TEXAS RANGERS NEWS

Marcus Semien - Swipes base in win Semien went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Oakland.

Impact Semien continued a strong run of production atop the Rangers' order. The second baseman has reached base safely in nine straight games, going 14-for-32 (.438) with nine walks, three home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs and two stolen bases. He leads Texas with 21 runs and is tied with Travis Jankowski for team lead with three steals.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Power Rankings: Orioles, Pirates, Rangers ride pitching to fast starts

As the best MLB teams can attest, when you pitch well, you win more. This week's power rankings spotlight a pitching standout on each club.

APRIL 24, 2023

Travis Jankowski - Enters late, steals base Jankowski went 1-for-1 with a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Jankowski pinch hit for Bubba Thompson and finished out the game in left field. Jankowski claimed an Opening Day roster because Leody Taveras opened the season on the IL, but he's remained on the team and provide some marginal value. His three steals is tied for the team high with Marcus Semien, and Jankowski has worked his way into the left field rotation.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Grossman - Extends streak Grossman went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over Oakland.

Impact Grossman's three-run home run in the second inning extended his hitting streak to five games and was all Texas pitching would need. He later added a run with a sacrifice fly. He entered the game with just one RBI over the last 14 games.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Smith - Shuts door on Oakland Smith allowed one hit and struck out one to record his second save in Sunday's 5-2 win over Oakland.

Impact With a couple of left-handed batters due up in the ninth, Texas manager Bruce Bochy had Smith close out the game instead of a rested Jose Leclerc. Smith has been reliable in whichever role Bochy wants, so more save chances can be expected. The lefty reliever has allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out 10 over 8.1 innings.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers visit the Reds to open 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds start a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Monday

APRIL 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skidding Reds to face high-powered Rangers The Texas Rangers aim to continue their torrid ways on Monday when they open a three-game interleague series on the road against the reeling...

APRIL 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Leody Taveras - Swipes base, scores three times Taveras went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and one steal in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Taveras stole his first bag of the season Sunday, swiping third base on a double steal with Marcus Semien in the bottom of the second. After recording double-digit steals in each of the last two seasons, Taveras looks on pace to continue his streak while also being more productive as a hitter. Through 10 games, Taveras has slashed .265/.306/.412 while striking out at just a 16 percent clip.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob deGrom - Fans 11 in win DeGrom (2-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and zero walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out 11.

Impact DeGrom dispelled any worries fantasy managers had about the wrist injury that forced him out of his last start after four innings, striking out 11 batters while giving up just one run over six innings Sunday. After sporting a 4.32 ERA in his first three starts, DeGrom has recovered nicely with just one earned run combined in his last two appearances while recording 14.51 K/9 on the season.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

deGrom shrugs off injury scare with 11-K gem ARLINGTON -- Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Sunday that the best part about coming out of retirement is the chance to watch players lik...

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kumar Rocker Makes Third Pro Start Follow along here for updates on the Texas Rangers minor league affiliates throughout the 2023 season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kumar Rocker Makes Third Pro Start Follow along here for updates on the Texas Rangers minor league affiliates throughout the 2023 season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DeGrom fans 11 in 6 innings, Rangers beat Athletics 5-2

Jacob deGrom struck out 11 batters in six innings to take the major league lead as the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2

APRIL 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacob deGrom Returns, Rangers Take Another Series The Texas Rangers are 5-2 in series this season after beating the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon.

APRIL 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jacob deGrom Returns, Rangers Take Another Series The Texas Rangers are 5-2 in series this season after beating the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon.

APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Early-season check-in: Rangers' biggest developments, surprises This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Adolis Garcia Helmet Headed to Hall of Fame Keep up to date with all the Texas Rangers news, updates and transactions during the 2023 regular season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cole Winn - Still overmatched at Triple-A Winn has a 7.88 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in 16 innings for Triple-A Round Rock.

Impact The 23-year-old righty has averaged four innings per appearance while walking 13 and striking out 16. The results haven't matched Winn's prospect pedigree to date at Triple-A, where he has a 6.49 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 145.2 career innings.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Semien, Jung Key in Rangers Explosion The Texas Rangers set season highs for hits and runs in Saturday’s demolition of the Oakland Athletics.

APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh H. Smith - Sits versus lefty Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Smith will step out of the lineup Sunday with southpaw Kyle Muller pitching Sunday for Oakland. Ezequiel Duran will start at shortstop while Bubba Thompson mans left field.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Rangers, Athletics The Texas Rangers seek to win their third straight series behind Jacob deGrom Sunday against the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Field.

APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Garcia Bombs Way Into Rangers, MLB Record Books Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia turned in a home run-laden performance Saturday night seen only three times in Major League Baseba...

APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM