Trumbo homers twice in 7th, Orioles beat Rangers 11-5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mark Trumbo hit two of Baltimore's four home runs in a nine-run seventh inning, and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 11-5 on Friday night. The Orioles trailed after Trumbo's two-run homer chased Martin Perez with no outs in the seventh. They went ahead to stay when Jonathan Schoop and Nolan Reimold hit back-to-back homers off Tom Wilhelmsen (1-1), and...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mark Trumbo hit two of Baltimore's four home runs in a nine-run seventh inning, and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 11-5 on Friday night. The Orioles trailed after Trumbo's two-run homer chased Martin Perez with no outs in the seventh. They went ahead to stay when Jonathan Schoop and Nolan Reimold hit back-to-back homers off Tom Wilhelmsen (1-1), and...
Texas rally gets Hamels off hook as Rangers top Orioles 6-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rougned Odor had a tiebreaking two-run double as part of a Texas rally that preserved a career-best nine-game winning streak for ace Cole Hamels. The Rangers second baseman added yet another spectacular defensive play to help keep Texas in front. Odor's double was part of a five-run sixth inning as the Rangers beat Baltimore 6-3 on Thursday night, handing the...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rougned Odor had a tiebreaking two-run double as part of a Texas rally that preserved a career-best nine-game winning streak for ace Cole Hamels. The Rangers second baseman added yet another spectacular defensive play to help keep Texas in front. Odor's double was part of a five-run sixth inning as the Rangers beat Baltimore 6-3 on Thursday night, handing the...
Lee's pinch-hit homer in 10th lifts Mariners over Rangers 4-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee hit a two-run, pinch-homer with two outs in the 10th inning on Wednesday, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Texas Rangers 4-2 for their first win of the year at Safeco Field. After starting out 0-5 at home, the Mariners won on Lee's second home run of the season. Robinson Cano hit his fifth homer for Seattle.
SEATTLE (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee hit a two-run, pinch-homer with two outs in the 10th inning on Wednesday, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Texas Rangers 4-2 for their first win of the year at Safeco Field. After starting out 0-5 at home, the Mariners won on Lee's second home run of the season. Robinson Cano hit his fifth homer for Seattle.
Davis' three-run homer leads Indians over Rangers 3-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rajai Davis hit his first homer this spring, a three-run drive that sent the Cleveland Indians over the Texas Rangers 3-1 Saturday. The Indians finished exhibition play with six straight full-squad wins. Davis pulled a first-pitch knuckle curve by Derek Holland in the third inning over the left-field wall after Juan Uribe walk and Collin Cowgill singled.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rajai Davis hit his first homer this spring, a three-run drive that sent the Cleveland Indians over the Texas Rangers 3-1 Saturday. The Indians finished exhibition play with six straight full-squad wins. Davis pulled a first-pitch knuckle curve by Derek Holland in the third inning over the left-field wall after Juan Uribe walk and Collin Cowgill singled.
Rangers overcome homers by KC stars for sweep in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Robinson Chirinos homered over the right-field fence 272 feet away and the Texas Rangers overcame home runs by Kansas City stars Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Lorenzo Cain to beat the Royals 13-6 Saturday in a split-squad matchup at the Alamodome. Texas swept the two-game series, totaling 20 runs and 22 hits in the reconfigured football stadium. Kansas City committed...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Robinson Chirinos homered over the right-field fence 272 feet away and the Texas Rangers overcame home runs by Kansas City stars Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Lorenzo Cain to beat the Royals 13-6 Saturday in a split-squad matchup at the Alamodome. Texas swept the two-game series, totaling 20 runs and 22 hits in the reconfigured football stadium. Kansas City committed...
Hamels gets 4 outs as Rangers knock off Giants 7-5
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cole Hamels pitched 1 1-3 innings in his spring debut, and the Texas Rangers beat a San Francisco Giants split-squad 7-5 on Saturday. Hamels allowed one run on a homer by Mac Williamson. The left-hander struck out two and walked two. "Hopefully I got the home runs out of my system," Hamels said. "I have a lot to work on." Mitch Moreland hit a...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cole Hamels pitched 1 1-3 innings in his spring debut, and the Texas Rangers beat a San Francisco Giants split-squad 7-5 on Saturday. Hamels allowed one run on a homer by Mac Williamson. The left-hander struck out two and walked two. "Hopefully I got the home runs out of my system," Hamels said. "I have a lot to work on." Mitch Moreland hit a...
Desmond doubles in Rangers' debut, plays left
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Ian Desmond did not have any chances in his first game in left field and hit a seventh-inning double for the Texas Rangers in a 3-3 tie against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Ian Desmond did not have any chances in his first game in left field and hit a seventh-inning double for the Texas Rangers in a 3-3 tie against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
Volquez tidy on mound, Royals fall to Rangers 10-0
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Royals' Edinson Volquez allowed one run in the first inning in an otherwise tidy spring training debut, though the Texas Rangers went on to rout Kansas City 10-0 on Thursday. Volquez was pitching for the first time since Game 5 of the World Series, when he returned from the Dominican Republic for the funeral of his father to allow two hits over six innings.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Royals' Edinson Volquez allowed one run in the first inning in an otherwise tidy spring training debut, though the Texas Rangers went on to rout Kansas City 10-0 on Thursday. Volquez was pitching for the first time since Game 5 of the World Series, when he returned from the Dominican Republic for the funeral of his father to allow two hits over six innings.
Darvish almost back to full mound for 1st time since surgery
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish is close to getting back on a full-size mound for the first time in nearly a year after elbow surgery. That could come in his next bullpen session after throwing off a half-mound Friday for the third time in five days. "Another really good day," new pitching coach Doug Brocail said after Darvish's 25-pitch session. While...
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish is close to getting back on a full-size mound for the first time in nearly a year after elbow surgery. That could come in his next bullpen session after throwing off a half-mound Friday for the third time in five days. "Another really good day," new pitching coach Doug Brocail said after Darvish's 25-pitch session. While...
Darvish feeling strong in rehab, eager to rejoin Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yu Darvish is feeling stronger than he did before elbow surgery, and has a renewed passion for the game after missing all of last season as the Texas Rangers were winning the AL West. While the right-hander feels good in rehabilitation, the Rangers and Darvish are taking their time with the pitcher who hopes to start throwing bullpen sessions again next month in...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yu Darvish is feeling stronger than he did before elbow surgery, and has a renewed passion for the game after missing all of last season as the Texas Rangers were winning the AL West. While the right-hander feels good in rehabilitation, the Rangers and Darvish are taking their time with the pitcher who hopes to start throwing bullpen sessions again next month in...
Rangers to host FanFest this weekend
American League West champs the Texas Rangers look forward to an even better season starting with FanFest. Announcer Chuck Morgan joined Good Day from Globe Life Park to talk about the event.
American League West champs the Texas Rangers look forward to an even better season starting with FanFest. Announcer Chuck Morgan joined Good Day from Globe Life Park to talk about the event.
Former No 1 pick Bush has minor deal with Texas after prison
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Matt Bush agreed on a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers after spending 3 1/2 years in prison for a drunken driving accident in Florida that seriously injured a man. Bush said Friday that he has been sober since the March 2012 accident after years of alcohol issues.
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Matt Bush agreed on a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers after spending 3 1/2 years in prison for a drunken driving accident in Florida that seriously injured a man. Bush said Friday that he has been sober since the March 2012 accident after years of alcohol issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.