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Plotting How Jack Leiter Can Return to Rangers as Injury Rehab Assignment Begins

The Texas Rangers announced a day in advance that injured right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter would begin his injury rehab assignment on Thursday at Triple-A Round Rock.

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For Hickory, Jormy Nivar threw 3.1 shutout innings, striking out two and walking two. Pablo Guerrero was 3 for 4. Paulino Santana doubled. Noah Franklin had a hit and a walk.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / August 13

60-61 – Rangers lose to Biblically accurate Angels

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Anaheim Angels scored five runs. I’m a big baseball fan so when I see or meet anyone I always tell them, “If you ever get the chance, you gotta see George Klassen pitch.” He’s one of the greatest of all time and it’s a privilege and a pleasure to watch him ply his trade on the mound.

Wyatt Langford News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 13

Wyatt Langford Out Of Texas Rangers Lineup Wednesday vs. Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Wyatt Langford is not in the Texas Rangers lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Jarred Kelenic, Evan Carter, and Brandon Nimmo will make up the Texas outfield.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 13

Jacob deGrom Set For Texas Rangers’ Series Finale Against Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Texas Rangers will start Jacob deGrom in Thursday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, giving Texas one confirmed piece of a rotation that remains unsettled beyond Anaheim.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 12

Texas Rangers Injury Updates: Nathan Eovaldi Rejoins Club, Kyle Higashioka Begins Throwing Program

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nathan Eovaldi is back with the Texas Rangers after going on the 15-day injured list with right posterior elbow inflammation. The move was announced Monday and made retroactive to Aug.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 12

With Jacob deGrom Set, Here’s How Rangers Can Plot Remainder of Road Trip

It made sense for the Texas Rangers to stay on time for Thursday's game with the Los Angeles Angels and that's what they decided to do. Before Wednesday's game, the Rangers announced that Jacob deGrom would take the ball in Thursday's finale against the angels.

Cal Quantrill News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 12

Rangers Set Lineup, Key Matchups to Support Cal Quantrill vs. Angels

Just when Cal Quantrill thought he was going back to being a reliever, he's back in the starting rotation. The Texas Rangers moved him into the Wednesday slot to start against the Los Angeles Angels two days after they moved right-hander Nathan Eovaldi to the 15-day injured list with an elbow issue.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Rangers Reveal Jacob deGrom Decision for Angels Series

The Texas Rangers have finalized their pitching plans for the remainder of their four-game American League West series against the Los Angeles Angels, officially lining up Jacob deGrom for Thursday's finale.

Danny Jansen News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 12

Injured Rangers Catcher Begins Rehab Assignment with Sharp Outing

For injured Texas Rangers catcher Danny Jansen, the final stages of their return to the Major Leagues began on Tuesday night. He started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock as the Express hosted the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.

Evan Carter News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 12

Rangers Notes: Evan Carter Plays Left Field in Crazy Moment in Anaheim

Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter had not started the previous two games due to matchups against left-handed starting pitching. So when the Los Angeles Angels started a right-hander on Tuesday night, Carter returned to the lineup.

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Cal Quantrill News / Field Level Media / August 12

Cal Quantrill to come out of bullpen to start for Rangers vs. Angels

Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 12

Texas Rangers Fall 3-2 To Los Angeles Angels, Drop Back To .500

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Joc Pederson homered on the third pitch of the game. Cody Bradford gave the Texas Rangers 7 innings on 75 pitches. The Los Angeles Angels still came away with a 3-2 win Tuesday night at Angel Stadium.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 12

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For Hickory, Louis Marinaro struck out two and walked one in 1.2 scoreless innings. Aneudis Mejia struck out three in 1.1 scoreless innings. Michael Trausch struck out one and walked one in a shutout inning.

Cody Bradford News / Lone Star Ball / August 12

Thoughts on a 3-2 Rangers loss

Angels 3, Rangers 2 I regret to inform you that there is no winning streak. Kind of a weird game, really. Cody Bradford made his second start of the year, and though he was on a pitch limit, he still went seven innings.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 12

What Are Rangers Planning for Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter Down Stretch?

Before the Texas Rangers moved Nathan Eovaldi to the 15-day injured list, it was fair to say the Rangers had a surplus of starting pitching — even with right-hander Jack Leiter on the IL.

Joc Pederson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Rangers’ Joc Pederson closes in on Texas record with latest leadoff home run

Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson moved closer to the franchise’s single-season record for leadoff home runs Tuesday, launching his seventh of the year in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

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Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

Doing what he does best, Joc Pederson opened up the Texas Rangers' Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Angels by blasting a home run.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rangers Select Jarred Kelenic, Designate Jonah Bride For Assignment

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. In a corresponding move, infielder Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment.

Cody Bradford News / Field Level Media / August 11

Rangers' Cody Bradford gets rare road start at Angels

Left-hander Cody Bradford will make his first road start in almost two years Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

Angels star Mike Trout's latest HR demonstrates consistency in career

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Nathan Eovaldi News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi on IL With Elbow Injury

The Texas Rangers' starting rotation has taken a huge hit. The Rangers announced on Monday that they're placing right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 9) due to right elbow posterior inflammation.

Danny Jansen News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Rangers Player Nearing Return From Injury After Latest Update

The Texas Rangers moved one step closer to getting veteran catcher Danny Jansen back on the field after he was cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Rangers Select Jonah Bride, Move Jack Leiter To 60-Day IL

The Rangers have selected infielder Jonah Bride from Triple-A Round Rock, per a team announcement. They optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna to Round Rock to make room for Bride on the 26-man roster and moved right-hander Jack Leiter to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man spot.