Rangers hit 5 home runs, rip White Sox 11-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Shin-Soo Choo reached base for the 41st straight game and hit one of five Texas home runs in the first three innings as the Rangers trounced the Chicago White Sox 11-3 on Friday night. Rougned Odor, Robinson Chirinos and Nomar Mazara homered in a seven-run second inning. Joey Gallo and Choo went deep in the third.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Shin-Soo Choo reached base for the 41st straight game and hit one of five Texas home runs in the first three innings as the Rangers trounced the Chicago White Sox 11-3 on Friday night. Rougned Odor, Robinson Chirinos and Nomar Mazara homered in a seven-run second inning. Joey Gallo and Choo went deep in the third.
Young Rangers on an uptick at midpoint of development season
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Isiah Kiner-Falefa was only five games into his first Triple-A season when he got called up by the Texas Rangers in early April. A few days later, Ronald Guzman got promoted and also made his big-league debut. When Texas reached the midpoint of the regular season this week, the 23-year-old rookies were among eight position players on the roster who are 25 or younger.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Isiah Kiner-Falefa was only five games into his first Triple-A season when he got called up by the Texas Rangers in early April. A few days later, Ronald Guzman got promoted and also made his big-league debut. When Texas reached the midpoint of the regular season this week, the 23-year-old rookies were among eight position players on the roster who are 25 or younger.
Berrios strikes out 12 as Twins halt Rangers' winning streak
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Once Jose Berrios escaped a jam in the first inning, the rest of the day belonged to the ace right-hander. Berrios struck out a career-best 12 in seven innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat Bartolo Colon and the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday. Shin-Soo Choo jumped on Berrios' first-pitch fastball for a leadoff double, but Berrios settled down before the Rangers could...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Once Jose Berrios escaped a jam in the first inning, the rest of the day belonged to the ace right-hander. Berrios struck out a career-best 12 in seven innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat Bartolo Colon and the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday. Shin-Soo Choo jumped on Berrios' first-pitch fastball for a leadoff double, but Berrios settled down before the Rangers could...
Six-run outburst lifts Rangers to 7th straight win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Adrian Beltre has helped the Texas Rangers win a lot of games over the years. On Saturday, he found a surprising way to spark his team to its seventh straight victory. Beltre and Robinson Chirinos homered to help Yovani Gallardo win for the first time since last July as the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-6 on Saturday.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Adrian Beltre has helped the Texas Rangers win a lot of games over the years. On Saturday, he found a surprising way to spark his team to its seventh straight victory. Beltre and Robinson Chirinos homered to help Yovani Gallardo win for the first time since last July as the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-6 on Saturday.
Choo homers as Rangers' winning streak reaches 6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mike Minor threw six solid innings, Shin-Soo Choo homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Friday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Bouncing back from a rough May, Minor (5-4) has thrown three straight quality starts for the first time since throwing six straight in 2014 for Atlanta. He allowed one run and three hits, lowering his ERA for June to...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mike Minor threw six solid innings, Shin-Soo Choo homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Friday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Bouncing back from a rough May, Minor (5-4) has thrown three straight quality starts for the first time since throwing six straight in 2014 for Atlanta. He allowed one run and three hits, lowering his ERA for June to...
Rangers activate Andrus after his first trip to the DL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Elvis Andrus is back in the Texas lineup after his first trip to the disabled list. Andrus, a two-time All-Star for the Rangers, was activated Monday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. He missed 59 games after a pitch by Kenyan Middleton broke his right elbow in an April 11 game against the Los Angeles Angels.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Elvis Andrus is back in the Texas lineup after his first trip to the disabled list. Andrus, a two-time All-Star for the Rangers, was activated Monday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. He missed 59 games after a pitch by Kenyan Middleton broke his right elbow in an April 11 game against the Los Angeles Angels.
New dad Trevino hits walk-off single in Rangers' Father's Day comeback
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Father's Day was the crowning touch on rookie catcher Jose Trevino's wild week. Trevino blooped a two-run single to left-center field, capping a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning that sent the Texas Rangers over the Colorado Rockies 13-12 on Sunday. He has been a father for only a week, and a major leaguer for three days.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Father's Day was the crowning touch on rookie catcher Jose Trevino's wild week. Trevino blooped a two-run single to left-center field, capping a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning that sent the Texas Rangers over the Colorado Rockies 13-12 on Sunday. He has been a father for only a week, and a major leaguer for three days.
Beltre triples as Texas beats Rockies 5-2 to end 7-game skid
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jose Trevino went from preparing for a game in Double-A to playing twice in less than 24 hours for the Texas Rangers, and delivering a tying RBI with his first big league hit. The rookie catcher's single in the seventh inning tied Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies, and 39-year-old active career hits leader Adrian Beltre put the Rangers ahead with a...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jose Trevino went from preparing for a game in Double-A to playing twice in less than 24 hours for the Texas Rangers, and delivering a tying RBI with his first big league hit. The rookie catcher's single in the seventh inning tied Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies, and 39-year-old active career hits leader Adrian Beltre put the Rangers ahead with a...
Desmond homers twice as Rockies rally for 9-5 win at Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ian Desmond homered twice and Trevor Story had a pair of RBI hits in his first game near home as the Colorado Rockies overcame a quick five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 9-5 in the opener of an interleague series Friday night. It was Desmond's first game in Texas since the converted shortstop was an All-Star center fielder in his only season with the Rangers...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ian Desmond homered twice and Trevor Story had a pair of RBI hits in his first game near home as the Colorado Rockies overcame a quick five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 9-5 in the opener of an interleague series Friday night. It was Desmond's first game in Texas since the converted shortstop was an All-Star center fielder in his only season with the Rangers...
MLB suspends Rangers C Chirinos, Dodgers OF Kemp for scuffle
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos were suspended for one game apiece by Major League Baseball on Friday because of a scuffle that followed a collision at home plate. Joe Torre, MLB's chief baseball officer, announced the suspensions, along with undisclosed fines.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos were suspended for one game apiece by Major League Baseball on Friday because of a scuffle that followed a collision at home plate. Joe Torre, MLB's chief baseball officer, announced the suspensions, along with undisclosed fines.
Rangers clear spot for Yohander Mendez to make 1st MLB start
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have optioned infielder Hanser Alberto to Triple-A Round Rock to clear a roster spot for left-hander Yohander Mendez to make his first big league start. Alberto was sent down Thursday, a day off for the Rangers. Mendez will start Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have optioned infielder Hanser Alberto to Triple-A Round Rock to clear a roster spot for left-hander Yohander Mendez to make his first big league start. Alberto was sent down Thursday, a day off for the Rangers. Mendez will start Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies.
Balk gives Astros 8-7 win, first 4-game sweep of Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Houston manager A.J. Hinch thought it was clear that Texas closer Keone Kela balked with the go-ahead run at third base in the ninth inning. Rangers counterpart Jeff Banister says he had never seen a balk ruling after umpires didn't make the call immediately when a pitch was thrown. Either way, the Astros have the first four-game sweep of their Texas rivals.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Houston manager A.J. Hinch thought it was clear that Texas closer Keone Kela balked with the go-ahead run at third base in the ninth inning. Rangers counterpart Jeff Banister says he had never seen a balk ruling after umpires didn't make the call immediately when a pitch was thrown. Either way, the Astros have the first four-game sweep of their Texas rivals.
Astros overcome wild Morton start, top Rangers 4-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros overcame a wild start from Charlie Morton to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night. Morton tied an American League record with four hit batters and had a career-high six walks as the Astros allowed 10 walks, a season high. But the Rangers tied a club record with 17 runners left...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros overcame a wild start from Charlie Morton to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night. Morton tied an American League record with four hit batters and had a career-high six walks as the Astros allowed 10 walks, a season high. But the Rangers tied a club record with 17 runners left...
Fister exits with injury as Astros top Rangers 7-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Justin Verlander struck out nine in seven innings after Shin-Soo Choo homered on the Houston ace's first pitch of the game, and the Astros went on to beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Friday night. The hard-throwing right-hander gave up three earned runs after allowing just two in his first 40 2/3 innings on the road this season, but the Astros gave him a 4-1 lead in the...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Justin Verlander struck out nine in seven innings after Shin-Soo Choo homered on the Houston ace's first pitch of the game, and the Astros went on to beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Friday night. The hard-throwing right-hander gave up three earned runs after allowing just two in his first 40 2/3 innings on the road this season, but the Astros gave him a 4-1 lead in the...
Gattis and Cole lead Astros past Rangers 5-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Evan Gattis hit a two-run homer and an RBI single, and Gerrit Cole allowed one run over six solid innings as the Houston Astros topped the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night. Alex Bregman also homered for the Astros, and Jose Altuve had three singles after coming in with a big league-leading 85.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Evan Gattis hit a two-run homer and an RBI single, and Gerrit Cole allowed one run over six solid innings as the Houston Astros topped the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night. Alex Bregman also homered for the Astros, and Jose Altuve had three singles after coming in with a big league-leading 85.
Colon matches Marichal with 243rd victory as Rangers top A's
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon worked five innings for his 243rd career victory, matching Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal for the most by a player born in the Dominican Republic when the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Wednesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bartolo Colon worked five innings for his 243rd career victory, matching Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal for the most by a player born in the Dominican Republic when the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Wednesday night.
Skaggs, Upton send LA Angels past Rangers 3-1 to take series
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - After Justin Anderson got two outs in the ninth inning, the Angels reliever got two strikes on three consecutive batters. All three drew full-count walks when Anderson couldn't get a call. With the Angels' bullpen on the brink of collapse for the second straight day, Anderson dug in and made sure another Angels starter's strong effort wasn't wasted.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - After Justin Anderson got two outs in the ninth inning, the Angels reliever got two strikes on three consecutive batters. All three drew full-count walks when Anderson couldn't get a call. With the Angels' bullpen on the brink of collapse for the second straight day, Anderson dug in and made sure another Angels starter's strong effort wasn't wasted.
Odor dives home in 10th to lift Rangers over Angels 3-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Rougned Odor keeps finding himself at the center of critical moments, and Los Angeles Angels fans keep finding him with their jeers. It worked out a little better for the Texas Rangers' fiery second baseman Saturday night. Odor beat a throw home by left fielder Justin Upton on Ronald Guzman's single in the 10th inning, lifting Texas over the Angels 3-2.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Rougned Odor keeps finding himself at the center of critical moments, and Los Angeles Angels fans keep finding him with their jeers. It worked out a little better for the Texas Rangers' fiery second baseman Saturday night. Odor beat a throw home by left fielder Justin Upton on Ronald Guzman's single in the 10th inning, lifting Texas over the Angels 3-2.
Pujols HR, Angels top Texas 6-0; benches clear at end
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Contributions from their grizzled slugger and emerging young pitcher helped get the Los Angeles Angels back on track. Albert Pujols hit his 622nd career home run, rookie Jaime Barria threw six sharp innings and the Angels ended a two-game losing skid by defeating the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday night.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Contributions from their grizzled slugger and emerging young pitcher helped get the Los Angeles Angels back on track. Albert Pujols hit his 622nd career home run, rookie Jaime Barria threw six sharp innings and the Angels ended a two-game losing skid by defeating the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday night.
Cruz homer sparks Mariners to 6-1 win over Rangers
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have been waiting for Nelson Cruz to get going. They have been waiting for Dee Gordon to return from the disabled list. And they had been waiting for a victory after two losses at home. They got all three Thursday night in a 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have been waiting for Nelson Cruz to get going. They have been waiting for Dee Gordon to return from the disabled list. And they had been waiting for a victory after two losses at home. They got all three Thursday night in a 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field.