AROLDIS CHAPMAN NEWS

Gives up lead Chapman allowed three runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two over one inning in Monday's 10-9 loss to the Astros.

Impact Chapman warmed up when the game was tied in the sixth inning in preparation to face the heart of Houston's order -- Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Jose Abreu -- in the seventh. After the Rangers plated three in the top half of the frame, Chapman gave it all back with two walks -- his first free passes since joining the Rangers -- and a Chas McCormick home run. This was the first adverse outing for Chapman in a Texas uniform. The left-hander sparkled over his first seven outings, giving up three hits without a walk while striking out 12 over seven innings.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs win Monday Chapman (5-2) picked up the win over Tampa Bay on Monday. He struck out the side in the ninth inning.

Impact Chapman was the pitcher of record when the Rangers walked off the Rays in the bottom of the inning. It was his first victory in a Texas uniform, and the left-hander remained unblemished for his new club. Chapman, who was recently named a co-closer with Will Smith, has not allowed a run or a walk while striking out 10 over six appearances since coming over from Kansas City.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman gets his first victory for Texas as the Rays allow the winning run on a wild pitch in 9th

Aroldis Chapman got his first win since being traded to Texas when pinch-runner Josh Smith scored on Pete Fairbanks’ wild pitch in the ninth inning, giving the Rangers a 3-2 victor...

JULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first save with new team Chapman allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Guardians.

Impact Chapman threw 10 of 12 strikes to record his first save since joining the Rangers at the end of June. Texas manager Bruce Bochy announced earlier in the day that Chapman will share the closer role with Will Smith, and the manager wasted no time giving the recent bullpen addition his first opportunity. Smith was used as the bridge, getting five outs before Chapman took over. It's unclear how the opportunities will shake out between the two southpaws.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matchups Drive Aroldis Chapman's First Rangers Save Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy made it clear that the closer roll will be a tandem between Chapman and Will Smith moving forward.

JULY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

New Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans, part of Chapman trade, impresses in debut Cole Ragans was acquired by the Kansas City Royals in the trade that sent Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers. Here’s how his debut went.

JULY 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

'I just want to win': Smith embraces co-closer role with Chapman ARLINGTON -- Rangers closer Will Smith doesn’t question Bruce Bochy often, if ever. He’s a Hall of Fame manager, there’s not much to argue i...

JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Aroldis Chapman earns first save with Texas Rangers as club moves to 'co-closer' plan ARLINGTON — The win-clinching pitch hurdled toward home plate faster than any in recent Texas Rangers history. Aroldis Chapman’s 102.5 mile-...

JULY 16, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Will share closer duties with Smith Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that Chapman and Will Smith will share closer duties based on which hitters are due up, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Impact The comments came after Chapman picked up his first save since joining the Rangers on Saturday versus the Guardians, striking out two while allowing one hit in a scoreless frame. Smith tossed 1.2 scoreless innings before Chapman in the game. The latter is having a terrific season and hasn't done anything recent to lose his job, but Chapman has had an even better year and is arguably a better choice at closer for the American League West leaders. For now, the two left-handers will share the gig.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws clean inning in loss Chapman struck out one over a scoreless and hitless eighth inning in Saturday's 12-11 loss to Houston.

Impact Chapman made his second appearance since being acquired by the Rangers and pitched a second scoreless inning. After he set the side down in order in the top half of the frame, the offense produced a run to take the lead in the bottom half. That set up a save situation for closer Will Smith, but he allowed three hits and blew his second save of the season. Coming on the heels of Chapman's perfect inning, Smith picked an inopportune time to blow his second save of the season. However, manager Bruce Bochy quashed any notion of a change in the closer role, telling Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News, "That's not what we're even thinking about right now." Despite the manager's comments, Chapman's history in a closing role could lead him to steal save chances from Smith.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should Chapman Replaced Smith as Rangers Closer Will Smith blew a save Monday against the Houston Astros after Aroldis Chapman pitched a perfect eighth inning.

JULY 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Makes Rangers' debut Chapman allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless seventh inning in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Houston.

Impact Chapman was acquired by Texas last week and made his debut for the new club. He entered a tied game, and it stayed that way after he left. There may be save opportunities down the road for Chapman, who could serve as a right-handed complement to lefty closer Will Smith.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman debut not enough for Rangers against Astros Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless seventh in his Texas Rangers debut but it wasn’t enough.

JULY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chapman back in bullpen for contender after trade to the Texas Rangers

Aroldis Chapman is back in the bullpen for a division-leading team, though he won’t initially be the primary closer for the Texas Rangers

JULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman 'excited' to join contending Rangers team ARLINGTON — In through the Globe Life Field clubhouse doors walked the Texas Rangers’ 6-foot-4, 235 pound bullpen boost. Aroldis Chapman, wh...

JULY 1, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Dodgers Miss Out on Aroldis Chapman as Royals Trade LHP to Texas The Los Angeles Dodgers lose out on a potential trade opportunity as the Kansas City Royals unexpectedly send left-handed pitcher Aroldis Ch...

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will Aroldis Chapman Close for Rangers? The Texas Rangers traded for Kansas City Royals set-up man Aroldis Chapman, who has more than 300 career saves.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yankees quitter Aroldis Chapman traded: We know what we're getting, Rangers insist Left-handed reliever has been throwing well, but character is still an issue

JULY 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

Aroldis Chapman brings intrigue as Rangers, Astros continue series The Houston Astros-Texas Rangers series didn’t need much more hype as the American League West rivals jockey for postseason position midway...

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers acquire LHP Aroldis Chapman from Royals The Texas Rangers acquired veteran left-hander Aroldis Chapman from the Kansas City Royals on Friday for two minor leaguers.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers acquire Aroldis Chapman from Royals as MLB trade season gets underway The Texas Rangers shored up an urgent need by acquiring Kansas City Royals reliever Aroldis Chapman on Friday in the first big move of the s...

JUNE 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Aroldis Chapman: Texas Rangers acquire once-dominant closer The Texas Rangers acquired Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Friday, adding a once-dominant closer to their bullpen...

JUNE 30, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Rangers acquire once-dominant closer Aroldis Chapman from Royals

The Royals have traded seven-time MLB All-Star and World Series Champion reliever Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers.

JUNE 30, 2023

Rangers trade for Aroldis Chapman to bolster 'pen ARLINGTON -- The Rangers opened the Trade Deadline season early this year by trading for Royals reliever Aroldis Chapman, the club announced...

JUNE 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Royals trade LHP Aroldis Chapman to Rangers In return, the Royals receive pitcher Cole Ragans and outfielder Roni Cabrera.

JUNE 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM