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Waguespack and 5 relievers combine on a 6-hitter and Rays beat Giants 2-1

Apr. 12, 2024 22:18 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jacob Waguespack and five relievers combined on a six-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday night. Waguespack gave up one run and four hits over four innings in his first start since Sept. 25, 2019, and fourth...

Rangers third baseman Josh Jung to miss 8 to 10 weeks after wrist surgery

Apr. 03, 2024 15:04 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will miss eight to 10 weeks after having surgery on his broken right wrist. Jung originally was projected to miss about six weeks but the team said Wednesday the operation in Phoenix was more complicated than...

Rangers 3B Josh Jung to have surgery for broken right wrist

Apr. 02, 2024 18:09 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Texas third baseman Josh Jung was scheduled for surgery Tuesday on his broken right wrist and will miss about six weeks, according to Rangers general manager Chris Young. Jung was hurt when he was hit by a pitch from Tampa Bay reliever Phil Maton on a...

Rangers' Josh Jung breaks wrist on swinging strike

Apr. 02, 2024 10:54 AM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung fractured his right wrist on a strange strike in the ninth inning of Monday night's 9-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Jung was hit by Phil Maton's pitch while swinging and was replaced by Josh Smith to finish the...

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...

American League East Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:03 AM EDT

Capsules of American League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ BALTIMORE ORIOLES 2023: 101-61, first place, lost to Texas in Division Series. Manager: Brandon Hyde (sixth season). Opening Day: March 28 vs....

Phil Maton and Tampa Bays Rays finalize $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Feb. 14, 2024 12:04 PM EST

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Phil Maton and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized a $6.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday, a deal that includes a 2025 club option and could be worth $14 million over two years. Maton gets a $6.25 million salary this season, and the Rays have a...