KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With Jacob deGrom scratched for the first time this season, the Rangers turned to Caleb Boushley to start Wednesday’s critical game against Kansas City. It did not go well. Boushley, a journeyman, allowed three runs before recording an out and used up 38 pitches in the first inning.

Disastrous opening 20 minutes leaves Rangers' hopes of Champions League qualification hanging by a thread, as Club Brugge torment them inside a seething Ibrox.

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Right-hander Chris Martin, who has been out with a left calf strain since July 21, took fielding practice on Wednesday with no issues pushing off on his leg. He is expected to throw a “light bullpen” on Thursday, a live batting practice session on Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment shortly thereafter.

Rangers supporters call for manager Russell Martin's exit after the 3-1 humbling against Club Brugge in the Champions League qualifier.

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Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will miss Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals while tending to a personal matter.

Rangers face competition from one of Russell Martin's old clubs Swansea City for Villarreal's Cameroon striker Etta Eyong, plus more.

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The Major League Baseball community is buzzing with talks of realignment. Commissioner Rob Manfred recently proposed the idea of shaking

Rangers have sold Jefte to Palmeiras for an undisclosed fee, just 15 months after the Brazilian left-back was signed from Fluminense. The Rio-born 21-year-old has made 56 appearances for the Scottish Premiership club, all but six of them starts.