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Carter doubled twice and walked twice, scoring one of Texas’ four runs in the Rangers’ shutout win. DALLAS — Rangers rookie Evan Carter had about the best postseason debut possible. In fact, it might have been the best postseason debut ever, for a player his age. Carter, at 21 years and 35 days, became the … Read more

Jordan Montgomery was sharp from the start, going seven scoreless innings, giving up six hits and walking none. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Texas Rangers scratched and clawed their way to a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series Tuesday, getting an historic performance from … Read more

The MacArthur High alumnus had an immediate impact in his postseason debut, following a sterling rookie campaign. SAN ANTONIO — The box score will show Texas Rangers rookie Josh Jung went hitless in his postseason debut Tuesday afternoon, but the 25-year-old San Antonio native had a big-enough swing to get the scoring started in the … Read more

Houston Astros fans should leave their diets at home if they’re going to the playoff games this weekend. Fans who head to Minute Maid Park this weekend to watch the Houston Astros in the playoffs are going to see some tempting new treats for the taste buds.  Aramark has upped its game by adding a … Read more

Chris Young fired back at the notion that the Rangers’ playoff celebration had anything to do with their loss Sunday. DALLAS — The Rangers-Astros rivalry just got spicier. Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young blasted criticism from those in Houston over Texas’ clubhouse celebration and whether it had any impact over the Rangers’ loss Sunday. … Read more

Buffalo climbs to No. 2 while Houston and Tampa Bay take big jumps in latest Locked on NFL power rankings. BUFFALO, N.Y. — We are roughly one quarter of the way through the 2023 NFL regular season, and things are starting to take shape in each division as we get into October contests. The Locked … Read more