kennedi landry
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Vanderbilt has had alums on the same MLB team before. Even guys on the same MLB pitching staff But never two like Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, co-aces at Vandy, who have reunited in the big leagues after a few bumps in the road "Setbacks help comebacks" mlb.com/rangers/news/j…
Joc Pederson took more live BP today and is going to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco this weekend He said he feels good physically, and now it’s just about ramping up workload
entering today:
How many runs have the Rangers allowed since the break? I feel like it’s single digits.
The Rangers win, 2-1, and complete the sweep of the West Sac Athletics Patrick Corbin was solid. Jon Gray returned. Corey Seager went yard and the A's defends forgot how to catch fly balls. Record: 53-50
Jon Gray's final line in his return: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K 15 pitches, 9 strikes. That'll play.
The Rangers have not had a baserunner since Corey Seager's homer in the third inning.
JP Sears is out of the game, so maybe the Rangers can finally put some runs on the board now
In case you needed a reminder of how good JP Sears have been against the Rangers (and specifically at Globe Life Field) in his career:
Shea Langeliers hits an infield single that will end Patrick Corbin's day. Jon Gray is entering the game with runners on the corners and the game tied, 1-1.
The A's have tied the game, 1-1, after back-to-back two-out singles in the sixth inning. Patrick Corbin had only allowed two baserunners all game entering the frame. Jon Gray is warming in the Rangers bullpen.
The A's have tied the game, 1-1, after back-to-back two-out singles in the sixth inning. Patrick Corbin had only allowed two baserunners all game entering the frame. Jon Gray is warming in the Rangers bullpen.
In case you needed a reminder of how good JP Sears have been against the Rangers (and specifically at Globe Life Field) in his career:
"starlight" by taylor swift playing in the ballpark pregame is an insane pull ngl
Bobby Wilson bouta turn Cody Freeman into a Gold Glover on the slick
Cody Freeman hasn't caught a game since 2023 with High-A Hickory (57 games). Bruce Bochy said he caught a bullpen today to shake the rust off. Asked the other day if he could catch if necessary, Freeman said: "Absolutely! It's the competitiveness in me. Bring it on. Let's go."
Cody Freeman hasn't caught a game since 2023 with High-A Hickory (57 games). Bruce Bochy said he caught a bullpen today to shake the rust off. Asked the other day if he could catch if necessary, Freeman said: "Absolutely! It's the competitiveness in me. Bring it on. Let's go."
Bruce Bochy said Kyle Higashioka has half of a Grade 1 hamstring strain. They’re hopeful he’ll be able to avoid the injured list, but he’ll be evaluated the coming days, with the off day tomorrow. Cody Freeman is the backup catcher today if something goes wrong
Rangers introduce their second-rounder AJ Russell out of the University of Tennessee
Bruce Bochy said Kyle Higashioka has half of a Grade 1 hamstring strain. They’re hopeful he’ll be able to avoid the injured list, but he’ll be evaluated the coming days, with the off day tomorrow. Cody Freeman is the backup catcher today if something goes wrong
Rangers probable pitchers for this weekend against the Braves: - Friday: Nathan Eovaldi - Saturday: Kumar Rocker - Sunday: Jack Leiter