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.
Rangers top Cubs 11-10 on walk-off wild pitch
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Two straight days facing their former aces, two straight early deficits. And now two straight wins for the rebuilding Texas Rangers against the World Series-or-bust Chicago Cubs. Joey Gallo scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Rangers outscored the Cubs 11-10 on Sunday after falling behind Cole Hamels much the same way they did against Yu...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Two straight days facing their former aces, two straight early deficits. And now two straight wins for the rebuilding Texas Rangers against the World Series-or-bust Chicago Cubs. Joey Gallo scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Rangers outscored the Cubs 11-10 on Sunday after falling behind Cole Hamels much the same way they did against Yu...
Baez hits 2 HRs as Cubs open season with 12-4 win at Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Javier Baez had a slight smile on his face when he was asked how different he felt playing shortstop and hitting cleanup for the Chicago Cubs. Two big swings on opening day indicate he's picking up where he left off last season. "Uh, the same. I feel more confident at the plate, being smarter with a plan," Baez said. "About the lineup, you can really...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Javier Baez had a slight smile on his face when he was asked how different he felt playing shortstop and hitting cleanup for the Chicago Cubs. Two big swings on opening day indicate he's picking up where he left off last season. "Uh, the same. I feel more confident at the plate, being smarter with a plan," Baez said. "About the lineup, you can really...
Minor opening for Rangers against Cubs and former Texas aces
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Minor will now do for the Rangers what Cole Hamels and Yu Darvish did the past three seasons in Texas. With those former Rangers aces in the visitors' dugout, Minor starts the season opener for Texas against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The left-hander's first career opening day start comes only a year after his return to a rotation following shoulder...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Minor will now do for the Rangers what Cole Hamels and Yu Darvish did the past three seasons in Texas. With those former Rangers aces in the visitors' dugout, Minor starts the season opener for Texas against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The left-hander's first career opening day start comes only a year after his return to a rotation following shoulder...
Rangers LHP Mendez has elbow sprain, likely out till June
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Texas Rangers pitcher Yohander Mendez could return from his elbow injury around midseason. The team's fear that Mendez might miss the entire year was allayed Monday when an MRI revealed the 24-year-old lefty has a Grade 1 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Texas Rangers pitcher Yohander Mendez could return from his elbow injury around midseason. The team's fear that Mendez might miss the entire year was allayed Monday when an MRI revealed the 24-year-old lefty has a Grade 1 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament.