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Allows two runs in no-decision Bradford didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Mets after allowing two runs on four hits while striking out one over 4.1 innings.

Impact Bradford kept New York scoreless through two innings before Francisco Lindor singled with two outs in the third and Juan Soto followed with a two-run homer to right-center. Those were the only runs charged to Bradford, who didn't issue a walk and departed with one out in the fifth. Texas erased the 2-0 deficit later that inning, taking Bradford off the hook for the loss. Bradford has made nine appearances this season and owns a 4.19 ERA with a 21:10 K:BB in 43 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Semien hits tiebreaking HR against old team and Baty adds pinch-hit slam as Mets beat Rangers 7-2

Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rang...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Effective as bulk reliever Bradford allowed three hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.1 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Thursday.

Impact Bradford did his part in bulk relief, but the bullpen let him down, costing him a chance at his first win of the season. This was his second scoreless outing in eight appearances (seven starts). He has pitched to a 4.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB through 38.2 innings so far this season. It's unclear if Bradford will get another turn through the rotation, though the Rangers have a hole to fill next week if MacKenzie Gore (shoulder) isn't good to go at home against the Mets. Nathan Eovaldi and Bradford would be the candidates to fill that gap if necessary, though Eovaldi would be on normal rest.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Story's 3-run homer lifts Red Sox to 4-3 win, dropping Rangers into 2nd place in AL West

Trevor Story hit a three-run home run off All-Star closer Jacob Latz in the eighth inning, capping a comeback from a three-run deficit as the Boston Red Sox beat Texas 4-3 and drop...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Rangers begin 3-game series against the Red Sox

The Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Falls to 0-5 Bradford (0-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Mariners, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out one.

Impact Bradford gave up a run on a Taylor Ward two-out single in the second inning before Seattle added two more on a Cole Young double in the fourth. Bradford has failed to make it through six innings in any of his last five starts. His ERA now sits at 4.72 through seven outings (34.1 innings) this season with a 1.57 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB. Bradford will look to get in the win column his next time out, tentatively slated to come on the road in Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2

The Texas Rangers bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Seattle Mariners

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Can't keep ball in yard Wednesday Bradford (0-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Rangers were downed 9-2 by the A's, surrendering five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over four innings....

Impact It was the southpaw's worst performance since coming off the IL for his season debut in early August after completing his recovery from an internal brace procedure on his elbow. Bradford has been taken deep only once in his first five starts, but Henry Bolte got to him for a pair of two-run shots in this one, while Zack Gelof also tagged him for a solo homer. Bradford saw his ERA inflate from 3.42 to 4.45 as a result, and through 30.1 innings he carries a 1.58 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB. He'll try to bounce back in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bolte's first career multihomer game leads Athletics over Rangers 9-2

Henry Bolte had his first career multihomer game, Zack Gelof, Jonah Heim and Alika Williams also went deep, and the Athletics scored nine unanswered runs to beat the Texas Rangers...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Rangers take on the Athletics after Nimmo's 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers play the Athletics after Brandon Nimmo had four hits against the Athletics on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Brandon Nimmo has 4 hits and 5 RBIs as Rangers beat A's 8-5 to close gap on Astros in AL West

Brandon Nimmo set season highs with four hits and five RBIs, Corey Seager scored three times and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 to move within one game of Houston atop th...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Takes loss versus Milwaukee Bradford (0-3) took the loss Friday against the Brewers after allowing three runs on nine hits over 5.2 innings, walking two and without recording a strikeout.

Impact Bradford hasn't exactly been a strikeout machine, and he's yet to record more than five punchouts in any of his previous five outings this season. With a 13:6 K:BB and a 1.52 WHIP in 26.1 innings across five starts, it's hard to trust Bradford in most fantasy formats, as he's giving up a lot of traffic on the basepaths but isn't recording enough strikeouts to compensate for that. His next start should come at home against the Athletics.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson allows 1 hit in 7 innings as the MLB-leading Brewers beat the Rangers 6-1

Logan Henderson gave up one hit over seven innings and Jake Bauers reached base five times and scored twice in his return to the lineup as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Brewers take on the Rangers after Chourio's 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Texas Rangers after Jackson Chourio's four-hit game on Thursday

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Allows two runs in loss Bradford (0-2) took the loss against the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Impact Bradford allowed runs in the first and sixth innings, throwing 56 of 80 pitches for strikes before departing with a 2-0 deficit. While his workload has been somewhat limited, the 28-year-old has yielded three earned runs or fewer in each of his four starts since making his season debut Aug. 5. He owns a 3.05 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 20.2 innings over those four starts and lines up for a road matchup with the Brewers next weekend.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' Ryan Johnson, two relievers combine on 1-hitter in 3-0 victory over the Rangers

Rookie Ryan Johnson carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning for second time this season and three Los Angeles Angels pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 3-0 win over the Texa...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Three Critical Matchups as Cody Bradford, Rangers Seek Series Win Over Angels The Texas Rangers had to work overtime to beat the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, but it was a hard-earned win for their playoff hopes.

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

Duran leads Rangers against the Angels after 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers play the Los Angeles Angels after Ezequiel Duran had four hits against the Angels on Friday

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Scoreless through 9, Rangers beat Angels 2-1 as Langford has tying RBI then scores winner in 10th

Wyatt Langford had a tying RBI double in the 10th inning, then scored the winning run on third baseman Denzer Guzman’s throwing error as the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Ange...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Lasts just four innings Bradford allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Sunday.

Impact Bradford gave up a two-run home run to Lawrence Butler in the second inning. While the hit total against Bradford was a little high, he was able to raise his pitch count to 81 (58 strikes) as he continues to build up from a long-term elbow injury that kept him out of action in 2025. He's posted a 2.93 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB through 15.1 innings over three starts this year. He is projected to make his next start at home versus the Angels, though it's unclear who between Bradford, Kumar Rocker and Cal Quantrill will stick around in the rotation when Jack Leiter (ankle) is ready to come off the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics square off against the Rangers with series tied 1-1

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

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Tosses seven innings in loss Bradford (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Angels, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one over seven innings

Impact Bradford didn't need much of a workload buildup Tuesday, as he efficiently completed seven innings on just 75 pitches (49 strikes), including eight at-bats that lasted just one pitch. All three runs against him came in the third inning on three hits and a hit batter, but he settled in from there to retire 12 of the final 13 hitters he faced. It was only Bradford's second start of the season after being activated from the injured list on August 5 following an elbow injury that sidelined him for all of 2025. He's scheduled to face Washington at home in his next start, presenting a significant challenge against one of MLB's most productive lineups.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Neto keys early rally, Angels snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Rangers

Zach Neto had an RBI single and scored during the Angels’ three-run third inning, and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Cody Bradford Faces More Pressure in Second Rangers Start After Injury If Cody Bradford’s first Major League start since 2024 was about an emotional release, his second start will come with much different stakes...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Angels bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels aim to break a three-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

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Semien hits tiebreaking HR against old team and Baty adds pinch-hit slam as Mets beat Rangers 7-2

Trevor Story's 3-run homer lifts Red Sox to 4-3 win, dropping Rangers into 2nd place in AL West

Rangers begin 3-game series against the Red Sox

Rangers bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2

Bolte's first career multihomer game leads Athletics over Rangers 9-2

Rangers take on the Athletics after Nimmo's 4-hit game

Brandon Nimmo has 4 hits and 5 RBIs as Rangers beat A's 8-5 to close gap on Astros in AL West

Henderson allows 1 hit in 7 innings as the MLB-leading Brewers beat the Rangers 6-1

Brewers take on the Rangers after Chourio's 4-hit game

Angels' Ryan Johnson, two relievers combine on 1-hitter in 3-0 victory over the Rangers

Duran leads Rangers against the Angels after 4-hit game

Scoreless through 9, Rangers beat Angels 2-1 as Langford has tying RBI then scores winner in 10th

Athletics square off against the Rangers with series tied 1-1

Zach Neto keys early rally, Angels snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Rangers

Angels bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers