Jack Leiter - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Comes up short to earn win Leiter tossed 4.2 scoreless innings but didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Cubs. He allowed three hits and five walks while fanning six.

Impact Leiter had some command issues, as the five walks were a season-worst mark for him, but at the end of the day, he got the job done. Leiter didn't give up a single run despite allowing eight baserunners, although unfortunately, he came up just one out short to earn the win. This solid outing reduced his ERA to 4.85, and Leiter is expected to make his next start over the weekend on the road against the Astros.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jung and Justin Foscue homer as Rangers win 6-0 to end Cubs' 10-game winning streak

Josh Jung and Justin Foscue homered, Alejandro Osuna had a pair of RBI singles and the Texas Rangers beat the Cubs 6-0

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cubs bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Texas Rangers looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Cubs beat the Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season

Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Why has the Rangers' bullpen been so good? Just ask them DETROIT -- Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter lost a perfect game when he walked Riley Greene to begin the fifth inning Sunday night. Then he...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Strikes out 10 in loss Leiter (1-3) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out 10 over 6.2 innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Tigers.

Impact Leiter threw 73 of 100 pitches for strikes, but the Tigers were able to string some offense together against him from the fifth inning on. He's now allowed at least three runs in each of his last five outings, but he was able to limit walks in this game. For the season, Leiter has a 5.45 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 43:13 K:BB through 38 innings across seven starts. The 26-year-old right-hander has strikeout upside and potential if he can keep the walks down. He also needs to work on the homers, as he's given up four of them over his last two starts. Leiter's next start is projected to come at home versus the Cubs.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Towering Tork blast turns Tigers' bullpen game into two-strike torment DETROIT -- What began as a pitchers' duel between Rangers youngster Jack Leiter and the Tigers’ bullpen turned on a Spencer Torkelson two-ru...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Torkelson's home run, McGonigle's RBI singles lift Tigers past Rangers, 7-1

Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers and Rangers play, winner claims 3-game series

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

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Serves up three homers in loss Leiter (1-2) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings.

Impact All four runs Leiter gave up came across the third and fourth innings, and all four were courtesy of the long ball. It was the first time the right-hander gave up more than two homers in a game this season, and it snapped a string of two straight homerless outings by Leiter. He did tie a season high by completing six frames, but Leiter has now given up at least three earned runs in four straight starts. He'll carry an unhappy 5.17 ERA into his next start, which lines up to be a road matchup against the Tigers.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Judge and Rice hit back-to-back homers while matching Mantle and Berra as Yankees beat Texas 4-2

Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Yankees to open 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the New York Yankees to start a three-game series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers

Carlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat th...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Good to start Monday Leiter (ankle) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The right-hander suffered an ankle injury during his previous start against the Pirates on Wednesday, but he's ready to go for his next turn through the rotation. After giving up just three earned runs across his first two starts of the campaign, Leiter has labored to a 6.91 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB in his past three outings.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing sore ankle Leiter is dealing with right ankle soreness as a result of a fall during Wednesday's start versus the Pirates, but he expects to be ready for his next scheduled outing Monday again...

Impact Leiter tripped over a weighted bat in the on-deck circle and fell to the ground in the fifth inning. He stayed in to finish the frame and has managed to avoid a serious injury. It seems at this time Leiter is not in danger of missing his next start, but the Rangers will likely wait until this weekend before officially clearing him to take the ball versus the Yankees.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fans five in five innings Leiter didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Leiter tossed 57 of his 84 pitches for strikes, and while he didn't factor into the decision, this was far from his best outing. The right-hander has been struggling of late, and this was his third consecutive start in which he allowed at least three earned runs while failing to pitch six complete innings. He hasn't earned a quality start since his first start of the season, when he tossed six innings of two-run ball against the Orioles on March 30. Leiter, who has seen his ERA increase all the way up to 4.97, is scheduled to make his next start at home against the Yankees next week.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leiter sees things unravel in fifth as Rangers come up short ARLINGTON -- In the fifth inning Wednesday night, Jack Leiter sprinted to back up the errant throw from the outfield, just as every pitcher...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Oneil Cruz's 3-run homer off top of foul pole powers Pirates to 8-4 win over Rangers

Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Pirates on 4-game home win streak

The Texas Rangers, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Narrowly misses quality start Leiter took a no-decision Wednesday against the Athletics, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Leiter really worked to try and make it through six frames for the second time this year, firing a season-high 105 pitches, but a Darell Hernaiz single brought his outing to an end with two outs in the sixth. The hard-throwing right-hander was perhaps a bit fortunate to have surrendered only three runs, considering he gave up a season-high seven knocks and fanned a season-low three. Leiter owns a dicey 4.87 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings, though he does have a favorable matchup up next versus the Pirates.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Rangers leading series 2-1

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

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Langeliers, Wilson hit HRs as Athletics beat Rangers 6-5, sit atop AL West for 1st time since 2021

Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson each hit two-run homers to help the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-5

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Struggles against Dodgers Leiter (1-1) allowed five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four batters over 3.2 innings in a loss against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact The Rangers handed Leiter a 1-0 first-inning lead, but he quickly gave that back when Shohei Ohtani led of the bottom of the first with a homer. Teoscar Hernandez went deep for a three-run shot five batters later, and Texas never made up the deficit. In addition to the long balls, Leiter struggled with his control, throwing just 54 of 93 pitches for strikes and issuing four walks after handing out just two free passes over his first two starts. Leiter had been pitching well coming into Saturday, with a particularly impressive 17:2 K:BB across his first 11 frames, so the poor outing against a star-studded Dodgers lineup shouldn't cause fantasy managers to give up on him. The right-hander's next start is lined up to come on the road versus the Athletics.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani's leadoff HR a welcome sight in LA as on-base streak hits 45 games LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani didn't wait long to give the Dodger Stadium crowd something to cheer about on Saturday night against the Ranger...

APRIL 12 • MLB.COM

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Josh Jung and Justin Foscue homer as Rangers win 6-0 to end Cubs' 10-game winning streak

Cubs bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Rangers

Cubs beat the Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season

Torkelson's home run, McGonigle's RBI singles lift Tigers past Rangers, 7-1

Tigers and Rangers play, winner claims 3-game series

Judge and Rice hit back-to-back homers while matching Mantle and Berra as Yankees beat Texas 4-2

Rangers host the Yankees to open 3-game series

Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers

Oneil Cruz's 3-run homer off top of foul pole powers Pirates to 8-4 win over Rangers

Rangers host the Pirates on 4-game home win streak

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Athletics play the Rangers leading series 2-1

Langeliers, Wilson hit HRs as Athletics beat Rangers 6-5, sit atop AL West for 1st time since 2021