Law: Scouting top prospects in the AFL and instructional league
Who impressed and who didn't? Check out the latest reports on some of the top prospects in baseball, including Astros righty Forrest Whitley.
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78-84, 3rd in AL West
William Weinbaum ESPN
The Phillies announced plans Tuesday to extend safety netting for 2020, becoming the 13th MLB team to commit to or put in extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. The Astros, Braves, Chisox, Dodgers, Nats & O's have installed extensions & the Brewers, D-backs, Jays, Pirates, Rangers & Royals said they plan to. Some teams say they're considering extensions and the Marlins had extended theirs to 150 feet past each dugout before the 2019 season.
Rangers target course for success in new park
Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have left the building, the ballpark the team called home for 26 seasons.
BBTN: Maddon's Exit, Globe Life Park, Manager Changes
Buster and Tim Kurkjian relive the top 10 moments from an emotional weekend in baseball (5:48). They also discuss Joe Maddon's firing, the future of Brad Ausmus in Anaheim and some other names linked to managerial vacancies. Plus, Todd Radom rejoins Buster and Troy for "Cap Talk" (29:28) and an American figure says goodbye to a great American ballpark (36:19).
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
Rangers, fans say goodbye to Globe Life Park
As the temperature reached the mid-90s on Sunday, a sellout crowd that included former President George W. Bush and 15 former Rangers bid farewell to Globe Life Park, which is getting replaced after just 26 seasons.
Rangers close out ballpark 6-1 over AL East champ Yankees
Lance Lynn struck out 10, getting his career-high 16th win as the Texas Rangers closed out the 26th and final season at their ballpark with a 6-1 win over the AL East champion New Yankees on Sunday.
Severino bit erratic for Yankees in 9-4 loss to Rangers
Luis Severino was a bit erratic in his third and final start of the regular season, with four walks and a throwing error over three innings, and the AL East champion New York Yankees lost 9-4 to the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Tomorrow's starters: Luis Severino vs Luke Farrell, the youngest son of former Red Sox manager John Farrell.
Paxton leaves early, Yankees hit 6 homers to top Texas 14-7
James Paxton was removed from his final start before the playoffs after one inning because of a tight muscle in his buttocks, overshadowing six home runs by the Yankees in a 14-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night that gave New York 103...
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Home Run Derby for the New York Yankees in Texas: No. 300 - Giancarlo Stanton No. 301 - Cameron Maybin No. 302 - Brett Gardner No. 303 - Gio Urshela No. 304 - Mike Ford No. 305 - Austin Romine
BBTN: Goodbyes, Unwritten Rules, Bochy
After a night in which two larger-than-life baseball figures said goodbye, Buster speaks to Karl Ravech (13:53) and Jon Sciambi (32:38) about an emotional night for Felix Hernandez and if his career resume is enough to get him in to the Hall of Fame. Plus, a new addition to baseball's unwritten rules, more stories from Bruce Bochy (28:41) and a heartfelt tribute to Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman (52:30).
Sports misery index: Most miserable fan bases in pro sports
Now that the NBA and NHL seasons have concluded, which teams cracked the top 25? And are the Rays and the Brewers on their way out?
Minor gets 200th K after Rangers let popup drop
Rangers pitcher Mike Minor recorded his 200th strikeout of the season in the ninth inning of Thursday's game after the team allowed a foul popup to drop.
Minor gets 200 Ks as Rangers beat Red Sox 7-5 to avoid sweep
Mike Minor worked into the ninth inning to reach 200 strikeouts in a season for the first time after the Rangers purposely let a foul pop drop, Danny Santana hit a grand slam and Texas beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Porcello pitches strong 6 innings, Red Sox rout Rangers 10-3
Christian Vazquez, Mitch Moreland and Rafael Devers homered, and Rick Porcello won what could be his final start for Boston as the Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 10-3 Wednesday night.
Rodriguez labors for 19th win as Red Sox beat Rangers 12-10
Eduardo Rodriguez labored through five innings to get his 19th win, allowing more runs than he had in his previous seven starts combined, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 12-10 on Tuesday.
Encarnacion, Sanchez likely back for final series
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion should return to the lineup on Friday, and he is hopeful catcher Gary Sanchez also will be back when the club faces the Rangers this weekend.
Power Rankings: Who starred for each team in 2019
Teams such as the A's, Rays and Nationals are about to earn an invitation to October, but credit these players for getting them there.
Rangers hit 5 HRs to halt A's surge in 8-3 win
Willie Calhoun hit two of Texas' five homers and the Rangers slowed the Oakland Athletics' wild-card push with an 8-3 victory Sunday.
Semien reaches base 6 times, A's roll past Rangers 12-3
Marcus Semien hit his 32nd home run and reached base six times, and the Oakland Athletics routed the Texas Rangers 12-3 on Saturday night to maintain their two-game lead in the AL wild card race.
Fiers, A's rout Rangers 8-0, maintain 2-game wild card lead
Mike Fiers struck out five and didn't walk a batter over eight dominant innings to win for the first time in four starts, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 8-0 on Friday night to maintain a two-game lead for the top AL wild card
Cole reaches 300 Ks for season, Astros beat Rangers 3-2
Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters, including his 300th of the season, in eight strong innings, Yuli Gurriel and Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night to lock up a postseason berth.
Colon shows no mercy as he strikes out kids (1:17)
Verlander on cusp of 20 wins after beating Texas
Justin Verlander picked up his major league-leading 19th win, and Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez all homered to help the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
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2019 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 107 | 55 | .660 | - | W3 |
| Oakland | 97 | 65 | .599 | 10 | L1 |
| Texas | 78 | 84 | .481 | 29 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 72 | 90 | .444 | 35 | L3 |
| Seattle | 68 | 94 | .420 | 39 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.0624th
Quality Starts55Tied-15th
WHIP1.4627th
BAA.26925th
Runs81012th
Batting Average.24817th
On Base Percentage.31920th
Slugging Percentage.43116th