May scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Texas
The Dodgers will start Dustin May on Friday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Mike MinorAUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees potential trade target: Mike Minor The Rangers’ lefty represents an intriguing buy-low option for the Yankees’ battered pitching staff.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM
Struggles with long ball Minor (0-5) gave up four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings in a loss to the Mariners on Sunday.
Impact All four of the runs against Minor came on homers by Kyle Lewis, Austin Nola and Sam Haggerty. It's the second start in a row in which Minor has allowed multiple hits to leave the yard. He has a 6.75 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 29.1 innings this season. The 32-year-old lefty lines up to face the hard-hitting Dodgers on Friday.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Homers nick Minor as Texas swept in Seattle Starter Mike Minor was better on Sunday afternoon, but the offense was not, and the Rangers have now dropped eight straight after a 4-1 loss...
AUGUST 23, 2020 • MLB.COM
Rookies Haggerty, Lewis, Dunn lift Mariners past Rangers 4-1
Sam Haggerty and Kyle Lewis homered, Justin Dunn pitched one-hit ball over six innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-1AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minor, Rangers to take on Dunn, Mariners
The Texas Rangers face the Seattle MarinersAUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White homers, drives in 6 as Mariners thump Rangers 10-1
Rookie Evan White doubled and homered in his first two at-bats and finished with a career-high six RBIs, Kyle Lewis added three more hits to his AL-leading total and the Seattle Ma...AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Myers hits slam, Tatis leads the way, Padres top Rangers 6-4
Wil Myers hit a first-inning grand slam and the San Diego Padres, with Fernando Tatis Jr. again leading the charge, beat the Texas Rangers 6-4AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tagged for six runs Minor (0-4) surrendered six runs on nine hits across 3.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Padres. He had six strikeouts and one walk.
Impact The strikeout total was the only positive for the left-hander versus the Friars, as he gave up two homers and a double while recording only 11 outs on 86 pitches. Minor is off to a rough start in 2020 with a 6.94 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 25:9 K:BB through 23.1 innings, and he'll hope to get back on track next time out Sunday in Seattle.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No limits Tuesday Minor does not expect to have a pitch count when he takes the mound Tuesday against San Diego, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Impact Minor experienced diminished velocity in his first three starts, which prompted the Rangers to limit him for his fourth outing. "No limitations," Minor said. "If something happens where the velocity drops, obviously we'll adjust but going into the start, no limitations." He was effective in his last outing, throwing 76 pitches over four scoreless innings. His fifth start comes on an extra day of rest.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shows improvement Tuesday Minor didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's contest between the Rangers and the Mariners. He pitched four scoreless innings, allowing one hit and three walks while fanning f...
Impact Minor tossed 76 pitches (46 for strikes) Tuesday as the Rangers wanted to decrease his workload due to fatigue reasons, and the move seemed to pay off -- Minor tossed his best start of the season after going 0-3 with a 6.83 ERA in his first three outings. The left-hander should remain in the rotation ahead of his next scheduled start at home against the Padres on Aug. 17, although he could be in line for another low-pitch count against one of the league's hottest offenses in 2020.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Solak gets 3 singles, 3 RBIs as Rangers beat Mariners 4-2
Nick Solak singled three times and drove in three runs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Seattle MarinersAUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minor expected to start as Texas hosts Seattle
The Texas Rangers host the Seattle MarinersAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seager's slam one of 3 Seattle homers in 10-2 win at Texas
Kyle Seager's grand slam was one of three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 10-2 win over the Texas RangersAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lower pitch count ahead Minor will likely have a reduced pitch count when he makes his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Mariners, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Impact Minor, who is 0-3 with a 6.83 ERA in his first three starts, has been dealing with fatigue and decreased velocity. The Rangers discussed the possibility of skipping a turn but instead decided on another course of action.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drops third straight Minor (0-3) lost his third straight start Thursday, giving up five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings against Oakland.
Impact The game started well for Minor, who retired nine of the first 10 batters with a fastball that clocked in at normal 92-93 MPH. But he hit a wall in the fourth when the Athletics worked him over for four runs. The left-hander managed to get out of the fifth without any more damage, but Minor was done after 83 pitches -- 15 fewer than his previous outing. The coaches became concerned when they saw his fastball drop to 88-89 MPH, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. "I had the long inning and then came out for the fifth. I started warming up, and it's been like that the past couple of games, where I felt I hit a wall," Minor said. "Velocity was down. That's when I came back in, and they asked me how I felt. I said, 'I feel fine, I just don't have any gas in me.' I felt fatigued." Minor lugs a 6.89 ERA into his next start Tuesday at home against Seattle.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins win again, improve to 6-1 despite outbreak
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Olson homers, Fiers gets 1st win as A's sweep Rangers
Matt Olson homered to back Mike Fiers’ first win of the season and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on for their sixth straight victory and a series sweepAUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minor expected to start for Texas at Oakland
The Oakland Athletics host the Texas RangersAUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Experiences diminished velo Minor is experiencing a drop in velocity on all four of his pitches over his first two starts, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pitching during this odd and shortened season has been a challenge for all starters, and Minor is no different. Minor's fastball dropped from an average of 92.5 to 90.2 MPH over the first two starts. The left-hander said he feels a little "tight" and not as loose as he normally feels when pitching. "I think it's a mobility thing, a stretching-out thing," Minor said. "I'm hoping, over time, a couple of starts, it will start going back up. Sometimes, the balls I throw by guys are being fouled off or are jam-shot singles or hard hits. I think my stuff doesn't do as well with the lower velocity. I still have the ability to get guys out. I just have to pitch better." Minor has stumbled out of the gate in 2020, losing both of his starts and posting a 5.91 ERA.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
