Rangers vs Pirates: Aces Clash in Homestand

0:00It's April 21st. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Texas Rangers kick off a nine-game homestand Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with eyes on a potential showdown Thursday between. Jacob DeGrom and Paul Schienes, two aces packing three-side young awards between them. Both squads set out Monday, so their rotation should line up right on time. After sit at 11 wins and 11 losses, Pirates at 13 and 9, keeping Texas right in the mix of that middling AL West race. They went four and six on the road trip, but struggled offensively in their first six home games, hoping this stretch flips the script. Former Rangers coach Tony Beasley returns to Arlington with the Pirate staff, his first time back since they let his contract lapse last off season. After 10 years on the job, meanwhile, and Fielder Tyler Wade got his release Monday after a solid spring, but weak minor league stats, chasing a big league spot elsewhere.

1:02Now the bullpen's getting messier with Robert Garcia sidelined by left-rotator cuff inflammation from a recent MRI. He's day-to-day for Tuesday. Texas my shuffle things, activating reliever Carter Balmer off the 15-day injured list from his intercostal strain to option Garcia if needed. With versatile options like Jonah Bride, Justin Foskew, and Cameron Cawley waiting in the wings, the Rangers gear up to steady the ship over these. Crucial home games.