Rougned Odor & Joey Gallo Sitting, Willie Calhoun & Ryan Rua Starting

Texas Rangers third baseman Rougned Odor and outfielder Joey Gallo will sit Friday. Adrian Beltre will return to third base, with Jurickson Profar shifting to second. That opens space in the outfield for Willie Calhoun and Ryan Rua to face left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel. Calhoun has a had a poor season power wise, and facing... Read More

Matt Duffy Sitting, Joey Wendle, Ji-Man Choi Starting

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy will receive a day off on Friday. Joey Wendle will come into the lineup at second base with Daniel Robertson shifting to third. If they manage to play tonight then hitting second in the lineup is nice for Wendle's value. However, his performances against right-handed pitchers has not... Read More

Michael Perez Starting Again Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez will start his second game in as many days since being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday. It would appear that Perez has immediately become the Rays first-choice catcher, at least until Wilson Ramos returns from injury. At Triple-A for the Diamondbacks, Perez had six home runs and a... Read More

Andrew Kittredge Recalled Friday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Andrew Kittredge has been recalled to the majors on Friday. Kittredge was sent to Triple-A after Sundays game, but after Jonny Venters was traded to the Atlanta Braves last night there was an open roster spot. Kittredge has had a rough season in the majors with a 7.77 ERA in 22... Read More

Takkarist McKinley And Andy Levitre Avoid PUP List

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley and guard Andy Levitre will both be limited to begin training camp. However, Dan Quinn revealed in his press conference that neither will be placed on the physically unable to perform list. This is good news for both players, with McKinley looking to build on his six sack, 15... Read More

Ronald Guzman Starting, Willie Calhoun Sitting

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman will start at first base on Thursday. Guzman comes in at the expense of Willie Calhoun, with Joey Gallo moving to left field, Shin-Soo Choo playing in right field, Adrian Beltre will serve as the designate hitter and Jurickson Profar will move across the diamond to third base. Guzman's... Read More

Julio Jones To Report To Training Camp

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will report to training camp with the rest of the Falcons on Thursday. A deal was struck between the two sides late Wednesday. The full terms of the deal are not yet known but Jones is happy and the Falcons are still able to get deals done with other... Read More

Jurickson Profar Back In Lineup Wednesday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Jurickson Profar is back in the lineup Wednesday. Profar will play first base, with Ronald Guzman receiving a day off. Profar has not fared as well against right-handed pitchers as he has against lefties. When facing right-handed pitchers Profar has a modest .398 slugging percentage with a .165 ISO and a... Read More

Elvis Andrus Hits First Career Grand Slam

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus hit the first grand slam of his 13-year career on Tuesday night. The grand slam was Andrus' fourth home run of the year and his second in two days. Hopefully for fantasy owners, this is the start of Andrus heating up at the plate. The Rangers shortstop has struggled since... Read More

Mike Minor Solid In No-Decision

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor had another solid outing at home Tuesday. When Minor left the game after the fifth the Rangers led 4-2, and after they added another six run in the sixth it looked like he would take the win. However, a colossal meltdown by the bullpen cost Minor his seventh win... Read More

Keone Kela Blows First Save Of 2018

Texas Rangers closer Keone Kela blew his first save of the season Tuesday. Kela came in in the eighth and managed to get the Rangers out of the innings, but allowed two inherited runners to score. Kela then came back out for the ninth, where he gave up the game tying home run to the first... Read More

Brandon Mann Recalled To Major Leagues

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brandon Mann has been recalled to the major leagues from Triple-A on Tuesday. Mann has been solid at Triple-A this season, with a 2.54 ERA in 39 innings. In a very brief stint in the majors, Mann had a 1.50 ERA with one strikeout in six innings. Mann comes into the... Read More

Willie Calhoun Starting, Ryan Rua Sitting

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun will return to the lineup Tuesday as the team's left fielder. Calhoun will take the spot of Ryan Rua, and it appears these two may be in a platoon for the foreseeable future. Calhoun has not had a great season for power in the minors in 2018. However, in 2017... Read More

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting, Robinson Chirinos Sitting

Texas Rangers utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa will get his second start in three days behind the plate. Robinson Chirinos will receive another day off but remains the Rangers main catcher. Kiner-Falefa has hit decently this season with a .253 batting average. However, he has struggled for power with just two home runs. Both of those... Read More

Joey Gallo Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (ankle) will return to the lineup Tuesday. Gallo originally injured himself Sunday, and sat out of the game Monday. However, it appears that the Rangers were just being cautious as Gallo is healthy enough to man right field once again on Tuesday, and should now be considered fully healthy unless... Read More

Delino DeShields Optioned To Triple-A

Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been optioned to Triple-A. DeShields has struggled to hit this season, with a .204 batting average in 322 plate appearances. However, this move has come as somewhat of a shock. Carlos Tocci will likely take over as the main center fielder initially, although he is hitting just .105... Read More

Julio Jones Does Not Plan To Report To Camp

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is not planning to report to camp and is comfortable with the idea of sitting out the entire time. The Falcons have stated they will not renegotiate Jones' contract at this stage. However, this stance from Jones may force the issue. Jones has been one of the best receivers... Read More

Chris Martin Could Go On Rehab Assignment Soon

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (knee) could be headed out on a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend. Monday saw Martin throw a bullpen for the second straight day, and if he throws well in live batting practice Tuesday then a rehab assignment is more than likely. Martin has made 28 appearances for... Read More

Mike Minor A Tough Call Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor will take the mound Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. This will be Minor's first outing in eight days as he has not pitched since before the All-Star break. Interestingly Minor has been significantly better at home than on the road this year. In 61 innings at home, he has... Read More

Cole Hamels Continues To Struggle In Trade Auditions

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels had yet another bad start in the month of July. The Rangers have been actively shopping Hamels over the last month, but his performances are making it extremely tough for a deal to get done. Hamels gave up seven earned runs in five innings, with nine hits and two... Read More

Chris Rowley Claimed Off Waivers By Rangers

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Rowley has been claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. The Rangers immediately optioned Rowley to Triple-A where the assumption is he will join the rotation. At just 27, the Rangers could see Rowley as a long term pitcher or they may be adding him to provide cover if they... Read More

Jurickson Profar Playing Third Base Monday

Texas Rangers utility infielder Jurickson Profar will line up at third base Monday. With Joey Gallo out, Shin-Soo Choo will man right field, leaving the designated hitter spot open for Adrian Beltre. Profar will hit fifth for the Rangers and given the way he has hit this year against left-handed pitchers, he makes for a... Read More

Ryan Rua And Ronald Guzman In Lineup Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua and first baseman Ronald Guzman will both start Monday against starting pitcher Brett Anderson. Willie Calhoun will have a day on the bench and Joey Gallo's injury opens a spot to allow both Rua and Guzman in the lineup. Rua has shown good power against left-handed pitchers this season, with... Read More

Joey Gallo Not In Lineup Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (ankle) will not be in the lineup on Monday. Gallo left the game with a sprained ankle Sunday, but was not in a walking boot and felt that he could play Monday. However, the Rangers have decided not to risk further injury for Gallo by giving him the day off... Read More

Joey Gallo’s Ankle Sprain Is Not Too Bad

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo suggested after the game Sunday that his ankle sprain was not as bad as first feared. Gallo was not using a walking boot after the game, and indicated he felt that he could play tomorrow. It would not be surprising if the Rangers give Gallo a day off Monday as... Read More

Joey Gallo Playing Right Field Again Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo will once again line up in right field for the Rangers on Sunday. Gallo has been the regular left fielder this season, but with Nomar Mazara on the disabled list and both Willie Calhoun and Shin-Soo Choo unable to man right field regularly, Gallo has been tasked with the job.... Read More

Adrian Beltre Receives Day Off Sunday

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre will get the day off in the series finale against the Cleveland Indians Sunday. In attempt to keep Beltre healthy the Rangers remain committed to giving him regular rest, be that in the form of days off or serving time at designated hitter. In 2018, Beltre has a .288... Read More

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting Sunday

Texas Rangers catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa will make what is becoming a regular Sunday start behind the plate. The Rangers utility player has received a vote of confidence from his manager, as previous backup Carlos Perez was deemed surplus to requirements when returning from the disabled list. Kiner-Falefa has hit .250 with seven stolen bases but... Read More

Ronald Guzman Starting, Jurickson Profar Sitting Friday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman will draw the start at first base on Friday. Guzman's presence in the lineup pushes utility infielder Jurickson Profar onto the bench. Guzman has interesting splits this season, having hit more consistently against left-handed pitchers than right-handed pitchers. However, when facing right-handed pitchers he has hit for a decent... Read More

Willie Calhoun Hitting Second Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun will hit second in the lineup and serve as the Rangers designated hitter Friday. With Nomar Mazara on the disabled list, Shin-Soo Choo will likely serve as the regular right-fielder, opening up the chance for Calhoun to DH semi-regularly. With eight home runs at Triple-A and hitting second, Calhoun makes... Read More