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Which was the goal for Skip Schumaker this offseason.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6526,h_3670,x_251,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/132/01kp47gr2ehwn8k52qys.jpg" caption="April 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (6) runs to home plate to score a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Perez"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Marcus Semien&#39;s opening weekend with Mets showed exactly why Rangers traded him</title><link>https://nolanwritin.com/marcus-semien-s-opening-weekend-with-mets-showed-exactly-why-rangers-traded-him?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jackson Kruse</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmzxsrz2gc</guid><description>It&#39;s early in the season, but former Ranger Marcus Semien still probably wishes he could&#39;ve had a better start to the year with the Mets.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5568,h_3132,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/132/01kmzxwdr6qngy01gqta.jpg" caption="Feb 19, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Marcus Semien (10) poses for a photo during media day at Clover Park. 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Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jackson Kruse"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rangers handed blueprint for young star after league-wide contract extensions</title><link>https://nolanwritin.com/rangers-handed-blueprint-young-star-eague-wide-contract-extensions?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Perez</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kms1j22xbm</guid><description>Is Wyatt Langford a candidate for a contract extension? He should be at least.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/132/01kmv3xe53qph4v0y8kv.jpg" caption="Sep 21, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Wyatt Langford (36) rounds the bases after he hits a home run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. 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Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jackson Kruse"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Texas Rangers who run the risk of being cut from the roster by end of May</title><link>https://nolanwritin.com/3-texas-rangers-who-run-risk-being-cut-from-roster-end-may?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Perez</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kms1ajvyqf</guid><description>Joc Pederson leads the charge of players that face a tough road ahead avoiding the dreadful DFA.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6764,h_3804,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/132/01kms1r2kwe7q4wt7n2z.jpg" caption="Mar 9, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Joc Pederson (3) bats against the San Diego Padres during the second inning at Peoria Sports Complex. 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