The Texas Rangers strengthened their starting rotation, having acquired Merrill Kelly via trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

On top of that, the Rangers sent Arizona three minor league pitchers: LHP Kohl Drake, their closest-ready minor league starter, rising prospect David Hagaman and LHP Mitch Bratt. It’s safe to say the trade for Kelly was a vote of confidence in the team as the Rangers enter the home stretch in a tight playoff race.

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, adding a veteran starter with postseason experience to fortify their rotation at the trade deadline. The D-backs received three minor league pitchers: left-handers Kohl Drake and Mitch Bratt and right-hander David Hagaman.

Rangers have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign winger Mikey Moore. The 17-year-old has completed a medical ahead of moving on loan for the 2025-26 season. It is a deal that does not include an option to buy Moore — a top prospect for club and country.

The highly-rated attacker, who turns 18 later this month, came through the ranks at Spurs and made his senior debut against Manchester City a little over 12 months ago, thus becoming the youngest Tottenham player to feature in the Premier League at the age of 16 years and 277 days.

Rangers have secured Tottenham Hotspur forward Mikey Moore on a season-long loan.The 17-year-old is widely viewed as one of the most promising prospects in English football and has netted once in 21

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Athletics. Texas has a 29-20 record at home and a 51-50 record overall. Rangers pitchers have a collective 3.21 ERA, which leads the majors. The Athletics are 42-60 overall and 22-29 in road games. The Athletics have hit 133 total home runs to rank fourth in the AL.

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