# Rangers’ Opener Strategy Works for Rocker

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Podcast: [Texas Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-rangers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7467899)
Published: 2026-06-23T01:48:13+00:00
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The Texas Rangers are crushing it with their new opener strategy, sending Tyler Alexander out just one inning to set up Kumar Rocker — and it’s working wonders. Rocker’s early-inning ERA was a nightmare (almost 10) before this tweak, but since adopting the opener approach — which paid off big in Colorado back in May — his overall ERA has dropped from over 4 to under 4. Manager Skip Schumaker credits the setup for smoother starts and boosted confidence, proving that small adjustments can unlock big performance gains for a pitcher. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e39f188945f2197

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