CODY BRADFORD NEWS

Runs up pitch count early Bradford did not factor into the decision in a win over Oakland on Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Bradford struggled with his command out of the gate, allowing two hits in each of the first two innings while also allowing a runner to advance on a wild pitch in the third. The southpaw was later relieved by Matt Festa with two outs in the fourth after the former reached 90 pitches on the night. Bradford has now failed to make it through four innings in two of his last three starts after previously going five or more innings in six straight. On a positive note, he's also given up one run or fewer in three of his last four outings.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hurls seven-inning gem Bradford (6-3) picked up the win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing five hits over seven scoreless frames while striking out six.

Impact Bradford had a no-hitter going through the first four innings before Alejandro Kirk tagged him for a single to lead off the fifth. The southpaw would get through the frame unscathed, however, and allowed just two batters to reach second base during his seven innings on the mound. It marked Bradford's second time this season in which he held the opposing team scoreless through six or more frames and he's now posted quality starts in six of his last seven outings. He's now 2-1 in September (three starts) with a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 14:2 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bradford, Rangers shut out Blue Jays Adolis Garcia belted a two-run homer and Cody Bradford tossed seven shutout innings to fuel the Texas Rangers to a 2-0 victory over the Toro...

SEPTEMBER 19 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Adolis García's home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue J...

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard in Wednesday's loss Bradford (5-3) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up eight runs on nine hits -- including three home runs -- over 3.2 innings as the Rangers were routed 14-4 by the Diamondbacks. He...

Impact The southpaw gave up six extra-base hits in total, including long balls by Randal Grichuk, Eugenio Suarez and Ketel Marte. It's the first time Bradford has served up multiple homers in an outing since Aug. 3, while it's the first time he's been tagged for more than three runs since July 30. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth win Bradford (5-2) allowed one run on two hits and two walks over six innings while striking out four in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Impact Bradford was efficient and only found himself in trouble in the third inning after allowing two of the first three batters to reach base, which would lead to one run coming home for Los Angeles. He would throw three consecutive 1-2-3 innings from that point on before being relieved by Jose Leclerc to open the seventh. It marked the southpaw's fifth straight quality start and his first win in his last five outings. Over that stretch he carries a 2.81 ERA to go along with a 25:6 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth win Bradford (5-2) allowed one run on two hits and two walks over six innings while striking out four in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Impact Bradford was efficient throughout his time on the mound and really only found himself in trouble in the third after allowing two of the first three batters to reach, which would lead to one run coming home for Los Angeles. He would throw three-consecutive 1-2-3 innings from that point on before being relieved by Jose Leclerc to open the seventh. It marked the southpaw's fifth-straight quality start and his first win in his last five outings. Over that stretch he carries a 2.81 ERA to go along with a 25:6 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bradford continues to prove his worth with 5th straight quality start ARLINGTON -- Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux knew from his first Spring Training with Cody Bradford that there was something good with th...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

Bradford's strong start, García's 3-run homer lead Rangers past Angels 3-1

Cody Bradford allowed one run in six innings and Adolis García hit a three-run home run in the first as the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans eight in no-decision Bradford came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over the A's, giving up two runs on four hits over seven innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

Impact The southpaw reeled off his fourth straight quality start on 97 pitches (68 strikes), but Bradford left the mound with the score tied 2-2 before Leody Taveras walked it off with a single in the bottom of the ninth. Bradford posted an impressive 3.12 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB through 34.2 innings in August, but he had just one win to show for his efforts. The Rangers expect to get Jacob deGrom (elbow) and Tyler Mahle (shoulder) back in September, and potentially even Max Scherzer (shoulder) too, but it's hard to imagine Bradford moving back to the bullpen given his current form. He lines up to make his next start at home next weekend against the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in no-decision Bradford came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over the A's, giving up two runs on four hits over seven innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

Impact The southpaw reeled off his fourth straight quality start on 97 pitches (68 strikes), but Bradford left the mound with the score tied 2-2 before Leody Taveras walked it off with a single in the bottom of the ninth. Bradford posted an impressive 3.12 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB through 34.2 innings in August, but he had just one win to show for his efforts. The Rangers expect to get Jacob deGrom (elbow) and Tyler Mahle (shoulder) back in September, and potentially even Max Scherzer (shoulder) too, but it's hard to imagine Bradford moving back to the bullpen given his current form. He lines up to make his next start at home next weekend against the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Handed tough-luck loss Bradford (4-2) yielded two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks over six innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against Cleveland.

Impact Bradford gave up a run in each of the first two innings but settled in to deliver his third straight quality start. After a 4-0 start through seven outings, he's lost two straight starts despite giving up just four earned runs over 13 innings during that span. He's sporting a 3.31 ERA with an impressive 44:8 K:BB through 49 innings. Bradford's next outing is projected to be at home against Oakland.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bradford, Rangers 'a little sloppy' in series finale defeat CLEVELAND -- Cody Bradford had never committed an error in his short big league career before Sunday afternoon. But after allowing a leadoff...

AUGUST 25 • MLB.COM

Fans eight in first loss Bradford (4-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on five hits over seven innings as the Rangers were downed 4-0 by the Pirates. He struck out eight without walking a batt...

Impact The southpaw had only one bad frame, serving up four hits including a double and a triple in the fourth inning, but that was one more hit than Texas batters managed on the entire night against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh bullpen. Bradford has made seven starts this season and four of them have been quality starts, while Tuesday's eight Ks were a season high. Since returning to the rotation in August, he's produced a 3.74 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 22:3 K:BB in 21.2 innings. Bradford will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road this weekend in Cleveland.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logs third quality start Bradford did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Twins on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings while striking out two.

Impact Bradford got tagged for a leadoff homer and a triple to open the second inning, with the latter resulting in a second run for Minnesota following a fielding error by Leody Taveras. However, the lefty would go on to keep the Twins off the scoreboard over the next four frames before being relieved by Jose Leclerc to begin the seventh. It marked Bradford's third quality start of the campaign and his first since April 10 against the Athletics. He's now allowed three or fewer runs in all three of his starts this month, posting a 14:3 K:BB over that stretch.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Making third straight start Bradford is slated to start Thursday's game against the Twins at Globe Life Field.

Impact Bradford will be making a third consecutive appearance as a starter, an unexpected development after the Rangers moved him to the bullpen during his minor-league rehab assignment before he was activated from the 60-day injured list July 29. However, with injuries to Jon Gray (groin), Max Scherzer (shoulder) and Nathan Eovaldi (oblique) having since tested the Rangers' starting depth, Bradford looks like he could have a pathway to a rotation spot. Bradford has turned in a solid 12:1 K:BB while allowing four earned runs over 8.2 innings across his last two starts, and another strong outing Thursday should be enough to keep him ahead of Jose Urena and Dane Dunning in the rotation pecking order. Even though Eovaldi is expected to avoid an IL stint, the Rangers should have room in the rotation for two of Bradford, Urena and Dunning until at least two of Gray, Scherzer or Jacob deGrom (elbow) return from the IL.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fans seven in win over Yankees Bradford (4-0) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, allowing one run on five hits over five innings. He struck out seven without wal...

Impact The southpaw was sharp in his second start since rejoining the Rangers rotation, tossing 61 of 92 pitches for strikes and tying his season high in Ks. Bradford has yet to issue multiple free passes in any of his six big-league appearances this season, posting a 31:4 K:BB through 30 innings to go along with a 3.60 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. With Nathan Eovaldi (side) leaving the matinee early and Texas dealing with multiple other injured starters. Bradford could remain in the rotation for a little while longer.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fans seven in win over Yankees Bradford (4-0) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, allowing one run on five hits over five innings. He struck out seven without wal...

Impact The southpaw was sharp in his second start since rejoining the Rangers rotation, tossing 61 of 92 pitches for strikes and tying his season high in Ks. Bradford has yet to issue multiple free passes in any of his six big-league appearances this season, posting a 31:4 K:BB through 30 innings to go along with a 3.60 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. With Nathan Eovaldi (side) leaving the matinee early and Texas dealing with multiple other injured starters. Bradford could remain in the rotation for a little while longer.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Seager and rookie Cody Bradford lead Rangers past Yankees 9-4 for a doubleheader split

Corey Seager homered and rookie Cody Bradford pitched five strong innings as the Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees 9-4 to earn a doubleheader split on Saturday

AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Friday's game postponed Bradford won't start as scheduled Friday against the Yankees since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact The left-hander was re-inserted into Texas' rotation last weekend against the Red Sox and was set to start Friday's series opener, but that outing will be pushed back. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Saturday, and Bradford should start one of those contests.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Shows flashes in spot start Bradford came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Red Sox, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact A pair of solo homers by Rob Refsnyder accounted for most of the damage off Bradford, but otherwise the southpaw acquitted himself fairly well in the spot start, tossing 41 of 59 pitches for strikes before leaving the mound. With Jon Gray (groin) joining Max Scherzer (shoulder) on the IL over the last week, the Rangers are scrambling for rotation help, and even Tyler Mahle's imminent return from Tommy John surgery will still leave one spot vacant. If Bradford remains in the rotation, he'll face a tough test in his next start -- it lines up to come on the road next weekend in Yankee Stadium.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Bradford is expected to start Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bradford and Dane Dunning had been in the running to fill the gap in Texas' rotation Saturday, and it will officially be the former on the mound to start the game after Dunning made a relief appearance during Friday's contest. Bradford owns a 3.38 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through 21.1 innings in the majors this season; however, he was lit up for five earned runs in just two frames during his last outing Tuesday.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

In consideration for spot start Bradford might make a spot start Saturday against the Red Sox, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact It will likely be either Bradford or Dane Dunning and it could be something of a piggyback situation if neither of them are needed in relief during Friday's game. Bradford returned from a long stint on the injured list earlier this week and was roughed up for five earned runs in two innings in a relief outing Tuesday.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up in return from IL Bradford (rib/back) gave up five earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Bradford had started in each of his first three appearances of the season with the Rangers before he landed on the injured list in mid-April with a stress fracture in his rib as well as a lower-back strain. With the Rangers set to get some reinforcements to their rotation in August with the expected returns of Tyler Mahle (elbow) and Jacob deGrom (elbow) from the IL, Bradford prepared for a relief role during his rehab assignment before being reinstated from the 60-day IL on Monday. The Rangers turned to Bradford out of the bullpen a day later, and he had an outing to forget versus the Cardinals, with Tommy Pham's grand slam representing most of the damage against the right-hander. After Jon Gray's (groin) surprise placement on the IL on Monday, the Rangers will have an opening in the rotation this weekend in Boston, but Bradford's poor showing out of the bullpen Tuesday was enough to take him out of consideration. Jose Urena will instead be called upon to make a start Friday.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers activate 3B Josh Jung and LHP Cody Bradford, among 11 moves after Michael Lorenzen traded

The Texas Rangers have activated third baseman Josh Jung and left-hander Cody Bradford from the 60-day injured list

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS