Traded aces set for Astros Rangers season opener in Texas
Justin Verlander and Cole Hamels, both midseason acquisitions, will duel on opening day as the Houston Astros face the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Verlander aims for another strong opener as Hamels starts his second Texas opener for the Rangers. The battle features veteran arms and high expectations for both clubs.
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Rangers eye 21st season as Beltrán leads aging lineup
Houston poised for another AL West tilt at spring training with 21 wins versus Boston 22. Rangers struggle in Arizona by posting nine wins and going 0-10-1 in their last 11. Adrian Beltré begins his 21st season and is the league’s only active player with 20 or more, totaling 3048 hits and 462 homers. Bartolo Colón, 44, holds a minor league deal with Texas and may join the roster to start the season’s fifth game.
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Rangers Open Home Opener Against World Series Champ
The Rangers start a season at home versus the World Series champion for the third time, following 1974 opener vs the Athletics and 1978 opener vs the Yankees at their previous venues.
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Capel takes daunting rebuild task at Pitt basketball
Jeff Capel accepted a seven year contract to rebuild Pittsburgh basketball after Kevin Stallings era, moving from Duke where he aided Mike Krzyzewski. Capel vows patience, recruiting leverage, and quick start on a slow but purposeful turnaround. Capel notes Pitt logged 0-18 ACC record last season and aims to restore NCAA Tournament contention.
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