolis García Could Be the Surprise Trade Chip

ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez highlighted growing speculation that Texas might move Adolis García. Despite his two All-Star appearances and 2023 ALCS MVP honor, the 32-year-old is coming off a tough year with a .227 average and .665 OPS. Many around the league believe the Rangers want to cut payroll and get younger, putting García squarely in the rumor mill.

Front Office Pushes Back on “Trade Just to Trade” Talk

At the GM Meetings, Chris Young dismissed the idea that the Rangers must unload players purely for payroll flexibility, insisting the team will maintain a winning-level budget and doesn’t need to force moves.

Elite Pitching, Stumbling Offense: A 2025 Mystery Season

Texas posted the best team ERA in baseball last year but still finished far behind in the AL West, an outcome fueled by an offense that’s dipped since their World Series run. García’s decline is only one piece of the puzzle.

Texas Must Fix the Lineup — One Way or Another

Whether through adding talent, subtracting pieces, or even benefiting from “addition by subtraction,” the Rangers’ lineup will need a reset if they hope to reclaim their place atop the division.