MARCH 12, 2021•SFCHRONICLE.COM
You've got to see this Fernando Tatis Jr. homer off A's Sergio RomoHere’s video of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s monstrous home run off Sergio Romo. Tatis was...
Texas Rangers trim major league camp roster by 15 players, with one surpriseThe Rangers trimmed the major league camp roster by 15 players Friday, sending out most of the top young prospects, including the team’s top...
MARCH 12, 2021•DALLASNEWS.COM
Mike Fiers injury could open door for Daulton JefferiesSometimes, all a player needs is a chance. For Daulton Jefferies, that chance to make an impression on the Oakland A's could come early in t...
MARCH 12, 2021•WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Throws bullpen sessionRosenthal (groin) threw a bullpen session Thursday and will throw to hitters Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactRosenthal has been dealing with a minor groin strain for the past few days, but he was only shut down from throwing very briefly. He appears to be back on track in his throwing program and should still have time to get up to speed by Opening Day, barring setbacks.
MARCH 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Stellar in Cactus League debutLuzardo fired four scoreless innings in a Cactus League win over the Rangers on Thursday, allowing no hits, two walks and recording five strikeouts.
ImpactThe Athletics have been deliberate about breaking in the members of their starting rotation this spring, so Thursday marked Luzardo's first outing. The final line certainly speaks to the left-hander's dominance, and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Luzardo unveiled a new looping 65 mph breaking ball that he recorded a called third strike on. "He's very understanding of what he needs to work on," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "He's worked this spring on throwing two different kinds of breaking balls to try to add a four-pitch mix, so if one isn't working then he still has three pitches."
MARCH 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sent to minor-league campJung was assigned to minor-league camp Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
ImpactThe Rangers don't have many compelling options competing for playing time at third base, with Rougned Odor, Brock Holt and Charlie Culberson among the top candidates. They could have theoretically turned to Jung, who earned rave reviews at the alternate site last season and is expected to debut at some point this year. Sending him down for now makes sense, as he's played in just 44 professional games, none of which have come above the Low-A level, but it may not be too long before he's knocking on the door if he looks good in the minors to start the season.
MARCH 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Starting in left fieldDahl (shoulder) is starting in left field and batting second in Friday's spring game against the White Sox.
ImpactThe 26-year-old has been recovering from a offseason shoulder surgery early in camp and was previously limited to serving as the designated hitter, but he'll play the field Friday. Barring any setback, Dahl will be a full go Opening Day for the Rangers.
MARCH 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
