JULY 6 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
TEXAS RANGERS 78-84 · 3RD IN AL WEST
78-84 · 3RD IN AL WEST
Strikeouts could mount as Rays oppose Rangers Two pitchers coming off impressive, strikeout-laden starts will square off in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday afternoon when the Tampa Bay Ray...
How to Watch Rangers vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 6
Preview the July 6 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.JULY 6 • DATA SKRIVE
Saturday's TV/Radio listings (July 6) The Rangers play the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field.
JULY 6 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Mother of big league Lowe brothers sees them face each other for 1st time since her cancer diagnosis
There is a Lowe family reunion this weekend in TexasJULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Lorenzen, Rangers blank Rays in series opener Michael Lorenzen allowed one hit over five innings and Corey Seager hit a two-run double to lead the Texas Rangers to a 3-0 victory over the...
JULY 6 • THESTATE.COM
Kirby Yates - Notches 12th save Yates struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over Tampa Bay.
Impact Yates tossed 11 of 16 pitches for strikes as he cruised through the Rays' 9-1-2 hitters for the save. He's converted each of his 12 save chances this season, though Friday's was his first since June 19. The veteran righty owns a stifling 0.89 ERA with a 43:14 K:BB through 30.1 innings.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Kirby Yates - Notches 12th save Yates struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over Tampa Bay on Friday.
Impact Yates tossed 11 of 16 pitches for strikes as he cruised through the Rays' 9-1-2 hitters for the save. He's converted each of his 12 save chances this season, though Friday's was his first since June 19. The veteran righty owns a stifling 0.89 ERA with a 43:14 K:BB through 30.1 innings.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Lorenzen - Wins despite command issues Lorenzen (5-4) allowed a hit and five walks over five shutout innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the Rays.
Impact Lorenzen's control was shaky and nearly cost him a scoreless outing when he walked the bases loaded in the fifth inning but he managed to escape the jam. He's thrown exactly five innings in three straight starts and has walked nine batters over his last two outings. Lorenzen dropped his season ERA to 3.21 with a lackluster 62:40 K:BB through 87 innings. His next start is lined up to be on the road against the Angels.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Lorenzen - Wins despite command issues Lorenzen (5-4) allowed a hit and five walks over five shutout innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the Rays.
Impact Lorenzen's control was shaky and nearly cost him a scoreless outing when he walked the bases loaded in the fifth inning, but he managed to escape the jam. He's thrown exactly five innings in three straight starts and has walked nine batters over his last two outings. Lorenzen dropped his season ERA to 3.21 with a lackluster 62:40 K:BB through 87 innings. His next start is lined up to be on the road against the Angels.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Playing key rotation role, Lorenzen impresses with 5 shutout innings ARLINGTON -- Michael Lorenzen signed with the Rangers on the very last day of Spring Training. He was one of many unsigned starting pitchers...
JULY 6 • MLB.COM
Seager hits a 2-run double and 5 Rangers pitchers combine for 3-hitter in 3-0 win over Rays
Corey Seager extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run double and Michael Lorenzen combined with four relievers on a three-hitter as the Texas Rangers blanked the Tamp...JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 6
Preview the July 6 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JULY 6 • DATA SKRIVE
Rangers activate World Series closer Josh Sborz and put Dane Dunning on IL
Texas Rangers reliever Josh Sborz has been activated from the injured list after missing nearly two months because of a right rotator cuff strainJULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers activate RHP Josh Sborz, put RHP Dane Dunning on IL The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Josh Sborz from the injured list Friday and placed right-hander Dane Dunning on the IL with right s...
JULY 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Texas Rangers activate Josh Sborz, place Dane Dunning on injured list with sore shoulder Sborz is wrapping up his second stint on the injured list after seven rehab appearances for Triple-A Round Rock.
JULY 5 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Josh Smith - Dealing with glute tightness Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays due to glute tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact It's the same injury that kept Smith off the field for four games in June, and the hope this time around is that the injury will keep him out of the lineup for just one or two games. Since June 1, the 26-year-old infielder is slashing .319/.407/.511 with four home runs, 12 RBI and an .918 OPS.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Sborz - Back from IL The Rangers activated Sborz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Sborz missed nearly two months of action with right shoulder tightness but is ready to go after allowing just one run with a 9:2 K:BB over his last 5.1 rehab innings. A high-leverage bullpen role awaits Sborz, although he could be eased back into such situations.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Dane Dunning - To IL with shoulder soreness The Rangers placed Dunning on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder soreness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact This is the second shoulder-related IL stint for Dunning, who also missed a couple weeks of action in May. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined this time around. Dunning was demoted to the Rangers' bullpen late last month to accommodate Max Scherzer's return.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Smith - Taking seat Friday Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.
Impact Smith will get a rare day off after making 13 consecutive starts. Jonathan Ornelas will bat ninth and play third base for Friday's series opener. Over his last four games, Smith is 6-for-16 with two runs and two RBI.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Kumar Rocker - Cleared for rehab assignment Rocker (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rangers' Arizona Complex League affiliate on Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rocker is finally ready to pitch in a game after having Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He last pitched at High-A Hickory and could eventually head back to that affiliate once the Rangers feel he's ready.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Kumar Rocker - Cleared for rehab assignment Rocker (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rangers' Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rocker is finally ready to pitch in a game after having Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He last pitched at High-A Hickory and could eventually head back to that affiliate once the Rangers feel he's ready.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Smith - Moves to leadoff Smith batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 3-1 loss to San Diego.
Impact Smith was moved up to leadoff, as a slumping Marcus Semien was given a rare day off. Smith continues to be a surprise and leads the Rangers with a 2.7 WAR. He should continue to see regular work at third base with Josh Jung (wrist) not expected to return until after the All-Star break.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Adolis García - Steals base in loss Garcia went 0-for-3 with a walk and a steal in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Padres.
Impact Garcia stole his seventh bag of the season in fourth inning then thrown out at home trying to score on Leody Taveras' single. Garcia, who stole 25 bases (31 attempts) in 2022, is an occasional base stealer these days. He was success on nine of 10 attempts last year and seven of nine thus far in 2024. Thursday's walk extended Garcia's on-base streak to 14 games (.350 OBP).
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Surging Rays take on reeling Rangers With 10 days remaining before the All-Star break, the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays have ground to make up if they want to return to this...
JULY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rangers take on the Rays in first of 3-game series
The Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game seriesJULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
