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Royals head into matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Kansas City Royals look to break their four-game slide with a win against the Texas Rangers

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rangers Boss Explains Logic Starting Kumar Rocker Without Opener ARLINGTON, Texas — Skip Schumaker doesn’t want the opener to become a habit for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kumar Rocker.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Allows four runs in fifth loss Rocker (2-5) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs on four hits, two walks and a hit batsman over five innings against the Astros. He struck out five.

Impact After working behind an opener and turning in 7.2 shutout innings his last time out, Rocker started Monday's contest and was considerably less effective. The right-hander allowed a run in the first inning, worked through a pair of scoreless frames, then surrendered three more runs between the fourth and fifth innings, highlighted by a Yordan Alvarez solo shot. Rocker will carry a 3.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB across 50 innings (10 appearances) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Royals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros take 3-game win streak into game against the Rangers

The Houston Astros seek to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Texas Rangers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night In Baseball: Inside-The-Park Grand Slam, Seat Catch In Mets-Nationals

The Nationals and Mets combined for a highlight-reel game, two walk-off, three-run home runs, an NL Central lead change, the Dodgers won a t...

MAY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Inside-The-Park Grand Slam, Seat Catch In Mets-Nationals

Superb in bulk relief Rocker (2-4) earned the win over Colorado on Tuesday, allowing three hits and issuing three walks while striking out seven batters over 7.2 scoreless relief innings.

Impact Rocker has struggled in first innings this season, so the Rangers elected to pitch him behind opener Tyler Alexander on Tuesday. That proved to be a fruitful decision, as Rocker ended up tossing his longest outing of the campaign while keeping the Rockies off the scoreboard. The right-hander racked up an impressive 19 whiffs en route to a season-high seven punchouts. Rocker was hit hard in his first two starts of May, but he's responded well, tossing 12.2 scoreless frames over his subsequent two outings. Given how well he pitched Tuesday, it wouldn't be surprising if the Rangers decide to pitch him behind an opener again the next time he takes the mound.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rocker's strong outing, Nimmo's homer, lift Rangers over Rockies, 10-0

Kumar Rocker tossed a career-high 7 2/3 innings, Brandon Nimmo homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Colorado Rockies 10-0

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Pitching in bulk relief Tuesday Rocker will pitch in bulk relief Tuesday against the Rockies, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact An initial report indicated that Rocker was scratched, but he will simply follow an opener in Tyler Alexander rather than make a traditional start. Rocker has posted an 11.25 ERA in the first inning this season, so the Rangers will see if he fares better entering mid-game.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Tuesday's start Rocker has been scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start in Colorado, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact There's no word yet on the reasoning for Rocker being unable to take the ball, but the Rangers should have an update on his condition shortly. Tyler Alexander will slot in as Tuesday's starter in Rocker's place in what will be a bullpen game for the Rangers.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies bring 1-0 series lead over Rangers into game 2

The Colorado Rockies play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Five strong innings in no-decision Rocker took a no-decision Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing no runs on three hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out three.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander turned in one of his best starts of the season Wednesday. Although Rocker matched a season worst in free passes, he scattered three singles during his first scoreless outing of the year and also tied a season most in pitches (97). Rocker still has an underwhelming 4.34 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB across 37.1 innings, so fantasy managers may want to consider shying away from him in his next scheduled appearance at hitter-friendly Coors Field against the Rockies.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's single gives Rangers a 6-5 win over Dbacks after both teams score 3 runs in 9th

Danny Jansen had a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers rallied for a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Rangers and Diamondbacks meet to decide series winner

The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 13 • Associated Press

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.

MAY 9 • 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-...

MAY 9 • 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.

MAY 9 • 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

MAY 8 • 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

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