Rumor Central: Rangers laying groundwork for potential Yu Darvish deal
The Rangers have reportedly talked to multiple contenders about Yu Darvish, but plan to wait as long as possible before the trade deadline to deal him.
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2017 Schedule
45-50, 4th in AL West
BBTN: Trade Market For Britton, Darvish, Others
Buster Olney talks with Roch Kubatko, Karl Ravech & Paul Hembekides about the market for Zach Britton, Yu Darvish & others. Plus, Jessica Mendoza on the Cubs and more.
ESPN Stats and Information
With two hits on Thursday, Adrián Beltré tied Sam Rice for 31st on the all-time hit list. He now has 2,985 hits, 15 shy of 3,000.
Orioles use long ball to complete sweep (1:11)
Orioles hit 4 HRs, beat Rangers 9-7 to complete 4-game sweep
Jonathan Schoop and Adam Jones both homered and drove in three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied to beat Cole Hamels and the Texas Rangers 9-7 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
Rumor Central: Could Yu Darvish become available at trade deadline?
The Texas Rangers have reportedly told teams that impending free agent Yu Darvish could become available at the July 31 trade deadline.
Will Rangers buy or sell at trade deadline?
What will the Rangers do at the trade deadline? That seems to be the most intriguing question since they are dangling from playoff contention and have two All Star pitchers they could ship off.
Jones goes deep in the 1st (0:17)
Schoop's double stretches O's lead (0:26)
Gausman sharp on mound as Orioles overpower Rangers 10-2
Kevin Gausman pitched six innings of four-hit ball, Adam Jones homered and scored three runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the faltering Texas Rangers 10-2 on Wednesday night.
Rumor Central: Rangers showcasing Jonathan Lucroy?
Jonathan Lucroy has started four straight games behind the plate as the Rangers consider trading the veteran catcher.
Davis hits 2 HRs, has 6 RBIs as Orioles beat Rangers 12-1
Chris Davis homered in a six-run first inning, added a grand slam in the fourth and finished with a career-high six RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles breeze past the Texas Rangers 12-1 on Tuesday night.
Rumor Central: David Phelps drawing interest from multiple teams
With the Miami Marlins falling out of playoff contention, multiple teams are interesting in acquiring veteran reliever David Phelps.
Rumor Central: Rangers, A's pursuing Chris Carter?
The Rangers and A's reportedly are the frontrunners to sign free-agent first baseman Chris Carter.
Smith HR in 7th breaks tie, carries Orioles past Rangers 3-1
Seth Smith hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles used a strong performance by their struggling pitching staff to beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 Monday night.
Stretch schedule winners: Rangers
With six games against the Orioles and three vs. the Marlins before the trade deadline, the Rangers have a great opportunity to slide into the AL Wild Card's top two spots.
Royals win after Rangers' Choo loses ball in sun
Texas right fielder Shin-Soo Choo lost Lorenzo Cain's routine fly in the sun, and the ball glanced off his glove for an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Kansas City Royals over the Texas Rangers 4-3 Sunday.
Choo drives in go-ahead run in 9th as Texas beats Royals 1-0
Shin-Soo Choo flared a lazy fly ball down the left-field line with one out in the ninth inning, driving in the only run off Danny Duffy and giving the Texas Rangers a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Why Texas & L.A. will win AL wild cards
ESPN Chalk's Joe Peta explains why the Rangers and Angels -- not the Yankees and Rays -- will take the American League wild cards this season.
Puig’s HR leads the way
Yasiel Puig's ninth inning three-run shot was his second career go-ahead homer in the ninth inning or later. Meanwhile, Mike Napoli's 444-foot blast was his 19th HR of the season.
Beltre, Napoli homer as Rangers rally to 5-3 win over Royals
Adrian Beltre hit a three-run homer, pinch-hitter Mike Napoli had a go-ahead two-run shot and the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Friday night.
One second-half goal for Rangers
The meat of the Rangers' lineup -- Rougned Odor, Mike Napoli and Jonathan Lucroy -- needs to get on base more if Texas plans on playing in October.
BBTN: Cross-town trade, Hoyer, future market
Buster Olney talks to Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer about the Jose Quintana trade. Plus, Karl Ravech and Justin Havens on other trade possibilities and how the Rangers fit into the landscape, Jessica Mendoza on Rob Manfred's recent comments and more. Also, Inside Heat on the Rays from Marc Topkin and on the Cubs from Jesse Rogers.
Rumor Central: Rangers to listen on Yu Darvish, Cole Hamels?
The Texas Rangers could part with Yu Darvish or Cole Hamels if the team continues to play below expectations at the trade deadline.
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
The Rangers, 43-45 at the break, are still hoping to make a wild card run. But if their play doesn't improve between now and July 31, sources said they will be open to discussing starters Yu Darvish and Cole Hamels. If those two names become available, it could add a spark to a generally underwhelming starting pitching crop at the trade deadline.
2017 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 63 | 32 | .663 | - | L1 |
| Seattle | 48 | 49 | .495 | 16 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 47 | 50 | .485 | 17 | W1 |
| Texas | 45 | 50 | .474 | 18 | L5 |
| Oakland | 43 | 52 | .453 | 20 | W1 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
Batting Average
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs4648th
Batting Average.23828th
On Base Percentage.31323rd
Slugging Percentage.42315th
Earned Run Average4.3715th
Quality Starts49Tied-7th
WHIP1.3819th
BAA.26121st
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