AP source: Rangers, Lewis agree on $6M, 1-year deal
Colby Lewis is staying with the Rangers. AL West champion Texas and the pitcher have agreed on a $6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. That person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical on the pitcher's surgically repaired right knee, and that exam likely won't happen until after the holidays.
AP source: Indians, Napoli agree to $7M, 1-year contract
CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Indians have an agreement with free agent first baseman Mike Napoli on a $7 million, one-year contract. Napoli's deal includes $3 million in performance bonuses, the person told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Napoli must pass a physical for the deal to be finalized.
Rangers make $15.8M qualifying offer to Gallardo
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Free agent right-hander Yovani Gallardo has been extended a $15.8 million qualifying offer by the AL West champion Texas Rangers. Gallardo had a week after Friday's offer to accept or decline. Texas did not make a qualifying offer to free agent Colby Lewis, but can still negotiate with the right-hander. If Gallardo declines the offer and signs with another team, Texas would get an extra pick at the end of the first round in the 2016 draft.
Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre has left thumb surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is expected to be fully ready for spring training after surgery on his left thumb. The Rangers announced late Friday night that Beltre had scar tissue removed as part of a cleanup in the thumb on Thursday.
Rangers assign 4 players to Triple-A, lose Bonilla on waiver
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have assigned four players outright to Triple-A Round Rock as they start to clear space on their 40-man roster for the offseason reinstatement of Yu Darvish and others from the 60-day disabled list. Infielder Kyle Blanks, catcher Carlos Corporan and outfielders Antoan Richardson and Ryan Strausborger were assigned Wednesday to Round Rock. The Rangers also lost right-hander Lisalverto Bonilla on a waiver claim to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rangers reflect on winning AL West, looking ahead to 2016
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jeff Banister is a baseball lifer, but never was a major league manager before the Texas Rangers hired him a year ago Friday. Exactly 52 weeks after his formal introduction in the same room, Banister again was sitting next to general manager Jon Daniels, this time discussing his first season that included the AL West title after an 88-74 record and the Rangers going to a deciding fifth game in the AL Division Series.
Blue Jays beat Rangers 6-3 to win wild Game 5
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have clinched their first trip to the American League Championship Series since 1993, overcoming one of the most bizarre plays in playoff history by taking advantage of three Texas Rangers errors for a 6-3 victory Wednesday in the deciding Game 5 of the Division Series. The Blue Jays play the winner of Wednesday night's Game 5 between Houston and Kansas City. Game 1 of the ALCS is Friday night.
Tulo-led Blue Jays avoid ALDS elimination, beat Texas 5-1
Troy Tulowitzki drove in four runs, including a three-run homer for his first hit this postseason, and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided elimination in the AL Division Series with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers in Game 3 on Sunday night. The Blue Jays cut their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-five matchup.
Adrian Beltre excused from Rangers workout to rest back
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre was excused from the Texas Rangers' workout at the ballpark Saturday to rest his back in the AL Division Series. Beltre missed Game 2 on Friday because of a lower back strain that also forced the third baseman's early exit from the series opener on Thursday. The Rangers say Beltre is resting, taking medications and still considered day to day.
Chirinos 2-run homer leads Rangers over Blue Jays 5-3
TORONTO (AP) — Robinson Chirinos hit a two-run homer against David Price, Rougned Odor had a solo shot and the Texas Rangers beat the Blue Jays 5-3 Thursday in an AL Division Series opener as postseason baseball returned to Toronto for the first time in 22 years.
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A capsule look at the Rangers-Blue Jays playoff series
A look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays: ___ Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Thursday, at Toronto, 3:37 or 4:07 p.m. (FS1); Game 2, Friday, at Toronto, 12:45 p.m. (MLBN); Game 3, Sunday, at Texas, 8:10 p.m. (FS1); Game 4, x-Monday, Oct. 12, at Texas, TBD (FOX or FS1); Game 5, x-Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Toronto, TBD (FOX or FS1) x-if necessary. ___ Season Series: Blue Jays won 4-2. ___
Astros hit 6 homers in 9-7 win over Rangers to close gap
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve hit two homers apiece as the Houston Astros connected a season-high six times in a 9-7 win over the Rangers on Saturday, cutting Texas' lead in the AL West to 3 1/2 games. The victory breaks an eight-game losing streak to the Rangers and ends a three-game skid overall for Houston, which increased its lead for the second AL wild card spot to one game over the Angels, who play later Saturday.
Rangers beat Astros 6-2 to push AL West lead to 4½ games
HOUSTON (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo homered and drove in three runs as the Texas Rangers beat Houston for the eighth straight time, winning 6-2 Friday night to extend their AL West lead over the Astros to 4 1/2 games. Houston star second baseman Jose Altuve exited early after being hurt in a collision with shortstop Carlos Correa while chasing a popup. There was no immediate word on Altuve's injury.
Rangers ripped again by CJ Cron in 5-2 loss to LA Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Cron's latest monster game against Texas might have had the Rangers thinking they traded for the wrong streaky Angels slugger earlier this season.
Wilson's RBI fuels Rangers in 4-3 win over Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bobby Wilson lined a tie-breaking single with two out in the sixth inning, and Adrian Beltre hit his 13th home run as the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night.
Gallardo shuts down Tigers, Rangers hold off Detroit 5-3
DETROIT (AP) — Yovani Gallardo took a shutout into the seventh inning, and the Texas Rangers spoiled Randy Wolf's return to the major leagues with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
Colby Lewis leads Rangers to 2-0 win in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Colby Lewis pitched seven strong innings to help the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 Friday night.
Indians get OF Michael Choice from Rangers for cash
NEW YORK (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have acquired outfielder Michael Choice from the Texas Rangers for cash.
Hamilton twice puts Texas ahead in 5-3 win over Rays
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton homered and delivered the tiebreaking sacrifice fly for the Texas Rangers in a 5-3 victory Friday night to snap Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak.