10 day west coast road trip begins with 3 @ the A: TEX @ LAA 5/5-7

[True Rangers Fan]

The Rangers have announced no starters for this series. I was under the impression that they would just skip deGrom's spot, which would be tonight. Reports are that tonight would be a bullpen game, which also seems strange, as the Angels are the second place team and the Rangers certainly could use wins in at least 2 out of 3 here.

Game times are 8:30, 8:00, and 3:00.

The Rangers come in at 18-12, and in 1st place. They are +5 vs 2022.

 

[DT LUNA]

The Rangers have announced no starters for this series. I was under the impression that they would just skip deGrom's spot, which would be tonight. Reports are that tonight would be a bullpen game, which also seems strange, as the Angels are the second place team and the Rangers certainly could use wins in at least 2 out of 3 here.

Game times are 8:30, 8:00, and 3:00.

The Rangers come in at 18-12, and in 1st place. They are +5 vs 2022.

Bally has an 8:30 start.

 

[saddles]

Reports are that tonight would be a bullpen game

That is not good, and that is why I wanted Dunning and Ragans and Otto to start the year in AAA once they signed Heaney.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Why not send Perez or Eovaldi out there tonight? Both have had enough time since their last start and should be well-rested.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Why not send Perez or Eovaldi out there tonight? Both have had enough time since their last start and should be well-rested.

As I mentioned, they have not announced anyone yet. It could very well be Eovaldi.

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

Dane Dunning is going to take the deGrom spot in the rotation and is expected to pitch a lot against the Angels, but the Rangers might turn to an opener for an inning or two to help make things easier on Dunning.

And that’s interesting. Obviously, the idea is to use a reliever who’s doing to get three outs, maybe more, without surrendering any runs. With a few relievers scuffling, the Rangers need all of late-innings relievers for later in the game.

Coincidentally, the Triple A team is on the West Coast and played a day game Thursday.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

From Jeff Wilson:

Dane Dunning is going to take the deGrom spot in the rotation and is expected to pitch a lot against the Angels, but the Rangers might turn to an opener for an inning or two to help make things easier on Dunning.

And that’s interesting. Obviously, the idea is to use a reliever who’s doing to get three outs, maybe more, without surrendering any runs. With a few relievers scuffling, the Rangers need all of late-innings relievers for later in the game.

Coincidentally, the Triple A team is on the West Coast and played a day game Thursday.

Hope the opener doesn't hand Dunning a 4-0 deficit.

 

[DT LUNA]

From Jeff Wilson:

Dane Dunning is going to take the deGrom spot in the rotation and is expected to pitch a lot against the Angels, but the Rangers might turn to an opener for an inning or two to help make things easier on Dunning.

And that’s interesting. Obviously, the idea is to use a reliever who’s doing to get three outs, maybe more, without surrendering any runs. With a few relievers scuffling, the Rangers need all of late-innings relievers for later in the game.

Coincidentally, the Triple A team is on the West Coast and played a day game Thursday.

Does not sound like a good plan. Seems certain we could see more of Sborz and Leclerc.

 

[saddles]

 

[True Rangers Fan]

One thing is for certain, they won't face Ohtani on the mound this series.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

That is a good thing but I noticed he struggled some in his last 2 starts. Would love for him to be here next year.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

 

[Kelleyman]

So no opener eh?

 

[True Rangers Fan]

So no opener eh?

Looks that way. Not really sure what the expectation for Dunning is here, innings wise. Guessing they would like at least 4.

 

[DT LUNA]

Looks that way. Not really sure what the expectation for Dunning is here, innings wise. Guessing they would like at least 4.

Concern for tomorrow if we use to many relievers

 

[Kelleyman]

Wonder if Ragans get the call. Maybe this is an audition for Dunning again
Heaney in jeopardy!
Just makes more sense to use other starter to me

 

[DT LUNA]

Wonder if Ragans get the call. Maybe this is an audition for Dunning again
Heaney in jeopardy!
Just makes more sense to use other starter to me

Agree. If we happen to need Ragans and Burke then next two games look dim in the pen.

 

[saddles]

Well, the bullpen games have started up again. That is disappointing.

 

[Kelleyman]

Well guess Napoli did not meet up to Mike S standards

 

[Kelleyman]

Well, the bullpen games have started up again. That is disappointing.

I can live with one time. If a trend then there has to be issues. They are protecting BP guys like Howard who we just can’t let a roster spot go to waste for. He better get fixed