Joc Pederson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Idle against southpaw Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Pederson missed out on a start in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals due to left hip discomfort, but he returned to the starting nine at designated hitter for Friday's 10-1 loss in the series opener in Boston. The Rangers will keep Pederson on the bench for a second straight day to close out the series, though his absences in those games have more to do with the Red Sox sending left-handed starters to the hill for both contests. Texas will likely continue to heavily shield Pederson against left-handed pitching; he's faced southpaws for just 13 of his 175 plate appearances on the season.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Pederson went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's 10-1 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Pederson returned to the lineup after missing one game with a hip issue. He singled and scored the Rangers lone run in the first inning. Pederson is an unconventional choice to bat leadoff, but he's rediscovered his bat since being moved there. He's slashing .289/.379/.632 with six home runs and 15 RBI across 23 games atop the order.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafaela powers Red Sox to 10-1 rout of Rangers as Gray shines on mound

Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go Friday Pederson (hip) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact The veteran slugger sat out Thursday's series finale in Kansas City after exiting Wednesday's contest due to left hip discomfort, but he's ready to go after sitting out one game. Pederson had a hot start to June -- going 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits in the first three contests of the month -- but he has just one hit across his past five games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox head into matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Boston Red Sox look to stop their four-game skid when they play the Texas Rangers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Seager homers as Rangers top Royals 4-2 to reach .500 for the first time since May 1

Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Held out with hip injury Pederson (hip) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Kansas City.

Impact Pederson had to be lifted from Wednesday's game with left hip discomfort, so it's not a surprise he's not ready to play in Thursday's matinee. Whether Pederson will wind up requiring a stint on the injured list is unclear. Brandon Nimmo is getting a day at designated hitter for the Rangers, and Ezequiel Duran will play right field in the series finale.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caglianone leads Royals against the Rangers after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Texas Rangers after Jac Caglianone's four-hit game on Wednesday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Díaz and Burger lead the Rangers to a 6-4 win over the Royals in 10 innings

Elias Díaz hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning as the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pulled with hip discomfort Pederson was removed from Wednesday's game against the Royals with left hip discomfort, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pederson went 0-for-1 with a walk before leaving Wednesday's contest in the fifth inning. It remains unknown whether his hip will cause him to miss additional games, but the Rangers may provide more information after the game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jac Caglianone homers twice for the Royals in a 5-3 win over the Rangers

Jac Caglianone went 3 for 3 with two home runs and three RBIs as the Kansas City Royals erased an early deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 5-3

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rangers and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1

The Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Guardians on 4-game home win streak

The Texas Rangers host the Cleveland Guardians trying to continue a four-game home winning streak

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Joc Pederson, Rangers take aim at Guardians Deadspin | Joc Pederson, Rangers take aim at Guardians

JUNE 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rangers host the Guardians on 3-game home win streak

The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cleveland Guardians

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Alec Burleson has 3 RBIs, Andre Pallante works 5 2/3 innings as Cardinals defeat Rangers 5-3

Alec Burleson drove in three runs, Andre Pallante threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Behind Joc Pederson, red-hot Rangers seek sweep of Cards Deadspin | Behind Joc Pederson, red-hot Rangers seek sweep of Cards

JUNE 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Joc Pederson leads Rangers past Cardinals 7-4 for 5th straight win

Joc Pederson hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 for their season-best fifth straight victory

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Beeks, bullpen back Eovaldi in crucial 7th inning to lead Texas to 5th straight win ST. LOUIS -- Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi takes pride in picking up the bullpen. On Tuesday, the bullpen returned the favor. Jalen Beeks p...

JUNE 3 • MLB.COM

Rangers try to continue win streak, take on the Cardinals

The Texas Rangers will attempt to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1

Jacob deGrom tossed five scoreless innings to earn his 100th career win and Ezequiel Duran had three hits as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Rangers take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Cardinals

The Texas Rangers will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Ignites comeback win Pederson went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Royals.

Impact Pederson ignited a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning with a leadoff homer. That was the first of five consecutive hits, culminating with Ezequiel Duran's walk-off single to wipe out Kansas City's lead. The home run was Pederson's second in as many games and the fifth across his last five contests.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Kansas City Royals come into the matchup against the Texas Rangers after losing five straight games

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Duran's RBI single lifts Rangers past Royals 7-6 on a 3-run ninth walk-off

Ezequiel Duran hit an opposite field RBI single to cap a three-run ninth inning as the Texas Rangers walked off the Kansas City Royals 7-6

MAY 30 • Associated Press

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Rafaela powers Red Sox to 10-1 rout of Rangers as Gray shines on mound

Red Sox head into matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

Seager homers as Rangers top Royals 4-2 to reach .500 for the first time since May 1

Caglianone leads Royals against the Rangers after 4-hit game

Díaz and Burger lead the Rangers to a 6-4 win over the Royals in 10 innings

Jac Caglianone homers twice for the Royals in a 5-3 win over the Rangers

Rangers and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1

Rangers host the Guardians on 4-game home win streak

Rangers host the Guardians on 3-game home win streak

Alec Burleson has 3 RBIs, Andre Pallante works 5 2/3 innings as Cardinals defeat Rangers 5-3

Joc Pederson leads Rangers past Cardinals 7-4 for 5th straight win

Rangers try to continue win streak, take on the Cardinals

Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1

Rangers take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Cardinals

Royals take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

Duran's RBI single lifts Rangers past Royals 7-6 on a 3-run ninth walk-off