MAY 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
DANE DUNNING #33 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
5-7 W-L •
1.44 WHIP •
5.30 ERA
5-7 W-L
1.44 WHIP
5.30 ERA
Searching for sweep of Tigers, Rangers turn to Dane Dunning The Texas Rangers will attempt to pick up their second three-game series sweep in as many weeks when they face the host Detroit Tigers on We...
Activated from paternity leave Dunning was activated from the paternity list ahead of his start Wednesday against the Tigers.
Impact Dunning didn't wind up missing a turn in the Rangers' rotation while welcoming a new addition to his growing family. The 28-year-old right-hander seems to have earned a permanent starting job with an overall 1.67 ERA through 43 innings (four starts, eight relief appearances) on the season for Texas.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returning Wednesday Dunning (paternity) will start Wednesday against the Tigers.
Impact Dunning experienced the birth of his son over the weekend and will be back on the mound for the finale of a three-game set in Detroit. He'll get a soft re-entry against the Tigers, who rank 28th in OPS (.664) and 27th in runs scored per game (3.82).
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dane Dunning Welcomes Newborn Son Dane Dunning is missing his next start after going on the Paternity Leave List for the birth his son.
MAY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Placed on paternity list Dunning was placed on the paternity list Saturday.
Impact Dunning will be away from the team for up to three days as he and his wife welcome their newborn baby. Considering he's slated to start Sunday against the Orioles, the Rangers will likely have to call up a new arm to toe the rubber or skip Dunning in the rotation.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
One out away from quality start Dunning did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings during a 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh. He struck out three.
Impact Dunning was able to work around trouble for the most part, allowing just one run on a fielder's choice in the second, but he was pulled in the bottom of the sixth with two outs after letting back-to-back hitters reach. Dunning began the season as a reliever but has moved into the rotation recently and submitted impressive results. He's allowed two or fewer runs and completed at least five innings in each of his four starts, posting a 1.59 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 22.2 innings. Dunning figures to remain in the rotation as long as he's able to continue his strong play.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dane Dunning Making Case to Remain Starter Texas Rangers fill-in starter Dane Dunning is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA since taking Jacob deGrom’s spot in the rotation.
MAY 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Delivers again Dunning (4-0) won his second consecutive start in Tuesday's 7-4 victory over Atlanta. He allowed one run on six hits and struck out four over six innings.
Impact Most of the damage against Dunning came in the first four innings, but he managed to pitch out of trouble and retired the final seven batters faced. He's been a Swiss army knife for the Rangers, serving as multi-inning reliever and now fill-in starter and excelled at both. Earlier in the season, Dunning told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com that offseason hip surgery was the reason he's been so effective in 2023. In three starts as a replacement for the injured Jacob deGrom (elbow), Dunning has allowed three runs on 14 hits and two walks while striking out 12 over 17 innings. The right-hander will get a few more starts before deGrom is ready, at which point manager Bruce Bochy will determine what's next for Dunning.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'Another great job' by Dunning, Rangers' Swiss Army knife ARLINGTON -- Dane Dunning told the Rangers’ staff in Spring Training that he just wanted to be the “best Swiss Army knife that I can be.” Wh...
MAY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM
Rangers kept afloat by Ezequiel Duran, Dane Dunning. What happens when starters return? ARLINGTON – Big news on the Superstar front Tuesday: Corey Seager’s stomach is doing a bit better after a bout with a stomach bug and Jacob...
MAY 17, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Dane Dunning, Rangers hold off Braves Dane Dunning turned in another terrific start in place of the injured Jacob deGrom, Adolis Garcia ripped a two-run homer and the Texas Range...
MAY 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Dane Dunning Snaps Rangers Record Dane Dunning was closing in on a Major League record before the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
MAY 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dane Dunning Snaps Rangers Record Dane Dunning was closing in on a Major League record before the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
MAY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Goes six innings for win Dunning (3-0) picked up his first win as a starter in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Mariners. He allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five.
Impact Dunning filled in for injured starter Jacob deGrom (elbow) for a second time and bumped his innings-count from five to six. The results may have been better, but a Robbie Grossman throwing miscue (not called an error) led to the Mariners' first run in the first inning. Dunning held them in check the rest of the way, including setting the side down in order in three innings. Texas manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Dunning will continue as part of the rotation until deGrom's return, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. That means he's expected to start next Monday at home against Atlanta.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dane Dunning, Rangers hold off Mariners Dane Dunning pitched six quality innings as the Texas Rangers defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday afternoon, taking two of t...
MAY 10, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Dane Dunning, Rangers hold off Mariners Dane Dunning pitched six quality innings as the Texas Rangers defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday afternoon, taking two of t...
MAY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Draws another start Dunning is slated to start Wednesday's game in Seattle.
Impact The fact that Dunning will get a second straight turn through the rotation comes as no surprise after he blanked the Angels while striking out three over five innings in his first start of the season last Friday. Dunning should have a hold on a rotation spot until the Rangers get ace Jacob deGrom (elbow) back from the 15-day injured list.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dunning Steps Up for Rangers, Bullpen Implodes Dane Dunning makes a solid spot start in Jacob deGrom’s turn in the rotation Friday at the Los Angeles Angels.
MAY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tosses five scoreless innings Dunning allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three over five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Friday.
Impact Dunning filled in admirably in place of Jacob deGrom (elbow). While he's worked as a long reliever for much of the season, Dunning was able to scratch out five frames on 72 pitches (47 strikes), which suggests he could get stretched out enough to stay in the rotation for the duration of deGrom's absence. Through 25.1 innings over nine appearances, Dunning has a 1.42 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB, though his ratios will likely suffer a bit while he's working as a starter. He's tentatively projected for a road start in Seattle next week.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers tab Dane Dunning to start in Jacob deGrom's place against the Angels ANAHEIM — Bruce Bochy was noncommittal through the week, though this always felt like the expected outcome. Right-handed relief pitcher Dane...
MAY 5, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Getting start Friday Dunning will start for the Rangers on Friday versus the Angels, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact We knew Dunning had been set to handle multiple innings Friday in some capacity, and the team has opted to let him start the game. The right-hander has been excellent in long relief this season, holding a 1.77 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB over 20.1 innings. With Jacob deGrom (elbow) out at least a couple weeks, Dunning figures to make multiple starts.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for bulk innings Dunning is expected to serve as the Rangers' primary pitcher Friday against Anaheim, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
Impact Dunning will take the rotation spot of Jacob deGrom (elbow), though it's unclear if he will work in a traditional starting role or behind an opener. He's thrown at least three innings in half of his eight appearances this season, though he may need to work as a bulk reliever to have the chance to earn a win. Dunning has been impressive from a results perspective by maintaining a 1.77 ERA and 0.84 WHIP across 20.1 innings, though that's backed by just an 11:5 K:BB.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers are excited about this pitcher This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...
APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM
Expected fill-in for deGrom Dunning is expected to fill in for starter Jacob deGrom (elbow) while he is on the injured list, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact DeGrom was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday and is eligible to return May 14. The Rangers have two off days this coming week and will need a fifth starter once during that stretch, if they choose to go with four starters over the next seven days. That means Dunning could make at least one start. The right-hander has pitched well out of the bullpen, throwing at least four innings twice.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wins in relief Dunning (2-0) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out one over 3.1 innings to pick up Friday's win over the Yankees. He also hit a batter and threw a wild pitch.
Impact Dunning came in for injured starter Jacob deGrom (forearm) during the middle of the fourth inning when the Rangers were up, 5-0. It was the second time this season that the multi-inning reliever picked up win in an injury-shortened start by deGrom. Dunning is the most likely candidate to enter the rotation if deGrom's injury turns out to be more sinister than last one.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
