JONAH HEIM NEWS

Receives breather Heim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Sam Huff will get a turn behind the dish while Heim sits after starting each of the past five games as either a catcher or designated hitter. Heim continued to wield a hot bat in Monday's series opener, with his solo home run in the seventh inning -- his fourth of the season -- helping lead Texas to a 7-4 win.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats insurance blast Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a second RBI and run scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Heim was involved in the Rangers' six-run first inning, producing a run on a fielder's choice, then provided cushion in the seventh with a solo blast. It was his fourth home run and first in nine contests. He's been unable to sustain a terrific start, hitting .188 (6-for-32) over the last 10 games. With news that Mitch Garver (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Heim's days as the primary catcher are numbered.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers chase Syndergaard in 6-run 1st, beat Angels 7-4

Eli White had the first and last of five Texas hits during a six-run first inning off Noah Syndergaard, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Rangers offense struggling, Jonah Heim has been a glaring bright spot Entering play on Thursday, Heim was hitting .356/.463/.622 (1.085) with three home runs in 16 games.

MAY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not starting Wednesday Heim isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals.

Impact The 26-year-old started in the last three games and should serve as the primary catcher with Mitch Garver (elbow) on the injured list. However, Heim will get a breather while Sam Huff starts behind the dish and bats eighth Wednesday.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes on primary role Heim started at catcher, batted fourth, and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Impact With primary backstop Mitch Garver (flexor strain) added to the injured list, Heim ascended to the top of the depth chart at catcher. He's also batted clean up in three of the last four games against righties and lefties. As a backup catcher, Heim received a healthy share of appearances while Rangers manager Chris Woodward often used Garver at designated hitter, but he should now log more frequent playing time as the primary backstop. This will be a test to see if Heim can continue a hot start to the season, which has been fueled by a .351 BABIP.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bats fourth Heim batted cleanup and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Yankees.

Impact This was the second time in three games Heim batted fourth, both times coming against left-handers. He's the team's surprising leader in slugging (.634), but It's unclear if this most recent placement in the order is permanent. It could be the result of a condensed three games in a 30-hour stretch, during which manager Chris Woodward gave others a breather. What is known is that Heim is 7-for-13 with a 1.077 slugging percentage against southpaws to start the season.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cortes takes no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rangers 1-0

Nestor Cortes took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before Eli White singled, and Anthony Rizzo doubled in a run in the bottom half to lift the New York Yankees over the Texas R...

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks' Nestor Cortes holds Rangers hitless through 7 innings

The New York Yankees’ Nestor Cortes has not allowed a hit through seven innings against the Texas Rangers in a game tied 0-0

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miller homers vs King, Rangers top Yanks 4-2 to split DH

Brad Miller snapped Michael King’s impressive scoreless streak with a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the seventh inning that lifted the Texas Rangers over the New York Yankees 4-2 to...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers take win streak into game against the Yankees

The Texas Rangers will attempt to continue a four-game win streak with a victory over the New York Yankees

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in win Heim went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 6-4 win at Philadelphia,

Impact The 26-year-old started behind the plate and took Ranger Suarez deep during the fourth inning, and he also singled and scored in the sixth. Mitch Garver is clearly operating as Texas' No. 1 catcher, but Heim has still started 10 games with Garver also seeing regular time at designated hitter. Heim has taken advantage of those early opportunities and has a .364/.475/.697 slash line to go with three home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'It's just a lot of joy': Heim homers in first game after daughter's birth PHILADELPHIA -- Jonah Heim was destined to hit a home run on Tuesday night against the Phillies. At least that's what everyone kept tellin...

MAY 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Garver, Heim homer, lead Rangers past Phillies 6-4

Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered and Zach Reks snapped a tie game with a two-RBI double to lead the the Texas Rangers past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garcia drives in 4, Rangers beat Braves 7-3 to take series

Adolis Garcia highlighted a three-hit, four-RBI day with a bases-clearing triple in the third inning to help the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Sunday

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from paternity leave The Rangers activated Heim (personal) from the paternity list Sunday.

Impact The Rangers will temporarily keep three catchers on the active roster with Heim's return, as Texas opted to send reliever Kolby Allard to Triple-A Round Rock rather than demoting No. 3 backstop Sam Huff. Even with Huff in the mix, he's still expected to see most of his usage as a designated hitter or bench bat, so Heim should remain the primary backup to No. 1 catcher Mitch Garver, who starts Sunday's series finale with Atlanta.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seager homers in 3rd straight game, Rangers beat Braves 3-1

Corey Seager homered in his third straight game, Dane Dunning allowed one run over a career-high 7 2/3 innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tucker's pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters' duel

Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes on paternity list The Rangers placed Heim on the paternity list Thursday.

Impact Heim will be away from the Rangers for 1-to-3 days while he observes the birth of his child. The Rangers called up Sam Huff from Triple-A Round Rock to serve as the No. 2 backstop behind Mitch Garver while Heim is away from the team.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to paternity list The Rangers placed Heim on the paternity list Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Heim, who went 1-for-3 with a double during Wednesday's loss to Houston, has provided good value thus far and is getting ample opportunities while starter Mitch Garver gets playing time at DH as well. Sam Huff has been called up to replace Heim.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker's 3-run double helps Javier, Astros beat Rangers 4-3

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run double in the fifth inning and Cristian Javier won his first start of the season as the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-3

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Miller single, replay, help Rangers edge A's 2-0

Brad Miller hit a key single in the eighth inning that drove in two runs after a replay review initiated by the umpires, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 2-0

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times Friday Heim went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 8-1 win over the A's.

Impact Facing the team that traded him in the 2021 offseason, Heim was a constant thorn in the side of Oakland's pitchers. The 26-year-old catcher has three multi-hit performances in his six starts so far this season, slashing .381/.458/.714 with two homers and nine RBI, and if he keeps raking, the Rangers may move Mitch Garver to DH more often to make room behind the plate for the defensively superior Heim.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cools off Heim went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Seattle.

Impact After a blistering start to the season, Heim is 0-for-7 in his last two starts. On the bright side, he's started five of 11 games thus far and is batting .333 with two home runs and eight RBI. Heim popped 10 homers over 82 games in 2021 but had an ugly .196 average.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Jonah Heim Hits First Grand Slam Against Shohei Ohtani in 10-5 Win Jonah Heim’s first career grand slam is a first of another kind—one that no one else in Major League Baseball can claim.

APRIL 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM