Michael Helman hit a three-run homer, his first major league long ball, and drove in a run with a bunt as the Texas Rangers dismantled the Athletics 7-2 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington,

Josh Jung homered and scored three times in his return to the majors, Cody Freeman and Michael Helman had big-league firsts on consecutive pitches and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 7-2.

A fter being selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2018 MLB Draft, Michael Helman, former Texas A&M second baseman, has been working to make it to the big leagues. In May, Helman was picked up by the Texas Rangers and had a historic night on Monday.

The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions prior to Monday night’s series opener against the Athletics at Globe Life Field: - Third baseman Josh Jung recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.

Corey Seager, in the fourth season of his $325 million, 10-year deal with Texas, has a 24-game on-base streak. He has hit .356 with eight homers and 22 RBIs in what is the second-longest active streak in the majors, behind the 29 by Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich.

The Texas Rangers have recalled infielder Justin Foscue, the team announced today. In addition, even though the Rangers have an open spot on the active roster due to Jake Burger being placed on the injured list yesterday, the Rangers optioned outfielder Michael Helman to AAA Round Rock.

The Rangers inch a little closer to something they haven’t had all year: Their desired fully healthy complement of position players. On Friday, the club activated switch-hitting outfielder Sam Haggerty,

Texas Rangers lineup for July 21, 2025 against the A’s: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez for the A’s. The Rangers start a three game series against the A’s of wherever they are today. Josh Jung is back in the lineup. Cody Freeman is the DH. Michael Helman is leading off. Its a fun time.