Nicky Lopez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Angels visit the Rangers to start 3-game series

The Texas Rangers begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Hit streak reaches nine games Lopez went 3-for-5 with a stolen base, an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-4 win over Detroit.

Impact Lopez extended a hit streak to nine games, during which the infielder is 13-for-29 (.448) with two steals (caught twice), three RBI and five runs scored. Whether at second base or shortstop, Lopez has thrived since joining the Rangers, slashing .355/.388/.409 over 31 games. He'll continue to hold down shortstop until Corey Seager (back) is ready to come off the injured list.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th inning in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the Tigers

Nathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Settling in at shortstop Lopez started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Lopez played shortstop for a third consecutive game and should see time there in the short term after the club placed Corey Seager (back) on the injured list Wednesday. Ezequiel Duran had been the fill-in for Seager during a previous IL stint, but he's neeed in the outfield, which is also dealing with missing bodies due to injury. With Lopez shifting from second base to short, the keystone opens up for Cameron Cauley, Justin Foscue or Josh Smith. Lopez has hit safely in eight consecutive games, going 10-for-24 with two RBI.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Covers shortstop again Lopez moved from second base to shortstop in the first inning of Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians. He went 1-for-3 with a run scoerd.

Impact Lopez opened the game at second base, but shortstop Corey Seager was pulled from the game in the first inning with back discomfort. Ezequiel Duran might normally take over at shortstop, but he's been needed in the outfield, where both Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) and Wyatt Langford are battling injuries. This was Lopez's second consecutive game playing shortstop.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager lifted from game in first inning with 'back discomfort'

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Tuesday’s game before his at-bat in the first inning with back discomfort

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moves to shortstop Lopez started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact Lopez has been the regular second baseman but moved to shortstop with Corey Seager getting a maintenance day, while the recently called-up prospect Cameron Cauley started at the keystone. Lopez is expected to return to second base when Seager starts at short, while Cauley bounces around the diamond, including the outfield, per Henry Palatella of MLB.com. The Rangers suffered a pair of injuries in the outfield regulars; Wyatt Langford (hamstring) in on the injured list and Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) could join him.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Cauley makes splash in big league debut as Rangers top Guardians 6-3 for 5th straight win

Cameron Cauley tripled in the seventh inning for his first hit in his major league debut before scoring the go-ahead run on a single by Nicky Lopez to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Bound for bench Sunday Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Ezequiel Duran will get the nod at second base in the series finale in Toronto, ending Lopez's streak of nine consecutive starts at the keystone. The Rangers were without Corey Seager for all but two of those contests, but now that Seager has recovered from a concussion, Duran could be prioritized at second base ahead of Lopez. Since signing a one-year deal with Texas in late May, Lopez has earned himself more playing time than anticipated by producing a .325/.358/.377 slash line with one home run, three steals, seven runs and six RBI over 26 games.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Could lose playing time Lopez started at second base and 1-for-1 before being lifted for a pinch hitter in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Lopez has been a frequent presence at second base and started every game there after the team optioned Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock. That opportunity could close as soon as Thursday. That's when shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) is expected rejoin the club; his return means Texas manager Skip Schumaker will need a home for Ezequiel Duran, who has served as the fill-in shortstop.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara sets Marlins' career strikeouts record in 6-4 win over Rangers

Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June to lead the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Scores twice in win Lopez went 2-for-2 with two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over San Diego.

Impact Lopez singled and scored runs in the third and fourth innings. He made a third consecutive start at second base and hit safely in his last four appearances. Lopez is slashing .333/.367/.404 with one home run, five RBI, two steals in six runs scored over 20 games since singing with Texas as a free agent late in May. With Josh Smith having been optioned, second base is wide open for the left-handed hitting Lopez.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Langford hits 3-run homer as Rangers win 4-3 to end 6-series losing streak against Padres

Wyatt Langford hit a three-run homer, Josh Jung had a go-ahead RBI single and the Texas Rangers beat San Diego 4-3 to end a six-series losing streak against the Padres

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Claiming third straight start Lopez will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Lopez will remain in the starting nine for a third straight game after he went 2-for-7 over the first two contests of the series. The 31-year-old journeyman should be in store for a regular role in the middle infield until Texas gets Corey Seager (concussion) back from the 7-day injured list.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in at shortstop Lopez started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Lopez filled in at shortstop after the Rangers placed Corey Seager on the 7-day concussion list. Lopez should share starts with Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after four straight starts Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Though Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) will be left out of the starting nine for a third straight game, the left-handed-hitting Lopez will head to the bench while the Red Sox send a lefty (Connelly Early) to the hill. Lopez had made starts in each of the last four games, and he could have a path to seeing at least semi-regular work even if Seager avoids a stint on the injured list. Texas already moved Evan Carter (oblique) to the IL on Saturday, which could free up more reps at second base for Lopez if super-utility man Ezequiel Duran ends up seeing more time in the outfield in the short term. Since signing with Texas on May 27, Lopez is slashing .317/.364/.415 with one home run, one steal, five RBI and four runs in 13 games.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Sticks at second base Lopez went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over Kansas City.

Impact Lopez made a fifth consecutive start at second base and has hit safely in the last three contests, going 5-for-11 with a home run and three RBI during that stretch. The keystone was looking like a good fit for Justin Foscue until the Rangers acquired the left-handed hitting Lopez, who appears to be the choice against right-handers. Texas faces a sixth straight right-hander Monday, when it is scheduled to face St. Louis right-hander Michael McGreevy.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starts third straight game Lopez started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 9-1 win over the Royals.

Impact The left-handed hitting Lopez, who started a third consecutive game at second base since signing with the Rangers, connected for his first hit in a Texas uniform. All three of the starts have come against right-handers, indicating he's involved in a platoon at the keystone with Justin Foscue.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gore tosses 6 1/3 shutout innings, Rangers hit 3 homers in 9-1 win over Royals

MacKenzie Gore continued his home-field mastery this season with 6 1/3 shutout innings, Brandon Nimmo, Nicky Lopez and Joc Pederson homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas C...

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Second straight start Lopez will start at second base and bat ninth in Thursday's contest versus the Astros.

Impact Lopez was signed to a major-league contract Wednesday and has now made two straight starts at second base (both against righties). The 31-year-old has slashed only .227/.298/.280 in more than 1,200 plate appearances at the major-league level since 2022, but he's got a steady glove and the Rangers are opting for defense over offense at the keystone.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

The Reason Nicky Lopez is Glad He Signed with Texas Rangers Nicky Lopez joined the Texas Rangers on an auspicious evening.

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Farewell Nicky Lopez, Hello New Bench Option? Nicky Lopez is off to join the Rangers, who are letting Andrew McCutchen go.

MAY 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rangers DFA Fan Favorite as Nicky Lopez Joins Starting Lineup Only the Texas Rangers could go from no runs and no hits one game to 10 runs and nine hits in the next game. That's what the Texas Rangers h...

MAY 27 • SI.COM

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