This is your Rangers Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 31, 2021.
A Look at Rangers Pitchers’ Pitch Effectiveness
Ian Kennedy
Ian Kennedy’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered very good.
- He features a Cutter that is considered elite.
- He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered to be quite poor.
Kyle Gibson
Kyle Gibson’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Cutter that is considered below average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Spencer Patton
Spencer Patton’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered very good.
- He features a Changeup that is considered below average.
John King
John King’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Brett Martin
Brett Martin’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
Dane Dunning
Dane Dunning’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Cutter that is considered below average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Taylor Hearn
Taylor Hearn’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Josh Sborz
Josh Sborz’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
Jordan Lyles
Jordan Lyles’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered below average.
Dennis Santana
Dennis Santana’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Kolby Allard
Kolby Allard’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“After what was arguably the wildest trade deadline in years with dozens of deals around the league, multiple teams made follow-up roster moves. Trades end up squeezing some players off of rosters, or creating holes that need to be filled. This post will itemize the many 40-man roster moves that teams made after a dizzying…”
Above is the summary of: Deadline Day Roster Moves… tap or click to check out the full article.
“The Phillies struck a deadline deal to add a pair of quality arms — one each for the rotation and the bullpen. Philadelphia acquired starter Kyle Gibson and reliever Ian Kennedy from the Rangers, along with pitching prospect Hans Crouse. In return, the Phils are sending three players, including young righty Spencer Howard. Texas also added pitching prospects Kevin Gowdy and Josh…”
“Evan Grant’s story on the trade features quotes from Jon Daniels, who says the Rangers improved their long-term, and from Chris Woodward, who sounds like he hasn’t enjoyed the past few days. Joseph Hoyt looks specifically at the return the Rangers got back from Philadelphia. Kennedi Landry’s game story notes that the Rangers are hitting home runs, at least. Kevin Sherrington ponders what might have been if the Rangers had started their tear-down at the same point of their timeline that the Cubs apparently have.”
Above is the summary of: Saturday Morning Rangers Stuff… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Frisco box score Luis Ortiz allowed four runs in three innings, giving up four hits and two walks while striking out three. He went four innings, allowing three runs on two hits, three walks and three Ks. Jimmy Herget gave up two runs on a pair of solo home runs in 2 IP, striking out four. Round Rock box score Nick Lockhart went five innings for the Baby Rangers, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk, striking out eight.”
“Woodward said that Martin has made some specific adjustments that have allowed him to produce better and more consistent at-bats. And sometimes, when you lose a guy like that, it forces almost like a collective agreement between the guys to say, ‘Hey, we’ve got to be better as a group.’ “It may be nothing said, but I thought our hitters’ meeting was one of the better ones all year. “Obviously, one through nine, we’ve got to be better. The Rangers scored at least one run in each of the fourth through seventh innings, but weren’t able to break through the early 7-0 deficit.”
“Though Howard has struggled during his first full season in the big leagues, Daniels said they viewed this deal as a “buying opportunity.” “Howard is a pitcher that we’ve liked for quite some time,” Daniels said. So where does this leave the Rangers through the rest of this season and into the winter? Daniels said that all things considered, between the two deals the Rangers made this week and the Draft, he feels like the talent within the organization was elevated, especially in the long term. In return, the Rangers received right-handed pitcher Howard, along with pitching prospects Gowdy and Gessner. So we’re excited about that opportunity and excited to have him come here and work with our pitching coaches and continue to advance his career.” The deal helps out the Rangers in both the long and short term as the club replenishes its pitching depth throughout the organization.”
“(Last updated: July 21) RHP Kyle Cody (right shoulder inflammation) Expected return: September Cody posted a 7.94 ERA before being sidelined on May 9, when he was moved from the 10-day IL to the 60-day. (Last updated: July 6) RHP Hunter Wood (right UCL sprain) Expected return: July 22 Wood had been placed on the 10-day IL on May 25 after exiting the May 22 game against Houston with a right elbow issue. I don’t know exactly the timeline, but he feels really good right now.” (Last updated: July 28) 60-day IL RHP Kohei Arihara (right middle finger contusion; right shoulder) Expected return: September President of baseball operations Jon Daniels said Arihara is ahead of schedule in the rehab program. Rangers manager Chris Woodward said King threw a bullpen session on July 27.”
Bet on the Rangers
| Sportsbook | Moneyline Odds | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Texas Rangers +101 | 8.5 +105 | 8.5 -125 |