YU DARVISH RUMORS & GOSSIP

Darvish gives up one run in loss

Where, oh where has the Rangers offense gone?  I feel like they used it all in the Detroit series.  Or something. All I know is I want it back. Yu Darvish pitched six frames, and the only Oakland run was a home run by Yeonis Cespedes.  Honestly, Darvish wasn’t his sharpest tonight, but he was still good enough for a win. If only he’d had a little offense to help him out. Unfortunately...
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The Fab Five: MLB Power Rankings

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Fab Five, MLB Power Rankings. It’s been an interesting week for some of baseball’s best. The Rangers, Cardinals and Yankees have been able to continue plugging the holes caused by their numerous injuries, 
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Darvish feels good heading into Tuesday start

ARLINGTON, Texas While some people may be concerned about how the 130-pitch outing by Yu Darvish in his last start will impact him Tuesday, Darvish isn't one of them. The right-hander, who is scheduled to pitch against Oakland Tuesday, hasn't changed anything about his routine since he beat the Tigers Thursday. "I didn't have much fatigue after the 130 pitches...
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Yu Darvish’s High Pitch Count Against Tigers No Reason to Hold Ron Washington’s Feet to Fire

Looking to kill some time? Stare at the wall or argue about pitch counts. It doesn’t really matter, because each activity will leave you shaking your head when you decide to rejoin society. Yu Darvish tossed 130 pitches in eight innings against the Tigers on Thursday despite the Rangers leading 10-4. Manager Ron Washington’s decision to leave Darvish in the game for so long has...
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Yu Darvish throws "Eephus pitch" to strike out Miguel Cabrera (Video)

It's been awhile since I've seen an "Eephus pitch" thrown at the Major League level but clearly, Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish knows how to use it. Watch as he delivers a 62-mph pitch past Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera: (Courtesy of It's Always Sunny in Detroit)
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Rangers manager defends heavy use of Yu Darvish

Ron Washington was not about to question himself Friday over Yu Darvish's recent workload. Especially since Darvish felt fine after throwing a career-high 130 pitches Thursday night against the Detroit Tigers. The Texas manager had no qualms about sending his ace back to the mound in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers even though the Rangers had a 10-4 lead. '...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss
A 62 MPH BENDER

Darvish made Cabrera look silly on curveball

Does anyone have a more wicked pitching arsenal than Yu Darvish? The Texas Rangers stud pitcher matched up with Justin Verlander on Thursday in a game that surprisingly turned into a slugfest. While Verlander was rocked and couldn’t make it through three innings, Darvish got through eight to pick up his seventh win of the season. But there was one moment in particular that must...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Can Yu Darvish strike out 300 hitters this year?

Yu Darvish is having an unreal sophomore season for the Rangers. In seven starts and 45 2/3 innings, Darvish has a 2.56 ERA, accrued 1.9 fWAR, and has struck out a league-leading 72 hitters. To put in perspective how vast the 15 strikeout difference between Darvish and second-place AJ Burnett is, consider the fact that Burnett could throw a nine inning complete game at his current...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss

Yu Darvish GIF shows his array of incredibly nasty pitches

Yu Darvish is truly coming into his own in his second year in the majors. The Texas Rangers starter was an out away from throwing a perfect game against the Houston Astros in his first start of the season. He struck out 14 that game, which set the tone for the rest of the month. Darvish has posted double-digit strikeout totals in his last two starts, giving him an MLB-leading 49...
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26 days ago  |  Discuss
TRIPPY

Sequence of 5 Yu Darvish pitches at once

I'm always amazed by what folks adept at technology can do with baseball GIFs.  This one from Reddit user Dshep is just as mesmerizing as R.A. Dickey's knuckleball in slow motion.  5 Yu Darvish pitches shown as if they were happening at the same time.  It not only shows the incredible array of pitches Darvish has in his repetoire, but also just how hard it is to be a Major...
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26 days ago  |  Discuss
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