Category: texas rangers
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Scott McGough bounces back and Will Smith records a save
July 2, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — The Diamondbacks went right back to Scott McGough after allowing three runs in a blown save in his previous outing and he responded with a scoreless 9th inning for his 7th save of the season. Andrew Chafin got the 8th inning hold ahead of him. It’s a good sign for…
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Chapman Traded and Daniel Hudson returns
July 1, 2023 Texas Rangers — Aroldis Chapman was traded to the Texas Rangers last night in the first major move of trade deadline season. Chapman re-discovered some of the fire that made him the top closer in the game a few years ago, sporting a 16.45 K/9 and a 2.45 ERA. This would normally…
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Chapman Traded to Texas
June 30, 2023Texas Rangers — The Texas Rangers acquired Aroldis Chapman in a trade on Friday afternoon. While Will smith has been excellent, Chapman has seen a real return to his early career form and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him take over the lead spot in a committee. Chapman is worth a speculative…
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Brock Stewart and Steven Wilson hit the IL
June 29, 2023 Minnesota Twins — Tendinitis in the throwing elbow put Brock Stewart on the IL, where he joins Jorge Lopez (mental health). This leaves Emilio Pagan and Jovani Moran inheriting the middle innings, while Jhoan Duran is now the unquestioned closer ahead of Griffin Jax. Updated hierarchy: Duran | Jax | Pagan. San…
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Lawrence records save in 5 run game, Anderson rising in Texas.
June 3, 2023 Texas Rangers – With a fully rested bullpen the Rangers gave the ball to rookie Grant Anderson in the 8th inning of a 2 run game. He successfully bridged the gap to Will Smith for his first career hold. Anderson turned some heads with a 7 strikeout debut, and this hold suggests…