ISIAH KINER-FALEFA NEWS

Kiner-Falefa, Calhoun lead Rangers' breakout The Rangers’ offense had been oddly quiet when playing at home this season. Texas came into Saturday’s game against Boston second to last in...

MAY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

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

Mashes third homer Kiner-Falefa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Thursday's 4-1 win over Boston.

Impact Returning to his customary role atop the lineup, Kiner-Falefa took reliever Hirokazu Sawamura deep in the seventh to extend Texas' lead. It was the infielders first long ball in nearly three weeks.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trevino homer pushes Gibson and Rangers past Red Sox 4-1

Texas catcher Jose Trevino delivered a big blow after his battery mate's final pitch

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops in order Kiner-Falefa will bat seventh and start at shortstop Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Kiner-Falefa has batted either first or second in all 23 of his starts to date, but he'll drop all the way to the bottom third of the order with right-hander Alex Cobb on the hill for the Angels in the series finale. The plunge down the lineup is likely less of a demotion for Kiner-Falefa and more of a promotion for Nick Solak, who will climb up to the two hole after batting .400 with six home runs over his last 12 games. During that same stretch, Kiner-Falefa is slashing a much more modest .265/.294/.306.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Sunday Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact All three of Kiner-Falefa's hits were singles. He added a stolen base in the first inning. In the sixth inning, he scored on an Adolis Garcia groundout. The 26-year-old Kiner-Falefa is slashing .258/.289/.366 with four stolen bases, two home runs, eight RBI and 13 runs scored across 98 plate appearances.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kopech dominant, fans 10 in 5 innings, White Sox sweep Texas

Michael Kopech struck out a career-high 10 in just five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 for their season-hi...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kiner-Falefa's hot series a bright spot The Rangers were swept for the second time this season, falling 8-4 to the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday afternoon, but Isiah...

APRIL 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Mercedes gets 4 more hits, White Sox beat Rangers 9-7

Rookie sensation Yermín Mercedes added to his scorching start with four hits, including a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singles three times, steals base Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 9-7 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Kiner-Falefa swiped his third base of the season in the fifth inning before coming around to score on an Adolis Garcia homer. He then drove in the game-tying run in the sixth. The 26-year-old raised his season average to .238 in 84 at-bats.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Weaver: Big games for Isiah Kiner-Falefa (3 hits) and... - The Athletic Big games for Isiah Kiner-Falefa (3 hits) and Adolis García (2 home runs) but the Rangers lose 9-7. The White Sox offense got 16 hits, and D...

APRIL 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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

Retreats to bench Saturday Kiner-Falefa isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Kiner-Falefa had started each of the first 14 games of the season and hit .233 with two home runs, seven RBI and two stolen bases. Charlie Culberson will take over as the shortstop Saturday, batting eighth.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two hits, steal in win Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and an RBI in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact The Rangers were coming off a 22-inning scoreless streak and got contributions up and down the order, including Kiner-Falefa, who delivered multiple hits for the second time in the last four games and pilfered his second bag of the season. He's not a freaky speed guy, but Kiner-Falefa stole eight bases in 58 games last season and is on pace for double digits in 2021.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guzmán carted off with apparent leg injury Rangers left fielder Ronald Guzmán exited Monday’s game in the first inning after he pulled up awkwardly while charging in on a shallow fly...

APRIL 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Goes yard in loss Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in the 7-4 loss to the Padres on Saturday.

Impact Kiner-Falefa continues to be a bright spot in a lackluster Rangers' offense, leading the team in batting average (.273). Besides teammate Nate Lowe, Kiner-Falefa is the only one producing runs on the Rangers, with six RBI and seven runs scored in eight games. The 26-year-old will get a lot of at-bats as the primary leadoff hitter, but the Rangers aren't expected to score as many runs as most teams.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres follow up 1st no-no with 7-4 victory over Rangers

Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers 7-4

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hometown no-no: Musgrove no-hitter for Padres vs. Rangers

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove has thrown the first no-hitter in the history of his hometown team

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thrives at leadoff Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Kiner-Falefa has been a bright spot as the leadoff hitter for the 1-3 Rangers, going 6-for-17 with a walk and five runs scored over four games. He took over at leadoff during spring training and slashed .351/.415/.514 atop the order in Cactus League play. Given the way he's started the regular season, he should remain locked into that role.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd

Steven Matz and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled the home opener for the Texas Rangers and their sellout crowd

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept 'calculated risk'

The Texas Rangers are the first team to approach capacity with their stadium since the coronavirus shutdown of sports more than a year ago

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big day at plate Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Kiner-Falefa contributed a two-run single in the fourth inning and a solo shot in the ninth. The 26-year-old infielder has opened 2021 as the Rangers' primary shortstop. He went 4-for-13 (.308) with a homer, three RBI, four runs scored and a double in the three-game series versus the Royals over the first weekend of the season. Kiner-Falefa hit leadoff in all three games, and he has the ability to put up decent run totals and add a few stolen bases if he remains in that spot, though he's yet to attempt a steal in 2021.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe hits towering HR, Texas tops Royals to avoid sweep

Nate Lowe hit a towering, three-run homer and the Texas Rangers figured how to hold onto a big lead, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-3 for their first win of the season

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No Odor on Rangers in '21; team moving on from longtime 2B

Rougned Odor's time with the Texas Rangers is done

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league mound

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS