The top home run achievement ever for all 30 MLB teams
With balls flying out of stadiums at a record pace, we look at each franchise's all-time greatest long ball moments, from David Ortiz and Ken Griffey Jr. to B.J. Upton and Mike Hampton.
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61-64, 3rd in AL West
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As the Astros debuted safety netting extensions Mon., the Braves announced plans via Twitter to extend netting by the end of Sept. Since a toddler's May 29 head injuries at Houston on a foul liner, 3 teams — the Astros, Chisox & Nationals — have installed new netting, and 7 — the Blue Jays, Braves, Dodgers, Orioles, Pirates, Rangers & Royals — have publicly committed to it, totaling 1/3 of MLB's 30 teams.
Pujols belts 652nd homer (0:22)
Rangers rally to walk off in 12 (0:37)
Angels back in Texas after Skaggs' death, Rangers rally, 8-7
The Los Angeles Angels returned to Texas for the first time since pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room before the start of a series at the Rangers last month, losing 8-7 in 11 innings after letting a six-run lead get away Monday night.
Power Rankings: Yankees, Dodgers rise, but only one can be No. 1
There's a big shuffle up top as we spotlight each team's key player heading toward the stretch run.
BBTN: Acuna's Effort, Sale's Injury, Cap Talk
Buster talks to Tim Kurkjian about Brian Snitker's decision to pull Ronald Acuna Jr., the severity of Chris Sale's elbow injury and the Yankees' ongoing feud with umpires (14:36). Plus, a quick interview with Anthony Rizzo (35:00) and "Cap Talk" with Todd Radom (38:02).
Polanco, Twins top Rangers 6-3 for 1st 4-game sweep of Texas
Jorge Polanco cleared the bases with a tiebreaking triple in the eighth inning, helping the Minnesota Twins to their first-ever four-game sweep of Texas with a 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Sunday.
Polanco's triple plates three (0:32)
Cave makes terrific diving catch (0:16)
Gonzalez doubles in 2 runs (0:30)
Cron's HR caps 6-run first as Twins beat Rangers 12-7
C.J. Cron had a two-run home in Minnesota's six-run first inning, and the Twins went on to beat the Texas Rangers 12-7 on Saturday night.
Hamilton returns, inducted into Rangers' hall
Josh Hamilton returned to Globe Life Park for the first time since he played there for the last time in 2015 on Saturday, when he was inducted into the Rangers' hall of fame. "That was fun," he said after watching a video of his highlights with the team.
Homers by Kepler, Schoop lead Twins past Rangers 4-3
Max Kepler and Jonathan Schoop hit two-run home runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Twins slug 3 HRs in 13-6 win at Texas, keep AL Central lead
Luis Arraez hit the first of three more homers by the slugging Minnesota Twins, putting them ahead to stay in a 13-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.
Andrus gets 4 hits, Rangers beat Jays 7-3 to avoid sweep
Kolby Allard pitched 5 2/3 innings to win for the first time with Texas, Elvis Andrus had four hits and two RBI and the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Blue Jays hit 3 solo HRs, blank slumping Rangers 3-0
Five Blue Jays pitchers combined on a five-hitter, Teoscar Hernandez and Billy McKinney hit back-to-back home runs, and Toronto beat the slumping Texas Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Drury hits first career grand slam, Jays rout Rangers 19-4
Brandon Drury hit his first career grand slam, Justin Smoak had a two-run homer among his three extra-base hits, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Texas Rangers 19-4 Monday night.
Top takeaways from MLB's 2020 schedule release
Games in London, Puerto Rico and... Iowa? Next season's schedule has more than the usual collection of quirks.
Power Rankings: Make way for a new No. 1
As the Mets climb back into the race, the Yankees and Astros keep finding ways to get stronger.
'Oh my God, how can we do this?': An oral history of the 1994 MLB strike
Twenty-five years ago today, all major league games were canceled. Ultimately, the World Series would be lost too. On the anniversary of that infamous morning, Tim Kurkjian shares the stories of some key figures in a conflict that nearly killed the sport.
Minor, Rangers edge Brewers 1-0
Mike Minor struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Texas Rangers beat Jordan Lyles and the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Houser posts 10 Ks, Brewers top Rangers 3-2 for 5th straight
Adrian Houser struck out a career-high 10 and rookie Keston Hiura hit his 14th home run as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 Saturday night and extended their winning streak to five games.
Thames hits game-ending homer as Brewers beat Rangers 6-5
Eric Thames hit a game-ending homer to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night after Josh Hader blew a save opportunity for the fourth time this season.
Rangers ban man for racist behavior at game
The Rangers have indefinitely banned a man after it was determined he directed racist comments and derogatory gestures at a Hispanic family during a game.
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2019 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 80 | 46 | .635 | - | W2 |
| Oakland | 71 | 53 | .573 | 8 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 62 | 65 | .488 | 18.5 | L1 |
| Texas | 61 | 64 | .488 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Seattle | 53 | 73 | .421 | 27 | W3 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.99
Quality Starts45
WHIP1.46
BAA.270
Runs641
Batting Average.251
On Base Percentage.323
Slugging Percentage.441