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The Rangers played utility guy Josh Smith in center field last night, something that Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News spoke to manager Bruce Bochy about.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 19

Texas Rangers lineup for April 19, 2025

Josh Smith is back, but not Wyatt Langford Texas Rangers lineup for April 19, 2025 against the Los Angeles Dodgers: starting pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Roki Sasaki for the Dodgers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 12

Texas Rangers Star Utility Man Is on Pace To Join Historic Club

By now, just about everyone knows about the versatility of Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith. He's a Swiss Army Knife for manager Bruce Bochy with his ability to play any position in the infield and outfield, something that is a rarity even in this modern era of baseball where more and more players are able to shift around the diamond.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 11

Texas Rangers Utility Man Named 'Biggest Difference-Maker' Amid Hot Start

The Texas Rangers have gotten off to a nice start to this season despite a middling performance from the offense. They have at least one standout player to thank for keeping them afloat.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 7

My Two Cents: Years Later, Rays Still Can't Figure Out How to Beat Rangers

There were two quick outs in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays were hoping to force extra innings on Sunday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / March 31

Texas Rangers lineup for March 31, 2025

The Rangers and the Reds, in Cincy Texas Rangers lineup for March 31, 2025 against the Cincinnati Reds: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Brady Singer for the Reds.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 30

Texas Rangers Move Young Slugger to Injured List in Latest Roster Move

Down two infielders, the Texas Rangers made a move on Sunday to give one of them time to heal up. The Texas Rangers moved third baseman Josh Jung to the 10-day injured list on Sunday, a move they hope will only keep him out for 10 days.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 29

Watch: Texas Rangers Silver Slugger Leaves Red Sox Game with Apparent Injury

The Texas Rangers are running out of players named Josh to run out into the lineup. Josh Smith, who took over at third base for Josh Jung on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, left in the first inning of the game with an injury.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 27

Watch: Texas Rangers Shortstop Makes Incredible Play During Opening Day Start

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith made it a goal this season to win a Gold Glove for a utility player, one year after winning the Silver Slugger for the same position.

Athletics News / Lone Star Ball / March 21

2024 Texas Rangers Season in Review: Josh Smith

Not as good as he looked in the first half, not as bad as he looked in the second half With the 2024 regular season over, it is time for us to go back and take a look at the players who appeared for the Texas Rangers this season.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Rangers fans receive promising injury update on Adolis Garcia

The Rangers have faced plenty of questions about their outfield mix throughout the spring, as both Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia have been slowed by oblique issues.

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The 'Pitchers from the 1998 MLB All-Star Game' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 26

New York Yankees Trade Idea Would Bring Back Super Utility Star

The New York Yankees traded away a top-15 prospect back in 2021 and could look to bring him back now that he looks like a star super utility player. Josh Smith had to step up for the Texas Rangers last season after a handful of injuries and he more than answered the call.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 22

Texas Rangers Star Utility Man Aiming To Make History With Gold Glove Award

The Texas Rangers entered their opening spring training game with lofty expectations for the upcoming season. After failing to follow up their World Series-winning campaign in 2023 with anything resembling success in 2024, this group is revamped and ready to get on top of Major League Baseball once again.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 28

Trade Idea: Cincinnati Reds Could Upgrade Roster By Making Deal With Texas Rangers

The Cincinnati Reds could satisfy a concern they have seemingly had this offseason with their third base position by making a trade with the Texas Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 21

Texas Rangers Boss Sets Playing Time Priority for Super-Utility Star

Last year, Josh Smith came of age offensively, so much so that he earned a Silver Slugger award as the league’s best-hitting utility player. However, he spent a good portion of the season at shortstop for an injured Corey Seager and at third base for an injured Josh Jung.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 6

Fantasy Baseball ADP Values: Part 4

After ranking the top players at each position earlier in the offseason, I’ve decided to switch my focus to ADP. And when it comes to ADP, value is the single most important thing you should be looking for. I’ll be the first to say it: This isn’t a sleepers list, nor a busts list.

Texas Rangers News / Sport Relay / November 13