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How Can Orioles Address Starting Pitching? - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles, Luke Jackson and Ross Grimsley discuss the Orioles' latest struggles and the old adage, momentum is only as good as...

APRIL 22, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Picks up sixth save Jackson earned a save against the Angels on Wednesday, retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact Jackson made quick work of Los Angeles to protect a two-run lead in the ninth frame, as he needed just six pitches to get through the inning. The right-hander was rewarded with his sixth save of the campaign, though this was his first save (and first save opportunity) since April 5. Jackson is tied for third in MLB in saves on the season, and since giving up three runs in his season debut March 27, the right-hander hasn't surrendered any runs over his subsequent eight outings covering 7.2 frames.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Seager gets 3 hits and 2 RBIs as the Rangers beat the Angels 3-1

Corey Seager and Jake Burger each had three hits, and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Talking Orioles' Early-Season Struggles - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles, Luke Jackson and Ross Grimsley discuss the Orioles' continued struggles to start the season and what they can do to...

APRIL 15, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Jonah Heim's walk-off single in the 9th sends Rangers past Rays 4-3 to extend win streak to 5 games

Jonah Heim’s walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning to center field scored Josh Smith and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 for their fifth consecutive win

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Closes out another game Jackson allowed one hit across a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Saturday against the Rays.

Impact Jackson was called upon to maintain a two-run lead, and he did so comfortably. The only hit he allowed was an infield single with two outs, and he has now successfully converted five consecutive save chances. Jackson has also maintained a 5:2 K:BB across 5.1 frames on the season.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Langford's 2-run homer in the seventh inning lifts Rangers past Rays 6-4 for 4th straight win

Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning after Jacob deGrom allowed a four-run lead to slip away and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 for thei...

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches fourth save Jackson struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Rays.

Impact The 33-year-old righty has only delivered double-digit saves once before in his career, when he racked up 18 for Atlanta in 2019, but Jackson is well on his way to topping that total in 2025. He's converted four straight save chances to begin the campaign while posting a 5:2 K:BB in 4.1 innings, although a shaky performance in a non-save situation on Opening Day still has him saddled with a 6.23 ERA. The Rangers have other ninth-inning options if he falters, but for now Jackson appears to be following the trail blazed by Kirby Yates in last year's bullpen.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' bullpen stays hot in win vs. Rays ARLINGTON -- There was a lot of turnover in the Rangers' bullpen this offseason. By a lot, that means almost all. Six of Texas’ eight bullpe...

APRIL 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Mahle pitches 5 shutout innings for first win since April 2023 as Rangers beat Rays 5-2

Tyler Mahle rebounded from a rough opening start to pitch one-hit ball over five shutout innings for his first win since April 3, 2023, and Kyle Higashioka’s RBI double highlighted...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Secure third save Jackson earned the save Wednesday in Cincinnati after allowing a hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The right-hander has now notched a clean save in three straight appearances since he surrendered three runs over one-third of an inning Opening Day. It'll take a bit for Jackson's ERA and WHIP to level out, but he appears to have settled in as the favorite for saves in Texas. Veteran Chris Martin is also in the mix and has converted the Rangers' only other save.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Leiter shuts down Reds in Rangers' second straight 1-0 win

Jack Leiter shut the Cincinnati Reds down for the second game in a row and the Texas Rangers won 1-0 to take the three-game series

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Escapes with save Jackson allowed a hit and a walk during a scoreless inning against Boston on Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save.

Impact Jackson retired the first two batters he faced on just five pitches. He then coughed up a double to Jarren Duran and walked Rafael Devers before striking out Alex Bregman to close out the 3-2 victory. Jackson was roughed up in his first appearance, allowing three runs while recording only one out and taking a loss Thursday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy showed confidence in Jackson by throwing him in save situations Friday and Sunday. Jackson converted both, leading to a 3-1 series win for Texas.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Langford and García both homer in the 6th to push Rangers past Red Sox 3-2

Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures first save Jackson pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save in Friday's 4-1 victory over Boston.

Impact Despite Jackson's awful performance on Opening Day that resulted in him taking his first loss of the year, the Rangers entrusted him with the ninth inning again Friday. He responded with a very efficient performance, recording all three outs in just nine pitches -- seven of which were strikes. The 33-year-old's bounce-back outing should keep him in the running for saves, though it's likely the Rangers will also give Chris Martin and Robert Garcia trial runs in the ninth inning eventually.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonah Heim homers twice and rookie Jack Leiter gets 1st career win as Rangers beat Red Sox 4-1

Jonah Heim hit two solo homers and rookie Jack Leiter allowed one run over five innings for his first big league win as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Handed loss Opening Day Jackson (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Red Sox after surrendering three runs on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander entered for the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 2-2 and struck out Triston Casas to open the frame, but he then allowed a single and a walk before serving up a three-run homer to Wilyer Abreu. Jackson emerged as the apparent favorite for saves late in spring training, and though Thursday wasn't a save situation, his 2025 campaign is off to an inauspicious start. Chris Martin and Robert Garcia are also in the closer mix, and rookie Marc Church could also be involved.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu dedicates 2-homer game for Red Sox to newborn twins after one for late grandmother last year

Wilyer Abreu dedicates this two-homer game to his newborn twin boys

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Abreu hits 3-run shot in 9th for his second homer in the opener to power Red Sox past Rangers 5-2

Wilyer Abreu hit a three-run shot in the ninth inning for his second homer of the opener, powering the Boston Red Sox past the Texas Rangers 5-2

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Emerges as closer candidate Jackson struck out a pair in a perfect ninth inning to notch a save in Monday's exhibition game versus the Royals.

Impact It was Robert Garcia in the seventh inning and Chris Martin in the eighth inning before Rangers manager Bruce Bochy handed things off to Jackson, who closed out a three-run victory. After the contest, Bochy noted that how he lined up the bullpen is "pretty close" to how he plans to deploy them in the regular season, Michael Bier of Foul Territory TV reports. The skipper added that the roles are not yet completely defined, so there's still some murkiness with this situation. Martin and Garcia had been viewed as the top two candidates to close for the Rangers, but Jackson now appears to be firmly in the mix and perhaps the favorite for saves.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaction To Orioles' 6-2 Spring Training Win Against The Yankees - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson share their impressions from the Orioles' 6-2 win against the Yankees in Tampa March 11.

MARCH 11, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Early Observations From Orioles Spring Training - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson chat about what they've seen from the Orioles in Sarasota, beginning with the starting rotation.

MARCH 10, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Church back 'in the mix' for Rangers' bullpen as homegrown option SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Much has been made about the Rangers’ completely rebuilt bullpen this spring. Texas added veteran arms like Chris Martin...

MARCH 7, 2025 • MLB.COM

Talking Orioles Spring Training - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson discuss the latest from Orioles spring training in Sarasota and the decisions that lie ahead for the...

MARCH 4, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Reliever Luke Jackson can boost pay to $4 million in 1-year contract with Texas Rangers

Reliever Luke Jackson is guaranteed $1.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn up to $4 million if he closes regularly for the team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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