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Logan Gilbert strikes out 9 and surging Mariners sweep Rangers 5-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Logan Gilbert struck out nine and gave up two hits over eight innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0 on Sunday to sweep the series. Rookie Tyler Locklear hit a solo home run to help back Gilbert (4-4) and help Seattle improve to 12 games over...
Max Scherzer throws 4 2/3 innings in rehab start and rejoining Rangers could be next step
SEATTLE (AP) — Max Scherzer threw 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday night in what could be the final step before rejoining the Texas Rangers rotation. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said before Saturday's game in Seattle that if all went well in the...
Max Scherzer throws 4 scoreless innings in long-delayed 2nd rehab start for Rangers' Triple-A team
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer struck out five while retiring 12 of the 14 batters he faced Sunday in his long-delayed second rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock since offseason surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back. Scherzer threw four...
Rangers' Max Scherzer throws batting practice, hopes to begin rehab assignment soon
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer of the Texas Rangers threw 40 pitches to hitters on Tuesday and expressed hope that he can begin a rehab assignment soon. “Got to recover well from this,” Scherzer said. “Make sure my thumb is OK as I ramp back up into this. As long as I...
Rangers starter Max Scherzer hopeful of next step in return after bullpen session
MIAMI (AP) — Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer believes he cleared an initial hurdle in returning to the club after his bullpen session in Miami on Saturday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has not pitched with the defending World Series champions this season following back...
Forget 300 career wins. Even 200 wins for an MLB pitcher might be a thing of the past
PHOENIX (AP) — José Berríos turned 30 years old on Monday, giving up an obscure crown in the process. The two-time All-Star, who started his career with the Minnesota Twins and now pitches for the Toronto Blue Jays, has 88 career wins, which made him the active leader for...
As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense
The Dallas Mavericks are one win away from the NBA Finals, and the Stars are still in the mix for the Stanley Cup. It's enough to push the Texas Rangers — the reigning World Series champions — onto the back burner in the Metroplex. Not that the Rangers have done much to compete...
3-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer transferred to the 60-day injured list by Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, when the Texas Rangers made a move they initially avoided at the start of the season when there was some hope the three-time Cy Young Award winner might return from offseason back surgery sooner than...
Justin Verlander dominates former team as Houston Astros rout Detroit Tigers 9-3
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Sunday at Comerica Park. Verlander (2-1) pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out eight. He now has 3,365 career...
Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Morton has made 17 postseason starts for 10 playoff teams and won two World Series titles. After surpassing 2,000 major league innings Friday night during another win for the Atlanta Braves, he offered some thoughtful reflection on his 17-year career. ...
