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Mariners square off against the Rangers in series rubber match

The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mariners head into matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Seattle Mariners aim to stop a four-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mariners enter matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Seattle Mariners look to break their three-game skid when they take on the Texas Rangers

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Athletics play the Rangers leading series 2-1

The Athletics lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Texas Rangers

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Placed on injured list The Rangers placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a bicep injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martin was pulled from his appearance Tuesday after throwing just five pitches in one-third of an inning, and he'll now be held out of action for the rest of the month after suffering a biceps injury. He'll be joined on the injured list by Luis Curvelo (shoulder), and the Rangers will bring up Gavin Collyer and Cal Quantrill from Triple-A Round Rock to round out the active roster.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKenzie Gore allows 1 hit in 5 innings to help Rangers blank the Mariners 3-0

MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Allows ninth-inning runs Martin (1-1) picked up the loss Friday, when he allowed two runs on two hits over one inning in a 5-3 loss to the Reds.

Impact Martin entered a 3-3 game in the top of the ninth inning and left with Texas trailing. He gave up a leadoff double to Spencer Steer followed by Tyler Stephenson's two-run home run. Martin, who entered the season as part of a committee of closers, has allowed five runs (four earned) over 2.2 innings. All five runs crossed the plate in the ninth inning of games.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reds beat Rangers 5-3 in their 1st road game with 3 homers, the last in the 9th

Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds won in their first road game this season

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Blows first save opportunity Martin (1-0) blew the save but came away with the win in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Phillies. He allowed one unearned run on two hits and struck out one while recording one ou...

Impact With the Rangers up 3-0, manager Skip Schumaker actually called on Robert Garcia to open the ninth inning. However, Garcia recorded just two outs while allowing two unearned runs on one hit and one walk with one strikeout before giving way to Chris Martin to protect the 3-2 lead. Martin surrendered two hits and a run to send the game to extra innings. With neither pitcher faring well in their first outing of the season, Garcia would seem to continue to hold the slight edge for save opportunities for Texas.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers blow 3-run lead in 9th inning but recover to top Phillies 5-4 in the 10th

Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered and the Texas Rangers recovered from blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

In mix to close with Garcia Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Monday that he's comfortable with Martin and Robert Garcia in the closer role, and who he uses in the ninth inning will "depend on the situation...

Impact Schumaker at the start of Rangers camp named Garcia and Martin as the favorites to garner save chances, and he still sees the situation the same way on the precipice of Opening Day. The 39-year-old Martin has never had more than four saves in a single season in his career, but he's been one of the most reliable relievers in baseball over the last four years with a 2.60 ERA, 27.4 percent strikeout rate and 3.1 percent walk rate.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Records scoreless inning Martin walked one over a scoreless inning in Friday's spring game against the Rockies.

Impact Martin pitched a scoreless sixth inning in his third Cactus League appearance. He remains in the mix to close games for the Rangers, and one obstacle was cleared Friday when the Rangers designated Alexis Diaz for assignment. That leaves Martin and Robert Garcia as the primary candidates to close games for Texas. Garcia just returned to camp after Team Mexico was ousted from the World Baseball Classic, and the competition between the two will play out over the final two weeks of the Cactus League.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could see save opportunities Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Robert Garcia and Martin are the favorites to see save chances for the team this season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact After mulling retirement, Martin re-signed with the Rangers in December on a one-year, $4 million contract. He'll turn 40 in June but has remained highly effective, having logged a 2.98 ERA and 43:8 K:BB over 42.1 frames in 2025 while notching two saves. Martin finished last season on the injured list with an undisclosed injury but enters spring training without limitations.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers and reliever Chris Martin finalize $4 million, 1-year contract

Chris Martin and the Texas Rangers completed a $4 million, one-year contract that puts the reliever back in the bullpen with his hometown team

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Rangers Martin (undisclosed) signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martin was a key part of the Rangers' bullpen this past season, as he finished the year with a 2.98 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 42.1 innings while adding two saves and 13 holds. Now committed to another year in Arlington, the 39-year-old righty will likely continue to work in a setup role ahead of closer Robert Garcia.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians and Rangers play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on IL The Rangers placed Martin (undisclosed) on the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact It's unclear if Martin's move to the IL is related to the right hand injury he suffered Sept. 14, but the Rangers should provide some clarity in the near future. Either way, he'll remain sidelined for the rest of 2025 and finish the season with a 2.98 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 42.1 innings. With Cole Winn (undisclosed) also moving to the IL, Texas will promote Jose Corniell and Luis Curvelo from Triple-A to fill the open roster spots.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton homers twice including a 2nd-straight leadoff shot to lead Twins over Rangers 4-0

Byron Buxton hit two home runs including a second-straight leadoff homer, Bailey Ober threw six innings with five strikeouts and two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Ra...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves past hand issue Martin (hand) hit a batter but allowed no other baserunners during an inning of relief in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Astros.

Impact Martin experiencing some tingling in his right hand during his previous relief appearance in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mets, but a couple days off was all he needed for the issue to be resolved. The veteran righty made quick work of the Astros in the ninth inning Tuesday, needing just seven pitches to record three outs.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed with hand issue Martin was removed in the eighth inning from Saturday's game with an issue in his right hand, MLB.com reports. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings b...

Impact Martin felt a tingling sensation in his right hand and was seen shaking it as he departed the field. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said following the game that the issue not considered serious.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Martin felt a tingling sensation in his right hand and was seen shaking it as he departed the field. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said following the game that the issue not considered serious.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helman's grand slam and Latz's scoreless outing push playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers

Michael Helman drove in all the Texas runs with a grand slam and a double, lefty Jacob Latz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the MLB-best Milwau...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Saddled with third blown save Martin was charged with a blown save Friday against Houston, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks in the eighth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Martin took his third blown save of the season, and he served up his first homer since June 24 in Baltimore. The veteran right-hander should remain a setup man for the Rangers in the final weeks of the season, though he hasn't fared particularly well on the mound as of late. Over his last 12.1 innings, Martin has a 5.11 ERA and 1.78 WHIP covering 15 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE