Geovany Soto Rumors & News
- Texas Rangers
- #8 | C BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-1
- Weight218
- Age29
- Experience 7 years
- Salary $4,300,000
- BirthplaceSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Geovany Soto has good series vs. Detroit
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers catcher Geovany Soto, who has taken over as the starting catcher with A.J. Pierzynski on the disabled list, had a season-high three hits and a double in five at-bats Sunday against the Tigers. Soto had homered Thursday and Friday against the Tigers. Soto is batting .250 (10 for 40) with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI in 11 May games. Pierzynski is expected to come off the disabled list this week, which would send Soto back to a bench role.
May 20, 2013
Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello shuts down Texas Rangers, Jose Valverde picks up save in 2-1 win
Grand Rapids Press — A day after Justin Verlander flamed out in a much-anticipated showdown, Rick Porcello pulled off what Detroit's ace couldn't and shut down the red-hot Texas Rangers in the Tigers' 2-1 win Friday night. Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks is tagged out at home plate by Texas Rangers catcher Geovany Soto in the third inning Friday.AP Photo ARLINGTON, Texas -- There was a pitchers' duel in Texas after all. It just came a day later than everyone expected. A day after Justin Verlander flamed out in a much-anticipated showdown, Rick Porcello took a sh...
Detroit Tigers May 17, 2013Rick Porcello stays sharp vs. Rangers
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers starter Rick Porcello enjoyed a solid outing as he picked up his second win of the season Friday night against the Rangers.Porcello surrendered a solo home run to Geovany Soto in the fifth for his only damage of the night. He was charged with one run and five hits over 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out six and walked one in a 2-1 victory. Porcello has allowed just three runs over his last 11 2/3 innings of work. He is scheduled to start Thursday at home against Minnesota. The right-hander allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in his season debut on April 4 against the Twins. ...
May 17, 2013Geovany Soto hits first homer
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers catcher Geovany Soto hit his first home run of the year Thursday, a three-run shot off Justin Verlander as part of a seven-run third inning. It was the only hit in four trips to the plate for Soto, who boosted his batting average to .176 in the Rangers win.
May 16, 2013Texas 10, Detroit 4: Justin Verlander has season-worst start as Tigers fall in opener
Detroit Free Press — Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Texas Rangers' 10-4 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
Detroit Tigers May 16, 2013
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander rocked in 10-4 loss, gives up eight runs to red-hot Texas Rangers
Grand Rapids Press — The AL West-leading Texas Rangers teed off on Justin Verlander for eight runs, all earned, in what was arguably the worst appearance of his career. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) walks back to the mound after giving up a three-run homer to Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto, rear, in the third inning Thursday.AP Photo ARLINGTON, Texas -- It was billed as a must-see showdown that had the makings of a pitchers' duel between two of baseball's top aces. But only one pitcher showed up Thursday night -- and it wasn't Justin Verlander. The A...
Detroit Tigers May 16, 2013Lineups: Geovany Soto catching Yu Darvish
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — Geovany Soto is back at catcher after giving way to Robinson Chirinos in Wednesday's series finale against the A's. Yu Darvish will be on the hill for the Rangers for the highly-anticipated matchup against Justin Verlander and the Tigers. Here are the lineups (Tigers to come): RANGERS 2B Ian Kinsler SS Elvis Andrus DH Lance Berkman 3B Adrian Beltre RF Nelson Cruz 1B Mitch Moreland C Geovany Soto LF David Murphy CF Leonys Martin
Texas Rangers May 16, 2013Lineups: Robinson Chirinos gets start
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — OAKLAND, Calif. -- Rangers manager Ron Washington made just one switch in his starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon's game against the Oakland A's, giving catcher Geovany Soto the day off and starting Robinson Chirinos in his place. Third baseman Adrian Beltre will make his 40th consecutive start of the season. Here are the lineups: RANGERS 2B Ian Kinsler SS Elvis Andrus DH Lance Berkman 3B Adrian Beltre RF Nelson Cruz 1B Mitch Moreland LF Da ...
Texas Rangers May 15, 2013Wednesday's Rangers-A's lineups: Robinson Chirinos at catcher
Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — In a move that manager Ron Washington said on Tuesday was coming, Robinson Chirinos will make his second start for the Rangers at catcher and Geovany Soto will sit for a day game following a night game. Chirinos went 1...
Texas Rangers May 15, 2013Ron Washington going to rely on Geovany Soto during A.J. Pierzynski’s absence, but not exclusively
Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — Rangers manager Ron Washington will be careful in his use of catcher Geovany Soto during A.J. Pierzynski’s absence. The Rangers put Pierzynski on the disabled list, back-dated to Monday, because of a strained right oblique. They will add Robinson Chirinos, … Continue reading →
Texas Rangers May 10, 2013Consider Geovany Soto
CBSSports.com Fantasy — A power-hitting former All-Star catcher just got handed a bunch of playing time in a hitter's paradise. This is the type of situation Fantasy owners love to stumble upon on the waiver wire, and it's taking place in Texas. Geovany Soto is about to take on the majority of the Rangers' playing time behind the plate with A. J. Pierzynski headed to the disabled list. Should Fantasy owners pounce? Even in Soto's terrible 2012 season, he still hit 11 home runs in 324 at bats. The power is obviously still there, even if he has no home runs yet this season. Hopefully, an everyday role can get him going...
May 9, 2013Rangers glad to have former Chicago catchers
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux has been thrilled with his tandem of former Chicago catchers. Veterans A.J. Pierzynski and Geovany Soto have worked hand in hand with Maddux on the daily preparation of his pitching staff. “The success so far of our pitching staff has a lot to do with A.J. and Soto,” Maddux said. “Those guys are great quarterbacks behind the dish.” The Rangers lead the American League in wins and ERA.
Chicago Cubs May 6, 2013Lineups: Geovany Soto starting at catcher
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — A.J. Pierzynski is getting the day off, so Geovany Soto will start at catcher against his former team. David Murphy is in left field and Leonys Martin is in center for the Rangers, who are coming off a three-game sweep of the Red Sox. The Cubs have lost four straight games and will send former Ranger Scott Feldman to the mound against Nick Tepesch. The game is a makeup of a contest that was rained out April 17. Here are the lineups: RANGERS 2B ...
Texas Rangers May 6, 2013Geovany Soto draws a start Monday
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers catcher Geovany Soto is in the team's starting lineup Monday against the Cubs. Soto will hit sixth against Cubs starter Scott Feldman. The start marks his first since May 1. A.J. Pierzynski is receiving a routine day off, and should return to the lineup Tuesday.
May 6, 2013Rangers’ A.J. Pierzynski notches second four-strikeout game of his career
Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — With Boston starting left-hander Jon Lester in a day game after a night game, manager Ron Washington had an ideal spot to use backup catcher Geovany Soto. Instead, A.J. Pierzynski talked his way into the lineup, with forgettable results at … Continue reading →
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