Kyle Higashioka - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kyle Higashioka homers as Rangers beat George Kirby for 1st time in 3-2 win over Mariners

Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Smacks first homer of 2026 Higashioka went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer during the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Higashioka gave the Rangers the lead for good in the fifth inning, when he took George Kirby deep to left-center field for a two-run homer for the former's first long ball of the season. It was Higashioka's fourth start behind home plate in 11 games, and for now, it looks like he is the clear second option at catcher behind Danny Jansen to open the 2026 season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Higashioka is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Through Texas' first six games, Higashioka has drawn two starts at catcher to Danny Jansen's four. The Rangers could split the reps fairly equitably between the two backstops this season, but at least in the early going, Jansen looks to be Option 1A of the duo.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leiter and Burger lead the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles

Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

MacKenzie Gore strikes out 7 in his 1st start for Texas as the Rangers beat the Phillies 8-3

MacKenzie Gore struck out seven in his Texas debut, and Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen both homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Monday Higashioka (back) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

Impact Higashioka hadn't appeared in a game since March 5 due to a back issue, but now that he's back behind the plate Monday, he should have plenty of time to prepare himself for the Rangers' March 26 opener in Philadelphia. The veteran backstop is expected to split catching duties with Danny Jansen this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Monday Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Higashioka (back) is feeling better and is expected to return to the spring lineup Monday against the Padres, Evan Grant of The Dall...

Impact The 35-year-old backstop was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to back spasms but is on track for a quick return to the lineup. Higashioka had a .694 OPS in 94 games last season and is expected to split playing time with Danny Jansen behind the plate for the Rangers this year.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Higashioka was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The Rangers haven't specified why Higashioka was erased from the starting nine, but an explanation should arise in the near future. In the meantime, Willie MacIver will pick up a bonus spring start behind the dish.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Sunday Higashioka (back) will start at catcher and bat third in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Impact The veteran backstop had been out of the spring lineup for the past four days due to a back issue but appears to be good to go moving forward. Heading into his second season in Texas, Higashioka is likely to be part of a timeshare with Danny Jansen behind the dish.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with back issue Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Higashioka will be out of the lineup until Sunday due to a back injury, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Higashioka turns 36 years old in April and is projected to split catching duties with Danny Jansen this season. Higashioka slashed .241/.291/.403 with 11 home runs, a career-best 47 RBI, 33 runs scored and a 20:72 BB:K across 327 plate appearances last season for Texas.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers address needs by signing catcher Danny Jansen and reliever Tyler Alexander

The Texas Rangers have finalized free-agent contracts with catcher Danny Jansen and local left-handed reliever Tyler Alexander

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Byron Buxton homers twice including a 2nd-straight leadoff shot to lead Twins over Rangers 4-0

Byron Buxton hit two home runs including a second-straight leadoff homer, Bailey Ober threw six innings with five strikeouts and two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Ra...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Johnston and Norby hit back-to-back homers in sixth to push Marlins past slumping Rangers, 4-3

Troy Johnston and Connor Norby hit back-to-back solo home runs with two outs in the sixth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the slumping Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabbing seat Wednesday Higashioka is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Houston.

Impact Higashioka started Tuesday's game, but this will be the fourth time he's been absent from the lineup over the last six contests. Jonah Heim is starting at catcher Wednesday and looks to have edged ahead of Higashioka in the pecking order at the position.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros hold off Rangers 6-5 to keep pace in AL West and improve wild-card position

Jeremy Peña went 3 for 3 with a walk and scored twice, Jose Altuve drove in two runs and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Retreating to bench Higashioka is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Higashioka will get a break for the series opener in Houston after he caught eight innings and went 1-for-4 at the dish in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Mets. Jonah Heim will step in for Higashioka behind the dish Monday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Higashioka isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Higashioka will sit down for the second straight game Saturday after beginning September 3-for-22 with an RBI and two runs scored through seven games. Jonah Heim will fill in behind the dish and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Higashioka is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact Higashioka is out of the lineup for the second time in three games, yielding to Jonah Heim behind the dish for Friday's series opener. In his last 11 games, Higashioka is 10-for-40 with two home runs and three doubles.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Helman hits 2-run HR, make catch to prevent 2-run HR, as Rangers beat Brewers 5-4

Michael Helman hit a two-run home run during a four-run fifth inning minutes after making a leaping backhand catch that prevented a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Milw...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of Tuesday's lineup Higashioka is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers.

Impact Higashioka had started the last two contests, which includes a start at designated hitter in Monday's series opener. However, Jonah Heim will draw his second straight start at catcher Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helman's grand slam and Latz's scoreless outing push playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers

Michael Helman drove in all the Texas runs with a grand slam and a double, lefty Jacob Latz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the MLB-best Milwau...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Resting up Sunday Higashioka is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After starting in each of the last four games -- three at catcher, one at designated hitter -- Higashioka will retreat to the bench for the series finale in Sacramento. Jonah Heim will get the nod behind the dish in place of Higashioka on Sunday.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers get 17 hits and hammer Athletics 9-3 for 4th straight win

Josh Jung had three hits, including a pair of RBI doubles, and Merrill Kelly pitched into the seventh inning as the surging Texas Rangers defeated the Athletics 9-3 for their fourt...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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