gels‘ pitching staff this season Ted Williams Jersey , making his team-leading 26th start of the year on Tuesday night in a 4-2 loss to Texas at Globe Life Park that allowed the Rangers to even the three-game series at a game apiece.The Angels will send right-hander Jaime Barria (9-8, 3.46 ERA) to the mound in the rubber game of the series while the Rangers will counter with ageless right-hander Bartolo Colon (7-11, 5.45).The Rangers’ win did little to salve the wounds of being eliminated from the American League West race, which occurred with Monday night’s loss to Los Angeles. Texas’ elimination came in game No. 138, its earliest point to be out of the division race since 2014 (game No. 135).Article continues below ...The Rangers’ current 25-game deficit to front-running Houston matches their season-high.Texas general manager Jon Daniels confirmed Monday that the team had a chance to pursue a trade involving third baseman Adrian Beltre last week but did not do so because of Beltre’s desire to finish the season and possibly retire as a Ranger at the end of the year.Friday was the deadline for clubs to acquire players by trade and have them eligible for the postseason. “The only way it was going to happen — me going somewhere — is if it made sense for both parties: me and the team,” Beltre told MLB.com. “Obviously,it’s always been important for me to have a chance to win the World Series. Obviously, it didn’t make sense for both of us. We had a discussion http://www.redsoxproshops.com/authentic-dustin-pedroia-jersey , and that’s why I’m here.”Barria will head to the hill for his 22nd start of the season and 11th time on the road on Wednesday. He earned a win in his last outing on Friday at Houston after tossing six scoreless innings and allowing three hits with one walk and four strikeouts.In his last seven starts, Barria is 4-1 with a 2.78 ERA. He Is pitching to a 2.77 ERA on the road this season. In his three starts versus the Rangers this year, Barria has fashioned a 2-0 record with a 1.13 ERA and 14 strikeouts. He made his major league debut on May 3 at Globe Life Park.The 45-year-old Colon will make his 26th appearance and 24th start of the season on Wednesday night. It will be his first action since he was activated from the disabled list on Saturday. He was placed on the disabled list on Aug. 24, retroactive to Aug. 21, with a lower back strain. Colon took the loss in his last start on Aug. 20 at Oakland.Colon has gone 12-9 with a 3.88 ERA in 27 games, 26 of them starts, against the Angels in his career. He is 0-1, 10.50 in two games Nomar Garciaparra Jersey , one of them starts, against Los Angeles this season. The Rangers are 9-12 in his 21 starts.Heaney’s outing on Tuesday continued a stretch that has seen him take every turn in the Angels’ beleaguered rotation since his season debut on April 13. He hurled six full innings in the loss, lifting his season total to 158. He’s on pace to get to 175 to 180. Morning news and notes for Thursday, January 3, 2019"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsAnalysis & EditorialsCleveland Indians prospects & minor leaguesGame RecapsTransactionsMorning news and notesOne day closer to pitchers and catchers reportingNew,88commentsMorning news and notes for Thursday, January 3, 2019ESTShareTweetShareShareOne day closer to pitchers and catchers reportingTroy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsNot much going on.Indians NewsNortheast Ohio's top 10 sports business stories of 2018 - The Indians feature prominently on the list.3 Remaining Needs: AL Central - MLB Trade Rumors - A look at what the teams of the AL Central have left to do.Baseball Hall of Fame ballot update: Omar Vizquel unlikely to be elected for 2nd straight year | wkyc.com - It appears fans will have to keep waiting to see Vizquel in Cooperstown.Reading the tea leaves: Corey Kluber’s baseball camp scheduled for June 10 at Mentor High School | cleveland.com - The Indians are off that day in the midst of an eight-game homestand against the Twins http://www.redsoxproshops.com/authentic-dustin-pedroia-jersey , Yankees and Reds. The camp will last from 9 a.m. through 12 p.m.Indians have 3 more things on to-do list - With just more than a month remaining in the offseason, here are the three things the Indians have left to do before Spring Training:Akron RubberDucks internship fair is Saturday | cleveland.com - Positions include community relations, corporate partnerships, field operations/groundkeeper, finance, food and beverage, graphic design, hospitality and special events Fred Lynn Jersey , in-game entertainment/production, media and public relations, merchandise, promotions and marketing, stadium operations and ticket operations.Around the LeagueJeff Passan notes why the freeagent market is waiting on Manny and BryceRIP, Bob Einstein, aka Super Dave Osborn