Gonzales improves to 5-0, Mariners beat Rangers 14-2
SEATTLE (AP) - Marco Gonzales showed what a steady, efficient and deliberate big league pitcher can do Thursday night, even without an overpowering fastball. It's something to aspire to for Rangers left-hander Taylor Hearn, who had plenty of time to watch and learn after an abbreviate big league debut.
SEATTLE (AP) - Marco Gonzales showed what a steady, efficient and deliberate big league pitcher can do Thursday night, even without an overpowering fastball. It's something to aspire to for Rangers left-hander Taylor Hearn, who had plenty of time to watch and learn after an abbreviate big league debut.
Pinder's two-out single in 9th lifts A's past Rangers 6-5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - With an impressive diving catch and the first game-ending hit of his career, Chad Pinder is making a strong case for more playing time. It's a point that Oakland manager Bob Melvin is finding increasingly difficult to argue. Pinder's two-out RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - With an impressive diving catch and the first game-ending hit of his career, Chad Pinder is making a strong case for more playing time. It's a point that Oakland manager Bob Melvin is finding increasingly difficult to argue. Pinder's two-out RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
Drew Smyly sidelined by nerve tightness in pitching arm
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of nerve tightness in his pitching arm, pausing his return from elbow surgery that caused him to miss the past two seasons. Smyly, who turns 30 in June, is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA in four starts this season. He had surgery on July 6, 2017.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of nerve tightness in his pitching arm, pausing his return from elbow surgery that caused him to miss the past two seasons. Smyly, who turns 30 in June, is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA in four starts this season. He had surgery on July 6, 2017.
Piscotty's 3 RBIs lead A's over Rangers, end 3-game skid
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in three to back Chris Bassitt's winning season debut, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-1 Monday night to end a three-game skid. Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left in the seventh inning as a precaution after being hit by a pitch in the first and bruising his right hand.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in three to back Chris Bassitt's winning season debut, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-1 Monday night to end a three-game skid. Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left in the seventh inning as a precaution after being hit by a pitch in the first and bruising his right hand.
Gallo gets 1st sac fly, Rangers hold on to beat Astros 11-10
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo's first sacrifice fly in more than 1,300 plate appearances for his career helped Shelby Miller get his first big league win in two years. The problem for the Texas Rangers was needing their closer after leading by nine runs, then having to replace Jose Leclerc to finish off the Houston Astros.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo's first sacrifice fly in more than 1,300 plate appearances for his career helped Shelby Miller get his first big league win in two years. The problem for the Texas Rangers was needing their closer after leading by nine runs, then having to replace Jose Leclerc to finish off the Houston Astros.
Verlander, Astros win 7-2 at Rangers after 2 quick homers
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered on consecutive fastballs for the Houston Astros before the game's first out, giving Justin Verlander a three-run lead before he even took the mound.
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered on consecutive fastballs for the Houston Astros before the game's first out, giving Justin Verlander a three-run lead before he even took the mound.
Choo's 3B helps Rangers finish sweep of Angels with 5-4 win
Shin-Soo Choo delivered a tiebreaking two-run triple while reaching base his first three times from the leadoff spot, and the Texas Rangers finished a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-4 victory Wednesday night.
Shin-Soo Choo delivered a tiebreaking two-run triple while reaching base his first three times from the leadoff spot, and the Texas Rangers finished a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-4 victory Wednesday night.
Santana keys 8th-inning rally, Rangers stun A's 8-7
Danny Santana had a two-run, pinch-hit triple and scored the go-ahead run during a four-run eighth inning, lifting the Texas Rangers over the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Sunday.
Danny Santana had a two-run, pinch-hit triple and scored the go-ahead run during a four-run eighth inning, lifting the Texas Rangers over the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Sunday.
Athletics-Rangers game postponed after long day of rain
Oakland slugger Khris Davis had to wait another day for the chance to homer again against the Texas Rangers, who were rained out at home for the first time in three years.
Oakland slugger Khris Davis had to wait another day for the chance to homer again against the Texas Rangers, who were rained out at home for the first time in three years.
Rangers put 2B Odor on 10-day IL with sprained right knee
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right knee.
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right knee.
Khris Davis hits MLB-best 10th homer, A's rally past Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Oakland slugger Khris Davis keeps going deep in Texas, and just about everywhere else he plays. "A big shocking event. Khris hit a go-ahead home run here," Athletics manager Bob Melvin said. Davis' major league-best 10th homer, his fifth in three games, was a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning for the A's, who rallied from a five-run deficit to...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Oakland slugger Khris Davis keeps going deep in Texas, and just about everywhere else he plays. "A big shocking event. Khris hit a go-ahead home run here," Athletics manager Bob Melvin said. Davis' major league-best 10th homer, his fifth in three games, was a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning for the A's, who rallied from a five-run deficit to...
Lynn, late offense help Rangers end losing skid
PHOENIX (AP) - The Texas Rangers were only down a run despite being no-hit, so Lance Lynn knew he had to keep them in the game. Lynn did his job well, and the Rangers' offense woke up in the later innings. Lynn struck out nine over six solid innings, Hunter Pence homered into Chase Field's swimming pool and the Rangers rallied after being no-hit for five innings to beat the Arizona...
PHOENIX (AP) - The Texas Rangers were only down a run despite being no-hit, so Lance Lynn knew he had to keep them in the game. Lynn did his job well, and the Rangers' offense woke up in the later innings. Lynn struck out nine over six solid innings, Hunter Pence homered into Chase Field's swimming pool and the Rangers rallied after being no-hit for five innings to beat the Arizona...
Dyson's pinch-hit HR in 9th rallies D-backs past Rangers 5-4
PHOENIX (AP) - Jarrod Dyson hit two home runs during a 2018 season shortened by a groin injury. The speedy outfielder already has two in 11 games this year, and his latest one was a game-winner. Dyson connected for a pinch-hit, two-run shot with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
PHOENIX (AP) - Jarrod Dyson hit two home runs during a 2018 season shortened by a groin injury. The speedy outfielder already has two in 11 games this year, and his latest one was a game-winner. Dyson connected for a pinch-hit, two-run shot with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Trout HRs in 4th straight; Angels top Texas after bee delay
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Texas Rangers relievers found themselves dealing with the wrong kind of buzz Sunday, first from bees in the bullpen and then from the crowd's reaction to another mammoth home run by Mike Trout. The star slugger went deep for the fourth straight game and the Los Angeles Angels, after waiting out a five-minute delay caused by a swarm of bees, beat the Rangers 7-2.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Texas Rangers relievers found themselves dealing with the wrong kind of buzz Sunday, first from bees in the bullpen and then from the crowd's reaction to another mammoth home run by Mike Trout. The star slugger went deep for the fourth straight game and the Los Angeles Angels, after waiting out a five-minute delay caused by a swarm of bees, beat the Rangers 7-2.
Rangers put Guzman on IL with hamstring strain, Wisdom up
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers have placed first baseman Ronald Guzman on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Patrick Wisdom was recalled from Triple-A Nashville and was expected to split time at the position with Logan Forsythe, who will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Guzman left the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Angels on Saturday after...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers have placed first baseman Ronald Guzman on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Patrick Wisdom was recalled from Triple-A Nashville and was expected to split time at the position with Logan Forsythe, who will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Guzman left the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Angels on Saturday after...
Trout's grand slam powers Angels past Rangers, 5-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout hit a grand slam for his fourth homer in three days, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Saturday for their first back-to-back victories of the season.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout hit a grand slam for his fourth homer in three days, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Saturday for their first back-to-back victories of the season.
Minor victory for Rangers in 4-0 win over frustrated Astros
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Minor pitched seven sharp innings for the Texas Rangers in a 4-0 victory Wednesday night over the frustrated Astros, whose starter Gerrit Cole immediately after his final out went to the home plate umpire who earlier ejected Houston's manager and hitting coach for arguing balls and strikes.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Minor pitched seven sharp innings for the Texas Rangers in a 4-0 victory Wednesday night over the frustrated Astros, whose starter Gerrit Cole immediately after his final out went to the home plate umpire who earlier ejected Houston's manager and hitting coach for arguing balls and strikes.
Gallo hard 2-run grounder pushes Rangers past Astros 6-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo grounded a hard single to right field between two diving infielders to drive in two runs and put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay in a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The Rangers (3-2) are over .500 for the second time this season in manager Chris Woodward's managerial debut. They never had a winning record at any point last year.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo grounded a hard single to right field between two diving infielders to drive in two runs and put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay in a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The Rangers (3-2) are over .500 for the second time this season in manager Chris Woodward's managerial debut. They never had a winning record at any point last year.
Peacock, Chirinos lead Astros in 2-1 victory over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robinson Chirinos woke up in his own bed and took his son to school, just the way he did during his first six seasons in the big leagues with the Texas Rangers. Houston's new catcher finished a special day with two key plays that helped the Astros beat his former team for the ninth straight time in his old home ballpark.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robinson Chirinos woke up in his own bed and took his son to school, just the way he did during his first six seasons in the big leagues with the Texas Rangers. Houston's new catcher finished a special day with two key plays that helped the Astros beat his former team for the ninth straight time in his old home ballpark.
Texas Rangers honor troopers shot in the line of duty
The Texas Rangers honored the men and women in blue, including two brothers wounded in the line of duty.
The Texas Rangers honored the men and women in blue, including two brothers wounded in the line of duty.