Andrew Heaney earns first win since late July as Rangers beat Angels 7-4
Andrew Heaney snapped an eight-start winless streak as the Texas Rangers took an early five-run lead and beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press
KIRBY YATES #38 - PITCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
4-3 W-L •
1.33 WHIP •
5.23 ERA
4-3 W-L
1.33 WHIP
5.23 ERA
Notches another save Saturday Yates earned a save against the Angels on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Yates had little trouble closing the door in the ninth frame, preserving a two-run lead with a 1-2-3 inning on just 12 pitches. The right-hander picked up his third save over the past four days and is now an outstanding 28-for-29 in save conversions on the season. Yates has been dominant in his first campaign as Texas' closer, posting a 1.32 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 79:24 K:BB over 54.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers rally from a pair of 2-run deficits to beat the Angels 6-4
Josh Smith put Texas ahead for the first time with a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Rangers overcame a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press
Strikes out side for 27th save Yates picked up the save over the Angels on Thursday, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Yates made short work of the middle of the Angels lineup after taking over with a two-run lead in the ninth, getting all three batters to go down on swinging strikeouts to secure his 27th save of the campaign. The veteran reliever has converted each of his last six save opportunities, posting a 12:2 K:BB over that stretch. Thursday also marked the fifth time in his last nine appearances that he posted double-digit strikeouts.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out side for 27th save Yates picked up the save over the Angels on Thursday, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Yates made short work of the middle of the Angels lineup after taking over with a two-run lead in the ninth, getting all three batters to go down on swinging strikeouts to secure his 27th save of the campaign. The veteran reliever has converted each of his last six save opportunities, posting a 12:2 K:BB over that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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 nightSEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press
Nabs save Wednesday Yates retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Yankees.
Impact The Rangers didn't look to be in need of their closer at first, but Matt Festa and Grant Anderson (undisclosed) struggled in the ninth inning. Yates inherited runners on the corners and two outs after Anderson was struck by a batted ball and had to leave the game. Yates was able to get Giancarlo Stanton on a flyout to end the game, picking up his 26th save of the year in the process. He's converted five straight save chances and added two wins while giving up just one run over his last 6.1 innings. Overall, Yates has a 1.37 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 75:24 K:BB through 52.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Langford is key for 2nd night in a row as Rangers beat Yankees 10-6 to take series
Rookie Wyatt Langford had three hits, scored three runs and drove in two a night after his game-ending grand slam against the Yankees, and the Texas Rangers beat New York again 10-...SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press
Collects sixth win Yates (6-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the A's, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning. he struck out one.
Impact Entering a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth inning, Yates put a couple runners aboard with two outs but got Daz Cameron to fly out to end the threat, and the Rangers closer was rewarded when his team walked it off in the bottom of the frame. Yates blew his first save of the year Aug. 18, but it was otherwise another strong month for the veteran right-hander, who delivered a 1.93 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB over 14 August innings.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Collects sixth win Yates (6-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the A's, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning. He struck out one.
Impact Entering a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth inning, Yates put a couple runners aboard with two outs but got Daz Cameron to fly out to end the threat, and the Rangers closer was rewarded when his team walked it off in the bottom of the frame. Yates blew his first save of the year Aug. 18, but it was otherwise another strong month for the veteran right-hander, who delivered a 1.93 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB over 14 August innings.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Taveras delivers game-ending single for Rangers in 3-2 win over Athletics
Leody Taveras hit a game-ending single with one out in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press
Locks down win Yates allowed a run on one hit while striking out one over one inning to earn the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Yates allowed a home run -- just his third in 51.1 innings -- but managed to convert his 25th save in 26 opportunities. The closer has thrown 40 pitches over the last two days and may not be available if a save situation arises Friday.
AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1
Corey Seager hit his 200th career homer and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the lowly Chicago White SoxAUGUST 29, 2024 • Associated Press
Grabs 24th save Yates walked one and struck out two over a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in a 3-1 win over the White Sox on Wednesday in a game that was suspended due to weather Tu...
Impact Yates has allowed just one walk while striking out seven over four hitless innings in his last four appearances since a blown save Aug. 18. The closer is up to 24 saves in 25 chances this year while pitching to a 1.25 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 73:23 K:BB across 50.1 innings. Yates has thrived in a full-time closing role for the first time since 2019 despite the Rangers' overall mediocrity.
AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save Friday Yates struck out one batter in a perfect inning to earn a save over Cleveland on Friday.
Impact Yates retired Cleveland's 8-9-1 hitters in order to preserve the 5-3 win. He suffered his first blown save of the year Aug. 18 but has since picked up a win and two saves while dealing three perfect frames. Yates pushed his ERA down to 1.28 with a terrific 71:22 K:BB through 49.1 innings. He's converted 23 of his 24 save chances this season.
AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Wyatt Langford's single with 2 out in 9th inning lifts Rangers past Pirates 1-0
Wyatt Langford’s single scored pinch-runner Ezequiel Duran with two out in the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press
Bounces back for 22nd save Yates picked up the save in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates, pitching a clean inning with two strikeouts.
Impact After a rough weekend series against Minnesota in which Yates suffered a blown save and a loss across two appearances, the veteran righty looked sharp in this 15-pitch performance. The 37-year-old retired the 8-9-1 batters in order, as he's now made 12 straight appearances with a punchout. Over that span, Yates has been one of the league's best closers, pitching to a 2.57 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB while going 6-for-7 in save opportunities across 13 frames.
AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Seager homers twice as the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3
Corey Seager homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3AUGUST 20, 2024 • Associated Press
Blown save Sunday versus Twins Yates allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over one inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins.
Impact The Rangers made a five-run rally in the seventh inning to sneak ahead, but Yates couldn't protect the one-run lead in the ninth. He allowed a solo home run to Carlos Santana, which gave Yates his first blown save in 22 opportunities this year. The closer has still pitched incredibly well with a 1.36 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 66:22 K:BB over 46.1 innings this year, but he's allowed three runs (two earned) over eight innings in August.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Hit with second loss Yates (4-2) took the loss against the Twins on Thursday, allowing one run on two walks over one inning while striking out one.
Impact Yates entered the game with the score tied in the top of the ninth and retired the first batter before surrendering back-to-back walks. The right-hander would then see a run come home after allowing both runners to advance on a wild pitch, followed by a sacrifice fly from Carlos Santana. It was only the second loss of the season for Yates, with the previous one coming back on June 18 against the Mets. The earned run was also the first that's been charged to the veteran this month while his two walks marked a season high.
AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Santana's sacrifice fly in 9th off All-Star closer Yates sends Twins past Rangers 3-2
Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly off All-Star closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning and the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins beat Texas 3-2AUGUST 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Collects 21st save Yates struck out one in a perfect 10th inning Wednesday to record his 21st save of the season in a 9-7 win over the Red Sox.
Impact The veteran right-hander needed only nine pitches (seven strikes) to carve up the heart of the Boston order. Yates still has yet to blow a save chance in 2024, and since the beginning of July he's delivered a stellar 1.13 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB through 16 innings.
AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Late homers by Wyatt Langford, Jonah Heim lead Rangers to come-from-behind 9-7 win over Red Sox
Wyatt Langford hit a tying three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Jonah Heim hit a two-run homer in the 10th to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 win over the Boston R...AUGUST 15, 2024 • Associated Press
Refsnyder hits game-winning single as Red Sox beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 innings
Rob Refsnyder hit a game-winning single with two outs in the 10th inning after pinch-hitter Enmanuel Valdez’s leadoff double tied the score, lifting the Boston Red Sox over the fad...AUGUST 13, 2024 • Associated Press
Earns fourth win Yates (4-1) picked up the win Monday in extra innings against the Astros, pitching two innings while allowing one unearned run and one walk. He struck out four.
Impact The Texas closer entered during a 2-2 tie in the ninth inning and returned in the 10th to secure the win. Yates was charged with an unearned run when the automatic runner in extra innings scored after he plunked Jeremy Pena with the bases loaded. This marks the 23rd career win for the 37-year-old reliever, as he has pitched to a splendid 1.08 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB across 41.2 innings this season.
AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
