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Rangers Reaction: Bush saves the day, and perhaps solves his woes

Matt Bush, with angst all around him, kept the Rangers from blowing a touchdown lead Sunday, a key day for him, Drew Robinson and Nick Martinez.

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After surviving Yankees, could Rangers take off behind Hamels?

The Rangers nearly squandered a 7-0 lead Sunday before winning 7-6 thanks to a big save from Matt Bush. Cole Hamels is waiting to come off the disabled list Monday.

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Rangers build big lead, hang on to beat Yankees

Three home runs in the first four innings helped the Rangers take a 7-0 lead, but they needed scoreless innings from Keone Kela and Matt Bush late for a 7-6 victory.

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Rangers consider Frisco starter Sadzeck for relief help

Hard-throwing, big-bodied Connor Sadzeck threw in the upper 90s Saturday during a one-inning relief appearance as the Rangers take a deeper look at potential bullpen arms.

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Rangers send Gallo to Texas to have hamstring evaluated

Joey Gallo has been bothered for more than a week by a sore right hamstring. The Rangers decided to let their team doctors have a look at him, but are hopeful he can rejoin the team Monday at Cleveland.

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Something not measuring up with MLB’s record homers and strikeouts

Baseball players are hitting home runs this season — and striking out — at a record pace. Theories abound, but studies suggest MLB has altered the ball.

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Rangers ride Bibens-Dirkx, homers to beat Yankees

Right-hander Austin Bibens-Dirkx allowed one run in seven innings, and Carlos Gomez and Robinson Chirinos went deep before the Rangers pulled away late to an 8-1 victory.

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Rangers Reaction: Time to stop being surprised by the legendary ABD

Another strong outing by Rangers rookie right-hander Austin Bibens-Dirkx leads to a simple question: Should anyone be surprised anymore?

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Gallo sits Saturday to rest ailing hamstring

Rangers manager Jeff Banister said that the issue Joey Gallo is playing through is similar to the hamstring discomfort he had in spring training.

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Bibens-Dirkx does it again, leading Rangers past Yankees

The journeyman right-hander Austin Bibens-Dirkx starred on another big stage Saturday afternoon, allowing one run in seven innings as the Texas Rangers rolled 8-1 at Yankee Stadium.

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Perez hits DL, but Hamels to start Monday for Rangers

Unable to get his broken thumb into his glove, Martin Perez heads to the 10-day disable list, but Cole Hamels will come off the DL to start the opener at Cleveland.

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JUCO slugger, prep shortstop among latest to sign with Rangers

The Rangers have agreed with their top 21 selections from the amateur draft earlier this month and 23 of their 41 choices overall.

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Pain-free Darvish says he won’t miss next start

The Rangers removed Yu Darvish after seven innings and only 88 pitches Friday because of triceps tightness, but on Saturday the right-hander declared himself fit to start Wednesday at Cleveland.

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Gomez feeling free with Rangers, and it shows

The center fielder has been the Rangers’ best player the past week, and he was hoping to keep his hitting streak alive in extra innings.

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Yankees burn Bush, Rangers in 2-1 victory

Matt Bush blows his second straight save chance in the ninth inning and allows the game-winning run in the 10th as the Rangers lose at Yankee Stadium. Yu Darvish left after seven innings with tightness in his triceps.

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Rangers Reaction: Bullpen woes run deeper than Bush

Matt Bush has blown two straight saves, but a lack of consistent set-up work across the bullpen is also an issue that continues to bite the Rangers. And then there’s Yu Darvish latest issue.

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Darvish plans to make next start despite early exit

The Rangers removed Yu Darvish from his start Friday after only 88 pitches because of tightness in his triceps, but the right-hander expects to start the next time through the rotation.

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Rangers have another threat with Andrus running again

Elvis Andrus was limited by injury last season from running at will, but he’s back stealing bases regularly and helping fuel the Texas Rangers’ offense.

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Rangers’ Perez breaks right thumb, could miss next start

Just as Cole Hamels is about to return, Martin Perez slams the tip of his non-throwing thumb in his hotel door Thursday on his way to dinner and might not be able to pitch next week at Cleveland.

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