Players who played for the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers
138 players
138 players have played for both the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers. Fergie Jenkins spent the most seasons with the two: 9 with the Chicago Cubs and 6 with the Texas Rangers. On a roster now: Carson Kelly, Nicky Lopez, Hoby Milner, Jacob Webb, and Shawn Armstrong. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | CHC | TEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergie Jenkins | SP | 1967–1983 · 9 seasons | 1974–1981 · 6 seasons |
| Sammy Sosa | DH | 1992–2004 · 13 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Rafael Palmeiro | 1B | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons | 1989–2003 · 10 seasons |
| Jim Sundberg | C | 1987 · 1 season | 1974–1989 · 11 seasons |
| Pedro Strop | RP | 2013–2021 · 8 seasons | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Geovany Soto | C | 2005–2012 · 8 seasons | 2012–2014 · 3 seasons |
| Ryan Dempster | SP | 2004–2012 · 9 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Derek Holland | P | 2019 · 1 season | 2009–2016 · 8 seasons |
| Alfonso Soriano | RF | 2007–2013 · 7 seasons | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons |
| Scott Feldman | SP | 2013 · 1 season | 2005–2012 · 8 seasons |
| Larry Biittner | 1B | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons | 1970–1983 · 5 seasons |
| Robinson Chirinos | C | 2021 · 1 season | 2013–2020 · 7 seasons |
| Yu Darvish | SP | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons | 2012–2017 · 5 seasons |
| Jose Guzman | P | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons | 1985–1992 · 6 seasons |
| Jeff Kunkel | SS | 1992 · 1 season | 1984–1990 · 7 seasons |
| Curtis Wilkerson | 2B | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons | 1983–1988 · 6 seasons |
| Bill Hands | P | 1966–1972 · 7 seasons | 1975 · 1 season |
| Jim King | — | 1955–1956 · 2 seasons | 1961–1966 · 6 seasons |
| Justin Grimm | P | 2013–2017 · 5 seasons | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Ron Mahay | RP | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 2003–2007 · 5 seasons |
| Jose Hernandez | 1B | 1994–2003 · 6 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Lenny Randle | DH | 1980 · 1 season | 1971–1976 · 6 seasons |
| Darold Knowles | RP | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1967–1977 · 5 seasons |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | RP | 2015–2019 · 5 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Cole Hamels | SP | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons |
| Leonys Martin | CF | 2017 · 1 season | 2011–2015 · 5 seasons |
| Kameron Loe | RP | 2013 · 1 season | 2004–2008 · 5 seasons |
| Marlon Byrd | RF | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons |
| Doug Davis | SP | 2011 · 1 season | 1999–2003 · 5 seasons |
| Kevin Foster | RP | 1994–1998 · 5 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Doug Dascenzo | RF | 1988–1992 · 5 seasons | 1993 · 1 season |
| Thad Bosley | LF | 1983–1986 · 4 seasons | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons |
| Bump Wills | 2B | 1982 · 1 season | 1977–1981 · 5 seasons |
| Johnny Klippstein | P | 1950–1954 · 5 seasons | 1961 · 1 season |
| Chris Martin | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2018–2026 · 4 seasons |
| Jesse Chavez | RP | 2018–2022 · 2 seasons | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Taylor Teagarden | C | 2015 · 1 season | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Tommy Hunter | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Neal Cotts | RP | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff G Baker | 1B | 2009–2012 · 4 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Julio Borbon | LF | 2013 · 1 season | 2009–2013 · 4 seasons |
| Jamie Moyer | SP | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons |
| Mitch Williams | RP | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons |
| Scott Fletcher | 2B | 1981–1982 · 2 seasons | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons |
| Burt Hooton | SP | 1971–1974 · 4 seasons | 1985 · 1 season |
| Pete Broberg | P | 1977 · 1 season | 1971–1974 · 4 seasons |
| Dick Nen | — | 1968 · 1 season | 1965–1970 · 4 seasons |
| Bob Humphreys | P | 1965 · 1 season | 1966–1969 · 4 seasons |
| Drew Smyly | RP | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Tony Barnette | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2016–2018 · 3 seasons |
| Matt Garza | SP | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Mark DeRosa | 2B | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Jerry Hairston Jr. | 3B | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Eric O Young Sr. | LF | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 2004–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Gary Matthews Jr. | CF | 2000 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Tom Goodwin | LF | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Todd Van Poppel | RP | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons |
| Damon Buford | CF | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Hubbard | C | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Mike Morgan | RP | 1992–1994 · 3 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Bob Patterson | RP | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 1993 · 1 season |
| Doug Strange | 3B | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons |
| Drew Hall | RP | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons | 1989 · 1 season |
| Dickie Noles | RP | 1982–1987 · 3 seasons | 1985 · 1 season |
| Ron Meridith | RP | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons |
| Gene Clines | — | 1977–1979 · 3 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Bill Madlock | DH | 1974–1976 · 3 seasons | 1973 · 1 season |
| Vic Harris | 3B | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1972–1973 · 2 seasons |
| Don Zimmer | — | 1960–1961 · 2 seasons | 1964–1965 · 2 seasons |
| Carson Kelly | C | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Nicky Lopez | 2B | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Jeremy Jeffress | RP | 2020 · 1 season | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Jim Adduci | 1B | 2019 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Jonathan Lucroy | C | 2019 · 1 season | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Anthony Bass | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2015–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Chris Gimenez | C | 2018 · 1 season | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Andrew Cashner | SP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Koji Uehara | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Nathan | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Olt | 3B | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Brad Snyder | RF | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Carlos Pena | 1B | 2011 · 1 season | 2001–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Jerome Williams | RP | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Andres Blanco | 3B | 2009 · 1 season | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Rich Harden | SP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| John Koronka | SP | 2005 · 1 season | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Antonio Alfonseca | RP | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Phil Nevin | DH | 2006 · 1 season | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Manny Alexander | SS | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Alan Benes | RP | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Mark Clark | SP | 1998 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Pedro Valdes | RF | 1996–1998 · 2 seasons | 2000 · 1 season |
| Tanyon Sturtze | RP | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Billy Hatcher | RF | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1995 · 1 season |
| Steve Wilson | RP | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons | 1988 · 1 season |
| Paul Kilgus | P | 1989 · 1 season | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons |
| Larry Cox | C | 1978–1982 · 2 seasons | 1981 · 1 season |
| Frank Coggins | — | 1972 · 1 season | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons |
| Harry Bright | — | 1965 · 1 season | 1961–1962 · 2 seasons |
| Dale Long | — | 1958–1959 · 2 seasons | 1961 · 1 season |
| Hoby Milner | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Jacob Webb | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Phil Maton | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Shawn Armstrong | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Tucker Barnhart | C | 2023 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Andrew Chafin | RP | 2020 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| David Robertson | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Matt Duffy | 3B | 2021 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Aroldis Chapman | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Andrew Romine | SS | 2021 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Tim Federowicz | C | 2016 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Justin Ruggiano | RF | 2014 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Donnie Murphy | SS | 2013 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Justin Germano | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Scott Baker | SP | 2013 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Alberto Gonzalez | SS | 2013 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Clay Rapada | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Milton Bradley | LF | 2009 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Craig Monroe | LF | 2007 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Kenny Lofton | LF | 2003 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2001 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Pat Mahomes | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Bo Porter | LF | 1999 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Mike Campbell | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Bob Tewksbury | SP | 1988 · 1 season | 1995 · 1 season |
| Jay Howell | RP | 1981 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Mark Parent | C | 1994 · 1 season | 1991 · 1 season |
| Craig Lefferts | RP | 1983 · 1 season | 1993 · 1 season |
| Calvin Schiraldi | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1991 · 1 season |
| Goose Gossage | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1991 · 1 season |
| Scott May | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 1988 · 1 season |
| Dave Meier | 3B | 1988 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Guy Hoffman | RP | 1986 · 1 season | 1988 · 1 season |
| Ken Henderson | CF | 1980 · 1 season | 1977 · 1 season |
| Jim Kremmel | P | 1974 · 1 season | 1973 · 1 season |
| Mike Paul | P | 1974 · 1 season | 1972 · 1 season |
| Rick Stelmaszek | — | 1974 · 1 season | 1971 · 1 season |
| Steve Hamilton | P | 1972 · 1 season | 1962 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.