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MacKenzie Gore struggles through three versus Rays

MacKenzie Gore

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MacKenzie Gore gave up five runs in three-plus innings and struck out just one against the Rays on Sunday.

If Gore was going to stumble his way home again this year, it sure would have been nice if he had been better early on. With his velocity down about one mph, Gore has a 7.50 ERA and a 9/11 K/BB over 12 innings in his last three starts. There’s always the chance he’ll get it back, but as things stand now, he seems like a poor bet for the remainder of the season. He’s scheduled to make his next start Saturday against the D-backs.

- Matthew Pouliot

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MacKenzie Gore allowed two runs (one earned) in five innings and got a no-decision against the Mets on Tuesday.

Gore gave up four hits, walked one and struck out two. After dealing with muscle spasms last week, Gore was able to get through five innings against the Mets. He’ll take a 4.59 ERA into his next start against the Twins on the road on Sunday.
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MacKenzie Gore plans on making his next start against the Mets next week.

Gore experienced some diminished velocity as a result of muscle spasms that cropped up during his start against the Red Sox earlier this week. He was able to work into the fifth inning despite the issue and all signs point to him making his next start. It’s a decent matchup against the Mets, but the fact that he’s dealing with a physical issue makes it hard to trust him outside of extremely deep mixed leagues.
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MacKenzie Gore allowed three runs in four-plus innings against the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Gore gave up a two-run homer in the first and got a visit from the trainer in the second, but he stayed in and kept the Rangers in the game despite going without a strikeout. Manager Skip Schumaker said afterwards that the issue was muscle spasms in his back and shoulder. Gore is due to make his next start Tuesday against the Mets, though the Rangers could switch things around after an off day Monday. Gore has allowed 17 runs, walked 17 and struck out just 11 over 20 innings in his last five starts.
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MacKenzie Gore surrendered four runs in four-plus innings Friday against the D-backs.

Gore pitched four scoreless innings before going double, walk, double, double in the fifth. He was pulled with the Rangers down 3-1, and the fourth run scored quickly afterwards. Gore’s stuff simply isn’t what it was a couple of months ago, and even though the Rangers had to know that, they still let hm face hitters for a third time tonight. Gore is due to take on the Red Sox next Thursday. If the Rangers fall out of contention, one imagines his last start will be skipped.
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MacKenzie Gore held the A’s to one run in 5 1/3 innings for a win Tuesday.

Gore wasn’t at his best in allowing five hits, walking four and striking out four, but he didn’t need to be against this A’s lineup. He improved to 8-10 with a 4.31 ERA. Barring a change, he’ll make his next start at home against the Rays on Sunday.
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MacKenzie Gore lasted only 3 2/3 innings and gave up four runs Wednesday against the White Sox.

Gore gave up eight hits and only three hard-hit balls tonight, so that’s pretty unlucky. However, he also walked four, and his fastball averaged a season-low 94.0 mph, 1.3 mph off his average. He came into this one with a 2.10 ERA and a 34/8 K/BB over 30 innings in his previous five starts. Let’s see what happens next week at home against the A’s before getting overly concerned.
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MacKenzie Gore held the Angels scoreless for six innings and struck out seven on Friday.

Gore allowed just two hits and one walk before departing a scoreless game. He’s allowed a total of four runs in 23 innings this month, lowering his ERA to 4.26. He’s currently slated to face the White Sox next Wednesday, though he could get bumped to Friday against the Brewers.
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MacKenzie Gore picked up a win over the A’s after allowing three runs in 5 2/3 innings on Saturday.

Gore pitched better against the Giants and Angels in his previous two starts, but this one earned him his first win of August. He’s now 7-9 with a 4.45 ERA overall, and he should be a nice play with a home start versus the Halos next week.
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MacKenzie Gore allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings and got a no-decision in the Rangers’ 4-1 victory over the Angels on Monday.

Gore gave up four hits, walked two and struck out nine. The only run he allowed came on a Mike Trout home run in the first inning. Gore didn’t work deep into the game, but was excellent with nine strikeouts. He has a 4.43 ERA this year. Gore’s lined up to face the Athletics on the road on Saturday.
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Rangers activated LHP MacKenzie Gore from the paternity list.

Gore draws the starting assignment for Monday’s series opener against the Angels after spending a couple days away from the club on paternity leave. The 27-year-old tossed six scoreless frames against the Giants his last time out and boasts a serviceable 4.55 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 140/47 K/BB ratio across 128 2/3 innings over 24 starts in his Rangers debut.

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Willson Contreras exited Sunday’s game after striking out and grounding out in two at-bats.

We’ll find out later how Contreras felt on his swings. He was playing for the first time since getting hit on the hand by a pitch 10 days ago.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Shane Baz

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Shane Baz had his final start against the Yankees rained out on Sunday.

Baz will still get to finish on a rather positive note, as he turned in a quality start last time out against the Jays and went without adding to his total of 15 losses in his final three outings. He’ll finish tied with Tanner Bibee and Brady Singer for the MLB lead in losses, though his 4.11 ERA and 154/63 K/BB ratio in 179 2/3 innings aren’t so bad.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Sunday’s game between the Orioles and Yankees was rained out.

Shane Baz and Elmer Rodríguez were supposed to start this one. Both teams will finish the season having played 161 games, with the Yankees going 93-68 and the Orioles 79-82.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Gabriel Moreno (hamstring) was scratched from the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup on Sunday due to lingering hamstring discomfort.

The 26-year-old backstop may still be available to pinch hit. Jordan Lawlar will start in his place, with Tim Tawa shifting to first base and Pavin Smith functioning as the Diamondbacks’ designated hitter in a must-win game against the Padres on Sunday afternoon.
- David Shovein

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HOU Starting Pitcher #56
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Astros optioned RHP Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land.

The Astros wanted to add an extra position player to their bench for Sunday’s regular season finale so Blanco heads back to Triple-A for the time being. He would likely return for the Wild Card Series if the Astros wind up besting the Rangers for the title in the American League West.
- David Shovein

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Astros recalled INF Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land.

The Astros wanted to have an extra position player at their disposal for Sunday’s critical battle against the Athletics, so they brought up Delgado and optioned right-hander Ronel Blanco to Triple-A. He’ll add depth and versatility to the Astros’ bench in a must-win game on Sunday.
- David Shovein

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Bobby Miller

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Dodgers recalled RHP Bobby Miller from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

With Blake Treinen (shoulder) heading to the injured list, Miller gets another opportunity to contribute out of the Dodgers’ bullpen. The 27-year-old hurler has registered a 5.06 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 3/2 K/BB ratio in 5 1/3 innings with the Dodgers this season.
- David Shovein

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Dodgers placed RHP Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Treinen suffered the injury while warming up in the bullpen during Saturday’s game. He will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Bobby Miller was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday to take his place in the Dodgers’ bullpen.
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Kevin Gausman (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sunday without any issues.

While Gausman was encouraged by how he felt, he won’t know for sure if he’ll be available for the Wild Card Series until seeing how his body responds on Monday. If he’s declared ready to go, he would get the ball in either Game 1 or 2 for the Cubs.
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Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Red Sox.

That means that Max Fried will pitch for the Yankees in Game 2 while Gerrit Cole would be waiting in the wings for Game 3 if necessary. Schlittler is certainly deserving of the honor as he posted a brilliant 1.95 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 239 strikeouts over 193 2/3 innings over 33 starts during the regular season and is the favorite to take home Cy Young award honors in the American League.
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