Lowe's homer, 5 hits, 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Indians 7-3
Nathaniel Lowe was 5 for 5 with a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland IndiansAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rangers place Heim on COVID-19 list, adjust rotation
The Texas Rangers placed catcher Jonah Heim on the COVID-19 injured list before Tuesday night's game at ClevelandAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morgan expected to start for the Indians against the Rangers
The Indians will send Eli Morgan to the mound Tuesday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the startAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaw hits grand slam as Red Sox beat Rangers 8-4 in 11
Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to COVID list The Rangers placed Holt on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, freelance baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports.
Impact Holt and pitchers Mike Foltynewicz and Drew Anderson were added to the list Monday, three days after infielder Charlie Culberson was deactivated for similar reasons. The Rangers aren't disclosing which of the four, if any, have tested positive for the virus, though Chris Halicke of SI.com relays that Holt is experiencing mild symptoms, despite being vaccinated. The 33-year-old won't travel with the Rangers for the team's upcoming three-game road trip in Cleveland, and he seems unlikely to be activated from the IL until at least next week. With Holt and Culberson out, Nick Solak will likely serve as the Rangers' top utility man in the interim.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lyles' strong start leads Rangers over sloppy Red Sox, 10-1
Former Boston utilityman Brock Holt hit two RBI singles, and the Texas Rangers used a surprisingly strong start by Jordan Lyles to beat the sloppy Red Sox 10-1AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sale strong again for 5 IP, Red Sox beat Rangers 6-0
Chris Sale pitched five shutout innings in his second outing since Tommy John surgery to help the Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 and bounce back after a sweep to the Yankees kn...AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seattle sweep: France 11th-inning HR as M's win 9-8 at Texas
Ty France hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game series sweep with a 9-8 win over TexasAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing time trending down Holt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Holt's playing time has tailed off of late with Texas facing a slew of left-handed pitchers, but he was also on the bench Tuesday versus a right-handed pitcher (Seattle's Logan Gilbert) and may have lost hold of a strong-side platoon role at third base. The 41-76 Rangers are well removed from contention and are likely eager to evaluate younger players over the final month and a half of the season, so the 23-year-old Yonny Hernandez will likely get more opportunities at third base at the expense of the 33-year-old Holt, who will become a free agent this winter.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chapman 2 HRs and defensive gem for A's in 8-3 win at Texas
Third baseman Matt Chapman hit two of Oakland’s five solo homers and made a spectacular diving catch as the AL wild card-leading Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 8-3AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on bench Holt will sit for the fourth straight game Friday against Oakland.
Impact While Holt has spent more than his fair share of time on the bench this week, it's not certain that he's slipping into a reserve role. Such a move would arguably be deserved, as his .577 OPS on the season isn't much better than the .557 mark he recorded last season, but three of his absences in this stretch have come against lefties like Friday's starter Cole Irvin, so he may still be in the same platoon role he's occupied all year. Charlie Culberson starts at the hot corner in his absence.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Holt isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.
Impact Holt will be out of the lineup once again with lefty Marco Gonzales starting for Seattle on Thursday. Yonny Hernandez will start at the hot corner and bat second.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench versus lefty Holt is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.
Impact Holt will take a seat for the second straight contest with left-hander Tyler Anderson pitching for Seattle. Yonny Hernandez will receive another start at the hot corner for Texas.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday Holt is not starting Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Holt went 0-for-6 in the weekend series against Oakland and is now hitting a lowly .143 in 15 games since the All-Star break. Yonny Hernandez is playing third base and batting second Tuesday.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce Harper's power and Brock Holt's eephus pitch bring the good times
Bryce Harper's power, Brock Holt's eephus pitch and Andrew Romine's shocker highlight the week's good times, Jake Mintz writes.AUGUST 9, 2021
Yankees, Braves and Phillies on the rise as rivals struggle
The New York Yankees won five games in a row this past week, although it wasn’t all good news for themAUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This is what a 31 mph pitch looks like Josh Harrison had seen veteran utility man Brock Holt pitch when they were teammates on the Nationals last season. But he still had no idea...
AUGUST 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Olson, A's romp 12-3, hand Rangers 13th straight road loss
Matt Olson matched his career high with four hits, including a two-run double as part of Oakland’s seven-run third inning, and the Athletics beat Texas 12-3, handing the Rangers th...AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Saturday Holt will sit Saturday against Oakland.
Impact Holt nearly always sits against lefties, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against Cole Irvin here. Yonny Hernandez will be the third baseman in his absence.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Thursday Holt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.
Impact Holt gets a day off after a 1-for-3 effort Wednesday, which raised his average to .172 in 12 games since the All-Star break. Yonny Hernandez will start at third base and bat ninth Thursday.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid Ohtani, speedy Lagares help Angels beat Rangers 2-1
Shohei Ohtani pitched six solid innings, Juan Lagares raced home from second base on a wild pitch for the lead with the two-way standout at the plate, and the Los Angeles Angels be...AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Tuesday Holt is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Impact Holt went 1-for-1 with a double, a walk and two stolen bases Monday. He hadn't swiped a bag since April 30, so Monday's stat line certainly came as a bit of a surprise. Charlie Culberson will play third base and bat second Tuesday.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lyles expected to start as Rangers host the Angels
The Rangers will send Jordan Lyles to the mound Tuesday and the Angels will give Jose Suarez the startAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers steal home in 4-1 win over Angels for 3 in a row
The Texas Rangers stole home and got their third win in a rowAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out against lefty Holt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Impact With southpaw Marco Gonzales on the hill for Seattle in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Holt will take a seat. Platoon mate Charlie Culberson will fill in for Holt at third base.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
