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Dominic Canzone hits go-ahead 3-run homer as Mariners rally for 6-4 win over Rangers

Dominic Canzone put Seattle ahead with a three-run homer two pitches before Randy Arozarena also went deep in the seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied for a 6-4 victory over th...

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Drawing fourth straight start Lopez will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Lopez will pick up a fourth straight start and his second in a row at the keystone in the penultimate game of the series versus Seattle. With Josh Jung (calf) recently joining Corey Seager (back) on the injured list, Lopez should at least temporarily have a path to an everyday role in the Texas infield. Since signing with the Rangers in late May, Lopez is batting .326 over 135 at-bats but has provided limited production in most other categories (one home run, four stolen bases, 16 RBI and 15 runs).

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi strikes out 8 as the Rangers beat the Mariners 7-1

Nathan Eovaldi gave up three hits and struck out eight in seven innings while Wyatt Langford and Joc Pederson had three hits each for the Texas Rangers in a 7-1 win over the Seattl...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jake Burger's homer, 3 RBI, lead Rangers past Mariners 5-4 to open series between AL West leaders

Jake Burger hit a two-run home run and a go-ahead single to lead the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 5-4 in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in th...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Enters for injured teammate Lopez entered Tuesday's game in the fourth inning as a replacement for the injured Josh Jung (calf). He went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 10-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Lopez, who's been the primary second baseman the during the month of July, entered to play shortstop while Ezequiel Duran shifted to third base. Depending on how Jung responds, Lopez could continue to defensd shortstop or move back to second base Wednesday. The Rangers' primary starter at short, Corey Seager (back), is progressing in his rehab but has only hit off a batting tee, indicating at least another week or so before he returns. Once he does return, it's expected that Duran and Lopez will share second base.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo's walk-off single gives Rangers 6-5 win over Astros and winning record at All-Star break

Brandon Nimmo hit a game-ending single that drove in Wyatt Langford with his third hit of the game, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5 to enter the All-Star break wi...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Wyatt Langford wins game in 9th in return from IL as Rangers beat Angels after blowing 5-run lead

Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after the Range...

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Osuna's three-run homer caps five-run eighth as Rangers beat Angels 8-3

Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled away for an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 8 • Associated Press

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

JULY 7 • 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.

JULY 3 • 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...

JULY 3 • 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.

JULY 2 • 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.

JULY 1 • 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

JUNE 30 • 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

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