Odorizzi, Astros to take on Otto, Rangers
The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Friday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Glenn OttoAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ISIAH KINER-FALEFA #7 - THIRD BASEMAN - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
8 HR •
43 RBI •
.269 AVG
8 HR
43 RBI
.269 AVG
Zimmer's 465-foot HR, big innings lead Indians past Rangers
Bradley Zimmer crushed a long two-run homer in the first inning and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 10-6AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up three hits in win Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Saturday's 10-1 rout of the Red Sox.
Impact The shortstop continued his strong performance in August, collecting his second three-hit game of the month and pushing his batting average to .304 (24-for-79) across 19 games. He has only one home run over that span but has collected seven doubles and one triple. Kiner-Falefa is slashing .263/.298/.367 overall and has tallied seven homers, 16 stolen bases and 53 runs.
AUGUST 22, 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 scheduled to start for Boston against Texas
The Rangers will start Dane Dunning on Friday while the Red Sox are expected to counter with Chris SaleAUGUST 20, 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
Allard expected to start as Texas hosts Oakland
The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Sunday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Kolby AllardAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Experiences August surge Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 8-6 win over Oakland.
Impact Kiner-Falefa had been mired in a mid-summer slump, so much so that Rangers manager Chris Woodward dropped him in the batting order for a stretch leading up to the All-Star break. He has since returned to batting leadoff and is surging this month, going 13-for-39 (.333) with five extra-base hits, three RBI and five runs scored over the last nine games. The shortstop has blown past his career high in plate appearances this season, so there could have been an element of fatigue that he was able to overcome.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Next week in fantasy baseball: Time to put Miguel Cabrera, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Huascar Ynoa back on your radar Al Melchior mulls the viability of a suddenly-surging Miguel Cabrera in the week ahead, and identifies soft spots on the upcoming schedule.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Anderson scheduled to start for Seattle against Texas
The Rangers will start Spencer Howard on Wednesday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Tyler AndersonAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers rally twice over Mariners, snap 14-game road skid
Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Yonny Hernandez each hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Texas Rangers snapped a 14-game road losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariner...AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, can surrender be the key to success? "My job is to go out there and do the best I can for the Rangers," says Isiah Kiner-Falefa. "So (I'm) just getting back to the basics."
AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Homers, triples in loss Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.
Impact Kiner-Falefa tripled off James Kaprielian and scored in the sixth inning. In addition, he homered off Yusmeiro Petit in the eighth frame. It was his first long ball in 41 games with his last one coming June 19. The 26-year-old is slashing .258/.292/.362 with seven home runs, 37 RBI, 50 runs and a team-leading 16 steals in 470 plate appearances.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marte's 4 hits lead Oakland to a 6-3 win, sweep of Rangers
Starling Marte went 4 for 5 with an RBI, Seth Brown homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 to complete a three-game sweepAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson scheduled to start for Texas against Oakland
The Athletics are expected to send Cole Irvin to the mound Saturday and the Rangers will give Drew Anderson the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson scheduled to start for Texas against Oakland
The Athletics are expected to send Cole Irvin to the mound Saturday and the Rangers will give Drew Anderson the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects three hits Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Friday's 4-1 loss to Oakland.
Impact Kiner-Falefa drove in the Rangers' only run with his fifth-inning single. Friday was his second three-hit performance in the last three games, raising his season slash line to .259/.293/.353 with 27 extra-base hits through 109 games. The 26-year-old has gone 8-for-25 (.320) with two doubles in six games this month.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marte's game-winning HR in 11th pushes A's past Rangers 4-1
Starling Marte hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics past the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Friday nightAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Foltynewicz scheduled to start for Rangers at Athletics
The Rangers will start Mike Foltynewicz on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Chris BassittAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies three hits Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored Wednesday against the Angels.
Impact Kiner-Falefa managed only his second multi-hit effort across his last 26 starts and first since July 23. He's gone ice cold at the plate, as his double was only his fourth extra-base hit since July 1. For the season, Kiner-Falefa has a .258/.293/.351 line with six home runs, 48 runs scored, 35 RBI and 16 stolen bases across 452 plate appearances on the season.
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
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
Rookies Gilbert and Kelenic lead Mariners past Rangers 9-5
Logan Gilbert worked into the sixth inning to win his fifth decision in a row, fellow rookie Jarred Kelenic hit a three-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 9-...JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Widener scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Rangers
The Diamondbacks will start Taylor Widener on Tuesday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Dane DunningJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
