Saturday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks...

The Texas Rangers lost to the Oakland A’s yesterday by a score of 8-4.

Levi Weaver says Connor Sadzeck and Zac Curtis each showed positive signs in being able to make adjustments mid-inning yesterday.

Evan Grant’s game story talks about Joey Gallo, who has been slumping of late, showing signs yesterday of breaking out of it.

Jeff Wilson has his Rangers Reaction, in which he expresses skepticism about the Rangers using an opener rather than letting their young pitchers start games.

The Rangers may be using an opener for this weekend’s games.

Spokane won their playoff game last night to advance to the Northwest League Championship Series.

Nomar Mazara is looking to finish the season strong despite a bad thumb.

The S-T continues counting down their list of the top 10 Rangers prospects with a look at the #6 player on the list, Jonathan Hernandez.

Hernandez is one of several candidates Evan Grant identifies as contenders for the team’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award this year.

T.R. Sullivan looks at a pressing question each A.L. West team faces this September.

The Rangers’ website has notes on Yohander Mendez, Chi Chi Gonzalez, Ryan Rua, Adrian Sampson and Ariel Jurado.

The DMN has notes on Bartolo Colon, Chi Chi Gonzalez and Ryan Rua.