Jake Burger - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Receiving Wednesday off Burger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Joc Pederson will receive the start at first base while Burger receives the evening off. Burger had been included in the lineup in each of the previous four games, going 6-for-14 with two home runs, one double, two walks, five RBI and three runs during that stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals head into matchup with the Rangers on losing streak

The Washington Nationals aim to end their four-game slide with a victory over the Texas Rangers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill's 7 innings, Justin Foscue's homer

Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lifts 21st homer Burger went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Burger had gone 11 games without a multi-hit effort, batting just .200 with a homer and five RBI in that span. He went deep in the second inning off Jacob Lopez to open the scoring. Burger is now batting .239 with a .725 OPS, 21 homers, 73 RBI, 52 runs scored, 18 doubles and two stolen bases over 119 contests this season as the Rangers' primary first baseman.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gelof and Butler each hit two-run homers to lead the A's over the Rangers 5-2

Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Supplies offense in loss Burger went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Burger's blast forced Gage Jump's exit from the contest in the sixth inning, but it was also the extent of the Rangers' scoring. The homer ended a 15-game power drought for Burger, who went just 10-for-51 (.196) with two doubles and two RBI in that span. Despite the slump, he's holding onto a near-everyday role at first base. Burger is batting .234 with a .709 OPS, 20 homers, 71 RBI, 50 runs scored, 17 doubles and two stolen bases over 117 contests this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeff McNeil goes 4 for 5 as the Athletics beat the Rangers 8-3

Jeff McNeil was 4 for 5 with three RBIs including the go-ahead home run as the Athletics snapped a three-game slide with an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sitting Thursday Burger is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against the Angels, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Burger will get a night off after he went 1-for-13 with three strikeouts and two RBI over the first three games of the series against Los Angeles. Joc Pederson will slot in at first base and bat leadoff in the series finale.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Nimmo's single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid

Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Bradish eclipses Bedard for O's pitching milestone ARLINGTON -- Kyle Bradish notched his 500th strikeout in his 90th career game Saturday night, reaching the milestone in fewer games than any...

AUGUST 9 • MLB.COM

Jacob deGrom strikes out 9 and Rangers beat Orioles for 4th win in a row

Jacob deGrom struck out nine over five innings as the Texas Rangers beat Baltimore 5-1

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Ezequiel Duran has 4 RBIs as Rangers beat Giants 5-4 to end season-worst 6-game losing streak

Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Resting up Saturday Burger isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.

Impact Burger has notched a base hit in four of his last five games but will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game. Joc Pederson will pick up a start at first base as a result, moving Brandon Nimmo into the DH spot and opening up right field for Alejandro Osuna.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

How to live stream Rangers vs Astros: MLB, TV channel The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros open a three-game AL West series Friday night at Daikin Park, with the division rivals separated by jus...

JULY 31 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Diaz, Vilade homers and a 4-hitter in a bullpen game helps Rays beat Rangers 3-0

Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Rangers put themselves in good position as only AL West team with a winning record

The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Joc Pederson hits first 2 of Rangers' 4 homers in 7-3 win over Mariners to take key AL West series

Joc Pederson homered twice to drive in four runs and the Texas Rangers wrapped up a key AL West series against the Seattle Mariners with a 7-3 win

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Goes deep against Seattle Burger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Burger extended the Rangers' lead to five runs in the third inning with a two-run long ball off George Kirby. It was the 19th home run of the season for Burger, three of which have come since the All-Star break. He is slashing .238/.300/.430 with two steals and 66 RBI across 410 plate appearances.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers play the Mariners leading series 2-1

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

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Sitting Saturday Burger is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Burger will take a seat after going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during Texas' 5-4 win over Seattle on Friday. Joc Pederson will start at first base while Alejandro Osuna serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Key contributions to win Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over Seattle.

Impact Burger stood out on offense for the Rangers, who began a critical three-game set against the team chasing them in the AL West. He twice delivered go-ahead runs for Texas. His two-run homer in the fourth inning gave the team a 3-1 lead, before his run-scoring single in the sixth put them up 4-3. Burger leads the club with 18 homers and 64 RBI.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Burger's homer, 3 RBI, lead Rangers past Mariners 5-4 to open series between AL West leaders

Jake Burger hit a two-run home run and a go-ahead single to lead the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 5-4 in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in th...

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Mariners in first of 4-game series

The Texas Rangers start a four-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Friday

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Rangers play the White Sox after Nimmo's 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers take on the Chicago White Sox after Brandon Nimmo's four-hit game on Tuesday

JULY 22 • Associated Press

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