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Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2
Read full article: Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers.
MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95
Read full article: MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95Major League Baseball was still stinging from a strike that had wiped out the World Series the previous season when the 1995 All-Star Game was played outside in the stifling Texas heat.
Gunman who was killed by Yellowstone rangers had planned a July 4 mass shooting, park reveals
Read full article: Gunman who was killed by Yellowstone rangers had planned a July 4 mass shooting, park revealsYellowstone National Park officials say a gunman killed by park rangers as he fired a semiautomatic rifle at the entrance of a dining facility with 200 people inside had told a woman he planned to carry out a mass shooting.
Dodgers blast 5 homers - 4 in 6th inning - in 15-2 rout of World Series champion Rangers
Read full article: Dodgers blast 5 homers - 4 in 6th inning - in 15-2 rout of World Series champion RangersShohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández and Jason Heyward homered in a seven-run sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers 15-2.
Semien has go-ahead hit, Rangers overcome Seager’s 2-run error in 7-2 win over Astros
Read full article: Semien has go-ahead hit, Rangers overcome Seager’s 2-run error in 7-2 win over AstrosMarcus Semien hit a tiebreaking single, six Texas relievers limited Houston to three hits over 5 1/3 innings, and the Rangers overcame Corey Seager’s two-run error to beat the Astros 7-2 on Saturday night.
Jared Walsh homers after watching new teammates get World Series rings as Rangers beat Cubs 11-2
Read full article: Jared Walsh homers after watching new teammates get World Series rings as Rangers beat Cubs 11-2Jared Walsh homered in his first at-bat for Texas after watching his new teammates get their World Series rings, and the Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-2.
AL West Preview: Astros still top the division while Rangers are reigning World Series champions
Read full article: AL West Preview: Astros still top the division while Rangers are reigning World Series championsThe Texas Rangers are reigning World Series champions for the first time and have an opportunity to become the first team in a quarter-century to win back-to-back titles.
Texas Rangers games will continue to air on regional networks under reworked deals
Read full article: Texas Rangers games will continue to air on regional networks under reworked dealsCleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers broadcasts are expected to remain on their regional sports networks for at least one more season.
Rangers sign veteran reliever Castillo and 6 others to minor deals with spring invites
Read full article: Rangers sign veteran reliever Castillo and 6 others to minor deals with spring invitesVeteran reliever Diego Castillo is among seven free agents who have signed minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to spring training with the World Series champions.
Smithson Valley falls to Aledo 51-8, Bearcats clinch 12th-consecutive state title
Read full article: Smithson Valley falls to Aledo 51-8, Bearcats clinch 12th-consecutive state titleThe Smithson Valley football team collided with perennial powerhouse Aledo in the class 5A D1 state championship at the AT&T Stadium on Friday night.
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
Read full article: Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gutsy innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and the Texas Rangers won their first World Series championship by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5.
Baseball newborn babies at North Central Baptist Hospital ready to cheer on Texas Rangers
Read full article: Baseball newborn babies at North Central Baptist Hospital ready to cheer on Texas RangersThe tiniest baseball fans are ready to cheer on the Texas Rangers as they prepare for game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
George W. Bush has a little bounce as he throws ceremonial first pitch to start World Series
Read full article: George W. Bush has a little bounce as he throws ceremonial first pitch to start World SeriesFormer President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the World Series to former Texas Rangers catcher Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez, bouncing the throw from the front of the mound.
San Antonio teenager sports banana costume to distract Astros during ALCS game against Rangers, report says
Read full article: San Antonio teenager sports banana costume to distract Astros during ALCS game against Rangers, report saysIf you watched Game 4 of the AL Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers on Thursday night, you likely saw a large wiggling banana behind home plate.
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
Read full article: Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCSJonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and Houston Astros 5-4 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Rangers drop from AL West lead as Twins win 7-6 in 13 innings, overcoming 5-run deficit
Read full article: Rangers drop from AL West lead as Twins win 7-6 in 13 innings, overcoming 5-run deficitJonathan Hernández walked three batters in the 13th inning, among a season-high 10 walks by Texas pitchers, and the Rangers dropped out of first place in the AL West for the first time since early April with a 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Texas shortstop Corey Seager held out with lingering effects of thumb injury
Read full article: Texas shortstop Corey Seager held out with lingering effects of thumb injuryTexas Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was held out of the starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Miami Marlins because of lingering effects of a right-thumb injury suffered last month.
Jung caps Texas power surge as Rangers rally from 5-0 deficit to beat Marlins 9-8
Read full article: Jung caps Texas power surge as Rangers rally from 5-0 deficit to beat Marlins 9-8Rookie Josh Jung hit the third of three multi-run home runs for Texas in the middle innings and the Rangers overcame a 5-0 deficit to beat the Miami Marlins 9-8 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.
Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024
Read full article: Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024The New York Mets are paying the Texas Rangers $35.51 million over the next 14 months as part of the Max Scherzer trade.
If the Astros have been overlooked this season, the return of Alvarez and Altuve could change that
Read full article: If the Astros have been overlooked this season, the return of Alvarez and Altuve could change thatYordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve have already made their presence felt after returning from the injured list for the Houston Astros.
Rangers and MLB unveil logo for 2024 All-Star Game that will be bigger than 1995 game Texas’ hosted
Read full article: Rangers and MLB unveil logo for 2024 All-Star Game that will be bigger than 1995 game Texas’ hostedThe MLB All-Star Game has grown into a truly Texas-sized event since the last time the Rangers hosted the midsummer classic.
Astros rally for 12-11 win to take series over AL West-leading Texas after blowing 8-run lead
Read full article: Astros rally for 12-11 win to take series over AL West-leading Texas after blowing 8-run leadJosé Abreu and Chas McCormick had back-to-back RBI doubles in the ninth inning and the second-place Houston Astros beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 12-11 after blowing an eight-run lead.
Seager 3 RBIs, Jung’s 9th HR leads Rangers over Rockies 13-3 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Seager 3 RBIs, Jung’s 9th HR leads Rangers over Rockies 13-3 for 3-game sweepCorey Seager hit a two-run homer in a five-run second inning and an RBI double in a six-run fifth, helping the Texas Rangers rout the Colorado Rockies 13-3 on for a three-game sweep.
BGC Week 4 Preview: Boerne Champion vs. New Braunfels Canyon headlines Friday’s schedule
Read full article: BGC Week 4 Preview: Boerne Champion vs. New Braunfels Canyon headlines Friday’s scheduleA battle between two of the top ten teams in KSAT 12's Top 12 is the 'Big Game' in tonight's Big Game Coverage for Week 4 of the high school football season.
Zion hiker lost, Dallas cars submerged as floods hit US
Read full article: Zion hiker lost, Dallas cars submerged as floods hit USAn Arizona woman is still missing after being swept away at Utah’s Zion National Park three days ago as flooding surged through the southwestern United States and imperiled tourists visiting the region’s scenic parks.
#WorldRangerDay: Organizations celebrate rangers across the globe
Read full article: #WorldRangerDay: Organizations celebrate rangers across the globeSunday, July 31, is World Ranger Day and across the globe, many are commemorating rangers killed or injured in the line of duty as well as honoring the work rangers do every day for the public.
Steele hosts Smithson Valley in battle for 27-6A title; No. 1 Brennan takes on Marshall in 29-6A championship; Carrizo Springs faces Hondo with undefeated season on the line
Read full article: Steele hosts Smithson Valley in battle for 27-6A title; No. 1 Brennan takes on Marshall in 29-6A championship; Carrizo Springs faces Hondo with undefeated season on the lineWeek 11 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage features a pair of high-profile matchups, as Brennan battles Marshall and Smithson Valley takes on Steele.
BGC Game of the Week Preview: No. 5 Smithson Valley vs. No. 2 Steele
Read full article: BGC Game of the Week Preview: No. 5 Smithson Valley vs. No. 2 SteeleTwo of the top five teams clash in the final week of the regular season with the District 27-6A title up for grabs, as No. 2 Steele hosts No. 5 Smithson Valley at Lehnhoff Stadium.
Wagner vs. Smithson Valley kicks off District 27-6A play; Shiner’s Brooks brothers headline BGC Road Trip; Lanier playing ‘lights out’ in 3-0 start
Read full article: Wagner vs. Smithson Valley kicks off District 27-6A play; Shiner’s Brooks brothers headline BGC Road Trip; Lanier playing ‘lights out’ in 3-0 startThe race to the playoffs officially begins in Week 4 of the high school football season, as district play kicks into high gear. Big Game Coverage (BGC) will be there every step of the way, starting with a pivotal battle between hard-nosed, smash-mouth football teams at Ranger Stadium on Friday night.
Wagner vs. Smithson Valley kicks off District 27-6A play; Shiner’s Brooks brothers headline BGC Road Trip; Lanier playing ‘lights out’ in 3-0 start
Read full article: Wagner vs. Smithson Valley kicks off District 27-6A play; Shiner’s Brooks brothers headline BGC Road Trip; Lanier playing ‘lights out’ in 3-0 startThe race to the playoffs officially begins in Week 4 of the high school football season, as district play kicks into high gear. Big Game Coverage (BGC) will be there every step of the way, starting with a pivotal battle between hard-nosed, smash-mouth football teams at Ranger Stadium on Friday night.
Smithson Valley baseball’s season ends in UIL Class 6A State semifinals against Rockwall Heath
Read full article: Smithson Valley baseball’s season ends in UIL Class 6A State semifinals against Rockwall HeathMaking the program's first appearance in the state baseball tournament since 2005, Smithson Valley fell behind early and was unable to mount a late comeback in a loss to Rockwall Heath in the Class 6A semifinals on Friday night.
Smithson Valley baseball preparing for first UIL State Tournament appearance since 2005
Read full article: Smithson Valley baseball preparing for first UIL State Tournament appearance since 2005After defeating Los Fresnos in a one-game, winner-take-all Regional Final on Friday, the Smithson Valley baseball hit the practice field on Monday to prepare for the program's first berth in the UIL Class 6A State tournament since 2005.
Smithson Valley baseball gets sendoff prior to Regional Final against Los Fresnos
Read full article: Smithson Valley baseball gets sendoff prior to Regional Final against Los FresnosThe Smithson Valley baseball team was shown a lot of love by their hometown community, as they officially left on a chartered bus headed for Corpus Christi to take on Los Fresnos in a one-game Regional Final playoff on Thursday at 4 p.m.
Rangers wins first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years
Read full article: Rangers wins first Scottish Premiership title in 10 yearsRangers soccer fans celebrate outside the ground after their win in the Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren, at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday March 6, 2021. Some thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium celebrating the win against St. Mirren, putting them on the brink of securing the Scottish Premiership title. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)GLASGOW – Rangers won its first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years on Sunday to complete its recovery from financial implosion and being forced to start again in the fourth division. A world record 55th domestic league title — although some rivals will claim it is the reborn club's first — was sealed after Glasgow rival Celtic drew 0-0 with Dundee United. Gerrard came agonizingly close in 2014 to finally landing the one club prize that eluded him: The Premier League title.
Celtic slumps as dominance finally threatened in Scotland
Read full article: Celtic slumps as dominance finally threatened in ScotlandNeil Lennon, Celtic’s increasingly embattled coach, couldn’t fail to hear the commotion as he walked into his post-match media conference. Celtic’s players headed to Italy on Wednesday for a Europa League match against AC Milan looking for just a third win in their last 11 games in all competitions. Even more so this season as Celtic chases an unprecedented 10th straight league title, which would close the gap to Rangers in terms of overall championship triumphs to two. Rangers, meanwhile, is taking advantage of its rival's slump, even outdoing Celtic by rising atop its Europa League group that contains Benfica. Stopping Celtic achieving “The 10” — as it is often referred to Scotland — is the biggest task this season, though.
The Latest: Rangers suspend 2 players for breaking protocol
Read full article: The Latest: Rangers suspend 2 players for breaking protocolIt also said there have been no positive tests “among players, coaches or staff members.”Cleveland lost 16-6 at home to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. ___The Green Bay Packers say one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19. ___The Houston Texans have had no other positive COVID-19 tests since one positive test forced their facility to close during last week’s bye week. “And I think our players are doing the right thing.”___Coach Kliff Kingsbury says the Arizona Cardinals had two unidentified positive COVID-19 tests over the weekend. ___Bayern Munich says defender Niklas Süle has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in isolation at home.
LEADING OFF: Rays thwart Yankees, seek revenge vs Astros
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Rays thwart Yankees, seek revenge vs AstrosTampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow celebrates after Game 5 of the baseball team's AL Division Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in San Diego. Tampa Bay won 2-1 to advance to the AL Championship Series. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:___REVENGE RAYSThe Tampa Bay Rays have more revenge in mind heading to the AL Championship Series. FINAL PREPARATIONSBaseball's postseason gets a full day off from games before the AL Championship Series opens Sunday. Tickets are already sold out for the opener of the neutral-site NL Championship Series between the Braves and Dodgers, although plenty are available on the secondary market.
Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to Texas
Read full article: Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to TexasARLINGTON, Texas – 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 — also 29-31 — 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 — 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.
World Series at Arlington, first time at one site since 1944
Read full article: World Series at Arlington, first time at one site since 1944NEW YORK – The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, as part of a bubble agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, the first time the sport’s championship will be played entirely at one site since 1944. As part of an agreement finalized Tuesday, the Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series will be part of a bubble designed to minimize exposure to the coronavirus, which decimated the regular season and limited it to a 60-game schedule for each club. The World Series will be at Globe Life Park in Arlington, a retractable roof stadium with artificial turf that opened this year adjacent to the Rangers' old ballpark. The American League Championship Series will be at San Diego’s Petco Park, and the National League at Globe Life Park. The World Series was last played at one site in 1944 at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, where the Cardinals beat the Browns 4 games to 2.
Gallo homers and Rangers use 6 pitchers to beat Angels 2-0
Read full article: Gallo homers and Rangers use 6 pitchers to beat Angels 2-0ARLINGTON, Texas Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer, six Texas pitchers combined on a four-hitter and the Rangers have consecutive wins for the first time this season after beating the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 on Saturday night. It was his first win for the Rangers since 2007, before the former starter was traded to Cincinnati for Josh Hamilton. Allard, the youngest Rangers pitcher, struck out six and walked one while throwing 94 pitches five days before his 23rd birthday. Simmons has been on the injured list since July 28. Rangers: CF Danny Santana (right forearm strain) is eligible to come off the injured list as early as Sunday.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs in Texas
Read full article: Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs in TexasFORT WORTH, Texas A former Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday. Eric Prescott Kay was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, and made his first appearance Friday in federal court, according to Erin Nealy Cox, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Skaggs died after choking on his vomit with a toxic mix of alcohol and the powerful painkillers fentanyl and oxycodone in his system, a coroner's report said. Prosecutors accused Kay of providing the fentanyl to Skaggs and others, who were not named. Federal court records do not list an attorney representing him, and an attorney who previously spoke on his behalf did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Rangers' Kluber lasts 1 inning in 1st start in 15 months
Read full article: Rangers' Kluber lasts 1 inning in 1st start in 15 monthsARLINGTON, Texas Texas right-hander Corey Kluber left his first start in almost 15 months after just one inning Sunday due to shoulder tightness. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was making his first appearance for a team other than Cleveland after an offseason trade. The Rangers said Kluber reported feeling the tightness in the first few pitches and it got worse as the inning progressed. He was close to returning when he sustained an oblique injury during a rehab start last August. He was a 20-game winner in 2018, and the AL Cy Young Award winner in 2014 and 2017.
Smithson Valley’s Hunt, Nwaeze preparing for jump to Division I swimming
Read full article: Smithson Valley’s Hunt, Nwaeze preparing for jump to Division I swimmingIt is still the only medley relay in Texas high school swimming history to break the 1:31 barrier. This summer, Hunt and Nwaeze are following in his footsteps, as they both prepare to swim at the Division I level at Notre Dame and Iowa respectively. Combined with the crazy athletics that they have and the amazing academics that they have, it’s a no-brainer why I went there.”“I was already in contact with the coach,” Nwaeze explained. It’s the most I can do right now.”Smithson Valley's Amechi Nwaeze training at home in his own pool due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I can’t tell how I’m training.
Man taunting bison in viral video arrested, believed to be drunk during bison incident
Read full article: Man taunting bison in viral video arrested, believed to be drunk during bison incidentReinke was arrested Saturday by rangers at Grand Teton National Park for drunk and disorderly conduct, according to a press release. The press release also stated that Reinke appeared to be intoxicated and argumentative when he was cited and rangers believe the bison incident occurred shortly after the traffic stop. Yellowstone rangers were able to connect Reinke’s extensive history with the viral bison taunting video after receiving several wildlife harassment reports from concerned visitors. Rangers at Glacier National Park discovered Reinke Thursday at the Many Glacier Hotel after they were alerted to a disturbance in the hotel's dining room. He was arrested again and transported to Helena, where Yellowstone rangers took Reinke to Mammoth Hot Springs, where he was booked into the Yellowstone jail, according to a press release.