Latest Bruce Bochy News

Kumar Rocker makes his debut for Rangers throwing 4 innings with 7 Ks against Mariners

Sep. 13, 2024 02:05 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Kumar Rocker's debut in the majors finally arrived. It was a mixed bag for his highly anticipated first outing. Rocker threw four innings for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in their series opener against the Seattle Mariners. It was the conclusion of a lengthy...

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week

Sep. 10, 2024 20:31 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Veteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday that deGrom will pitch on Friday and Scherzer on Saturday. Texas...

Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer declared ready to rejoin Rangers' rotation

Sep. 08, 2024 14:47 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Multi-Cy Young Award winners Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are prepared to rejoin the Texas Rangers’ starting rotation after completing rehab assignments, manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday. “He’s ready to start here,” Bochy said of two-time winner...

Rangers rally from a pair of 2-run deficits to beat the Angels 6-4

Sep. 07, 2024 23:21 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith put Texas ahead for the first time with a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Rangers overcame a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Saturday night. Smith's sharp liner to right field capped a three-run...

Rangers put SS Corey Seager on IL with hip issue that could end his season

Sep. 04, 2024 19:42 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager was put on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of right hip discomfort that could end the All-Star shortstop's third season with the Texas Rangers. The move was made before the Rangers played their series finale against the New York...

Rangers RHP Gray done for season with foot issue and Tyler Mahle also not expected to pitch again

Sep. 03, 2024 20:41 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray is done for the season after going on the injured list Tuesday with a bothersome right foot issue. “It's at a point where we've got to take care of this,” manager Bruce Bochy said. Bochy also said...

Jacob deGrom to pitch Saturday, likely in minors but possibly in season debut after elbow surgery

Sep. 02, 2024 20:13 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob DeGrom likely will make his fourth rehab start Saturday in his comeback from elbow surgery, though the two-time Cy Young Award winner said his return to the Texas Rangers after more than 16 months could be an option that night. “I think it's just...

Another walk-off win for Rangers when Jung hits a 3-run homer in the 10th inning to beat the A's 6-4

Sep. 01, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Jung hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Mason Miller in the 10th inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4 on Sunday. The Rangers won in walk-off fashion for the second game in a row, and the fifth time in their six home wins...

Taveras delivers game-ending single for Rangers in 3-2 win over Athletics

Aug. 31, 2024 22:30 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Leody Taveras hit a game-ending single with one out in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Saturday night. The bases were loaded when No. 9 batter Taveras grounded a single through the middle and past a drawn-in infield,...

Scherzer figures out what has kept him off the mound. He wants to pitch again this year

Aug. 31, 2024 18:30 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer feels confident that he has figured out what was causing a nerve issue that has kept him from pitching for a month, and the three-time Cy Young Award winner is now ready to rehab to get back on the mound for the Texas Rangers. Scherzer said...