Latest Bruce Bochy News

Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford becomes the 1st major leaguer to hit for the cycle in 2024

Jun. 30, 2024 23:24 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Needing a home run for the cycle in the eighth inning, Wyatt Langford was focused on exactly that. Not that it changed his approach much. “I was obviously feeling really good at that point,” Langford said. “Just kind of one of those things that...

Heston Kjerstad's first career slam propels Orioles past Rangers 6-5

Jun. 29, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Heston Kjerstad hit a fifth-inning grand slam to put Baltimore ahead for good, and the Orioles held off the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Baltimore trailed 2-1 before using a double and two walks to load the bases for...

Albert Suárez outduels Max Scherzer to help Orioles beat Rangers 2-1

Jun. 28, 2024 22:18 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Albert Suárez outpitched three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Texas 2-1 on Friday night to extend the Rangers' latest lengthy losing streak. Making his second start of the season following a long stay on the injured list, the...

Burnes shackles Rangers over 7 innings and Orioles hit 4 HRs in 11-2 rout of defending champs

Jun. 27, 2024 21:56 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Corbin Burnes scattered nine hits over seven innings, rookie Heston Kjerstad homered and drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles pummeled the struggling Texas Rangers 11-2 on Thursday night. Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman and Colton Cowser also went deep for...

James Hoye to be home plate umpire for All-Star Game on July 16 in Arlington, Texas

Jun. 25, 2024 19:39 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — James Hoye will be the plate umpire and crew chief for the All-Star Game on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Hoye was the left field umpire for the 2015 All-Star Game in Cincinnati. The 53-year-old made his major league debut in 2003 and worked the...

Rhys Hoskins' grand slam sparks Brewers to 6-3 victory over Rangers

Jun. 25, 2024 00:26 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rhys Hoskins put Milwaukee ahead for good with a grand slam during a five-run rally in the sixth inning and the Brewers beat Texas 6-3 on Monday to snap the Rangers’ four-game winning streak. “It was a big situation in the game,” said Hoskins, who homered for...

Scherzer reports feeling a little thumb soreness after throwing 5 shutout innings in his 2024 debut

Jun. 24, 2024 20:37 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer indicated he felt a little thumb soreness a day after throwing five scoreless innings in his season debut. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said it was only natural that Scherzer might be...

Max Scherzer throws 5 scoreless innings in 3-time Cy Young winner's season debut for the Rangers

Jun. 23, 2024 18:12 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer couldn't wait to finally get back on the mound for the Texas Rangers. The three-time Cy Young Award winner also knew when he had done enough in his season debut. Scherzer retired the first 13 batters he faced, and 15 of 16 overall, over five...

Gray pitches 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Langford hits grand slam to lift Rangers over Royals 6-0

Jun. 22, 2024 19:47 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jon Gray allowed two hits over five innings to rebound from his worst major league start and Wyatt Langford hit an eighth-inning grand slam that led the Texas Rangers over the Kansas City Royals 6-0 on Saturday. Gray (3-3) gave up back-to-back third-inning...

Semien's 3-run double caps 5-run sixth inning as Rangers beat Royals 6-2

Jun. 21, 2024 23:36 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a three-run double to cap Texas’ five-run sixth inning, Wyatt Langford had two run-scoring hits and the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Friday night. Nathan Eovaldi (4-3) allowed two runs and four hits and with one walk while...