All-Star slugger Adolis García tied the Rangers' single-season rookie record with his 30th home run and last-place Texas beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 8-1.
A.J. Alexy allowed one hit over six innings in his second straight phenomenal start to begin his major league career for the Texas Rangers in a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Detroit Tigers opened their series against the Texas Rangers. Detriot's Wily Pertalta's seven scoreless innings came in his fourth start for the Tigers, beating Texas with a 7-3 win.
Chris Bassitt pitched three-hit ball over seven scoreless innings to win his ninth straight decision and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-1.
Austin Gomber pitched six shutout innings, Charlie Blackmon homered and the Colorado Rockies beat Texas 11-6 losing its 15th consecutive road game for the Rangers.
The NHL has finalized plans for a 56-game season that will begin on Jan. 13. The regular season is slated to end May 8 before a 16-team postseason that will run another two months.
Derek Dietrich reached base four times in his Texas debut and the Rangers scored five runs in the eighth inning for a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo is giving $1,000 each to 191 minor league players in the Texas organization. Choo hopes to the gifts will help financially strapped minor leaguers.
Austin Nola hit a sacrifice fly that scored Dee Gordon and Omar Narváez added on with an RBI single in the ninth inning as the Mariners wins 5-3 over the Rangers.