SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•DALLASNEWS.COM
For Nathaniel Lowe, making his late grandfather proud is his goal for Rangers' last monthARLINGTON – The last two days exemplified the very important baseball decisions the Rangers have to make about Nathaniel Lowe. One day, he’s...
Chi Chi González - Starting ThursdayGonzalez will start Thursday's game against Atlanta, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old shifted to the bullpen after making his last start Aug. 18, but he'll rejoin the rotation Thursday after Jon Gray (forearm) was placed on the injured list. Gonzalez has appeared in 21 games for the Rockies this season and has a 6.08 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 54:24 K:BB across 94.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
A's get a morale boost that's impossible to quantify with the return of Khris Davis, who in some ways never leftDavis kept constant tabs on the A's even while playing elsewhere and said he's thrilled to be back: "A lot of excitement"
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Leody Taveras - Stays productive WednesdayTaveras went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies.
ImpactThe 22-year-old has at least one extra-base hit in three straight games, as Taveras has gone 5-for-11 with two doubles and two homers while also swiping three bags over that stretch. The sudden power display matches what he was able to do at Triple-A Round Rock this year (17 homers and a .230 ISO in 87 games), and Taveras' athleticism gives him the potential to be more than just a one-category speedster as he matures.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Joe Barlow - Blows first saveBarlow (0-2) took the loss Wednesday as the Rangers fell 9-5 to the Rockies, coughing up five runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning to blow his firs...
ImpactThe right-hander was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth, and while three Texas errors behind him didn't help matters, Barlow's back-to-back walks with one out set the stage for Colorado's rally. One bad outing likely won't jeopardize his spot as the primary closing option for the Rangers, and the 25-year-old rookie still sports a 1.96 ERA and 20:9 K:BB through 18.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kohei Arihara - Sharp in brief outingArihara didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies, allowing one run on one hit over 3.1 innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
ImpactMaking his first big-league appearance since May 8, Arihara lasted only 47 pitches (29 strikes) but he kept Colorado off balance until serving up a solo shot to Brendan Rodgers in the fourth inning. The 29-year-old likely pitched well enough to remain in the rotation, but it could be a couple more outings before he's stretched out enough to qualify for a win.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Brendan Rodgers - Belts 11th homerRodgers went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 win over the Rangers.
ImpactHis solo shot in the fourth inning off Kohei Arihara got the Rockies on the board, and gave Rodgers his 11th homer of the year. Rodgers is coming off a solid August in which he slashed .295/.326/.420 through 92 plate appearances, but one day into September and he's already matched his home run total from the month before.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
