Segura keys 4-run 9th as Mariners rally past Rangers 6-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jean Segura hit a two-run double in a four-run ninth inning after Mitch Haniger's tying homer in the eighth, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Friday night. The liner to right center from Segura chased Texas closer Keone Kela (2-1), who gave up singles to Daniel Vogelbach and Dee Gordon and got his only out on Guillermo Heredia's...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jean Segura hit a two-run double in a four-run ninth inning after Mitch Haniger's tying homer in the eighth, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Friday night. The liner to right center from Segura chased Texas closer Keone Kela (2-1), who gave up singles to Daniel Vogelbach and Dee Gordon and got his only out on Guillermo Heredia's...
Colon perfect into 8th, Rangers beat Astros 3-1 in 10
HOUSTON (AP) - Age is only a number and Bartolo Colon is evidence of that. The 44-year-old pitcher carried a perfect game into the eighth and Robinson Chirinos drove in all three runs for the Texas Rangers during their 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in 10 innings Sunday night. "I don't ever think about what age I am or who is facing me," Colon said through a translator....
HOUSTON (AP) - Age is only a number and Bartolo Colon is evidence of that. The 44-year-old pitcher carried a perfect game into the eighth and Robinson Chirinos drove in all three runs for the Texas Rangers during their 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in 10 innings Sunday night. "I don't ever think about what age I am or who is facing me," Colon said through a translator....
Guzman caps rally in Rangers' 6-5 win over Houston
HOUSTON (AP) - Ronald Guzman said he is having the best week of his life, and after Saturday, it's hard to argue. Guzman's first career homer tied the game in the eighth inning, and he put the Rangers ahead with an infield single in the 10th as Texas rallied from five runs down to beat the Houston Astros 6-5.
HOUSTON (AP) - Ronald Guzman said he is having the best week of his life, and after Saturday, it's hard to argue. Guzman's first career homer tied the game in the eighth inning, and he put the Rangers ahead with an infield single in the 10th as Texas rallied from five runs down to beat the Houston Astros 6-5.
New Texas Rangers concession foods for 2018 unveiled
There’s more new food to tempt you at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
There’s more new food to tempt you at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Astros begin title defense against Rangers on Opening Day
Almost five months later after winning the World Series, the Houston Astros will begin their title defense Thursday in Arlington against the Texas Rangers on Opening Day.
Almost five months later after winning the World Series, the Houston Astros will begin their title defense Thursday in Arlington against the Texas Rangers on Opening Day.
Beltre still the big name for Rangers without big additions
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Adrian Beltre would bring in some big-time free agents if he was making those kinds of decisions for the Texas Rangers. The veteran third baseman just wants to win a World Series before the end of his career. While there have been no such marquee additions for the Rangers, the newest member of the 3,000-hit club said after arriving at spring training Monday that he's...
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Adrian Beltre would bring in some big-time free agents if he was making those kinds of decisions for the Texas Rangers. The veteran third baseman just wants to win a World Series before the end of his career. While there have been no such marquee additions for the Rangers, the newest member of the 3,000-hit club said after arriving at spring training Monday that he's...
MLB imposes stricter mound limits, defers on pitch clocks
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball imposed stricter limits on mound visits by players in an effort to speed games but decided against 20-second pitch clocks for 2018. After more than a year of negotiations, the Major League Baseball Players Association refused to agree to the changes but also signed an agreement that it will not oppose the rules.
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball imposed stricter limits on mound visits by players in an effort to speed games but decided against 20-second pitch clocks for 2018. After more than a year of negotiations, the Major League Baseball Players Association refused to agree to the changes but also signed an agreement that it will not oppose the rules.
Volquez returns to Rangers on minor league deal while recovering
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Edinson Volquez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, returning to his original team with a chance to be a candidate for the rotation in 2019. The 34-year-old Volquez will not pitch this season while recovering from ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow last August. The minor league agreement announced by the Rangers on Friday includes...
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Edinson Volquez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, returning to his original team with a chance to be a candidate for the rotation in 2019. The 34-year-old Volquez will not pitch this season while recovering from ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow last August. The minor league agreement announced by the Rangers on Friday includes...
Former Rangers pitcher Esteban Loaiza arrested on drug charges
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza has been arrested in California on suspicion of trafficking drugs. The 46-year-old former Major League Baseball player was booked Friday on charges involving the possession, transport and sale of 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $500,000, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Department. He is being held...
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza has been arrested in California on suspicion of trafficking drugs. The 46-year-old former Major League Baseball player was booked Friday on charges involving the possession, transport and sale of 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $500,000, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Department. He is being held...
Rangers know they have challenges in tougher AL West
Adrian Beltre goes into his 21st major league season still seeking a World Series title. The offseason for the Texas Rangers likely would have gone much differently if the third baseman and 3,000-hit club member was their general manager.
Adrian Beltre goes into his 21st major league season still seeking a World Series title. The offseason for the Texas Rangers likely would have gone much differently if the third baseman and 3,000-hit club member was their general manager.
Rangers give 44-year-old Bartolo Colon a minor league deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, and the 44-year-old right-hander will attend big league spring training. Colon would get a $1.75 million, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster under the terms of the deal agreed to Sunday and could make an additional $1.3 million in performance bonuses based on innings.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, and the 44-year-old right-hander will attend big league spring training. Colon would get a $1.75 million, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster under the terms of the deal agreed to Sunday and could make an additional $1.3 million in performance bonuses based on innings.
Diekman, Kela, Profar agree to deals with Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Relievers Jake Diekman and Keone Kela and infielder Jurickson Profar agreed to one-year contracts with the Texas Rangers, who avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players. Diekman gets $2,712,500 under Friday's agreement, a raise from $2.55 million. Kela's salary is $1.2 million, up from $543,210, and Profar will make $1.05 million, an increase from...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Relievers Jake Diekman and Keone Kela and infielder Jurickson Profar agreed to one-year contracts with the Texas Rangers, who avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players. Diekman gets $2,712,500 under Friday's agreement, a raise from $2.55 million. Kela's salary is $1.2 million, up from $543,210, and Profar will make $1.05 million, an increase from...
Chris Martin joins hometown Rangers after 2 years in Japan
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have finalized Chris Martin's $4 million, two-year contract after the homegrown pitcher spent the past two seasons in Japan. The 31-year-old right-hander, who was born in Arlington and went to high school about 4 miles from the Rangers' ballpark, had a long road to his first shot in the majors with Colorado three years ago. He pitched for the...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have finalized Chris Martin's $4 million, two-year contract after the homegrown pitcher spent the past two seasons in Japan. The 31-year-old right-hander, who was born in Arlington and went to high school about 4 miles from the Rangers' ballpark, had a long road to his first shot in the majors with Colorado three years ago. He pitched for the...
Rangers acquire Matt Moore from Giants for minor leaguers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Texas acquired Matt Moore in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Friday, raising the possibility of four left-handers in the Rangers' rotation. "As far as the four lefties, generally it's a good thing," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. "I realize there's some very heavy right-handed clubs in our division. With the exception of Martin...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Texas acquired Matt Moore in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Friday, raising the possibility of four left-handers in the Rangers' rotation. "As far as the four lefties, generally it's a good thing," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. "I realize there's some very heavy right-handed clubs in our division. With the exception of Martin...
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over Rangers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani has decided he's on the side of the Angels. The Japanese two-way star announced Friday he will sign with the Los Angeles Angels, ending the sweepstakes surrounding his move to the majors in a surprising destination.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani has decided he's on the side of the Angels. The Japanese two-way star announced Friday he will sign with the Los Angeles Angels, ending the sweepstakes surrounding his move to the majors in a surprising destination.
Gonzalez, 3 others sign minor league deals with Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers only days after the team didn't tender him a major league contract for next season. The Rangers said Monday that Gonzalez, outfielder Anthony Gose, left-hander David Hurlbut and infielder Christian Lopes all signed minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers only days after the team didn't tender him a major league contract for next season. The Rangers said Monday that Gonzalez, outfielder Anthony Gose, left-hander David Hurlbut and infielder Christian Lopes all signed minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training.
Construction begins on Texas Live hotel
The project to create an entertainment district around the Rangers’ stadium is marking another milestone.
The project to create an entertainment district around the Rangers’ stadium is marking another milestone.
Rangers exercise '19 option on Banister, fire bullpen coach
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have fired bullpen coach Brad Holman and exercised their 2019 option on manager Jeff Banister's contract. Banister has a 261-225 record over three seasons in his first managerial job. The Rangers were AL West Division champions his first two seasons but missed the playoffs this year.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have fired bullpen coach Brad Holman and exercised their 2019 option on manager Jeff Banister's contract. Banister has a 261-225 record over three seasons in his first managerial job. The Rangers were AL West Division champions his first two seasons but missed the playoffs this year.
Rangers end season with 5-2 loss to Athletics
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Daniel Mengden and the Oakland Athletics got a boost going into the offseason after another last-place finish. Mengden, the young right-hander plagued by injuries this season, struck out eight over seven scoreless innings and the A's ended the season with their 17th win in 24 games, a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Daniel Mengden and the Oakland Athletics got a boost going into the offseason after another last-place finish. Mengden, the young right-hander plagued by injuries this season, struck out eight over seven scoreless innings and the A's ended the season with their 17th win in 24 games, a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Gallo hits HRs 40, 41 to lift Rangers over A's 8-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo hit his 40th and 41st home runs, Andrew Cashner pitched six solid innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Saturday night. Gallo had a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the third, becoming the sixth Ranger to hit 40 homers in a season and the first since Josh Hamilton had 43 in 2010. Gallo ranks fifth in the majors in...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo hit his 40th and 41st home runs, Andrew Cashner pitched six solid innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Saturday night. Gallo had a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the third, becoming the sixth Ranger to hit 40 homers in a season and the first since Josh Hamilton had 43 in 2010. Gallo ranks fifth in the majors in...