MAY 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
TEXAS RANGERS 78-84 · 3RD IN AL WEST
78-84 · 3RD IN AL WEST
Jung's two homers not enough to prevail in slugfest ARLINGTON -- Josh Jung is never satisfied. Even after being named the American League Rookie of the Month on Wednesday morning, his immediat...
Leody Taveras - Reaches four times in loss Taveras went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a caught stealing during Wednesday's 12-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact The 24-year-old hit the bench Tuesday after a 1-for-17 slump that saw him strike out 10 times, but he rejoined the lineup Wednesday and delivered his first homer and third three-hit game of the season. Taveras tallied 21 stolen bases in 148 games for the Rangers over the previous two seasons, but he's yet to find much success in the running game this year, going 1-for-3 on attempted steals. He has a .246/.317/.404 slash line with six RBI and 11 runs in 63 plate appearances.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers Squander Lead in Diamondbacks Loss The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks spit a two-game interleague series at Globe Life Field.
MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Andrew Heaney - Gives up six runs in no-decision Heaney allowed six runs on four hits and four walks over 4.2 innings during Wednesday's 12-7 loss to the Rangers. He struck out five and didn't factor in the decision.
Impact The 31-year-old struggled with his command and threw just 49 of 92 pitches for strikes, resulting in a season-high four walks. The left-hander was also victimized three times by the long ball, with Christian Walker going deep twice. Heaney entered Wednesday having given up only five earned runs in his previous four starts, and he'll attempt to get back to that form early next week in Seattle.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Jung - Two homers in loss Jung went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI during Wednesday's 12-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Righty Brandon Pfaadt was making his MLB debut for Arizona, and Jung helped welcome him to the big leagues with long balls in the fourth and fifth innings. Jung has showcased his power early this season and has an .866 OPS with eight home runs and 24 RBI through 28 games, but he remains susceptible to punchouts with a 32.5 percent strikeout rate.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Walker (5 RBIs) powers D-backs past Rangers Brandon Pfaadt's highly anticipated major league debut had a few rough patches but the offense more than made up for it, as the Arizona Diam...
MAY 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Arizona Diamondbacks rally for 12-7 win over Texas Rangers in record-setting game Diamondbacks, Rangers combine for eight home runs, most in the history of Globe Life Field.
MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
New Corey Seager Injury Timeline Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy updated how soon starting shortstop Corey Seager can return to the lineup.
MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rangers reliever Will Smith to take over closing duties moving forward ARLINGTON – In case it wasn’t obvious enough from a simple gaze at the Texas Rangers’ stats, Bruce Bochy finally acknowledged the obvious We...
MAY 3, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Rangers Name New Closer Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said reliever Will Smith would get the majority of the save opportunities going forward.
MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jacob deGrom - To play catch soon DeGrom (elbow) is slated to begin playing catch during the Rangers' May 5-14 road trip, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact When exactly he'll play catch during the road trip isn't clear, but it's good news that it's coming soon. DeGrom landed on the injured list last weekend with right elbow inflammation and is eligible for activation in mid-May. Whether he'll be ready to go at that time remains to be seen.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
José Leclerc - Loses hold of closer's role Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Wednesday that Will Smith rather than Leclerc will see the majority of the team's save opportunities moving forward, Evan Grant of The Dallas...
Impact Bochy's pronouncement comes after Leclerc was bypassed for the save opportunity in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks in favor of Smith, who recorded the game's final four outs en route to notching his fourth save in as many chances. Leclerc and Smith had opened the season in something of a closing committee, and despite posting a strong 0.93 ERA and 1.14 WHIP through his first 10 appearances of the season, Leclerc's 18.4 percent walk rate didn't bode well for his chances of avoided a blowup somewhere down the line. Until Leclerc shows he can throw strikes with more consistency, Smith looks like he'll maintain a firm grip on the closer's gig.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will Smith - Named closer Smith will receive the bulk of the save opportunities for the Rangers moving forward, manager Bruce Bochy told Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday.
Impact Smith collected his team-leading fourth save Tuesday in the Rangers' win over the Diamondbacks. He's recorded each of the club's last three saves to emerge as Bochy's clear lead option. Jose Leclerc entered the season seemingly at the top of the pecking order, and while he has a 0.93 ERA, his velocity has been down and he's walked seven in 9.2 innings.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers Bullpen Locks Down Diamondbacks Texas Rangers relievers Brock Burke, Jonathan Hernández and Will Smith combined for a scoreless outing in Tuesday’s victory over the Arizona...
MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Robbie Grossman - Sitting finale versus Arizona Grossman will sit Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Grossman will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's win. Jonah Heim will move to designated hitter while Sandy Leon enters the lineup at catcher and bats ninth in the series finale.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Rangers, Diamondbacks Before the Texas Rangers head out on a 10-game road trip to the west coast, they need to wrap up a home series with the Arizona Diamondbacks...
MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Duran Playing 'Loose' For Rangers Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy likes Ezequiel Duran’s approach as he fills in for Corey Seager at shortstop.
MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Duran Playing 'Loose' For Rangers Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy likes Ezequiel Duran’s approach as he fills in for Corey Seager at shortstop.
MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brock Burke - Earns second win Burke (2-0) pitched a scoreless 1.1 innings to earn Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Burke retired all four batters faced on balls that never left the infield. After starter Jon Gray worked 5.1 innings, Burke was the pitcher of record when Ezequiel Duran put Texas ahead for good with a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The left-hander has remained unscathed in a bullpen that's taken its lumps recently. He's not overpowering, but Burke hasn't allowed a run in seven innings and has a 2.03 ERA over 13.1 innings.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
José Leclerc - Bypassed for save opportunity Leclerc was not used in a save situation in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Arizona.
Impact Will Smith closed out the win instead of Leclerc, who hasn't been given a save opportunity since blowing his second of the season, April 24, against the Reds. Leclerc hasn't pitched in five days and was rested, but manager Bruce Bochy opted for Smith for a second straight time when a game presented a save chance. Leclerc's 0.93 ERA hides the seven walks he's allowed and a 6.14 xFIP over 9.2 innings.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers look to keep home win streak going, host the Diamondbacks
The Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to continue a four-game home winning streakMAY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D-backs' Brandon Pfaadt set for debut vs. Rangers Arizona Diamondbacks top pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt is going to have his hands full when he makes his major league debut against the T...
MAY 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Duran continues proving himself in the Majors ARLINGTON -- Ezequiel Duran could be seen dancing in the dugout with Leody Taveras in the sixth inning of the Rangers’ matchup with the D-ba...
MAY 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
Will Smith - Picks up fourth save Smith picked up the save Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. He didn't allow a run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings.
Impact Smith was asked to get four outs while protecting a two-run lead. He struck out Nick Ahemd to end the eighth, but allowed the tying run to reach in the ninth before closing the door on the Diamondbacks. Smith has a team-high four saves with an excellent 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ezequiel Duran - Smokes go-ahead homer Duran went 3-for-4 with one double, one homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact The Rangers fell behind 4-1, but took the lead for good with a sixth-inning two-run shot from Duran. With Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list, Duran is getting an extended look at shortstop. The 23-year-old is delivering for Texas with a slash line of .328/.357/.522.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
