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Cole Thompson

Cole Thompson

Joined: Jul 7, 2023

Cole Thompson is a sports writer and columnist covering the NFL and college sports for SI's Fan Nation. A 2016 graduate from The University of Alabama, follow him on Twitter @MrColeThompson.

Mar 9, 2017; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Puerto Rico bullpen coach Juan Gonzalez against the Colorado Rockies during a 2017 World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Coach Igor! Texas Rangers Legend Juan González To Manage Team Puerto Rico At WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

Texas Rangers legend Juan González will take the field as Team Puerto Rico's manager for the 2024 winter season.

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May 26, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitch Jacob deGrom stands in the outfield before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Texas Rangers Ace Jacob deGrom Starts Rehab Assignment This Week In Frisco, Followed By Max Scherzer

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom, who is returning from June 2023 Tommy John surgery, could be pitching for the Rangers by the second week of September.

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Apr 21, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle (51) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
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Make Or Break Moment? Texas Rangers Look To Tyler Mahle In Astros Series

Tyler Mahle is set to make his Texas Rangers debut, but the World Series champions might need more than a few strong innings from the righty.

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Jul 29, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
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Into The Unknown! What Is The Texas Rangers' Biggest Mystery Post-Trade Deadline?

MLB.com is still nervous about the Texas Rangers' pitching staff entering the final two months of the regular season.

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Jul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; American League Future pitcher Emiliano Teodo (15) throws during the first inning against the National League Future team during the Major league All-Star Futures game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Dangling For Top Talent: Who Is Texas Rangers Top Trade Prospect?

The Texas Rangers could be in the market for a bat or two, but which prospects could be on the block to help?

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Jul 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (30) reacts after hitting a three run during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Who's Buying In AL West? Report Says Texas Rangers Top Rivals Are 'Buyers' As Trade Deadline Nears

The Texas Rangers could stand pat at the trade deadline, but one reporter suggests the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are looking to buy.

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Jun 24, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Tennessee Volunteers left fielder Dylan Dreiling (8) hits a two-run home run against the Texas A&M Aggies during the seventh inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Top Pick! Texas Rangers Best Selection Of 2024 Draft

The Texas Rangers might have landed a steal in Round 2 of last week's MLB draft, according to one major media outlet.

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Tennessee's Dylan Dreiling (8) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against Texas A&M in game two of the NCAA College World Series finals at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb., on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Giddy Up! Tennessee Coach Tony Vitello Gushes Over Texas Rangers Pick Dylan Dreiling

The Texas Rangers are adding College World Series Most Outstanding Player and second-round pick Dylan Dreiling to their farm system.

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Jul 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Staying Home! Texas Rangers Shortstop Corey Seager Earns Late All-Star Bid

Corey Seager is sticking around Arlington as the latest American League All-Star roster addition.

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May 26, 2023; Mesa, AZ, USA; Sam Houston Bearkats' Walker Janek (3) celebrates his 3-run home run against the GCU Lobos during their WAC Tournament game at Hohokam Stadium.
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MLB Mock Draft Round-Up: Texas Rangers Target Potential Long-Term Catcher

The Texas Rangers seem to have their eye on college catchers for the upcoming MLB Draft on Sunday evening.

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Stanford's catcher Malcolm Moore (10) prepares to hit the ball against Texas Tech in game one of their non-conference baseball series, Monday, April 1, 2024, at Rip Griffin Park.

Texas Rangers Land Stanford Power-Hitting Catcher In Latest ESPN MLB Mock Draft

The Texas Rangers could be eying their next first baseman at the end of Round 1 in the latest MLB Mock Draft.

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Jul 11, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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No. 1 Pick To No. 1 Spot! Paul Skenes To Start At Globe Life Field For All-Star Game

Paul Skenes, MLB's biggest ticket these days, will make his first appearance at the home of the Texas Rangers

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