Hunter Pence among the starters elected for All-Star Game
NEW YORK (AP) - Surrounded by sweet-swinging sluggers Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger and Ronald Acuña Jr., All-Star stalwart Nolan Arenado is set for a new role with the National League - elder statesman. "It shows how good these young guys are," Arenado said. The five-time All-Star will be joined by a bumper crop of talent in one of the youngest All-Star Game lineups...
NEW YORK (AP) - Surrounded by sweet-swinging sluggers Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger and Ronald Acuña Jr., All-Star stalwart Nolan Arenado is set for a new role with the National League - elder statesman. "It shows how good these young guys are," Arenado said. The five-time All-Star will be joined by a bumper crop of talent in one of the youngest All-Star Game lineups...
Gallo homers twice as Rangers sweep Tigers with 3-1 win
Joey Gallo hit two solo homers and Ariel Jurado threw seven shutout innings and the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of Detroit with a 3-1 win over the Tigers on Thursday.
Joey Gallo hit two solo homers and Ariel Jurado threw seven shutout innings and the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of Detroit with a 3-1 win over the Tigers on Thursday.
Federowicz, Santana hit early HRs, Rangers top White Sox 7-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tim Federowicz and Danny Santana hit two-out, two-run homers in the second inning and Shawn Kelley shut down a late White Sox rally with his first four-out save of the season as the Texas Rangers beat Chicago 7-4 on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tim Federowicz and Danny Santana hit two-out, two-run homers in the second inning and Shawn Kelley shut down a late White Sox rally with his first four-out save of the season as the Texas Rangers beat Chicago 7-4 on Sunday.
Mazara homers twice as Lynn, Rangers edge White Sox 6-5
A four-run deficit in the first inning didn't mean much to Nomar Mazara and Lance Lynn.
A four-run deficit in the first inning didn't mean much to Nomar Mazara and Lance Lynn.
White Sox go small to beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 after 2 big HRs
After two impressive home runs - Zack Collins' first big league hit for the White Sox after Texas slugger Nomar Mazara with the longest recorded by MLB's relatively new system - Chicago won with small ball late.
After two impressive home runs - Zack Collins' first big league hit for the White Sox after Texas slugger Nomar Mazara with the longest recorded by MLB's relatively new system - Chicago won with small ball late.
Rangers 3B Cabrera suspended for hitting ump with equipment
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrúbal Cabrera never left the dugout and says he wasn't trying to hit an umpire with the equipment he threw onto the field after being ejected from a game. Cabrera is appealing a four-game suspension and undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball that was handed down Friday, a day after umpire crew chief Bill Miller was hit on...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrúbal Cabrera never left the dugout and says he wasn't trying to hit an umpire with the equipment he threw onto the field after being ejected from a game. Cabrera is appealing a four-game suspension and undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball that was handed down Friday, a day after umpire crew chief Bill Miller was hit on...
Andrus helps Rangers, Minor to 4-2 victory over Indians
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - When Elvis Andrus scored on a wild pitch after his RBI triple in the first inning, the Texas Rangers already were feeling pretty good because they had Mike Minor on the mound at home. Minor limited the Cleveland Indians to one run and three singles over eight innings after they had scored 10 runs each of the last two nights, and Texas earned a series split with a 4-2...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - When Elvis Andrus scored on a wild pitch after his RBI triple in the first inning, the Texas Rangers already were feeling pretty good because they had Mike Minor on the mound at home. Minor limited the Cleveland Indians to one run and three singles over eight innings after they had scored 10 runs each of the last two nights, and Texas earned a series split with a 4-2...
Smyly gone when Rangers designate vet pitcher for assignment
Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after losing his spot in the rotation and allowing three consecutive home runs in his last relief appearance.
Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after losing his spot in the rotation and allowing three consecutive home runs in his last relief appearance.
Kipnis homers twice in Indians' 10-4 win over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Kipnis is finding it difficult not to get excited after struggling at the plate for much of the season. The veteran second baseman hit two home runs, going back-to-back with Roberto Pérez during a five-run first inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 10-4 on Wednesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Kipnis is finding it difficult not to get excited after struggling at the plate for much of the season. The veteran second baseman hit two home runs, going back-to-back with Roberto Pérez during a five-run first inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 10-4 on Wednesday night.
Indians hit 3 straight HRs, Plesac shuts down Rangers, 10-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Cleveland rookie Zach Plesac allowed only two hits pitching into the eighth inning and the Indians had four home runs, including three in a row for the first time in nearly 15 years, to overwhelm the Texas Rangers 10-3 on Tuesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Cleveland rookie Zach Plesac allowed only two hits pitching into the eighth inning and the Indians had four home runs, including three in a row for the first time in nearly 15 years, to overwhelm the Texas Rangers 10-3 on Tuesday night.
Rangers spoil Clevinger's return with 7-2 win over Indians
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn had another quality start, Danny Santana homered and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-2 on Monday night to spoil Mike Clevinger's return from the injured list. Lynn (8-4) struck out nine without a walk and gave up one run over seven innings. The veteran right-hander, in his first season with Texas, has gone at least six innings in 10 consecutive...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn had another quality start, Danny Santana homered and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-2 on Monday night to spoil Mike Clevinger's return from the injured list. Lynn (8-4) struck out nine without a walk and gave up one run over seven innings. The veteran right-hander, in his first season with Texas, has gone at least six innings in 10 consecutive...
Banged-up Rangers OF: Pence joins Gallo on IL, Mazara out
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are juggling their banged-up outfielders, with Hunter Pence the latest to go on the injured list. Pence was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, a day after he sustained a right groin strain in a loss at Cincinnati.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are juggling their banged-up outfielders, with Hunter Pence the latest to go on the injured list. Pence was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, a day after he sustained a right groin strain in a loss at Cincinnati.
Winker paces Reds with 5 RBIs in 11-3 rout over Rangers
CINCINNATI (AP) - With his dad set to leave town Sunday evening, Jesse Winker had limited time to provide an extra-special Father's Day. No worries - Joe Winker went to the airport with plenty to be proud of. Winker homered and set career highs with four hits and five RBIs, Yasiel Puig added a two-run shot, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 11-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game...
CINCINNATI (AP) - With his dad set to leave town Sunday evening, Jesse Winker had limited time to provide an extra-special Father's Day. No worries - Joe Winker went to the airport with plenty to be proud of. Winker homered and set career highs with four hits and five RBIs, Yasiel Puig added a two-run shot, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 11-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game...
Minor gets 1st June win, Rangers beat Reds 4-3
Mike Minor had a two-run lead before his first pitch, which was quite a pleasing switch. For nearly a month, the left-hander had gotten very little help from the Rangers' offense.
Mike Minor had a two-run lead before his first pitch, which was quite a pleasing switch. For nearly a month, the left-hander had gotten very little help from the Rangers' offense.
Odor hits grand slam, Rangers' bullpen beats Reds 7-1
Roughned Odor hit his fourth career grand slam, Delino DeShields singled and drove in a run during a reunion with his dad, and the Texas Rangers went with their bullpen from start to finish - even got an interleague hit from a pitcher, too - while beating the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Friday night.
Roughned Odor hit his fourth career grand slam, Delino DeShields singled and drove in a run during a reunion with his dad, and the Texas Rangers went with their bullpen from start to finish - even got an interleague hit from a pitcher, too - while beating the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Friday night.
Bogaerts HR caps comeback as Red Sox rally past Rangers 7-6
BOSTON (AP) -- Xander Bogaerts hit a solo homer in the seventh inning, Boston's fifth long ball of the game, and the Red Sox rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 on Thursday night.
BOSTON (AP) -- Xander Bogaerts hit a solo homer in the seventh inning, Boston's fifth long ball of the game, and the Red Sox rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 on Thursday night.
Betts' bases-loaded walk gives Red Sox 4-3 win over Rangers
BOSTON (AP) - Mookie Betts watched patiently as four straight pitches missed the strike zone, and the Red Sox averted disaster. Betts drew a bases-loaded walk from reliever Jesse Chavez in the ninth, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday and halting Boston's three-game skid.
BOSTON (AP) - Mookie Betts watched patiently as four straight pitches missed the strike zone, and the Red Sox averted disaster. Betts drew a bases-loaded walk from reliever Jesse Chavez in the ninth, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday and halting Boston's three-game skid.
Pence hits inside-the-park HR, Rangers beat Red Sox 9-5
BOSTON (AP) - Hunter Pence hit a stand-up, inside-the-park home run and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 9-5 Tuesday night after both managers were ejected. Ariel Jurado (4-2) struck out six while pitching six innings of three-run ball, and Pence, Asdrubal Cabrera and Ronald Guzman each had two RBIs for the Rangers. Texas has won four of five, including Monday night's extra-innings...
BOSTON (AP) - Hunter Pence hit a stand-up, inside-the-park home run and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 9-5 Tuesday night after both managers were ejected. Ariel Jurado (4-2) struck out six while pitching six innings of three-run ball, and Pence, Asdrubal Cabrera and Ronald Guzman each had two RBIs for the Rangers. Texas has won four of five, including Monday night's extra-innings...
Woodward, Benintendi, Cora, ejected in Rangers-Red Sox game
BOSTON (AP) - Both managers and Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi have been ejected from a game Tuesday night between Boston and Texas. Benintendi and Red Sox manager Alex Cora were tossed in the fifth inning by first base umpire Vic Carapazza, and Texas manager Chris Woodward was tossed by plate umpire Angel Hernandez in the sixth.
BOSTON (AP) - Both managers and Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi have been ejected from a game Tuesday night between Boston and Texas. Benintendi and Red Sox manager Alex Cora were tossed in the fifth inning by first base umpire Vic Carapazza, and Texas manager Chris Woodward was tossed by plate umpire Angel Hernandez in the sixth.
Rookie CG for Rangers wraps up doubleheader sweep over A's
Adrian Sampson provided quite a nightcap for the Texas Rangers after they retired the No. 29 jersey of former third baseman Adrián Beltré between games of a rare doubleheader.
Adrian Sampson provided quite a nightcap for the Texas Rangers after they retired the No. 29 jersey of former third baseman Adrián Beltré between games of a rare doubleheader.