Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Connects for first spring XBH
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Lowe went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's spring game against Seattle.
Lowe drilled an 0-2 pitch that caught too much of the plate for his first Cactus League home run and extra-base hit. He had a monster second half in 2022, connecting for 15 home runs and a .965 OPS after the All-Star break. There was no weakness at the plate, as the lefty-batter fared better against southpaws than against righties. Is one breakout season enough for fantasy managers to put faith in Lowe? The deeper metrics indicate he adjusted his swing for more loft; if that continues in 2023, he could be a sneaky value pick for fantasy managers.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Avoids arbitration
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Lowe avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $4.05 million contract with the Rangers on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Lowe had a career year in 2022, slashing .302/.358/.492 over 645 plate appearances while hitting 27 home runs and driving in 76 RBI. He started all but nine games as the Rangers' first baseman, with his ability to handle same-side pitching -- he posted a .920 OPS against lefties in 2022 -- making him even more of a reliable fantasy option.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Goes yard again
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Lowe went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.
The Rangers had only two hits in the contest, with Lowe's seventh-inning blast accounting for their run production. The first baseman has an extra-base hit in three of the last four games. He's up to a .302/.355/.497 slash line with 27 homers, 76 RBI, 72 runs scored and three triples through 152 contests in a breakout campaign.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Hits solo shot in loss
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Lowe went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Mariners in extra innings.
Lowe didn't have a great game, but he was able to get the Rangers within a run with his seventh-inning blast. He'd gone 10 games without a homer, batting .263 with just two RBI and three runs scored in that span. The first baseman is up to 26 long balls on the year while adding 74 RBI, 71 runs scored, two stolen bases, 26 doubles, three triples and a .304/.357/.496 slash line through 150 contests.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Hits two-run homer
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Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Rays.
Lowe launched a two-run shot in the third inning that scored Corey Seager. It was Lowe's 25th homer of the year and his third this month. He has hits in three straight games and in six of his last seven, including four multi-hit efforts. The first baseman is slashing .368/.446/.579 across 15 games this month, giving him a .308 batting average on the season, the eighth-highest among qualified hitters.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Goes deep Wednesday
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Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Astros.
Lowe was the only player on either team with a multi-hit effort in the contest. He did his damage early, taking Astros starter Cristian Javier deep in the first inning. Lowe has been one of baseball's best hitters lately with eight homers and a .405 batting average over his last 19 games. For the year, he's slashing .306/.360/.507 with 24 long balls, 68 RBI, 64 runs scored and two stolen bases through 131 contests.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Launches another homer
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Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox.
Lowe snuck an opposite-field blast just over the wall in left to bring the Rangers within two runs. It was his seventh long ball in the last 15 games and leaves him with 23 homers and 67 RBI in 127 contests this season.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Homer surge continues
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Lowe went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Tigers.
Lowe mashed one of four Texas home runs over the final four innings, which turned a blowout into a close affair. It was the first baseman's 22nd homer and sixth in the last 10 contests. During that run, he's gone 18-for-43 (.419) with 16 RBI and nine runs scored.
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Rangers' Nate Lowe: Possible waiver wire pickups
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Maybe it's because he's only eligible at first base, but for some reason, Lowe's roster rate has been stuck in the 50-75 percent range for months. It's time to shed some light on what a productive season he's having. He's been particularly strong in August, raising his batting average for the month to .395 (30 for 76) after going 2 for 5 with a home run Sunday, but he first found another gear in early June, batting .323 (84 for 260) with 13 homers and a .912 OPS over his past 68 games. He's the No. 10 first baseman in points scoring and No. 6 in 5x5 during that stretch.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Drives in five
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Lowe went 3-for-6 with a home run, a triple, five RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against the Rockies.
Lowe played a big role in the Rangers' offensive outburst Wednesday, starting with an RBI triple in the opening frame. He added a three-run homer in the eighth inning, his 20th long ball of the season and fourth in his last seven starts. On the campaign, Lowe is now hitting .295/.344/.485 across 488 plate appearances.
Lowe went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies.
Lowe's defensive issues persist, but he's more resembling a first baseman with his bat this season. The home run was his career-high 19th, and Lowe's been one of the game's best hitters since the All-Star break. Lowe ranks first in hits (45), fourth in average (.349) and eighth in slugging (.581) over the second half. He's under team control heading into 2023 and there isn't much depth at first base in the system, unless there's a plan to have Josh Jung, who's dabbled at first base in the minors, become permanent there.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Matches career HR mark
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Lowe went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Twins.
Lowe mashed an Emilio Pagan splitter beyond the seats in right field at a distance of 424 feet and a rate of 108.2 mph . The shot was his 18th of the season, tying the career high set in 2021. No longer a low launch-angle, groundball hitter, Lowe is enjoying career highs in slugging (.473) and OPS (.819).
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Rangers' Nate Lowe: Sleeper hitters for Week 21 (Aug. 22-28)
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It's kind of a wonder that even Lowe still qualifies as a sleeper given how bankable he's been since early June, batting .322 with 12 homers and a .903 OPS over his past 66 games. The Rangers have the third-best hitter matchups this week, including two games at Coors Field.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Four-hit effort in win
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Lowe went 4-for-5 in Saturday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Twins.
Lowe kept the line moving well Saturday with four singles, though he wasn't able to produce a run or an RBI in the contest. The first baseman has gone 20-for-50 (.400) across his last 13 games, and he's been held hitless only twice in that span. For the season, he's slashing .294/.345/.467 with 17 home runs, 53 RBI, 53 runs scored and two stolen bases through 469 plate appearances.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Breaks open game with HR
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Lowe went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 10-3 win over Oakland.
Lowe's fifth-inning homer gave the Rangers separation on their way to a lopsided victory. It was his 17th home run in 113 games, leaving him one shy of the career high he set in 2021 over 157 games. It's been a tumultuous week in Arlington -- both manager Chris Woodward and general manager Jon Daniels were given pink slips -- but that didn't distract Lowe, who is 7-for-18 in five games this week. He's slashed .353/.405/.588 over 27 games since the All-Star break, all while batting no lower than fifth in the order.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Hitting streak at seven games
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Lowe went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Athletics.
The Rangers got seven hits from the Nos. 4-6 hitters, but it didn't lead to sustained rallies. Lowe has hit safely in seven straight games and has multiple hits in seven of 15 games in August. For the month, he's batting .400 (22-for-55) with five extra-base hits, lifting his season slash line to .291/.341/.463 through 111 contests. He's added 16 home runs, 49 RBI, 51 runs scored and two stolen bases.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Pads lead in win
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Lowe went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.
One batter after Adolis Garcia knocked in the go-ahead run with two out in the seventh inning, Lowe gave Texas a cushion by doubling him in. The first baseman is more aggressive in 2022, increasing his swing and first-pitch swing percentage. That's resulted in fewer walks but higher average, slugging and OPS. Lowe's been swinging a strong bat since the break, slashing .348/.394/.576 with 12 extra-base hits, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored over the last 24 games.
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Rangers' Nate Lowe: Sleeper hitters for Week 20 (Aug. 15-21)
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Lowe continues to fly under the radar in Fantasy, heating up again with a .345 (29 for 84) batting average and four home runs in his past 22 games. The Rangers will enjoy the third-best hitter matchups this week, facing the Athletics staff for four games and the Twins staff for three.
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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Homers, remains hot
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Lowe went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in an 8-2 loss Sunday against the White Sox.
Lowe singled in his first two at-bats and hit a solo homer in the seventh off lefty Jake Diekman. Since the All-Star break, he has produced a .338/.378/.620 line with four homers in 74 plate appearances. He's moved up in the Rangers' lineup recently and has hit third or fourth in 10 of the last 11 games. The 27-year-old is on pace to have the best season of his big-league career and has a .285/.333/.464 line with 16 long balls through 103 contests.
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Rangers' Nate Lowe: Sleeper hitters for Week 18 (Aug. 1-7)
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Lowe has been a steady contributor for the Rangers since the start of June, batting .287 (58 for 202) with 12 homers and an .857 OPS. He's become an advisable play regardless of the matchups, but it so happens that he'll open this week with three games against the Orioles.
