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Orioles' Gunnar Henderson projected to top pre-arbitration bonus pool at $1.3 million
Read full article: Orioles' Gunnar Henderson projected to top pre-arbitration bonus pool at $1.3 millionBaltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson is projected to receive the largest amount from this seasonās $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool based on his regular-season statistics.
Ranger SuƔrez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over Rangers
Read full article: Ranger SuƔrez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over RangersRanger SuƔrez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win, a 5-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers
Read full article: Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for DodgersYoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters over two scoreless innings in his exhibition debut on Wednesday, giving a glimpse into why the Los Angeles Dodgers believe the Japanese right-hander can become an ace in the big leagues.
D-backs' Zac Gallen loses World Series no-hit bid on Corey Seager's leadoff single in 7th inning
Read full article: D-backs' Zac Gallen loses World Series no-hit bid on Corey Seager's leadoff single in 7th inningZac Gallen spent six innings looking like Don Larsen, the possibility of a World Series no-hitter flashing through his mind.
Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
Read full article: Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCSJordan Montgomery shut down the Houston Astros and Leody Taveras homered as the Texas Rangers did just enough against Justin Verlander to get a 2-0 win in the opener of the AL Championship Series Sunday night.
Speas big relief in debut, Heim homers as Rangers win 6th in a row, 5-1 over slumping Rays
Read full article: Speas big relief in debut, Heim homers as Rangers win 6th in a row, 5-1 over slumping RaysLeody Taveras and Jonah Heim homered as the AL West-leading Texas Rangers stretched their winning streak to six games with a 5-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays.
Back-to-back home runs by Semien, Seager propel Rangers past Angels 6-3
Read full article: Back-to-back home runs by Semien, Seager propel Rangers past Angels 6-3Marcus Semien and Corey Seager hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the Texas Rangers to a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
12 Ks for Ray, 12 Ws in row for M's after 4-3 win in Texas
Read full article: 12 Ks for Ray, 12 Ws in row for M's after 4-3 win in TexasRobbie Ray struck out 12 without a walk over 6 2/3 innings, rookie All-Star center fielder Julio RodrĆguez hit a grand slam and the Seattle Mariners have their longest winning streak in more than two decades, beating the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their 12th win in a row.
Ohtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat Texas
Read full article: Ohtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat TexasShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 43rd home run and Jose Suarez pitched a five-hitter, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers.
Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to Texas
Read full article: Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to TexasARLINGTON, Texas ā The Houston Astros are going into the playoffs with a losing record after Rougned Odor homered twice Sunday for Texas in an 8-4 win, the third in a row for the Rangers over the defending American League champions. Odor had a three-run homer before rookie center fielder Leody Taveras' two-run single in the fourth, the second game in a row Texas had a five-run inning. Houston and the Milwaukee Brewers ā also 29-31 ā are the first teams to ever qualify for the postseason with losing records. They instead finished at .367, better than only their 1972 and 1973 teams ā their first two seasons in Texas. Oakland ended Houston's three-year reign as AL West champs, during which the Astros won the 2017 World Series.
Dodgers set NL homer mark for month at 57, beat Rangers 7-2
Read full article: Dodgers set NL homer mark for month at 57, beat Rangers 7-2(AP Photo/Roger Steinman)ARLINGTON, Texas Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers set the National League record for home runs in a month. Bellinger's two-run homer gave the Dodgers 57 long balls in August after solo shots from Corey Seager and Will Smith, and LA beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday. They now have 12 straight series victories to start the season tied for the fifth-best season-opening run since 1969. The 1990 Cincinnati Reds have the record with 17 straight series wins to start the year. ... 2B Rougned Odor missed his sixth straight game with a right eye infection.
Rangers activate Martin from virus IL, Kluber to 45-day IL
Read full article: Rangers activate Martin from virus IL, Kluber to 45-day ILARLINGTON, Texas Texas Rangers left-hander Brett Martin has been activated from the injured list after missing the start of the season because of a positive coronavirus test. Kluber, who exited his start Sunday after one inning, had a platelet-rich plasma injection and returned to his home in the Boston area. The Rangers also recalled outfielder Adolis Garca and optioned outfielder Leody Taveras, one of their top prospects, to the alternate training site. Martin, already at higher risk for COVID-19 because he has Type 1 diabetes, experienced mild symptoms of the disease including congestion and fatigue. Manager Chris Woodward said Martin threw a two-inning simulated game Monday and would likely be ready to pitch in a game as early as Wednesday.