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Altuve homers off Eovaldi in first 2 at-bats to lead Astros over Rangers 8-5

Apr. 14, 2024 18:11 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve homered off Nathan Eovaldi in his first two at-bats and Cristian Javier pitched seven strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. After dropping the series opener 12-8, the Astros have won back-to-back games...

Shea Langeliers has 3-homer game, first for Athletics starting catcher in 99 years

Apr. 10, 2024 00:33 AM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shea Langeliers became only the second Athletics starting catcher to hit three home runs in a game — and the first in 99 years. Langeliers' third home run of the night was a two-run drive in the ninth inning that lifted Oakland over the Texas Rangers 4-3...

Shea Langeliers hits 3 home runs, leads Athletics over Rangers 4-3

Apr. 10, 2024 00:32 AM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shea Langeliers hit three home runs, including a two-run drive in the ninth inning that lifted the Oakland Athletics over the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday night. Langeliers, a 26-year-old who entered with 29 career big league homers, hit solo drives in the...

Eovaldi strikes out 8 in 7 shutout innings, Seager homers and Rangers beat Rays 4-1

Apr. 03, 2024 16:35 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight in seven shutout innings. Corey Seager homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday. Eovaldi (1-0) scattered four hits and walked one, throwing 103 pitches. After going 5-0 during the Rangers'...

Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season

Mar. 27, 2024 17:30 PM EDT

Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day: THE SHO GOES ON Shohei Ohtani already made his Dodgers debut last week in South Korea, but all eyes will still be on the two-way sensation as Los Angeles hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. The $700 million star is trying to...

RHP Michael Lorenzen joins Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter

Mar. 22, 2024 15:27 PM EDT

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract and joined the Texas Rangers on Friday, giving the World Series champions another starting pitcher less than a week before the opener. Lorenzen can earn $2.5 million in...

American League West Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:08 AM EDT

Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ HOUSTON ASTROS 2023: 90-72, first place, lost to Texas in AL Championship Series. Manager: Joe Espada (first season). Opening Day: March 28...

Tommy John surgery can work once, twice — even 3 1/2 times — for major league pitchers

Mar. 14, 2024 06:01 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, Jacob deGrom and Walker Buehler found out Tommy John surgery is no longer a rarity but now routine. Pitchers can look to Jonny Venters as they return from a second operation to repair a torn elbow ligament: He made it back to the big leagues after...