Aroldis Chapman has thrived since joining Rangers — his velocity has turned heads, too ARLINGTON, Texas — However high the bar already is, Dane Dunning wants it raised. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023
Dane Dunning providing Rangers quality, quantity in starts after Jacob deGrom’s injury ARLINGTON, Texas — Dane Dunning didn’t pay much attention to the pain at first. He thought it was the side effects of a season’s workload on his back. Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023
Rangers’ sweep of Cleveland did more than just improve their record ARLINGTON, Texas — When asked Saturday if the prior night’s come-from-behind victory could give the Rangers some semblance of confidence in future late-inning rallies, manager Bruce Bochy said yes. Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023
Aroldis Chapman earns first save with Rangers as club moves to ‘co-closer’ plan ARLINGTON, Texas — The win-clinching pitch hurdled toward home plate faster than any in recent Texas Rangers history. Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023
How did Rangers' sudden rise begin? It starts with Corey Seager. SEATTLE — Corey Seager knew only winning when he left the Dodgers to sign a $325 million contract with the Texas Rangers two offseasons ago. Losing was foreign to the shortstop. Then last year happened. Los Angeles Times · Jul 13, 2023
Cubs, White Sox All-Stars go to bat for struggling managers as second half arrives David Ross is under fire. Pedro Grifol is under water. Will it get better on either side of town? Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023
Andrew Heaney follows trend of Rangers starting pitchers struggling early innings WASHINGTON — The hitting numbers with runners in scoring position have been what they’ve been lately. The bullpen, well, largely remains a work in progress too. Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2023
Bryce Miller: Angels manager Phil Nevin remains forever connected to Padres SAN DIEGO — Perched atop a dugout bench at Petco Park on Monday, Angels manager Phil Nevin smiled when asked about a 2002 phone call that quietly cemented him into Padres history. Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023
Is Rangers’ Dane Dunning one of AL’s best starters? Outing vs. Red Sox helps his case. BOSTON — The problem with good baseball players is that they’re asked about often. Sure, the questions come in different shapes and forms, but even a veteran manager like Bruce Bochy can exhaust his bag of unique responses. Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023
Rangers have controlled AL West all season, but lingering issues have Astros creeping ARLINGTON, Texas — Scenes from a weekend: Rangers starting pitchers didn’t allow a run in back-to-back games. Aroldis Chapman was acquired, arrived, and blew gas by some Houston hitters. The Rangers packed the All-Star roster like a clown car. Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023
Fans Crushed MLB Over Awful Overturned Call That Made Absolutely No Sense This was so bad. Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2023
Bruce Bochy was rightfully ‘dumbfounded’ by questionable overturned call on Rangers for blocking the plate Was this REALLY a case of a catcher blocking the plate violation? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2023
Overturned call helps White Sox defeat Rangers 7-6 Elvis Andrus scored the game-winning run, homered and drove in three runs against his former team. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023
Bruce Bochy moving Josh Jung in Rangers’ lineup paid off, but is it permanent? CHICAGO – In the swirling sargassum that is modern-day lineup construction, the Rangers have been a veritable bay of tranquility. Among the fewest lineups in the AL. The top four spots in the lineup have been carved in stone. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Six-run deficit? No problem for Rangers offense in ‘confidence builder’ win over Blue Jays. ARLINGTON, Texas — Bruce Bochy tends to speak with conviction. He doesn’t dabble much in exaggeration, and he doesn’t say things just to say them. Maybe that’s the mark of a veteran manager. His three World Series rings and a couple thousand career victories sure help give some credence, too.
Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2023 Back with Rangers after season-ending surgery, Jacob deGrom finds solace in teammates ARLINGTON, Texas — The rigid brace holding Jacob deGrom’s right elbow at a 90-degree angle doesn’t look awfully comfortable. It doesn’t help, either, that he can’t lift his newborn son Nolan without an assist from his wife.
Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2023 Bruce Bochy pressing right buttons with Rangers bullpen after rocky start to season ARLINGTON, Texas — It is Father’s Day weekend. Lots of promotion of such around Globe Life Field. They gave out bucket hats one day. Some dads and their kids played catch on the field after Saturday’s game. Maybe Sunday, they will fire up the grill, too.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2023 Three Rangers Ejected in a Span of One Minute in Chaotic Scene After Strikeout The umpire’s right arm got a workout.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2023 Searching for the Rangers’ Suddenly Missing Stolen Bases Texas led MLB in stolen bases last season, but Bruce Bochy’s squad is on a far slower pace this year despite the league’s new runner-friendly rules.
Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023 Rangers’ Jacob deGrom quells injury concern, handles business for 4th straight series win ARLINGTON, Texas — He shook his head at the question and maintained that each outing comes with the same outlook as any other.
Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023 Rangers’ Adolis García ‘wasn’t trying to do too much,’ instead made history vs. Athletics ARLINGTON, Texas — If there’s anything to be learned from Adolis García, who hit a mammoth home run on the very-first pitch he saw Saturday night, it’s that you shouldn’t wait to break out the good stuff.
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023 Rangers’ Jacob deGrom will make scheduled start versus Oakland on Sunday: ‘Full go’ ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will make his Sunday start versus the Oakland Athletics, manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday.
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023 Rangers’ Jacob deGrom optimistic wrist not an issue, expects to make his next start KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Tuesday, the Rangers exhaled. Again.
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 Rangers more than surviving while facing big questions in series win over Astros HOUSTON – It has been a week for the Rangers. Lost Mitch Garver for a month on Monday. Lost Corey Seager for a month the next day. Nearly watched Jon Gray’s arm go up in smoke over the weekend. Meanwhile, the outfield and DH carousel seems stalled.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2023 Jacob deGrom, Rangers Eye Surprise MLB Playoff Run Big free-agent signings—especially Jacob deGrom—and an old-school pitching approach have Texas believing it can get to October.