Rangers drop 4th straight
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robinson Cano doubled twice and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Tuesday night. Cano's two-run double in the sixth was the 499th of his career, moving him into a time with Rusty Staub for 63rd in MLB history.
After Yu: Rangers lose 6-4 to Mariners after dealing ace
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robinson Cano had a two-run single in the ninth and the Seattle Mariners won 6-4 at Texas on Monday night, only hours after the Rangers had traded pitcher Yu Darvish. The Mariners trailed 4-0 after two innings before getting even against Cole Hamels, the remaining ace for Texas now that Darvish is with the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fort Worth Zoo names giraffe after Adrian Beltre
The new baby reticulated giraffe at the Fort Worth Zoo was named Beltre to honor the Texas Rangers player.
Rodriguez inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - "Pudge" Rodriguez stared out at his father, wiping away tears as he spoke. "I love you with all of my heart," Rodriguez said. "If I'm a Hall of Famer, you're a Hall of Famer - double."
Beltre at 2,999 hits after Rangers' 4-0 loss to Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre singled to get within one hit of 3,000 for his career in the Texas Rangers' 4-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Stanton hits 2 more home runs, Marlins beat Rangers 4-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton hit more two home runs and moved into a tie for the major league lead, sending Adam Conley and the Miami Marlins over the Texas Rangers 4-0 on Monday night. Stanton has 32 homers, including six in his last seven games, and matched Yankees rookie Aaron Judge for most in the majors. Stanton hit a two-run drive in the first inning and a solo shot in the...
Odor homers twice, Rangers sweep Rays with 6-5 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Texas Rangers were floundering with a five-game losing streak when they arrived Friday in Florida. The Rangers left the Sunshine State after a weekend stay surging. Rougned Odor homered twice, including back-to-back drives with Carlos Gomez in the eighth inning, and the Rangers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep.
Rangers turn 3 Rays miscues into 4-3 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Texas turned three Tampa Bay miscues into a three-run sixth inning and the Rangers beat the Rays 4-3 on Saturday night. The Rangers took a 4-3 lead during the decisive sixth when two runs scored after center fielder Mallex Smith misplayed Adrian Beltre's two-out deep fly ball, and Beltre scored on two wild pitches by Chris Archer with Mike Napoli at the plate.
Andrus snaps 10th-inning tie, Rangers beat Rays 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Elvis Andrus homered early, and then snapped a 10th-inning tie with a two-out infield single that gave the struggling Texas Rangers a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Andrus, who homered in the first inning, hit a sharp grounder off Brad Boxberger (2-1) that forced Evan Longoria to make a diving stop. Pinch runner Delino Shields scored when the...
Choo drives in go-ahead run in 9th as Texas beats Royals 1-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Cole Hamels could have been frustrated or intimidated or annoyed by the effortless way Kansas City counterpart Danny Duffy was slicing up the Rangers lineup Saturday night. Instead, he rather enjoyed it.
Hamels, Beltre lead Rangers past Angels 10-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Cole Hamels threw 7 2/3 shutout innings and Adrian Beltre's three-run homer highlighted a five-run second inning as the Texas Rangers blanked the Los Angeles Angels 10-0 on Friday night. Hamels (4-0) allowed three singles, two to Albert Pujols, and one walk. He struck out six, matching his season high, in his third start since returning from the disabled list on June...
Rangers' home runs back Hamels in 10-4 win over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - Cole Hamels overcame a shaky start to win for the first time since April, and the Texas Rangers hit three home runs Saturday in a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Hamels (3-0) allowed two runs and two hits in 6 2/3 innings for his first win since April 26. He retired 19 straight batters after giving up a double and a homer and hitting a batter with a pitch in the first...
Looking for relief, Rangers to try closer by committee
CHICAGO (AP) - Unable to find reliable relief in the ninth inning, the Texas Rangers will try a closer-by-committee approach until further notice. Rangers manager Jeff Banister announced the decision Saturday, one day after his team squandered a two-run lead in the ninth inning of an 8-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Texas leads the American League with 16 blown saves.
Cabrera double caps 3-run ninth, White Sox beat Rangers 8-7
CHICAGO (AP) - Melky Cabrera smashed the ball down the right-field line and saw the umpire signal a fair ball. Then, in a flash, the White Sox were celebrating. Cabrera's two-run double against closer Matt Bush capped a three-run ninth inning and gave Chicago an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Todd Frazier hit two homers and Jose Abreu finally connected at home after...
Worth the wait: Bibens-Dirkx pitches Rangers past Yanks 8-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Austin Bibens-Dirkx pitched seven dazzling innings in his first shot at the New York Yankees after 12 seasons in the minors, and Carlos Gomez homered for the Texas Rangers in their 8-1 victory Saturday.
Rangers put Perez on DL after LHP hurts right thumb at hotel
NEW YORK (AP) - Martin Perez has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after injuring the thumb on his non-pitching hand in an accident at the team hotel, the latest setback for a depleted Texas Rangers rotation.
Torreyes' single in 10th lifts Yankees over Rangers 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Once Masahiro Tanaka and Yu Darvish got done dominating, the hitters finally had a chance. And after midnight, Ronald Torreyes lined an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning that sent the New York Yankees over the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Friday night for just their second win in 10 games. "Super happy to be able to get a hit," Torreyes said through a translator....
Napoli hits 2 of Rangers' 4 homers in 10-4 win over Mariners
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers' biggest scoring surge of the season has the two-time AL West champions back over .500 for the first time since May 24. Mike Napoli hit two home runs, connecting along with Rougned Odor and Shin-Soo Choo in the sixth inning to power the Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 10-4 on Saturday. Following Friday night's 10-4 win in the series opener,...
Gomez, Ross return and lead Rangers to 10-4 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tyson Ross allowed just a pair of runs in his first start in 14 months and Carlos Gomez homered to help the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-4 on Friday night. Ross (1-0) made his Rangers debut and started for the first time since opening day last year when he pitched for the Padres. He had been sidelined with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and picked up his first...
Rangers activate Ross for season debut, add Napoli, Gomez
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Rangers have activated right-hander Tyson Ross for his Texas debut following offseason surgery, and first baseman Mike Napoli and center fielder Carlos Gomez are coming off the disabled list. Texas also recalled left-handed reliever Dario Alvarez from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday before the opener of a three-game series at home against Seattle.