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Rangers Rally, but Come Up Short against Astros

Astros 3, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 7) — The Texas Rangers lost a close one to the Houston Astros, 3–1, Sunday night. A three-run homer by Yordan Alvarez did all of the damage for the Astros, as they notched their third victory of the season. The Rangers will go for the series win in […]

Jose Caballero of the Rays tagging out Nolan Jones of the Rockies

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Rays Stave Off Rockies Rally, Take Series

Rays 3, Rockies 2 DENVER, Apr. 7 — The Colorado Rockies had a late chance to take the lead but fell short in their rally, dropping their series finale to the Tampa Bay Rays, 3–2, Sunday afternoon. Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot thwarted the Rockies at every turn. He allowed only three hits, walking none […]

Harold Ramirez of the Rays scoring against the Rockies

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Rockies Blow Late Lead, Fall to Rays

Rays 8, Rockies 6 DENVER, Apr. 6 — The wind blew hard all night Saturday, wreaking havoc throughout Coors Field. And in the seventh and eighth innings, the Colorado Rockies blew a five-run lead, ultimately falling to the Tampa Bay Rays, 8–6. The late meltdown wasted an outstanding effort from starting pitcher Ryan Feltner. He […]

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Rangers Win Second Straight against Astros

Rangers 7, Astros 2 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 6) — The Texas Rangers emerged victorious in the second game of their series against the Houston Astros, 7–2, Saturday night. Multi-hit performances by Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter, and Leody Taveras were key in this win. The Rangers will go for the series win […]

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Rangers Take One-Sided Series Opener from Astros

Rangers 10, Astros 2 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 5) — The Texas Rangers started their second homestand in a poised and dominant fashion, as they beat the Houston Astros, 10–2, on Friday evening. Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia accounted for most of the offense as they both clubbed three-run dingers in the raucous rout. The Rangers […]

Ryan McMahon of the Rockies hitting a walk-off grand slam against the Rays

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Rockies Edge Rays in Home Opener on Walk-off Grand Slam

Rockies 10, Rays 7 DENVER, Apr. 5 — A walk-off grand slam by Ryan McMahon gave the Colorado Rockies an emotional, come-from-behind 10–7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Friday afternoon after a seesaw of a game. The slam, which came in the Rockies’ home opener, salvaged the win after the Rockies lost a four-run […]

Ryan McMahon tagging out Corbin Carroll at third on a steal attempt, his knee atop the bag. Infielders are adopting this positioning to avoid obstruction.

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How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction under New Enforcement Guidelines

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — When Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz gunned down Arizona Diamondbacks speedster Corbin Carroll Friday night on a steal attempt at third base, there was some dispute over whether he was safe or out. The Diamondbacks challenged, but replay was inconclusive, so the call stood. What was […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr of the Diamondbacks stealing second against the Rockies

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Miscues Doom Rockies against Diamondbacks in Series Finale

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — With a chance to salvage a series split with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Colorado Rockies instead put on an Easter Parade of errors in a 5–1 loss. “It was rough today. Very, very uncharacteristic of our group, who takes a lot of pride in defense,” manager Bud […]