After giving up Khris Davis’ slam, Tolleson replaced
Shawn Tolleson will not be closing games for Texas for a while, Rangers manager Jeff Banister revealed before Wednesday’s series finale with the A’s.
Tolleson, who enters play tied with A’s Ryan Madson and Seattle’s Cishek for the AL lead with 11 saves, had his fourth blown save Tuesday night, allowing a grand slam to Khris Davis with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner backed manager Joe Girardi and his coaching staff and has blamed players for the team’s slow start.
Ezekiel Elliott signed a four-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys that includes a $16 million signing bonus and is worth nearly $25 million overall for the Ohio State running back who was the fourth overall draft pick.
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will start from the No. 3 gate Saturday in the Preakness as the overwhelming favorite in the 11-horse field.
The defeat leaves Liverpool with no European football next season and dealt coach Juergen Klopp a fifth straight loss in a cup final.
Cal finished fourth to also make the NCAA Championships, meaning retiring head coach Steve Desimone will have one more event to cap his 37-year career.