CHARLIE CULBERSON NEWS

LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds

After no-hitters on consecutive nights by Detroit right-hander Spencer Turnbull and Yankees newcomer Corey Kluber, is there a pitcher on the docket who can make it three days in a...

MAY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

No-hitter for 2nd straight day: Kluber pitches Yanks' gem

Corey Kluber threw the major leagues’ sixth no-hitter this season and second in two nights, leading the New York Yankees over the Texas Rangers 2-0

MAY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees RHP Kluber has no-hitter through 8 vs. Rangers

New York Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber has not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Texas Rangers

MAY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Sitting once again Culberson is out of the lineup Saturday against the Astros, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact The infielder will start on the bench for a second consecutive game after having gone 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in both of his last two games. Culberson has hit just .182 in his last seven games.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Culberson is out of the lineup Friday against the Astros.

Impact Culberson started at third base the past four games but will take a seat Friday after going 3-for-15. Andy Ibanez will work at the hot corner for the Rangers in his place.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Webb fans 10, Giants hand Texas 9th interleague loss in row

Logan Webb set a career high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and the San Francisco Giants beat Texas 4-2, keeping the Rangers winless in interleague play this season

MAY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers in win Culberson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Culberson kicked things off during a six-run fifth inning by taking a first-pitch slider over the wall in left to tie the game up at two. The long ball was his first since April 15 as he's now slashing .310/.347/.521 with 11 RBI and eight runs scored. He'll look to continue to take advantage of his at-bats while Brock Holt (hamstring) is sidelined.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García homers, drives in 5 as Rangers beat Mariners 10-2

Adolis García homered and drove in a career-high five runs, Dane Dunning struck out 10 in five innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-2

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Gallo 2 HRs, Rangers throw out Lewis at plate to top M's 9-8

Rangers rookie center fielder Adolis Garcia threw out Kyle Lewis at the plate on a wild, scrambly play for the final out, and Texas held off the Seattle Mariners 9-8

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Culberson isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Culberson had started each of the last five games and went 5-for-20 with a double, two RBI, a run and four strikeouts during that time. Andy Ibanez will take over at third base and bat eighth.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes late-game impact Culberson went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Impact Culberson reached base on a fielding error in the ninth inning and scored the game tying run that forced the extra frame. He then doubled in Texas' final run in a three-run 10th and extended his hit streak to eight games. Culberson should see ample at-bats at third base after the Rangers added Brock Holt (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García homers in 10th, Rangers come back to beat Twins 6-3

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to complete the Texas Rangers’ comeback in a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Extends hit streak Culberson went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Twins.

Impact Culberson's seventh-inning single extended his hitting streak to seven games, and he later pushed a run home with an eighth-inning groundout. The utility infielder is getting most of his playing time at third base, where he and Brock Holt are alternating starts. Culberson has a career-high .869 OPS with seven extra-base hits, eight RBI and one steal over 18 games.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiner-Falefa, Calhoun power Rangers past Red Sox 8-6

Isiah Kiner-Falefa homered and had an RBI triple among his trio of hits, and Willie Calhoun’s three hits included a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Rangers beat O's 1-0 in 10 in duel of opening day starters

Nate Lowe singled home Eli White with two outs and the bases loaded in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in a pitcher’s duel betwee...

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers Thursday in win Culberson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the 6-4 win against the Rays on Thursday.

Impact Culberson's fourth inning home run off Rich Hill gave the Rangers a 3-1 lead and was his second home run in three days. The 32-year-old went 2-for-12 with no RBI or runs over his five games. He turned the page, going 6-for-11 with two home runs, five RBI and two runs over his last three games. Culberson has been a streaky player throughout his career and has only played more than 100 games in two seasons. His only recorded double-digit home run season (12) was in 2018 with Atlanta.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia's 2-run homer in 10th lifts Rangers over Rays 6-4

Adolis Garcia’s first major league homer, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, gave the Texas Rangers a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers, doubles in win Culberson went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an RBI double and a stolen base during Tuesday's win over the Rays.

Impact Culberson played a major role in lifting the Rangers to victory, highlighted by a two-run long ball against Trevor Richards in the eighth inning. He also hit an RBI double in the fourth, then singled and swiped a bag in the sixth. Both the homer and stolen base were firsts of the season for the 32-year-old.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start at 3B Culberson started at third base and went 2-for-3 with a double in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Culberson has been sharing the hot corner, but he could be in line to see the bulk of the at-bats while Brock Holt (hamstring) is injured. Manager Chris Woodward told Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning News that Holt could land on the injured list.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Culberson started at third base Saturday and went 0-for-4 out of the nine-hole in an 11-4 loss to Kansas City.

Impact When the Rangers didn't add Rougned Odor to their roster, a gaping hole was created at third base. Brock Holt started there Thursday against right-hander Brad Keller, and Culberson followed at the hot corner in the second game against left-hander Mike Minor.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Culberson now FA; Soroka reinstated off IL The Braves bid adieu to Charlie Culberson, signed a journeyman outfielder and activated starter Mike Soroka from the 60-man injured list whi...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Elects free agency Culberson elected free agency Friday.

Impact Culberson has been a useful bench piece for the past several years, though he played a very minimal role this past season, getting into just 10 games and coming to the plate just seven times. With a career .247/.292/.390 slash line, the 31-year-old's main appeal on the open market will be his ability to play almost anywhere on the diamond.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back of bullpen fails Dodgers as Braves take NLCS opener

Walker Buehler is dealing with two blisters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are having trouble settling on even one closer

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Riley HR in 9th leads Braves past Dodgers 5-1 in NLCS opener

Austin Riley led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer that sparked a four-run rally, and the Atlanta Braves opened their first National League Championship Series since 20...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-hander Alex Wood as an extra pitcher for the National League Championship Series

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press