
Bless You Boys Miguel Cabrera hit three home runs totaling nearly a quarter-mile of distance Sunday night in Arlington, Texas. The first was a majestic, opposite-field shot to right, calculated to be a distance of 453 feet. The second was a screaming 424-foot line drive to center that even had Rangers starter Derek Holland ducking out of the way. The final was a towering fly ball that landed 423 feet away not far from the home run prior. Your browser does not support iframes. For the night, Cabrera went 4-for-4 with five RBI and an intentional walk that later led to a run. He's batting .387/.457/.659...
Detroit Tigers 17 hours agoCBSSports.com Fantasy Rangers starter Derek Holland endured a rough outing but did not factor in the decision of Sunday's 11-8 victory over the Tigers.Holland surrendered a three-run home run to Miguel Cabrera in the third and a solo home run to Cabrera in the fifth. The left-hander was charged with four runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked three.Holland has allowed four runs or more in three of his last five starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Saturday at Seattle. He has not allowed a run in his last 16 2/3 innings pitched at Safeco Field.
May 20, 2013Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Rangers try to win a four-game series from Detroit when left-hander Derek Holland takes the mound against the always tough right-hander Doug Fister at 7:05 p.m. Sunday night on ESPN TV and ESPN-FM 103.3 and 1540-AM. Holland (3-2, 2.93): Holland tries to bounce back after a frustrating outing in Oakland in which the Rangers gave him an early 3-0 lead and couldn't hold it ... The Rangers' left-hander failed to go at least seven innings for only the second time in eight starts .
Texas Rangers May 19, 2013
Bless You Boys Detroit Tigers (23-18) at Texas Rangers (28-15) Time/Place: 8 p.m., Rangers Ballpark in Arlington SB Nation blog: Lone Star Ball Media: ESPN, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: Doug Fister (5-1, 3.06 ERA) vs. Derek Holland (3-2, 2.93) Ever the groundball pitcher, Doug Fister is forcing batters to put the ball on the ground at a higher rate than ever in his career. Coupled with a career-low rate of home runs allowed per fly ball, the his ERA has been a crisp 3.06. With a strikeout rate that is down a skosh and a walk rate that is down notably, Fister's indicator stats show that he ...
Detroit Tigers May 19, 2013Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News Texas Rangers left-hander Derek Holland, who faces Detroit in the series finale Sunday, has been doing a lot of talking to himself between starts. He’s trying to ensure that he doesn’t let his emotions get the best of him in … Continue reading →
Texas Rangers May 19, 2013Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News NEXT vs. Detroit, 7:05 p.m. SCOUTING THE STARTERS Rangers LHP Derek Holland (3-2, 2.93 ERA) allowed 18 hits in 12 2/3 innings on the last road trip, spiking his opponents’ batting average allowed from .199 to .236. But home has … Continue reading →
Texas Rangers May 19, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Rangers starter Derek Holland settled for a no-decision Tuesday night in Oakland. Holland gave up four earned runs on eight hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings but the game was tied after he left. Holland struck out five. With a 2.93 ERA, Holland has allowed just five earned runs over his last three starts, including the four he allowed Tuesday. Still, he is having a solid year at 3-2 for Texas. His next scheduled start comes Sunday in Detroit.
May 16, 2013Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas The Texas Rangers play the Oakland Athletics in the second game of a three-game set Tuesday night against the with left-hander Derek Holland facing veteran A's right-hander Bartolo Colon. First pitch at O.co Coliseum is 9:05 p.m. CT on FSSW and ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM (1540 AM in Spanish). Holland (3-2, 2.54): In his last start at the Milwaukee Brewers, Holland allowed 10 hits but only one run over seven innings and earned the win. He struck out six and walked none.
Texas Rangers May 14, 2013Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland likely will stack its lineup with right-handed hitters to go against Texas Rangers left-hander Derek Holland on Tuesday at the Coliseum. For Holland, that is playing to a new-found strength. Holland ranks among the left-handers in … Continue reading →
Texas Rangers May 13, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Rangers pitcher Derek Holland is utilizing a different mix of pitches this season. Holland has gotten off to a fantastic start this year, posting a 2.54 ERA and 2.39 FIP. While he's still using the same five pitches, he's changed up his usage rates. Holland's slider usage is up 10 percent this year. It's been his best strikeout pitch in the past, and Holland is using it a lot more with two strikes this season. He's also working with an improved changeup. Not only is he using the pitch more often, but it's been three miles per hour slower than his old change. The pitch has mainly been used to n...
May 13, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy As Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland continues to impress with his fast start to the season, Fantasy owners continue to take note. He started in 71 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues this past week, and that number should only get higher heading into a two-start Week 7 (May 13-19). Holland is set to take on Oakland and Detroit, two of the top-five offenses in the American League, but he is simply pitching far too well not to trust him even against tough matchups. He has a 2.54 ERA so far this season, with a better than 4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and only two home runs allowed in...
May 10, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy While Yu Darvish is the standout starter in the Rangers' rotation, Derek Holland has done a pretty good job keeping pace this season. Holland won his second straight start Wednesday against the Brewers, improving to 3-2 with a 2.54 ERA through seven starts. It's been a nice turnaround for Holland, who struggled at times in 2012 on his way to posting a 4.67 ERA. Manager Ron Washington credits Holland's success in 2013 to the development of his changeup. "Nice pitch that he’s added to his pitches," Washington said, per ESPN. "He was having a little problem with it last year, so he got it back. ...
May 9, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland moved to 3-2 on the season by holding the Brewers to one earned run on 10 hits in seven innings of work Wednesday night. He struck out six with no walks. Holland is in the midst of a fantastic season, owning a 2.54 ERA and 43:10 K:BB ratio in 49 2/3 innings. He'll face the A's in Oakland next week.
May 9, 2013Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas MILWAUKEE -- Left-handed pitcher Derek Holland is proving to be quite the right-hand man to Texas Rangers staff ace Yu Darvish. Holland pitched another gem on Wednesday night as Texas defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 at Miller Park. Holland was quick to praise his defense on a night on which he scattered 10 hits in seven innings of one-run ball. “Our defense was really on top of it; they’re making great plays,” Holland said.
Texas Rangers May 8, 2013
Fort-Worth Star Telegram The left-hander allows 10 hits, but the defense makes two key plays to help stop Milwaukee. More Rangers coverage in the Foul Territory blog Follow Jeff Wilson on Twitter ...
Texas Rangers May 8, 2013
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