Urquidy dominates struggling Rangers in Astros' 6-1 win
After two rough starts for the Astros earlier this month, José Urquidy worked on a few adjustments.
D'backs tie franchise record with 21 hits, beat Rangers 19-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Eduardo Escobar homered twice and the Arizona Diamondbacks tied a franchise record for a nine-inning game with 21 hits while thumping the Texas Rangers 19-4 Wednesday night. The 19 runs were Arizona's most since setting a franchise record with 20 against the San Diego Padres last July. Escobar's first homer sparked a seven-run first inning against right-handed...
Rookie Young outpitches Lynn as Diamondbacks top Rangers 9-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rookie Alex Young allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Tuesday night. Young (3-0) gave up three hits and one walk to defeat Lance Lynn (12-5), who went into the game with an 8-0 home record this season and led the majors in wins. Young struck out four and was lifted following 79 pitches, the most in his three...
Pence activated from IL by Rangers, Calhoun back to minors
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have activated Hunter Pence from the injured list after he missed 23 games and his chance to start in the All-Star Game. Pence, out since June 17 with a right groin strain, was activated before Tuesday night's game against Arizona. He was set to bat third as the designated hitter.
Verlander, Altuve lead Astros to 12-4 win over Rangers
Justin Verlander followed a two-run first inning with five no-hit innings and José Altuve hit Houston's franchise-record ninth grand slam of the season as the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Sunday.
Angels-Rangers DH set for makeup of game when Skaggs died
The Los Angeles Angels will play a day-night doubleheader in their return to Texas next month to make up the game that was postponed after the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Astros with 2 in 11th beat Texas 7-6, avoid 3rd loss in row
While Jose Altuve had the tiebreaking two-out double in the 11th inning, he gave most of the credit to George Springer for putting the Houston Astros ahead for good.
Rangers rally from 4 down to beat Astros 9-8 on Santana hit
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Danny Santana lined a game-winning single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 9-8 on Friday night, rallying from a four-run deficit after major league strikeout leader Gerrit Cole exited the game.
Lynn gets MLB-best 12th win as Rangers beat Astros 5-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn matched his season high with 11 strikeouts in seven stellar innings for his major league-best 12th victory and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 5-0 in the only game Thursday night when Major League Baseball resumed after the All-Star break. Lynn (12-4) won his fifth consecutive start, and is 8-1 over his last 10 starts. He scattered...
Bobby Witt Jr. wins national male prep athlete of year
MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. realized a childhood dream, getting selected No. 2 overall by the Kansas City Royals in the major league baseball draft. The younger Witt added another honor, too, when he and softball pitcher Kelley Lynch were named national prep athletes of the year on Tuesday night. The son of former major league pitcher Bobby Witt, the Witts are the first...
Gallo hits HR, AL holds off NL for 4-3 win in All-Star Game
CLEVELAND (AP) - For one night, the pitchers took back the power. Hours after an awesome Home Run Derby got everyone buzzing even louder about monster shots and juiced balls, only a couple flew out of Progressive Field on Tuesday. Instead, Justin Verlander blazed 97 mph heat, Shane Bieber and Aroldis Chapman each struck out the side and the American League slowed a loaded NL lineup 4-3 for...
Mets' Alonso outlasts fellow rookie Vlad Jr to win HR Derby
CLEVELAND (AP) - Mets rookie Pete Alonso has a million-dollar swing. New York's newest slugger outlasted a worn-down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round of the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night to win $1 million - nearly double his 2019 salary. Alonso somehow had enough to edge Guerrero, who hit 91 homers but ran out of gas in the last round following an epic semifinal...
Odor's homer sends Rangers past Twins 4-1 in 11 innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Texas Rangers were going to count on their bullpen Sunday after deciding to give All-Star pitcher Mike Minor extra rest heading into the break. The relievers handled the job, even with added duty tacked on in the form of extra innings. Rougned Odor's three-run homer in the 11th inning gave Texas a 4-1 win against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday and four relievers...
Big brother of the year: Boy's act of kindness gets national attention
A boy from Temple Terrace became an internet sensation this week for all the right reasons.
Twins beat Rangers 7-4
Michael Pineda struck out a season-high nine over six efficient innings, Jason Castro had two hits and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Saturday.
Odor hits 2 HR, Rangers beat Angels 9-3 in series finale
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn matched the major league lead with his 11th win and the Texas Rangers avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the grieving Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night, the Fourth of July game that the late Tyler Skaggs had been scheduled to start. The Angels won the first two games of the series after the 27-year-old Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room...
Rangers agree to terms with top 2 draft picks Jung, Wendzel
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with their top two draft picks, Big 12 Conference third basemen Josh Jung and Davis Wendzel. Jung was the eighth overall pick out of Texas Tech in last month's draft, while Wendzel from Baylor was taken 41st overall. Jung and Wendzel were the co-Big 12 players of the year this season.
Trout, Barria and bullpen lead Angels past Rangers 6-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Trout homered twice and Jaime Barria, filling the roster spot of the late Tyler Skaggs, struck out a career-high eight batters in five innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Wednesday night. Trout hit a three-run homer in the third inning and a solo shot leading off the sixth. He has hit 24 home runs this season, tied for the American...
Grieving Angels beat Rangers 9-4 day after death of Skaggs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kole Calhoun circled the bases after a punctuating home run for the grieving Los Angeles Angels in their first game since 27-year-old pitcher Tyler Skaggs died. As the stocky outfielder approached home plate, he raised both arms above his head, pointed upward while looking at the sky and let loose with some of his emotion in a message for his fallen teammate.
Los Angeles Angels play for first time since unexpected death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs
The Los Angeles Angels took the field Tuesday night for the first time since the unexpected death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.