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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-news-front-office-explains-adolis-garcia-josh-injury-situations');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers front office explains Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung injury situations');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Rangers-news-Texas-explains-Adolis-Garcia-Josh-injury-situations.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers front office explains Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung injury situations</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-12T06:17:58-07:00">October 12th, 6:17am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-12T06:17:58-07:00">October 12th, 6:17am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Texas Rangers shared information on the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-bruce-bochy-drops-latest-josh-jung-injury-update">injury statuses of key players Josh Jung</a> and Adolis Garcia <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2-offseason-moves-rangers-must-make-missing-playoffs">as they prepare for the offseason</a>. These updates come at a crucial time as the Rangers look to ensure both players are at full strength for the upcoming Spring Training.</p><p>Josh Jung, the Rangers’ standout third baseman, underwent ECU tendon release surgery on his right wrist this past Tuesday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, a move deemed necessary after multiple medical consultations. Chris Young, the Rangers’ President of Baseball Operations, elaborated on the decision, emphasizing the importance of <a href="https://x.com/kennlandry/status/1844771163660055022" rel="noopener">clarity and a strategic approach</a> to Jung’s recovery.</p><p>“After evaluating multiple medical opinions regarding the lingering issue with his wrist, it was collectively decided that Josh should have the release surgery now to ensure that he can have a normal offseason and be fully ready for Spring Training,” said Young. He further noted the uncertainty surrounding other treatment options and how this surgery provides a definitive timeline for Jung’s return. “There was a lot of uncertainty with the other options and this will give us clarity on his timeline,” via Kennedi Landry on X, Formerly Twitter.</p><p>According to the team’s statement, Jung is expected to undergo a recovery period of three to four weeks before he can start to regain strength in his wrist and begin his regular offseason activities. This timeline suggests that if all goes according to plan, Jung will be back on track to prepare for the 2025 season without any significant delays.</p><p>In addition to Jung’s situation, the Rangers also shared an update on outfielder Adolis García. García, who has been another pivotal figure in the Rangers’ lineup, was diagnosed with a left patella tendon strain following a consultation with a doctor in Dallas. Fortunately for García and the Rangers, the injury management plan involves eight weeks of rehabilitation before he can embark on his normal offseason program.</p><p>This structured rehab stint is aimed at ensuring García returns to full fitness in a controlled manner, minimizing the risk of further complications. The Rangers expect him to recover fully and be ready to contribute by the time preseason preparations commence.</p><h2><b>Rangers ready for next season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Adolis-Garcia-and-Josh-Jung.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>These updates are critical for the Rangers as they look to bounce back from a season that didn’t meet their playoff aspirations. Ensuring the health and readiness of key players like Jung and García is paramount in their strategy to contend next season. Both players are central to the Rangers’ plans, and their timely recovery from these injuries will be crucial to the team’s success in the upcoming campaign.</p><p>As the offseason progresses, the Rangers’ medical and training staff will be closely monitoring the rehabilitation of both Jung and García, ensuring they adhere to their respective recovery timelines. With careful management and a bit of luck, the Rangers hope to have both players back at full strength and ready to make an impact in Spring Training.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers front office explains Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung injury situations

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/2-offseason-moves-rangers-must-make-missing-playoffs');   ga('set', 'title', '2 offseason moves Rangers must make after missing playoffs');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/X-offseason-moves-Rangers-must-make-after-missing-playoffs.jpg"></figure><h1>2 offseason moves Rangers must make after missing playoffs</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-10T13:10:52-07:00">October 10th, 1:10pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-10T13:19:22-07:00">October 10th, 1:19pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Just a year removed from their World Series triumph in 2023, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-rangers-max-scherzer-insists-home-field-advantage-overrated">the Texas Rangers</a> find themselves on the outside looking in as the 2024 MLB postseason unfolds without them. This sudden downturn has sparked concern and introspection within the organization and among its fanbase, urging for a huge offseason.</p><p>The euphoria of last year’s championship, a pinnacle of achievement built on a blend of skill, timing, and team chemistry, has given way to the stark reality of baseball’s cyclical nature. In 2024, the Rangers encountered a critical challenge that often plagues reigning champions: maintaining depth, particularly in the starting rotation, which faltered significantly compared to their championship year.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-3-early-free-agent-targets-2024-mlb-offseason">Rangers’ pitching staff clearly lacked depth</a> over the season. Following their World Series run, the team found it challenging to maintain the stability and effectiveness of their starting rotation. This shortcoming played a crucial role in their inability to reach the playoffs, highlighting a broader roster construction issue that requires immediate attention. Additionally, the struggles of vital veterans such as Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia, whose drop in production affected the team’s offensive consistency, worsened the situation.</p><p>As they approach the 2025 season, the Rangers need to devise a solid offseason strategy to regain their competitive advantage. The way ahead requires strategic acquisitions and adjustments, with an emphasis on enhancing their pitching staff, rejuvenating their lineup by adding a dependable veteran, and incorporating talented prospects from their minor leagues. These actions are vital for making a successful return to the postseason and further advancements.</p><h2><b>Boost pitching depth</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Blake-Snell.jpg"><figcaption>Stan Szeto-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>A paramount move for the Rangers would be the acquisition of veteran pitcher Blake Snell. Coming off a strong 2024 season where he posted a <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/snellbl01.shtml" rel="noopener">3.12 ERA</a> with 145 strikeouts, Snell represents the kind of frontline starter the Rangers sorely need. His ability to anchor a rotation and provide innings would be invaluable, especially in a division that has become increasingly competitive. A four-year deal for Snell would not only bring immediate stability but also provide a mentorship role for the younger pitchers maturing into the majors.</p><p>In addition to signing Snell, the Rangers should look to their minor league system, where prospects like Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter are on the brink of being major league ready. Rocker and Leiter, both highly touted coming out of college, have shown flashes of their potential in the minors.</p><p>Rocker’s mid-90s fastball and sharp slider have made him a strikeout machine in Triple-A, while Leiter’s mix of pitches and high baseball IQ suggest he could adjust quickly to the highest level. Promoting these young arms could inject vitality and depth into the rotation, easing the burden on the bullpen and providing different looks for opposing hitters.</p><h2><b>Veteran help</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Anthony-Santander.jpg"><figcaption>Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On the offensive front, the Rangers need to address the decline in production from key players like Semien and Garcia. Bringing in a seasoned hitter like Anthony Santander could provide a much-needed boost. Santander, who hit .235 with 44 homers and 102 RBIs in 2024, would offer a strong middle-of-the-order presence. His consistent ability to get on base and power-hitting skills would complement the Rangers’ lineup and help stabilize the batting order.</p><p>Santander surprised many in 2024 with his offensive capabilities, earning the first All-Star nod of his career, and will likely earn MVP votes when all is said and done. In a lefty-friendly hitters ballpark, Santander (a switch hitter) will surely be successful.</p><p>Moreover, acquiring a player of Santander’s caliber could have a ripple effect throughout the lineup, offering protection for younger hitters and allowing players like Semien and Garcia to recalibrate their approaches without the pressure of carrying the offense. His veteran presence could also foster a competitive environment, encouraging accountability and resilience—traits essential for a team aiming to bounce back from a disappointing season.</p><p>The Rangers’ 2025 season will be pivotal. The moves made in the offseason will significantly influence their ability to compete at a high level. By acquiring Blake Snell, calling up Rocker and Leiter, and signing Anthony Santander, the Rangers would address their most glaring weaknesses while positioning themselves for sustainable success. These strategic offseason moves will not only aim to recapture the magic of their World Series run but also ensure the organization remains competitive in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2 offseason moves Rangers must make after missing playoffs

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-vs-angels-prediction-odds-pick-9-28-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rangers-vs.-Angels-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T07:40:58-07:00">September 28th, 7:40am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T09:38:44-07:00">September 28th, 9:38am</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The good thing about sports betting is that even when the season is over for teams out of the playoff race, you can still find an edge and bet on the game. We get this on Saturday night when the Texas Rangers visit the Los Angeles Angels, with both teams being afterthoughts in the postseason picture. The Rangers couldn’t create a successful World Series defense after injuries and bad luck. They sit 11 games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West. Meanwhile, the Angels assumed they’d struggle this season after losing Shohei Ohtani to free agency, and an injury to Mike Trout didn’t help matters. They have the second-worst record in the American League, ahead of only the Chicago White Sox who had a historically bad season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Rangers-Angels prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Rangers-Angels Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Andrew Heaney</b> vs. <b>Griffin Canning</b></p><p><b>Andrew Heaney</b> is 5-14 with a 3.98 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP.</p><p>Heaney’s last start was at home against the Seattle Mariners in a 6-5 victory. He pitched 5 2/3 innings with 4 strikeouts, allowing 7 hits, 1 walk, 4 earned runs, and 1 home run.</p><p>Heaney is 2-8 on the road with a 4.31 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP.</p><p><b>Griffin Canning</b> is 6-13 with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP.</p><p>Canning’s last start was on the road against the Houston Astros. He pitched 4 1/3 innings with 3 strikeouts, allowing 6 hits, 3 walks, 4 earned runs, and 2 home runs.</p><p>Canning is 6-3 at home with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. His home splits are astonishingly better than on the road, where he is 0-10 with a 6.06 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Rangers-Angels Odds</b></h2><p>Texas Rangers: -1.5 (+115)</p><p>Moneyline: -150</p><p>Los Angeles Angels: +1.5 (-135)</p><p>Moneyline: +125</p><p>Over: 8.5 (-105)</p><p>Under: 8.5 (-115)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Rangers vs. Angels</b></h2><p>Time: 9:35 PM ET/6:35 PM PT</p><p>TV: Bally Sports Network</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Rangers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rangers dominated the season series and have already won the first game of this series 5-2. It’s the third win in a row and the fourth of the last five after they won three games in a four-game set at the beginning of the month.</p><p>The Rangers’ offense has been performing well over their past ten games, recording a .244 average and a .309 on-base percentage with 4.4 runs/nine.</p><h2><b>Why The Angels Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rangers have plenty of success against the Angels, but for some reason, they haven’t been able to solve Griffin Canning. Canning has back-to-back starts with just two earned runs allowed, with one resulting in a loss because Los Angeles didn’t register a run. The Angels could find some success against Andrew Heaney, as they jumped on him for three earned runs in his last start against them on September 8.</p><p>The Angels also have a better bullpen than the Rangers recently, as their relievers have a 3.57 ERA over the last three games. The Rangers have a 4.07 ERA, but neither bullpen has been bad this season.</p><h2><b>Final Rangers-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>It’s unfortunate for both of these starting pitchers that the supporting cast of offense around them has been unable to give them more wins this season. Their numbers aren’t as bad as their record would suggest. It’s also been an average season for each team’s bullpen, which is why the under can be a good play here. The total has gone under in three of the last five games between these teams.</p><p><b>Final Rangers-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick: Under 8.5 (-115)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-news-adrian-beltre-2011-world-series-moment');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers legend Adrian Beltre gets brutally honest on crucial 2011 World Series moment');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rangers-news-Adrian-Beltre-gets-brutally-honest-on-crucial-2011-World-Series-moment.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers legend Adrian Beltre gets brutally honest on crucial 2011 World Series moment</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T12:15:40-07:00">September 27th, 12:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T12:15:40-07:00">September 27th, 12:15pm</time><address><a>Andrew Meyers</a>Andrew Meyers is an avid sports fan with a fondness for Philadelphia teams that rarely love him back. He has two degrees from Quinnipiac University, including a master's in sports journalism. Outside of ClutchPoints, Meyers does play-by-play broadcasting for various colleges in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Before the Texas Rangers won the World Series in 2023, they endured consecutive losses in 2010 and 2011. The latter was incredibly heartbreaking for several reasons involving multiple games in the series.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/baseball-hall-of-fame-news-adrian-beltre-joe-mauer-todd-helton-cooperstown">Hall of Fame player Adrian Beltre</a> was part of the 2011 team that lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. He <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/1839713522235625582" rel="noopener">reflected</a> on David Freese’s crucial Game 6 at-bat in the ninth inning when the Rangers were one out away from winning the first World Series in franchise history.</p><p>“It was hard to swallow, that Game 6. I think we all dropped the ball on positioning ourselves defensively in that moment,” Beltre said, per MLB Network Radio. At the same time we had a plan to pitch him. In that moment, it wasn’t executed.”</p><p>“We knew that he had a hole. Middle-in on a hard fastball. That’s how we got him out the whole series.”</p><p>The Rangers again blew a lead with one out left in the bottom of the 10th inning. Then of course came David Freese’s walk-off home run, sending the series to Game 7. Game 6 of the 2011 World Series will go down as one of the greatest World Series games of all time.</p><p>Unfortunately for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-adrian-beltre-statue-globe-life-field">Beltre and the Rangers</a>, they were on the losing end. Still, the iconic third baseman settling for a plaque in Cooperstown isn’t too bad. He is still getting over losing that 2011 series though. He, along with the rest of the Rangers, maybe never.</p><h2><b>Adrian Beltre’s Hall of Fame career</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Adrian-Beltre-HOF.jpg"><figcaption>Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Few third basemen had as great a career as Adrian Beltre did. Through 21 fantastic seasons, Beltre collected over 3,000 hits and was a four-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glove Award winner, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and two-time Platinum Glove Award recipient.</p><p>He spent eight of his 21 MLB seasons with the Rangers, more than any other team he’s played for. He was a three-time All-Star with the Rangers. Beltre finished top-ten in MVP voting six times.</p><p>Among the most beloved players of his generation, it’s no surprise Beltre continues to be applauded as he earns his career accolades. He received great applause during his Hall of Fame speech and Rangers fans are very fond of him.</p><p>It’s nice that Beltre is still around the game and enjoys discussing it. There’s sure to be a buzz anytime he is around a ballpark.</p><p>His playing days signaled a golden age of Texas Rangers baseball. Texas reached the postseason five out of seven seasons from 2010 to 2016. They did not win a series after clinching their second straight pennant in 2011 until their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-bruce-bochys-reaction-winning-world-series-again">World Series run in 2023</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers legend Adrian Beltre gets brutally honest on crucial 2011 World Series moment

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-news-texas-shocking-move-ahead-of-athletics-final-game-at-oakland-coliseum');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers’ shocking move ahead of Athletics final game at Oakland Coliseum');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rangers-Athletics-Marcus-Semien-Brent-Rooker.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers’ shocking move ahead of Athletics final game at Oakland Coliseum</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-25T06:03:30-07:00">September 25th, 6:03am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-25T06:03:30-07:00">September 25th, 6:03am</time><address><a>Sam DiGiovanni</a>Sam DiGiovanni started at ClutchPoints as an associate editor in 2021 and became the site's Philadelphia 76ers beat reporter ahead of the 2022-23 season. He graduated from Marist College in May of 2022 and has written for TheKnicksWall.com and CenterFieldMarist.com in the past.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The final days of the Oakland Athletics have begun with a series against their division-rival Texas Rangers. The A’s took the first game in walk-off fashion. With only two more games left in the Oakland Coliseum, both teams are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-make-plans-potential-fan-violence-final-coliseum-game">taking precautions</a> to prevent any worrisome incidents with fans.</p><p>According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports, the Rangers’ security detail “addressed their players today to <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1838738820327706641" rel="noopener">prepare them for all scenarios</a>” for Thursday’s series finale. Fans are rightfully furious with the Athletics’ ownership group, specifically John Fisher, but it’s hard to imagine them storming the field or putting any players in danger.</p><p>A’s fans decorated their outfield fence with a plethora of signs calling out the franchise for its gross mistreatment of Oakland. The city was dragged through several flimsy attempts at establishing the franchise’s future there only for Fisher and MLB to strong-arm them and get Fisher’s wish of an eventual relocation to Las Vegas.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The signs in RF as the A's begin their final series at the Oakland Coliseum:</p><p>"Rooted in Revenue Share"<br>"Vivek Repent"<br>"Moneyball. Major League."<br>"Doris, 4 Real: Get Him"<br>"Come Back to Oakland"<br>"Goodbye MLB"<br>"SELL"<br>"No Fans Like Oakland Fans"<br>"Generational Robbery" <a href="https://t.co/2ME1gtmBpG">pic.twitter.com/2ME1gtmBpG</a></p><p>— Matt (@nosoupforgeorge) <a href="https://twitter.com/nosoupforgeorge/status/1838770813874639168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>In a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-fans-rip-john-fisher-statement-final-game-oakland-coliseum">farewell letter to fans</a>, Fisher couldn’t even be bothered to correctly spell the name of the mountain peak where the infamous 1989 earthquake occurred that halted that year’s World Series, which Oakland went on to win. It’s a fitting end to his time there.</p><h2><b>Rangers play Athletics in final series at Oakland Coliseum</b></h2><p>When the Rangers ditched their old identity as the Washington Senators, they moved to the American League West, where the Athletics were one of MLB’s biggest powerhouses. The A’s won not just the AL pennant but the World Series in all three of the Rangers’ first seasons in the division. Over the ensuing decades, the teams have traded moments of triumph and defeat, though Texas has usually been trying to catch up to Oakland and the vastly different teams it has built and found some success with.</p><p>Marcus Semien enters this series against his old team as one of the most notable players to be an Athletic and a Ranger. Jonah Heim barely played for the A’s but he is also a part of this lineage. From them to Elvis Andrus to Jose Canseco to Rubin Sierra to Bert Campaneris and many more, plenty of notable names have donned the green and yellow and the red and blue. Even if the A’s keep their same branding in whatever new home they inhabit in the years to come, it won’t be the same.</p><p>In this series, both teams are winding down seasons where they have already been eliminated from postseason contention.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers’ shocking move ahead of Athletics final game at Oakland Coliseum

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He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Texas Rangers surprised the baseball world by winning the championship last season. The Rangers reached the playoffs for the first time in seven years in 2023. The team faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series, winning in five games and earning the first title in franchise history. Unfortunately, manager <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-bruce-bochy-keeps-it-real-when-discussing-texas-failed-world-series-repeat-quest">Bruce Bochy and company won’t be repeating as champs</a> in 2024.</p><p>A host of injuries, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-jacob-degrom-max-scherzer-major-injury-return">particularly to the team’s starting pitchers</a>, prevented the Rangers from mounting a serious effort at a repeat. At 74-82 Texas has been eliminated from playoff contention. Now the team is playing out the final games of a lost season.</p><p>On Tuesday, before the start of a three-game series against the Athletics in Oakland, the Rangers made a <a href="https://x.com/TXRangersPR/status/1838719631642468750" rel="noopener">host of roster moves</a>. Most notably, Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day IL and transferred pitcher Tyler Mahle to the 60-day IL, per Texas Rangers PR on X.</p><p>Jung was an All-Star for the Rangers in 2023, helping the team win the World Series. Last season Jung had 25 doubles, 23 home runs, 70 RBI and 70 runs scored. He produced an OPS+ of 113 and put up 2.4 bWAR in 122 games for the Rangers. Jung finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2023.</p><h2><b>Rangers third baseman Josh Jung’s season was lost to injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Josh-Jung.jpg"><figcaption>Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This season was essentially a washout for the 26 year old. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-texas-hit-with-brutal-josh-jung-injury-update">Jung was hit by a pitch in a game on April 1</a>, which fractured his wrist and required surgery to repair the damage. Ultimately the second-year player was forced to miss nearly four months of action. He <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-manager-bruce-bochy-reveals-latest-josh-jung-injury-update">returned to the Rangers lineup on July 30</a> but inflammation and discomfort remained in his surgically repaired wrist. Jung has been on the shelf since September 18 and will now move to the 10-day IL with right wrist tendinitis, ending his season.</p><p>Jung was limited to just 46 games in his sophomore season. He had seven home runs, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored and a 105 OPS+ with 0.6 bWAR.</p><p>The Rangers signed veteran pitcher <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-sign-tyler-mahle-two-year-deal-22-million">Mahle to a two-year, $22 million deal</a> prior to the 2024 season. Mahle underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023, which cost him most of the season. His recovery from the surgery <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-tyler-mahle-injury-return">pushed his 2024 debut back to August 6</a>. At the time, Texas anticipated Mahle playing a major role in the rotation as the team attempted to make a second-half push into the postseason.</p><p>Unfortunately, the eight-year veteran was only able to make three starts in 2024 before landing on the 15-day IL with shoulder tightness. Bochy announced that Mahle would be shut down for the remainder of the season earlier in September but the team officially moved him from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.</p><p>The Rangers <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-texas-chris-young-contract-extension">signed general manager Chris Young to an extension</a> and promoted him to president of baseball operations. Texas hopes Young can help the team rebound from an off year and return as contenders in 2025.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers make plethora of roster moves before Athletics game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-vs-athletics-prediction-odds-pick-9-25-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers vs. Athletics prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rangers-vs-Athletics-prediction-odds-pick-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers vs. Athletics prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T18:52:39-07:00">September 24th, 6:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T18:52:39-07:00">September 24th, 6:52pm</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oakland Coliseum has been a beautiful home to baseball for many years, but its time as a major league ballpark is drawing to a close. The Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics are playing the Coliseum’s final series this week, and we’ll be looking at the middle game on Wednesday before the stadium’s swansong on Thursday. Neither of these teams will make a trip to the playoffs, as it was a disappointing title defense for the Rangers. The Rangers’ record on the road is one of the reasons, as they are just 30-45 away from Globe Life Field. The Rangers have won six of their last ten games against the Athletics, but have lost six of their past nine overall. The Athletics have also lost six of their previous eight. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Rangers-Athletics prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Rangers-Athletics Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Cody Bradford</b> vs. <b>Brady Basso</b></p><p><b>Cody Bradford</b> is 6-3 with a 3.59 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP.</p><p>Bradford’s last start was at home against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rangers won the game 2-0, and Bradford pitched 7 innings with 6 strikeouts. He allowed 5 hits, 0 walks, and 0 earned runs.</p><p>Bradford is 1-2 on the road with an 8.10 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP.</p><p><b>Brady Basso</b> is 1-0 with a 2.33 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP.</p><p>Basso’s last start was on the road against the Chicago Cubs, winning 5-3. He pitched 4 2/3 innings with 5 strikeouts, allowing 6 hits, 2 walks, and 3 earned runs.</p><p>Basso is 0-0 at home, with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.67 WHIP. His only start at home was a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He pitched 6 innings with 6 strikeouts, allowing 3 hits, 1 walk, and 0 earned runs.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Rangers-Athletics Odds</b></h2><p>Texas Rangers: -1.5 (+140)</p><p>Moneyline: -120</p><p>Oakland Athletics: +1.5 (-165)</p><p>Moneyline: +100</p><p>Over: 7.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 7.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Rangers vs. Athletics</b></h2><p>Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40 PM PT</p><p>TV: MLB Network, NBC Bay Area, ARID</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Rangers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The bullpens could come into play with these teams, as neither pitcher has gone deep into games consistently. The Rangers and Athletics have identical averages and on-base percentages over their last ten games, but the Rangers are averaging one run/nine more.</p><p>The Rangers also have an advantage in the bullpen. Texas’ bullpen has been good all season, but they have a 4.89 ERA over their last three games. Meanwhile, the Athletics have been worse, owning a 5.53 ERA over the same span.</p><h2><b>Why The Athletics Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>These offenses haven’t hit the ball well over their last ten games. It gets even worse when you look at their splits against left-handed pitching, which they’ll both face in this game. The Athletics are better, batting .232 with a .288 on-base percentage and 2.9 runs/nine. These numbers are terrible, but they are averaging over a run more per nine than the Rangers, which is difficult to comprehend.</p><h2><b>Final Rangers-Athletics Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Cody Bradford has been performing well over his last five starts except for an eight-run blowup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Brady Basso has also been good, recording two scoreless outings in his first two starts before allowing three earned runs last time out. The lack of offense between these two teams over the past ten games is staggering, and with the pitching matchup, this game could be a good play for the under. The total is lower than we would’ve liked, but neither of these offenses inspires much confidence.</p><p><b>Final Rangers-Athletics Prediction &amp; Pick: Under 7.5 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers vs. Athletics prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-vs-athletics-prediction-odds-pick-9-24-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers vs. Athletics prediction, odds, pick – 9/24/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rangers-vs-Athletics-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers vs. Athletics prediction, odds, pick – 9/24/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T08:30:31-07:00">September 24th, 8:30am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T08:30:31-07:00">September 24th, 8:30am</time><address><a>Dominik Zawartko</a>Dominik Zawartko is a Michigan State graduate with a degree in Political Science and English. Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Tuesday’s upcoming slate of MLB action as we head to the American League West for this next divisional series. The <b>Texas Rangers </b>will visit the <b>Oakland Athletics </b>for a three-game series as both teams conclude their Regular Season rivalry. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Rangers-Athletics prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Rangers-Athletics Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Nathan Eovaldi (RHP)</b> vs. <b>Mitch Spence (RHP)</b></p><p><b>Nathan Eovaldi</b> (11-8) with a 3.96 ERA. 1.13 WHIP, 154 K, 156.2 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/17 vs. TOR (W) – 4.2 IP, 7 ER, 4 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: (4-5) with a 4.48 ERA, .269 OBA, 61 K, 62.1 IP</p><p><b>Mitch Spence</b> (8-9) with a 4.30 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 119 K, 142.1 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/17 @ CHC (W) – 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: (4-5) with a 3.88 ERA, .275 OBA, 68 K, 72.0 IP</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Rangers-Athletics Odds</b></h2><p>Texas Rangers: -1.5 (+142)</p><p>Moneyline: -116</p><p>Oakland Athletics: +1.5 (-172)</p><p>Moneyline: -102</p><p>Over: 7.5 (-105)</p><p>Under: 7.5 (-115)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Rangers vs. Athletics</b></h2><p>Time: 9:40 p.m. ET/ 6:40 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: Bally Sports Southwest, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Rangers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Texas Rangers are currently 11 games behind the leading Houston Astros within the AL West and they sit eight games back of the Kansas City Royals occupying the final AL Wild Card spot. It’s a massive disappointment for them to miss the Postseason this year as reigning World Series champions, but their squad has been plagued by injuries all season. Their production from the plate seriously dropped over the last few months and despite having Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer return from their brief injuries, they haven’t been able to make noise and place themselves within the top of the division throughout this year. Ultimately, they’re hoping they can get healthy this offseason and once again return to their dominant form from a year ago.</p><p>The Rangers will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound for this one as he tries to finish his season strong and with a winning record. He’s already clocked one start against this Athletics team early in the season where he couldn’t find the win at home. Now, he visits the opposing ballpark with a 4-5 record on the road this season and hoping to notch another win. The Rangers have won in four of his last five appearances and given their success over Oakland this season, Eovaldi will be primed for yet another successful start.</p><h2><b>Why The Athletics Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Oakland Athletics are currently fourth in the AL West and it looks as though they’ll be avoiding a last-place finish this season after notching the worst record in the MLB a year ago. Notching 67 wins on the year thus far, they’ve certainly improved from their 50-112 mark from a year ago and they’ve managed four wins against this Rangers team this season. The season series stands at 4-6 in Texas’ favor, but the Athletics have seen success scratching runs across the plate and putting up respectable totals against the Rangers’ starters. They’re just 3-7 in their last 10 games and look for a rebound performance after being on the wrong end of a three-game sweep to the New York Yankees.</p><p>The Athletics will send Mitch Spence to the mound for yet another outing as he tries to climb his win total to .500 on the season. He’s been right around the middle of the pack in terms of his record and strikeout totals on the year, so it’s safe to say this was the rookie campaign many fans were expecting. He most recently notched a win on the road against Chicago, allowing only two runs through five innings and striking six batters out. Look for Spence to continue building upon his solid performances as he looks to solidify himself as a go-to starter within this rotation.</p><h2><b>Final Rangers-Athletics Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Rangers and Athletics will conclude their season series with these next few games, but neither team is really playing for much as they’ll both be missing Postseason baseball. It was a tough fall from grace for the Texas Rangers as the trend of reigning World Series champions missing the Postseason continues. Still, the Rangers hold the upper hand in this head-to-head and they’re looking to finish their year on a high note.</p><p>Nathan Eovaldi has been a consistent option for the Rangers this season and after dropping his only other start against the Athletics early in the season, he’ll be looking for a better performance this time around. Both teams have been sliding over their last 10 games, but we give the edge to the Rangers in this matchup of pitchers.</p><p>For our final prediction, we’re going to roll with the Texas Rangers to pick up this win and improve to 7-4 against Oakland on the season. Since previous meetings haven’t been particularly close, let’s roll with the run line as a solid option here.</p><p><b>Final Rangers-Athletics Prediction &amp; Pick: Texas Rangers -1.5 (+142)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers vs. Athletics prediction, odds, pick – 9/24/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rangers-news-ace-max-scherzer-2025-vow-injury-plagued-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rangers’ Max Scherzer makes 2025 vow after injury-plagued season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Max-Scherzer-makes-2025-vow-after-injury-plagued-season.jpg"></figure><h1>Rangers’ Max Scherzer makes 2025 vow after injury-plagued season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-22T18:23:32-07:00">September 22nd, 6:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-22T18:23:32-07:00">September 22nd, 6:23pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Following a challenging season marred by injuries, the Texas Rangers’ veteran ace Max Scherzer has announced his intent to return to top form in 2025. The three-time Cy Young Award winner expressed this commitment <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-max-scherzer-2024-season-ends-texas-latest-injury-move">after an injury-shortened season with the Rangers</a>, which he described as the most frustrating year in his extensive 17-year major league career.</p><p>At 40, Scherzer faced significant setbacks this season, including his fewest starts since his rookie year. Despite the difficulties, he remains optimistic about his future in baseball.</p><p>“I still believe I can pitch at a high level here. There’s nothing stopping me from doing that,” Scherzer stated before the Rangers’ final home game. His season was cut short after he was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, concluding his year with a 3.95 ERA across nine starts.</p><h2><b>Max Scherzer looks to return to his former self in 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Max-Scherzer-1.jpg"><figcaption>Jeff Curry-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Scherzer’s year was filled with challenges, starting the season late on June 23 due to ongoing recovery from back surgery in the previous December. On top of that, he had subsequent nerve issues affecting his thumb. However, he is hopeful about his recovery, emphasizing the importance of a full offseason.</p><p>“The only good news is now I can go in the offseason healthy… I’m a believer that, you give me a full offseason, I think things will definitely be different and I’ll definitely be a lot healthier next year,” he explained.</p><p>Though Scherzer has expressed a desire to stay with the Rangers, his future with the team remains uncertain, especially considering the financial dynamics of his contract. Last season, after opting into the final year of his $130 million deal with the New York Mets, he was traded to Texas. The Mets covered $30.83 million of his $43.3 million salary for the season.</p><p>Reflecting on his illustrious and Hall of Fame career, which includes a World Series win and over 3,400 strikeouts, placing him 11th on the MLB’s all-time list, Scherzer is no stranger to free agency. His previous experiences have prepared him for the uncertainties that come with it. As he heads back to Florida to focus on family and recovery, Scherzer is geared up for whatever the future holds, aware of the realities of professional sports negotiations.</p><p>Concluding his remarks, Scherzer highlighted the camaraderie and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-rangers-max-scherzer-insists-home-field-advantage-overrated">positive atmosphere</a> within the Rangers’ clubhouse, acknowledging the uncertainties of free agency.</p><p>“<a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41381652/max-scherzer-eying-healthy-offseason-year-ends-il">Won a World Series here</a>, get along with guys in here, we have a great clubhouse,” he noted. “But I also know when you’re a free agent… I’m realistic about it. So you’ve just got to let that take care of itself,” he added, ready to face whatever comes next in his fantastic career.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rangers’ Max Scherzer makes 2025 vow after injury-plagued season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-rangers-max-scherzer-insists-home-field-advantage-overrated');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Rangers’ Max Scherzer insists home-field advantage is ‘overrated’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rangers-news-Why-Max-Scherzer-insists-home-field-advantage-is-overrated.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Rangers’ Max Scherzer insists home-field advantage is ‘overrated’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-22T14:50:57-07:00">September 22nd, 2:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-22T14:50:57-07:00">September 22nd, 2:50pm</time><address><a>Michael Whitaker</a>Michael Whitaker is an experienced NHL and NFL writer and also covers local Detroit sports for Bally Sports Detroit. He has a Bachelor's Degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the MLB postseason just around the corner, it’s often said that the home team holds a significant edge. However, for notable players like veteran Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer, that view isn’t always as clear-cut.</p><p>Scherzer, a two-time World Series winner with the Washington Nationals in 2019 and last year with Texas, believes that playing at one’s home field <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/09/22/home-field-advantage-mlb-postseason-overrated/75331164007/" rel="noopener">doesn’t provide any kind of advantage</a> as opposed to playing on the road, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today.</p><p>“Baseball is a team sport, but there’s a very individual component to it,”  “You’re not relying on necessary communication on like other sports where crowd noise affects that. The field conditions are the same, too. Because of that, baseball is played the same way, whether you’re home or road.</p><p>“So, this home-field advantage hasn’t made a bit of a difference in my experience.”</p><p>And Scherzer may have a point, considering MLB postseason home teams amassed the worst collective record in 2023 since 1970, going just 15-26 in front of their home fans. For the Rangers, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-world-series-run-2-year-journey-never-seen-mlb-history">they clinched their first championship</a> last year on the road at Chase Field over the Arizona Diamondbacks.</p><p>“I can’t explain it,” explained Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. “We didn’t just lose, we got pummeled at home last year against the Astros. We go to their place and play lights out. I looked back and tried to make sense of it, but I couldn’t. Last year wasn’t an advantage for any team.”</p><h2>Max Scherzer’s season is over – will he pitch next year?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Max-Scherzer-in-action-on-September-14-against-Seattle.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The 40-year-old <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-max-scherzer-2024-season-ends-texas-latest-injury-move">Scherzer was recently placed on the 15-day injured list</a> with a hamstring injury, ending his 2023 season. At 73-82, the Rangers <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41363265/texas-rangers-scratch-max-scherzer-saturday-start" rel="noopener">won’t defend their title</a> and will miss the postseason.</p><p>“He’s been trying hard to get back out there pitching,” Bochy said via ESPN. “You want him out there. And we were hoping to see him out there on a consistent basis. We had some things that we were trying to figure out with the arm. Now it’s the hamstring. It’s been a tough year for him.”</p><p>However, he <a href="https://x.com/kennlandry/status/1837896240379433362" rel="noopener">would like to play next year</a>, as reported by MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry.</p><p>Max Scherzer, now in the final year of his contract, made the fewest starts in 2023 since his rookie season with the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2008. He also underwent back surgery during the offseason, delaying his first start this year until June.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Rangers’ Max Scherzer insists home-field advantage is ‘overrated’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mariners-vs-rangers-prediction-odds-pick-9-22-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mariners vs Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/22/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mariners-vs.-Rangers-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-1-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Mariners vs Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/22/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-21T22:52:36-07:00">September 21st, 10:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-21T22:52:55-07:00">September 21st, 10:52pm</time><address><a href="http://patreon.com/zemek">Matthew Zemek</a>Matthew Zemek is part of ClutchPoints' Betting team and has written for various sports websites and publications since 2001. He was the editor of the NBA site Crossover Chronicles in the 2016 NBA season. He was a contributing editor to the now-defunct site FanRag Sports in 2017. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Mariners-Rangers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mariners-Rangers.</p><p>The Seattle Mariners are getting some unexpected good news. The six-game losing streak by the Kansas City Royals has put the Mariners in striking distance of a third team in the American League wild card race. It seemed that the M’s could only catch the Minnesota Twins. They’re 1.5 games behind the Twins heading into the final week. They’re now just two behind the Royals. The AL wild card race now has four teams: KC over Minnesota by half a game, over Detroit by one, over Seattle by two, with the top two making the playoffs. If Seattle goes 6-1 in its last seven games, the Mariners just might get in. Let’s see if the M’s can pull it off.</p><h2><b>Mariners-Rangers Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Bryan Woo</b> vs. <b>Andrew Heaney</b></p><p><b>Bryan Woo</b> (8-3) has a 2.95 ERA. He has joined the other Seattle starters in producing a very strong season. Woo has had injury problems, resulting in fewer innings and fewer starts. If he had been able to log more innings, perhaps the Seattle bullpen wouldn’t have been quite as exposed as it has been. Woo’s pitching is well above average. He just has to find a way to give Seattle more endurance and durability. If he can do that, what is already a very good starting pitching rotation can become even better. It could also be that Woo might find another team next season as the Mariners (if they are smart, at least) will try to trade some of their pitching surplus for big bats to juice up a woeful offense which has held them back the past several seasons.</p><p>Last Start: Tuesday, September 17 versus the New York Yankees: 4 2/3 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 2 HR, 1 BB, 7 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: 11 starts, 57 IP, 50 H, 20 R, 8 HR, 6 BB, 42 K</p><p><b>Andrew Heaney</b> (5-14) has a 3.89 ERA. Has there ever been a pitcher with a worse record and a better ERA in tandem with each other? There probably has been. In the “dead ball era” — the first 20 years of the 20th century — having a 3.89 ERA wasn’t very good, so a pitcher might easily have been nine games under .500 in his decisions. In the mid-1960s, before the height of the pitcher’s mound was lowered, the elite starters in the sport dominated. Bob Gibson produced his 1.12 ERA in 1968, which was the so-called “year of the pitcher.” If a pitcher had a 3.89 ERA in 1968, he might have been nine games under .500 as well. However, in modern baseball, with more parks being home-run friendly and more teams existing — which dilutes the overall pool of available pitchers compared to 50 years ago — a 3.89 ERA is solid. It’s not below-average. It’s a number most teams would take from a back-rotation starter. Heaney really hasn’t been bad this year, but he’s nine games under .500 in 19 decisions. The Rangers have simply not given him much run support, and that’s why the 2023 World Series champions won’t return to the playoffs in 2024.</p><p>Last Start: Sunday, September 15 versus the Seattle Mariners: 5 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 HR, 1 BB, 3 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: 13 starts, 71 IP, 51 H, 29 R, 10 HR, 19 BB, 80 K</p><p><b><i>Here are the Mariners-Rangers <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Mariners-Rangers Odds</b></h2><p>Seattle Mariners: -1.5 (+128)</p><p>Moneyline: -130</p><p>Texas Rangers: +1.5 (-154)</p><p>Moneyline: +110</p><p>Over: 8 (-104)</p><p>Under: 8 (-118)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Mariners vs Rangers</b></h2><p>Time: 2:35 p.m. ET/11:35 a.m. PT</p><p>TV: Root SportsNet Northwest (Mariners) / Bally Sports Southwest (Rangers) / MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Mariners Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Julio Rodriguez is swinging a hot bat. When he hits, the Mariners generally win.</p><h2><b>Why The Rangers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rangers can avoid a sweep. It’s always hard to sweep a team. The Rangers can bounce back from Saturday behind Andrew Heaney, a good pitcher.</p><h2><b>Final Mariners-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Mariners are picking up late-season momentum. It might not be enough to make the playoffs, but it will be enough to win this game. Take Seattle on the moneyline (not the run line).</p><p><i><b><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">Click here</a> for more betting news and predictions</b></i></p><p><b>Final Mariners-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick: Mariners moneyline</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mariners vs Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/22/2024

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The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Texas Rangers have not had the 2024 season they hoped for. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas sits at just third place in the American League East in late September. The team’s woes deepened with a critical injury update on starting pitcher Max Scherzer before their matchup <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mariners-vs-rangers-prediction-odds-pick-9-21-2024">against the Seattle Mariners</a>.</p><p>The Rangers placed Scherzer <a href="https://x.com/TXRangersPR/status/1837587045893484699" rel="noopener">on the 15-day injured list</a> with a left hamstring strain, the team announced on Saturday. In addition, Texas has recalled Gerson Garabito from the Round Rock AAA squad.</p><p>Hopefully, Max Scherzer can undergo a safe and efficient recovery period amid numerous injury woes. In early September, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-jacob-degrom-max-scherzer-major-injury-return">Bruce Bochy said Scherzer’s rehab was going well</a>, and that he was ready to return to the mound.</p><p>Scherzer was scheduled to continue his run against the Mariners on Saturday night; however, the Rangers decided to shut him down for the rest of the season. Before the decision, Scherzer had been on the injured list from July 31. to Sep. 13 with shoulder fatigue, according to MLB.com. Before that, he missed time between Opening Day and June 23 due to recovery from his back surgery rehabilitation.</p><p>MLB.com <a href="https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-place-rhp-max-scherzer-on-injured-list-recall-rhp-gerson-garabito">gave a concise summary</a> of how Scherzer’s 2024 stint with Texas and his time with the team in 2023 went:</p><p>“He finishes the 2024 season with a 2-4 record and 3.95 ERA (19 ER/43.1 IP) over 9 games/starts for Texas. Over his one-and-a-half seasons with the Rangers since being acquired from New York-NL in a July 30, 2023 trade, Scherzer has compiled a 6-6 record with a 3.57 ERA (35 ER/88.1 IP) over 17 games/starts in 2023-24.”</p><p>It is tough to see the three-time Cy Young Award winner’s season end with an injury designation. But it is still possible for him to make a great impact in his next campaign after recovering.</p><p>Texas wants to finish the season on a good note, and Saturday’s Mariners game will be good a test for the rest of the team’s contributors.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
10	8.10	6	2.40	1

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
10	8.10	6	2.40	1

Jose Corniell

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