CHRIS MARTIN NEWS

Serves up go-ahead homer in loss Martin (0-2) took the loss Friday against the Mariners after giving up two runs on two hits in 1.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact Martin served up a go-ahead two-run homer to Cal Raleigh in the eighth inning, allowing the Mariners to score what ultimately became the game-winning runs. Although the veteran right-hander entered spring training as Texas' presumed favorite for saves, he's fallen behind Luke Jackson in the bullpen pecking order to open the campaign and could continue to watch his fantasy stock drop following Friday's showing. Even so, Martin still holds a 2.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB with four holds over eight innings this year, so he should remain in the high-leverage mix going forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh hits go-ahead home run to lift Mariners to 5-3 win over Rangers

Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-3

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as the Cubs beat the Rangers 10-6

Dansby Swanson lined a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago’s four-run eighth inning, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 on another frigid night

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonah Heim's walk-off single in the 9th sends Rangers past Rays 4-3 to extend win streak to 5 games

Jonah Heim’s walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning to center field scored Josh Smith and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 for their fifth consecutive win

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers' bullpen stays hot in win vs. Rays ARLINGTON -- There was a lot of turnover in the Rangers' bullpen this offseason. By a lot, that means almost all. Six of Texas’ eight bullpe...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Mahle pitches 5 shutout innings for first win since April 2023 as Rangers beat Rays 5-2

Tyler Mahle rebounded from a rough opening start to pitch one-hit ball over five shutout innings for his first win since April 3, 2023, and Kyle Higashioka’s RBI double highlighted...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Leiter shuts down Reds in Rangers' second straight 1-0 win

Jack Leiter shut the Cincinnati Reds down for the second game in a row and the Texas Rangers won 1-0 to take the three-game series

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox DH Rafael Devers is 1st big leaguer with 10 strikeouts in 3 games to open a season

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has become the first major league player to strike out 10 times in the first three games of a season

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first save of 2025 Martin struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Martin got the call to close things out Saturday after Luke Jackson was used for the first two games of the series. Martin had no problem getting through the inning and earned the save after striking out Tristan Casas. Martin needed only 13 pitches (nine strikes), and given the Rangers used five relievers in Saturday's win, he could have his number called in Sunday's series finale.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Adolis García's 2-run double and go-ahead HR leads the Rangers to a 4-3 win over Red Sox

Adolis García put Texas ahead to stay with his first homer of the season after an earlier two-run double and the Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be used as setup man Martin struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning Monday as the Rangers topped the Royals in exhibition play.

Impact After Robert Garcia pitched the seventh inning, Martin handled the eighth and Luke Jackson closed things out in the ninth. After the game, manager Bruce Bochy said it was "pretty close" to how he plans to use his late-inning mix this season, although he added that the roles are not yet completely defined. Martin has been viewed as the top candidate to close for the Rangers, but Bochy might be considering him in more of a setup role. It's a situation that still lacks clarity as we close in on Opening Day.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

AL West Preview: The Astros will look different, and that could mean a new division champ this year

The Houston Astros will look different when trying to continue their impressive run of AL West titles

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox preseason capsule: Big splash may lead to playoff run Boston Red Sox2024 record: 81-81 (3rd place, AL East).He gone: OF Tyler O’Neill, RHP Nick Pivetta, RHP Kenley Jansen, LHP James Paxton, RHP...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Church back 'in the mix' for Rangers' bullpen as homegrown option SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Much has been made about the Rangers’ completely rebuilt bullpen this spring. Texas added veteran arms like Chris Martin...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Makes spring debut Martin struck out one over a scoreless fourth inning in Sunday's spring game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Martin, who missed time earlier in camp due to the flu, made his Cactus League debut Sunday. Setting down the side in order on 15 pitches (nine strikes), Martin has been mentioned as a top candidate for the team's closer role, although Texas manager Bruce Bochy said that he may not "have a defined closer," Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports. However the manager chooses to close out games, Martin is expected to be one of the trusted arms Bochy turns to in the ninth inning.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spring debut Sunday Martin (illness) is listed as one of the relievers scheduled to pitch for the Rangers in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning...

Impact The veteran right-hander will be making his spring debut after a bout with the flu earlier in camp put him behind schedule compared to the club's other healthy bullpen options. Martin will likely need only a handful of tuneup outings during the Cactus League to prepare himself for the start of the season. He'll be a candidate to factor into the Rangers' unsettled closing picture after he turned in a 3.45 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 50:3 K:BB in 44.1 innings with Boston in 2024.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Martin has been dealing with the flu over the past few days, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Martin was still able to play catch Friday, and with the Rangers' first Cactus League game still a week away, it's unlikely that his illness will cause him to miss any spring training reps. The 38-year-old righty turned in a 3.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 44.1 innings with the Red Sox last season, and he has a good chance to open 2025 as the Rangers' primary closer.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Martin guaranteed $5.5 million in 1-year deal with Rangers, can earn $500,000 bonuses

Reliever Chris Martin is guaranteed $5.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses

JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs acquire reliever Matt Festa from Rangers for cash

The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran reliever Chris Martin returns to hometown team on 1-year deal with Texas Rangers

Veteran reliever Chris Martin has signed a one-year contract with his hometown Texas Rangers

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Latches on with Rangers Martin signed a one-year contract with Texas on Monday.

Impact Martin will join the Rangers after turning in two solid years in Boston. He posted a 3.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 50:3 K:BB across 44.1 innings a season ago, picking up two saves along the way. Texas doesn't currently have many arms in the bullpen with closer experience, so a veteran like Martin could have a chance to nab a few saves in 2025 depending on how the rest of the offseason unfolds.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agent Signings List

MLB Free Agent Signings

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Free Agents List

MLB Free Agents List

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Potential Free Agents List

MLB Potential Free Agents List

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works ninth to collect win Tuesday Martin (3-1) picked up the win Tuesday, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning during Boston's 6-5 extra-inning victory over Toronto.

Impact The veteran righty worked the bottom of the ninth in a tie game on the road, so he wasn't being held back for a potential save chance -- Chase Shugart wound up recording the save instead, the first for a Red Sox reliever since Kenley Jansen (shoulder) was shut down. Martin still appears to be the top choice for high-leverage spots, but he's had a bumpy September, posting a 7.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through seven innings with an 8:1 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE