Lynn goes 8 strong inning, Rangers beat Rays 5-0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The surging Texas Rangers are looking more and more like a serious playoff contender. Lance Lynn struck out 10 over eight innings of three-hit ball, and the Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 Friday night for their season-best sixth-consecutive win. Lynn (10-4) allowed just one runner to reach third base. The right-hander held Tampa Bay without a hit from two...

Hunter Pence among the starters elected for All-Star Game

NEW YORK (AP) - Surrounded by sweet-swinging sluggers Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger and Ronald Acuña Jr., All-Star stalwart Nolan Arenado is set for a new role with the National League - elder statesman. "It shows how good these young guys are," Arenado said. The five-time All-Star will be joined by a bumper crop of talent in one of the youngest All-Star Game lineups...

Federowicz, Santana hit early HRs, Rangers top White Sox 7-4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tim Federowicz and Danny Santana hit two-out, two-run homers in the second inning and Shawn Kelley shut down a late White Sox rally with his first four-out save of the season as the Texas Rangers beat Chicago 7-4 on Sunday.

Rangers 3B Cabrera suspended for hitting ump with equipment

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrúbal Cabrera never left the dugout and says he wasn't trying to hit an umpire with the equipment he threw onto the field after being ejected from a game. Cabrera is appealing a four-game suspension and undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball that was handed down Friday, a day after umpire crew chief Bill Miller was hit on...

Andrus helps Rangers, Minor to 4-2 victory over Indians

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - When Elvis Andrus scored on a wild pitch after his RBI triple in the first inning, the Texas Rangers already were feeling pretty good because they had Mike Minor on the mound at home. Minor limited the Cleveland Indians to one run and three singles over eight innings after they had scored 10 runs each of the last two nights, and Texas earned a series split with a 4-2...

Kipnis homers twice in Indians' 10-4 win over Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Kipnis is finding it difficult not to get excited after struggling at the plate for much of the season. The veteran second baseman hit two home runs, going back-to-back with Roberto Pérez during a five-run first inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 10-4 on Wednesday night.

Indians hit 3 straight HRs, Plesac shuts down Rangers, 10-3

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Cleveland rookie Zach Plesac allowed only two hits pitching into the eighth inning and the Indians had four home runs, including three in a row for the first time in nearly 15 years, to overwhelm the Texas Rangers 10-3 on Tuesday night.

Rangers spoil Clevinger's return with 7-2 win over Indians

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn had another quality start, Danny Santana homered and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-2 on Monday night to spoil Mike Clevinger's return from the injured list. Lynn (8-4) struck out nine without a walk and gave up one run over seven innings. The veteran right-hander, in his first season with Texas, has gone at least six innings in 10 consecutive...

Banged-up Rangers OF: Pence joins Gallo on IL, Mazara out

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are juggling their banged-up outfielders, with Hunter Pence the latest to go on the injured list. Pence was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, a day after he sustained a right groin strain in a loss at Cincinnati.

Winker paces Reds with 5 RBIs in 11-3 rout over Rangers

CINCINNATI (AP) - With his dad set to leave town Sunday evening, Jesse Winker had limited time to provide an extra-special Father's Day. No worries - Joe Winker went to the airport with plenty to be proud of. Winker homered and set career highs with four hits and five RBIs, Yasiel Puig added a two-run shot, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 11-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game...

Minor gets 1st June win, Rangers beat Reds 4-3

Mike Minor had a two-run lead before his first pitch, which was quite a pleasing switch. For nearly a month, the left-hander had gotten very little help from the Rangers' offense.