Kumar Rocker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Surrenders three runs in loss Rocker (1-4) took the loss Friday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts across 3.2 innings.

Impact Rocker again struggled, as he possesses below-average stuff with depressed velocity this season. In two starts this month, Rocker has surrendered eight runs on 11 hits, including two homers, and three walks with five strikeouts across 5.2 innings. Just two of Rocker's seven starts this season have qualified as quality outings. His ERA has swelled to 5.01 with a 27:13 K:BB across 32.1 innings. Rocker is lined up to face the Diamondbacks at home for his next start.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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 Kumar Rocker's white sleeves as pitcher led to MLB delay in Rangers-Cubs | Sporting News This is a different kind of delay.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rangers host the Cubs to begin 3-game series

The Texas Rangers begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chased early in third loss Rocker (1-3) took the loss Saturday against the Tigers, allowing five runs on six hits and zero walks in two innings. He struck out two.

Impact Rocker never quite found his rhythm Saturday, throwing a season-low two innings and 43 pitches. Although he didn't issue a free pass for the first time this year, the right-hander fanned a season-low two and gave up a season-high five runs. Rocker will carry a lackluster 4.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB across 28.2 innings into a tough matchup against the Cubs for his next scheduled outing.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Dingler's 3-run homer, Keider Montero's efficient start help Tigers beat Rangers 5-1

Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Tough-luck loss Sunday Rocker (1-2) took the loss Sunday against the Athletics, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out three.

Impact The Athletics got to the 26-year-old right-hander early, scoring both of their runs in the opening frame, but Rocker regained his footing thereafter. While he did tie a season low in strikeouts, Rocker turned in his second straight start of at least six frames while yielding two runs or fewer. Rocker has a respectable 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB across his first 26.2 innings, but a tough assignment against the Tigers is on tap for his next outing.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

Rangers and Athletics play to decide series winner

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

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Carter drives in a run and robs Cruz of a homer as Rangers beat Pirates 5-1

Kumar Rocker allowed a run in six innings and Evan Carter drove in the tying run before robbing Oneil Cruz of a three-run homer, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory over the...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Earns win, quality start Tuesday Rocker (1-1) earned the win against the Pirates on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five across six innings.

Impact Rocker gave up an RBI single to Ryan O'Hearn in the first inning, but that was the only run that the former gave up in Tuesday's outing as he kept the Pirates' bats in check by inducing 11 ground balls. It was both Rocker's first win and quality start since July 19 against the Tigers. He has yielded three runs or less in each of his four starts this season for a 3.48 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB across 20.2 innings. Rocker is slated to start this weekend at home against the Athletics.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Carter makes this CRAZY grab to rob Cruz of HR ARLINGTON -- Rangers center fielder Evan Carter went all out to help starter Kumar Rocker avoid another early exit Tuesday night against the...

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

Pirates visit the Rangers to open 3-game series

The Texas Rangers start a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Takes no-decision Wednesday Rocker allowed two runs on four hits, four walks and a hit batsman while striking out six over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Wednesday.

Impact Rocker's four walks were a season high, but so were the six strikeouts. In the end, it was an inefficient performance for the right-hander, who was unable to complete five frames with his 97 pitches (59 strikes). Through three starts this season, he has a 4.30 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB over 14.2 innings. Rocker will need to improve at limiting traffic on the bases, as that's what has kept him from pitching deeper into games so far. His next start is tentatively projected to be at home versus the Pirates.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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

Athletics face the Texas Rangers Wednesday

The Athletics square off against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Gives up two homers Friday Rocker allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Rocker is still in search of his first win, but he's been passable so far with five runs allowed and an 8:3 K:BB over 10 innings across his two starts. The long ball was a problem Friday, but both of the home runs he allowed were solo shots by Max Muncy. Rocker is tentatively projected to make his next start on the road versus the Athletics.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese on-base streak record with a 44-game run

Shohei Ohtani has surpassed Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Rangers aim to keep win streak alive against the Dodgers

The Texas Rangers seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

How to Watch Dodgers vs. Rangers: Live Stream or on TV The Los Angeles Dodgers (9-3), with Tyler Glasnow on the hill, host the Texas Rangers (7-5) who will start Kumar Rocker, at 10:10 p.m. ET on...

APRIL 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

After hectic Opening Week, Rocker rewards Rangers' faith with solid season debut ARLINGTON -- When the Rangers broke camp and left Surprise, Ariz., on March 22, one player remained at the Spring Training facility. Kumar R...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Goes five innings in season debut Rocker (0-1) took the loss Saturday against the Reds, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts across five innings.

Impact Rocker won the fifth spot in the Rangers' rotation during the spring but had his first turn skipped due to Jacob deGrom being pushed back a day with a neck issue earlier this week, so Saturday was his 2026 season debut. Rocker surrendered three straight singles to Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart in the top of the first inning, allowing both of his runs on the three hits. Rocker eventually settled in and threw 80 pitches. Rocker's next start will likely come next weekend in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reds beat Rangers 5-3 in their 1st road game with 3 homers, the last in the 9th

Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds won in their first road game this season

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Opening season as fifth starter Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that Rocker will be included on the Opening Day roster as the team's fifth starter, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com repo...

Impact Jacob Latz will begin the season in the bullpen after Rocker beat him out for the final spot in the Texas rotation. Rocker was relegated to the minors for the final two months of the 2025 season but delivered generally positive results this spring, finishing Cactus League play with a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB in 12.2 innings across four appearances.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' last rotation spot still up for grabs | Sporting News The Rangers have not finalized their fifth starter, with Jacob Latz, Kumar Rocker, Cal Quantrill and Austin Gomber still in the mix entering...

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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