LEADING OFF: More All-Star starters in Chisox-Brewers set
The Chicago White Sox and Brewers close a weekend full of impressive pitching matchups in Milwaukee with arguably the best of the bunch Sunday nightJULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Will draw start Sunday Hearn will start Sunday against the Astros, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hearn will draw his second start of the season, though it's not likely he will work deep into the game. While he regularly throws multiple innings out of the bullpen, Hearn has not completed more than two frames since April 12. Mike Foltynewicz is available out of the bullpen and could also chip in several innings if needed, according to Landry .
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros lose combo no-hit try in 8th; Rangers' skid hits 11
Framber Valdez and the Houston bullpen took a no-hit try into the eighth inning and Astros beat Texas 4-1, sending the Rangers to their season-worst 11th straight lossJULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Goes long in relief Hearn allowed one run on one walk while striking out one over 2.1 innings of relief in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Tigers.
Impact Hearn was needed for multiple innings out of the bullpen when starter Mike Foltynewicz was yanked after four innings and three home runs. The Rangers earlier in the day said they plan to stretch out Hearn as a long reliever, but that could be a stop on the way to becoming a member of the rotation. Hearn, who was a starter in the minors, made one start for Texas this season, memorable for all the wrong reasons; he gave up four runs and three walks in two-thirds of an inning. As a reliever, Hearn has delivered a 3.97 ERA over 45.1 innings. If the Rangers flip Kyle Gibson at the trade deadline, or decide that Foltynewicz (6.11 ERA, 2.6 HR/9) or Jordan Lyles (5.20 ERA, 2.9 HR/9) aren't working out, Hearn could join the rotation in August.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to be stretched out Hearn is expected to be stretched out to a longer role in the near future, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.
Impact Hearn has pitched more than two innings in a given outing twice this season, but he could be used as a long reliever going forward. The Rangers haven't said whether the southpaw will be used as a traditional starter in 2021, but he could claim a spot in the starting rotation if Kyle Gibson is traded away prior to the end of July.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays shut out Rangers in both ends of doubleheader
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a first-inning grand slam, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged his 31st homer of the season, and George Springer and Randal Grichuk also went deep for Toronto as...JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Dealt loss Friday Hearn (2-3) allowed one unearned run on a hit and a walk over 1.1 innings as he took the loss Friday against the Mariners.
Impact Hearn pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to send the game into extras. He came back out to start the 10th frame but was unable to keep the game-deciding run from scoring. Shed Long started off by sacrificing the runner over to third and Jake Fraley was able to end the game on an infield single to the second baseman. It was Hearn's second loss in his last three appearances as he owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and a 43:22 K:BB over 38.1 innings.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzales expected to start for Seattle against Texas
The Mariners will send Marco Gonzales to the mound Saturday and the Rangers plan to give Jordan Lyles the startJULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Mariners' late magic continues, topple Rangers 5-4 in 10
Jake Fraley’s single with one out in the 10th inning scored Jake Bauers with the winning run, and the Seattle Mariners improved to 10-1 in extra innings this season with a 5-4 vict...JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Gallo homers again, Lyles strong as Rangers beat Royals 4-1
Joey Gallo homered again, Jordan Lyles pitched seven strong innings after getting bumped from the rotation for one start, and the Texas Rangers finished a three-game sweep with a 4...JUNE 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Fails to finish first inning Hearn (2-2) allowed four earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out two in two-thirds innings pitched, taking the loss to the Athletics on Tuesday.
Impact Hearn struggled with his command, surrendering five baserunners while recording two outs. The Rangers had hoped he could make it through at least two innings. Hearn got the start over Jordan Lyles, but Lyles ended up pitching six innings in relief. The southpaw failed to pitch a full inning for just the second time this season and allowed a season-high four runs. His 21 walks in 36 innings is worrisome and he likely won't see another start if this continues.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics race to large, early lead, defeat Rangers 13-6
Matt Chapman and Ramon Laureano hit two-run home runs and the Oakland Athletics scored nine runs in the first three innings on the way to a 13-6 win over the Texas RangersJUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Athletics look to break 3-game skid against Rangers
Oakland is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over TexasJUNE 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Named Tuesday's starter Hearn will be the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against Oakland, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jordan Lyles was initially lined up to start the second game of the four-game set, but Texas will turn to Hearn instead. Hearn hasn't pitched more than two innings since April 12, and according to Weaver, the club is hoping to get at most three innings out of the left-hander Tuesday. Assuming Lyles is healthy, he would figure to be a strong candidate to follow Hearn and provide length out of the bullpen.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-3 win over Elvis and the A's
Andy Ibañez and Jose Trevino each hit three-run homers as the Texas Rangers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over OaklandJUNE 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Rangers look to end 3-game skid against Twins
Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on MinnesotaJUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Altuve slugs way into MLB history as Astros down Rangers 8-4
José Altuve homered twice and made major league history by hitting a leadoff homer one game after belting a walk-off grand slam to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-4 win over the Te...JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press
Stassi, Angels make Royal pain of Kowar's major league debut
Max Stassi homered and drove in three runs, and the Angels turned Jackson Kowar’s major league debut into a nightmare as Los Angeles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-3JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Gives up first ERs in a month Hearn allowed three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.1 innings in Thursday's 5-0 loss to Seattle.
Impact Hearn was needed for multiple relief innings in a piggyback situation for Kolby Allard, a reliever making a spot start. The Rangers grew concerned about Hearn's performance back in April, but the left-hander had turned it around nicely before Thursday's effort. He entered the contest with no earned runs allowed over the last 11.2 innings, which was partially attributed to cutting down on free passes. Hearn will continue to fill a multi-inning relief role, which has been an area of need due to starters unable to give them length.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with Rangers
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with RangersMAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
GarcĂa's homer in 10th gives Rangers 7-5 win over Astros
Adolis GarcĂa hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 7-5 victory over Houston after Astros rookie Tyler Ivey had been spared a loss in h...MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Imperfect 10: Rangers rally past extra-struggling Twins 4-3
Willie Calhoun’s RBI single in the 10th inning gave the Texas Rangers the lead in a 4-3 victory over the reeling Minnesota TwinsMAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Issues piling up The Rangers have a list of concerns about Hearn's performance thus far in 2021, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. After seven outings, he has a 7.59 ERA and 2.06 WHIP...
Impact The first issue is Hearn's velocity when facing first batters. He averages a robust 95.1 mph overall, but against first hitters, that average drops to 93.1. "There is no reason to ease your way in," Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. "You've got to have your best fastball from pitch one. That's something you've got to do in the bullpen or in the warmup. There is plenty of time to get loose. It's definitely hurt him at this point." He's also struggled when falling behind in the count, allowing opposing hitters to go 6-for-11 with nine walks when they've gotten ahead of him. And if that's not enough, the left-hander has been raked by right-handed batters, who are slashing .423/.516/.923 against him. All four home runs he's allowed have been to righties. The need for relievers to face at least three batters means they have to be competitive to opposite-side hitters. Where this leaves Hearn is unclear. He had been serving as a tandem starter but has thrown just 2.1 innings over his last three outings.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No relief: Orioles score late off Rangers pen in 6-1 victory
Trey Mancini had a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles scored off three Texas relievers in a 6-1 winAPRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press
The Rangers' Taylor Hearn is on a mission to help young Black players feel more at home in baseball "I think it's just continuing to show our support and show our faces, and I think that goes for Black and White players," says Hearn.
APRIL 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
