Latest Bruce Bochy News

Nathaniel Lowe starting to go deep for the Rangers, who are trying to get on track

Jul. 03, 2024 01:08 AM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe pulled a high 71.3 mph changeup into the seats in right field to quickly put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay. He then went the opposite way in his next at-bat, hitting a 96.5 mph fastball that just cleared the wall in left field. “I don't...

SS Corey Seager out of Texas lineup again since getting hit on wrist, 3B Josh Jung's rehab stalled

Jul. 02, 2024 21:12 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday night since getting hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Manager Bruce Bochy said Seager took some swings before the series opener at home against San Diego, and...

2-time All-Star pitcher Johnny Cueto opts out of minor league contract with Rangers

Jul. 02, 2024 18:22 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time All-Star pitcher Johnny Cueto opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and was released Tuesday from Triple-A Round Rock. Cueto was 2-1 with a 5.71 ERA in nine starts for Round Rock, including a win Sunday when he allowed three...

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...