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PITTSBURGH — Not a drop of rain fell on the PNC Park grass, but much of what transpired Monday on the North Shore could’ve been described by a series of short bursts, exciting bits of action that ultimately defined the Pirates’ 6-4 series-opening victory against the red-hot Texas Rangers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals’ latest letdown left plenty to examine in its own right — a 4-0 Monday eveninv loss to the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium, where the result was basically settled before the clock hit 7 p.m. on a 6:40 start.

ARLINGTON, Texas — In his first start of the season, it was not Aaron Nola, nor Zack Wheeler, who gave the Phillies the best chance to win a game against the Texas Rangers. It was Bailey Falter, a pitcher who was battling for a spot on the 26-man roster just…

In sports and gambling there, there is a (mistaken) belief that a player who is performing better than normal will continue to play well.

The top free agents have all signed contracts, but there are still plenty of moves for contending teams to make.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – It has been one month since Chris Young moved into the top seat on the Rangers’ flow chart, effectively sitting down at the dinner table to figure out how to eat an elephant. In another month, he will sit down to a second helping: Trying to…

Juan Soto turned down Patrick Mahomes money from the Nationals, and that’s all it took to match trade deadline fever to the heat index. Suddenly the game’s greatest hitter, still only 23, is on the market.

Player profiles, stats and analysis for Texas Rangers hitters and pitchers.