Pregame analysis and predictions of the Texas Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on June 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Top prospect Jac Caglianone went deep twice for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers.

In a monumental moment for a tantalizing MLB prospect, Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone jacked his first home run of his MLB career against the Texas Rangers.

Michael Wacha shined across six innings and the bullpen did its job late as Carlos Estévez earned his 21st save to lead all American League relievers. The Royals (37-38) swept the Rangers for the first time since Sept. 1-3, 2014. It’s also their first sweep in Arlington in nearly 22 years (July 11-13, 2003).

Preview the June 19 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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The Rangers (+114 underdog on the moneyline to win) take the field at home against the Royals (-135). The scheduled starters are Michael Wacha (3-6) for the Kansas City Royals, and Shawn Armstrong (2-1) for the Texas Rangers.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forward Matt Rempe on a two-year contract extension. Rempe, 22, led the team in hits per 60 minutes (19.

Matt Rempe re-signed with the New York Rangers on a two-year contract that a person with knowledge of the deal said is worth $1.95 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because financial terms were not disclosed.

Matt Rempe, who has become a fan favorite for his willingness to drop the gloves, has re-signed with the Rangers on a two-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.