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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday night at Globe Life Field and moved into sole possession of first place in the American League West. With the Houston Astros losing to the Atlanta Braves again, Texas is 78-77 and 1 game ahead of Houston (77-78) with 7 games […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill will have an MRI on Sunday, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Schumaker said there was “no real update” on the right-hander yet. Quantrill left with right lat tightness after getting one out in the second inning at Globe Life Field. He […]
The Texas Rangers scored six runs while the Toronto Blue Jays scored two runs. At the last possible moments, the Rangers appear to have stumbled upon a winning formula. Over the last week or so we’ve been privy to some victories where the Rangers have scored early, forced the opponent’s hand by scratching and clawing […]
Texas Rangers starter Cal Quantrill exited Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field because of right lat tightness. The right-handed pitcher worked a scoreless first inning before recording the opening out of the second. His final pitch was an 87.8 mph fastball, nearly six miles per hour below his usual velocity […] The post Rangers pitcher suffers apparent injury scare during postseason push appeared first on ClutchPoints .
By Charlie Wright | at September 19, 2026 7:38pm CDT Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill was removed in the second inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays with right lat tightness, the team announced. As Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News pointed out, Quantrill’s last fastball clocked in at 87.8 mph. He normally sits 93-94 mph with the heater. Quantrill dealt with back tightness in his last outing. He was cleared to start this weekend, but only lasted four outs. The sharp dip in fastba...
The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching-injury luck appears to be rubbing off on their opponents. Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill left his start against the Blue Jays on Saturday after just 1.1 innings with an unspecified injury. Quantrill got George Springer to ground out on an 88 m.p.h. fastball — six m.p.h. lower than his season average of 94 — and was then visited by manager Skip Schumaker and the training staff before being removed. The 31-year-old Canadian also left his previous start on Sund...
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers announced that Cal Quantrill left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right lat tightness. The right-hander came out with one out in the second inning at Globe Life Field. Before the game, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said every Texas starter was day-to-day. He also said Saturday’s […]
Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill was removed in the second inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays with right lat tightness, the team announced. As Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News pointed out, Quantrill’s last fastball clocked in at 87.8 mph. He normally sits 93-94 mph with the heater. Quantrill dealt with back tightness in […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill left the Texas Rangers‘ game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right lat tightness in the second inning Saturday night at Globe Life Field, the Rangers announced. After a scoreless first inning, Quantrill got the first out of the second before Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, pitching coach Jordan Tiegs, and […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — José Soriano still throws 97 mph with a runner and a sinker, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday. Keeping the ball off the ground and avoiding double plays will be key against the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander. Soriano (12-7, 3.56 ERA) faces Cal Quantrill at 6:05 p.m. CT at Globe Life […]
Right-hander Trey Yesavage is expected to start on Monday against the Orioles, relays Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Yesavage has been on the IL since early August with right knee inflammation. He began a rehab assignment earlier this week. Zwelling adds that Yesavage should be able to cover a few innings in his return. Swingman Spencer […]
A former fan-favourite prospect is getting the call against his former team. Slovakian-Canadian pitcher Adam Macko has been recalled by the Texas Rangers for Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced. Right-hander Michel Otañez was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Macko made only 22 appearances with the Blue Jays this season before he was traded for utility man Josh Smith at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The 25-year-old southpaw had a 4.91 ERA wit...
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill starts for the Texas Rangers against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. CT. He will be pitching six days after his back tightened in Arizona. Manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday’s start will be the first time he has seen Quantrill throw with any intent since then. Schumaker […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are tied for first place in the American League West at 77-77 with eight games left. On Friday night, Texas beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 at Globe Life Field, while Houston lost 6-2 to the Atlanta Braves at Daikin Park. Houston holds the head-to-head tiebreaker […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Shane Bieber will not return during the regular season for the Toronto Blue Jays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reported Friday. The right-hander was scheduled to throw a side session Saturday in Texas, and he is building up in case Toronto reaches the postseason. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that it […]
I’m going to post this early. I was out all afternoon at a birthday party, which was very nice, but, as a devote introvert, that was a long time to be social. I need to lay out for a bit. Welcome to today’s must win game. There was a little bit of news this afternoon. […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Toronto Blue Jays will throw a bullpen day built around right-hander Spencer Arrighetti against the Texas Rangers in Sunday’s series finale at Globe Life Field, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reported Saturday. Right-hander Trey Yesavage is scheduled to start Monday at Baltimore in his first major league appearance since knee surgery. Blue […]
Toronto Blue Jays @ Texas Rangers Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed RHP Jose Soriano vs. RHP Cal Quantrill Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS RANGERS Brett Bateman – CF Ezequiel Duran – SS Vladimir Guerrero – 1B Corey Seager – DH Alejandro Kirk – C Josh […]
The Toronto Blue Jays have their starting shortstop back in the fold. Andrés Giménez is set to return to Toronto’s lineup for Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers, batting eighth after missing a pair of contests with hamstring soreness. The 28-year-old initially exited Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers with the injury in the eighth inning before sitting out Wednesday and Friday. Although he didn’t make it into Friday’s series opener against the Rangers, Blue Jays manager John Schn...
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager is the designated hitter for the Texas Rangers against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night, according to the club’s lineup card. Ezequiel Durán is leading off at shortstop, and Josh Jung is at third base. In the second game of the three-game series at Globe Life Field, Cal Quantrill […]
Texas Rangers lineup for September 19, 2026 against the Toronto Blue Jays: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Jose Soriano for the Jays. Cal Quantrill will try to keep his magical 2026 run going against the Jays. Corey Seager gets the DH slot, with Joc Pederson apparently still not ready to hit. […]
Eight games remain in the regular season, and suddenly the White Sox are fighting for their postseason lives. The South Siders enter Saturday’s contest against the Tigers in second place in the AL Central and clinging to the third and final Wild Card spot. They lead the Texas Rangers by one game and the Toronto […]
The Texas Rangers purchased the contract of righthanded pitcher Michel Otanez prior to Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. To make room for Otanez on the active roster, the Rangers optioned lefthanded pitcher Robbie Ahlstrom to AAA Round Rock. To make room for Otanez on the 40 man roster, the Rangers transferred pitcher Cole […]
Today marks George Springer’s 37th birthday. Springer is approaching the end of his six-year, $150 million contract. He continues to climb the Blue Jays’ all-time leaderboards: And he’s likely first in huge smiles. Happy birthday, George! Danny Valencia celebrates his 42nd birthday today. Valencia spent parts of two seasons with the Jays during his nine-year […]
By Connor Byrne | at September 19, 2026 9:52am CDT The Blue Jays have released infielder Lenyn Sosa, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Sosa, who had been with Triple-A Buffalo since the Blue Jays outrighted him in mid-August, joined the organization in an April trade with the White Sox. Chicago quickly cut the cord on Sosa this year despite a career-best showing in 2025. Sosa entered last season with 15 home runs in 578 plate appearances, but he went on to club 22 in 544 trips to the ...