Mike Minor SP FA Thu 8/1/19 12:18 AM
Mike Minor
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Minor (9-6) gave up five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five through five innings to take the win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Minor was hit early and often, but he was given plenty of run support to pick up the win. After posting a 1.70 ERA in June, the 31-year-old closes out the month of July with a 6.59 ERA in five starts. Minor will make his next start Tuesday against the Indians at Progressive Field.
Mike Minor SP FA Sat 7/27/19 7:15 PM
Mike Minor
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Minor will start Wednesday's game against the Mariners, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Minor originally lined up to start Tuesday, but the Rangers want to avoid using him on the final day before the trade deadline. Ariel Jurado will instead start the opener of the two-game set with Seattle.
Mike Minor SP FA Wed 7/24/19 10:31 PM
Mike Minor
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Minor (8-6) took the loss Wednesday at Seattle after surrendering five runs (four earned) on eight hits over six innings. He struck out five and walked one.
EDGE Analysis
Minor started out with four scoreless frames but labored through the fifth, allowing four runs on five hits and an error. It's the third consecutive start the 31-year-old has been charged with four earned runs. Minor currently lines up to face the Mariners again Tuesday.
Mike Minor SP FA Sat 7/20/19 7:45 AM
Mike Minor
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Minor (8-5) struck out 10 but took the loss Friday as the Rangers fell 4-3 to the Astros. He gave up four runs on seven hits and a walk over seven innings.
EDGE Analysis
All four runs against the lefty came off Houston solo homers, including a back-to-back-to-back set in the third inning, so Minor actually did well to limit the damage as much as he did. The loss was his first since May 30, while the double-digit-strikeout performance was his third of the year. Minor will take a 2.86 ERA and 131:45 K:BB through 129 innings into his next outing Wednesday in Seattle.
Mike Minor SP FA Sun 7/14/19 8:11 AM
Mike Minor
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Minor didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Astros, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings while striking out seven.
EDGE Analysis
After posting very impressive numbers in June (3-0, 1.70 ERA, 0.97 WHIP in five starts), Minor has stumbled in July, failing to pitch into the sixth inning in his starts on either side of the All-Star break. The 31-year-old southpaw still has a sharp 2.73 ERA and 121:44 K:BB through 122 innings on the year, but after throwing 157 IP in 2018 -- his first time as a regular member of a rotation since 2014 -- there could be some workload concerns with Minor in the second half. He'll look to get back on track Friday in a road rematch with Houston.
Mike Minor SP FA Sat 7/6/19 12:10 PM
Mike Minor
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Minor won't start Sunday as originally announced, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sullivan further elaborated to say that Minor is not hurt, but instead that the team wants to give him extra rest. The lefty has an impressive 2.54 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 114 strikeouts through 117 innings this season, though he lasted just 4.1 innings while surrendering three earned runs in his last start Tuesday. Joe Palumbo will draw the start Sunday in his place.
Mike Minor SP FA Wed 7/3/19 1:36 AM
Mike Minor
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Minor surrendered three runs on two hits and four walks over 4.1 innings during Tuesday's loss to the Angels. He had four strikeouts but didn't factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Minor ended up giving up only three runs but he labored throughout the evening, needing 110 pitches to record only 13 outs. The left-hander was originally scheduled to pitch Monday, but the game was postponed following the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Minor currently lines up to start Sunday's game at Minnesota, which would prevent him from pitching in the All-Star Game next week.
Mike Minor SP FA Tue 7/2/19 12:32 PM
Mike Minor
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The Rangers list Minor as their probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Minor was slated to take the hill Monday in the series opener with Los Angeles before the contest was postponed following the tragic death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, both teams are prepared to play Tuesday's game as scheduled, so Minor will just be moved back a day and take the hill on five days' rest. Minor is coming off a complete-game victory over the Tigers and was named to his first All-Star Game over the weekend.
Mike Minor SP FA Mon 7/1/19 5:07 PM
Mike Minor
SP FA
Minor won't make his scheduled start against the Angels on Monday since the game was postponed.
EDGE Analysis
Monday's game won't be played after Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier Monday at 27 years old. Minor is expected to take the mound Tuesday, though the Angels will make a decision on whether the game is to be played Tuesday morning, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News.
Mike Minor SP FA Wed 6/26/19 10:10 PM
Mike Minor
SP FA
Minor (8-4) allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven across nine innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Minor turned in another dominant outing, with the only earned run he allowed coming on a solo home run by Brandon Dixon in the fourth inning. This was his second complete-game effort of the season and also marked the third time in his last four starts that he's worked eight or more innings. Minor has also shown the consistent ability to prevent runs, allowing three or fewer earned runs in 12 consecutive starts. He'll look to keep his strong run going in his next outing, currently scheduled for Monday against the Angels.