Jacob Latz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Collects save No. 23 Latz earned a save against the Angels on Monday, issuing one walk and striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.

Impact Latz entered in the bottom of the 10th inning with Texas up 4-1. He had to grind a bit, working around a one-out walk and throwing 24 total pitches, but the right-hander was able to get three outs without allowing any runs. Latz lowered his season ERA to a sterling 1.83 and is now up to 23 saves, sixth-most in the American League.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records six-out save Latz allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three over two scoreless innings to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over Baltimore.

Impact Latz was asked to protect a one-run advantage for the final two frames and ultimately converted his 22nd save of the season, though the ninth inning provided some drama. Baltimore put the potential tying run in scoring position before Christian Franklin singled to right, but Brandon Nimmo threw Leody Taveras out at the plate. Latz clinched the save by striking out Christian Encarnacion-Strand to end the game. Latz has been reliable all season long for Texas, posting a 1.87 ERA and converting 22 of his 25 save chances this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joc Pederson's 2-run homer in the 6th lifts Rangers past the Orioles 2-1

Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth and Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined to limit Baltimore to one run as the Texas Rangers beat the Orioles 2-1

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Blows save but earns win Latz (3-1) was tagged with his third blown save of the season but earned the win in relief Tuesday against the Giants. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk while...

Impact Latz entered the game in the ninth with the Rangers holding a two-run lead, but he allowed a two-run single to Bryce Eldridge, resulting in the blown save. He was tagged with the win anyway when Ezequiel Duran walked it off for Texas with a ground-rule double in the bottom of the ninth. Latz isn't on his most productive stretch, as he's allowed earned runs in three of his last four appearances. He owns a 4.26 ERA across 6.1 innings and six outings since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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

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JULY 30 • FOX SPORTS

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Wynns, Quantrill power Rangers to 4th win in 5 games, 4-1 over the Rays

Austin Wynns homered, Cal Quantrill struck out seven and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Records 21st save Latz picked up his 21st save of the season in a perfect ninth inning of a 4-1 win over the Rays on Tuesday.

Impact Latz posted just 10 pitches (eight strikes) to notch the win for Texas on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has now converted 16 consecutive save opportunities and has not blown a save since May 13. On the season, the left-hander has posted a 1.80 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 51:11 K:BB in 50 innings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 20th save Latz earned his 20th save of the season Friday against the Mariners. He allowed one run on one hit and struck out one.

Impact Latz needed 21 pitches (16 strikes) to close out the game Friday. Even though he allowed a double from Colt Emerson, who later scored on a wild pitch with two outs, he got the job done by retiring Julio Rodriguez on a groundout. Latz has converted each of his last 15 save opportunities, posting a 1.48 ERA and 0.70 WHIP across 24.1 innings in 19 appearances over that stretch.

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

Appears in non-save situation Latz struck out one and retired all three batters faced in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Latz threw 14 pitches (10 strikes) in a non-save situation after not having pitched since last Saturday. It appears manager Skip Schumaker didn't want his closer getting rusty. The Rangers are off Thursday, and Latz will be available as normal when the club returns to action Friday against Seattle.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Slams door for 19th save Latz secured the save Saturday against Atlanta, throwing 1.1 clean innings. He struck out one.

Impact After beginning the year as a starter and then a setup man, Latz continues to run away with Texas' closing gig. The 30-year-old southpaw has successfully converted 14 consecutive save opportunities, also turning in six straight scoreless outings. Through 46 innings, Latz owns a 1.57 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 47:11 K:BB with 19 saves in 21 attempts.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo delivers go-ahead, 2-run single in 6th inning and drives in 3 as Rangers edge Braves 7-6

Brandon Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth inning gave Texas the lead as the Rangers rallied from an early deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 in a matchup of first-place teams

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Nimmo's walk-off single gives Rangers 6-5 win over Astros and winning record at All-Star break

Brandon Nimmo hit a game-ending single that drove in Wyatt Langford with his third hit of the game, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5 to enter the All-Star break wi...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

How Jacob Latz Has Become the Rangers' Savior in the Bullpen The Texas Rangers reliever has delivered in a way no one saw coming.

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Wyatt Langford wins game in 9th in return from IL as Rangers beat Angels after blowing 5-run lead

Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after the Range...

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Jacob Latz goes from rotation hopeful to closer and being lone All-Star for Texas Rangers

Jacob Latz went to spring training with the Texas Rangers competing for a spot in their rotation

JULY 9 • Associated Press

How Jacob Latz turned a setback into an All-Star season This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry's Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

JULY 7 • MLB.COM

The Biggest Rangers All-Star Snubs: These Four Players Should Feel Slighted For the Texas Rangers the 2026 All Star game is all about pitcher Jacob Latz. But should he have had teammates going with him?

JULY 5 • SI.COM

Rangers History Says Jacob Latz's All-Star Game Case Already Made Jacob Latz had an incredible June for the Texas Rangers. All one needs to do is look at the numbers.

JULY 3 • SI.COM

Nails down 18th save Latz struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact The southpaw continues to dominate as the Rangers' closer. Latz was scored upon in only one of 12 June appearances, posting a 1.13 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB over 16 innings on the month while converting all 11 of his save chances. Despite not picking up his first save until late April, Latz sits third in the AL in the category, behind Cleveland's Cade Smith (26) and Tampa Bay's Bryan Baker (21).

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Completes six-out save Latz picked up the save in Monday's 6-3 victory over Cleveland. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out one over two innings.

Impact Latz was called upon in the eighth inning for a six-out save and delivered without issue, retiring all six batters he faced to secure his 17th save of the season. The southpaw has been excellent all year, posting a 1.76 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 41:9 K:BB across 41 innings (32 appearances). Latz has fired 11 scoreless outings over his past 12 appearances and hasn't blown a save since May 13.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Cauley makes splash in big league debut as Rangers top Guardians 6-3 for 5th straight win

Cameron Cauley tripled in the seventh inning for his first hit in his major league debut before scoring the go-ahead run on a single by Nicky Lopez to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

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JUNE 29 • FOX SPORTS

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