Those bullpen games have been quite a relief for the Texas Rangers. With Nathan Eovaldi still on the injured list and Tyler Mahle dealing with shoulder stiffness, the Rangers twice in the past week have gone with bullpen games.

Sborz threw a one-inning simulated game outing against Alejandro Osuna and Ezequiel Duran, with his fastball sitting at 90-91 mph. It was up about three ticks from his best bullpen session to date. “The shapes on all the pitches were there and the lateness of the break was there,” Sborz said. “I just need the [velocity] to ramp up.

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English Championship clubs Norwich City, Birmingham City and Wrexham are all interested in Rangers target Harry Darling, whose contract at Swansea City expires at the end of the month. (Scottish Sun)

The move would also speak to the grave lack of healthy pitching depth in the system at the moment. When Rocker was optioned a week ago after a game in which he failed to cover first base and then lost track of baserunners, President of Baseball Operations Chris Young acknowledged that Rocker needed more development.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle could be held out of his next start after experiencing soreness in his pitching arm.

After a 5-4, 11-inning loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will look to bounce back Sunday with new arrival Aaron Civale on the mound.

Paul Heatley has signed a one-year contract extension with Irish Premiership side Carrick Rangers. The 37-year-old has extended his stay at Taylors Avenue after helping Carrick retain their top-flight status with a play-off win over Annagh United.

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Josh Smith fouled off the first pitch of the game, a 91.5 mph four-seamer from Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober. He took a split second before stepping back into the box. Then, the Rangers' utility