WILLIE CALHOUN NEWS

Rodriguez's 3 1/3 shutout innings lead Angels over Rangers

Rookie Chris Rodriguez pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings for the win, and Anthony Rendon and Jose Iglesias hit two-run singles in the first to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Texa...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Levi Weaver: Willie Calhoun told us this week that he has... - The Athletic Willie Calhoun told us this week that he has re-focused himself on being a more "complete" hitter — something he said he got away from when...

APRIL 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leads off again Calhoun batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a hit by pitch, and a run scored in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Calhoun has hit atop the order the last two times the Rangers have faced right-handers, reaching base safely five times in 10 plate appearances. The Rangers, who scored 3.91 runs per game (T-21st), have scored 11 runs in the two games with Calhoun leading off.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches homer Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against the White Sox.

Impact Calhoun missed the first weeks of the regular season due to a groin injury but has gotten off to a strong start, hitting safely in five of his first six games and posting two multi-hit outings in that stretch. This was his first home run of the campaign, and the veteran should see most of his at-bats as the Rangers' designated hitter going forward.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gibson's strong start spoiled by walk-off loss The Rangers trailed the White Sox by one run since the sixth inning, until Willie Calhoun stepped up to bat in the top of the ninth. On a hi...

APRIL 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Madrigal drives in winning run as White Sox beat Rangers 2-1

Nick Madrigal doubled home the winning run in the ninth inning after Liam Hendriks allowed a tying homer in the top half, and the Chicago White Sox recovered to beat the Texas Rang...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to leadoff Calhoun batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 9-7 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Texas manager Chris Woodward had Calhoun make his first appearance as a leadoff hitter, partially to take pressure off Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was in an 10-for-58 (.172) skid, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Also, by dropping the righty-hitting Kiner-Falefa to second, the lineup tweak provided better balance against a right-hander rather than stack three straight lefty hitters. It's uncertain if the manager will continue to have Calhoun leading off.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mercedes gets 4 more hits, White Sox beat Rangers 9-7

Rookie sensation Yermín Mercedes added to his scorching start with four hits, including a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup Wednesday Calhoun isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Calhoun will take a seat after he went hitless with a strikeout in four at-bats Tuesday. Adolis Garcia will serve as the designated hitter while Leody Taveras starts in center field Wednesday.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García, Arihara lift Rangers over Angels 6-4

Adolis García homered and doubled off Dylan Bundy, Kohei Arihara took a shutout into the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers got their offense on track in a 6-4 win over the Los Ang...

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays field Sunday Calhoun did not start Sunday but entered as a pinch hitter and played two innings in left field. He singled for Leody Taveras in the eighth inning of the Rangers' 1-0 extra-inning...

Impact Calhoun missed the first 14 games of the season with a groin injury and returned to action Saturday as the designated hitter. This was his first experience in the field since the injury, and he handled himself well, including a diving catch for the first out of the 10th inning. It's expected that Calhoun plays more DH than left field.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers beat O's 1-0 in 10 in duel of opening day starters

Nate Lowe singled home Eli White with two outs and the bases loaded in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in a pitcher’s duel betwee...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Calhoun back healthy, 'ready to contribute' Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun said that Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is one of his best friends. They talk to each other almost every...

APRIL 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Not starting Sunday Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Baltimore.

Impact The 26-year-old went 2-for-4 as the designated hitter in his season debut Saturday after missing the first two weeks of the season with a groin issue, and he'll receive the day off Sunday. David Dahl will be the designated hitter in the series finale, while Eli White starts in left field.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two hits in debut Calhoun started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Calhoun made his season debut Saturday after opening the year on the injured list with a groin injury. It was a promising start for Calhoun, who beat the infield shift with two singles to the left side of the diamond. He should serve as the regular DH if healthy and hitting.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No relief: Orioles score late off Rangers pen in 6-1 victory

Trey Mancini had a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles scored off three Texas relievers in a 6-1 win

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday's game Calhoun (groin) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Calhoun dealt with a groin injury since early March, but he's been appearing in simulated games since the end of March. The 26-year-old will bat seventh Saturday and should serve as the Rangers' primary designated hitter now that he's active.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dunning scheduled to start for Texas against Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles visit the Texas Rangers

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return Saturday Calhoun (groin) could be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Calhoun recently cleared intake testing and had been working at the Rangers' alternate training site across the past several days. However, he's now on his way to join the team in Arlington, and he could return for Saturday's game against the Orioles. Once he's officially activated, Calhoun should serve as the primary designated hitter for Texas.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez scheduled to start for Orioles at Rangers

The Texas Rangers play the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears intake testing Calhoun (groin) was active for an alternate-camp exhibition game Wednesday against Houston after he cleared intake testing, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Calhoun must serve at least three days at the alternate site before being added to the active roster. That means the earliest he can be activated is Saturday, but manager Chris Woodward said Calhoun's return is dependent on getting enough at-bats.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Texas

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Texas Rangers

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arihara expected to start for the Rangers against Rays

The Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez 2nd Rangers reliever to have Tommy John surgery

Texas Rangers right-hander Jonathan Hernandez has had ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to alternate site Calhoun (groin) was expected to join the Rangers at their alternate site Sunday, Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Calhoun will need to complete the COVID-19 intake process before competing in exhibition games there. That puts him on schedule to possibly return to the Rangers at some point later this week.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE