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Baseball Today (AP)
Rangers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Second baseman Ian Kinsler's season is officially done.
Kinsler said Thursday he will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia in his abdominal wall. Kinsler, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 18, had been trying to come back without having a surgical procedure during the year but continued to feel soreness when he tried to run.
Dr. John Preskitt will perform the surgery Sept. 11. Kinsler said he should be able to run at full speed in six to eight weeks, which should not significantly hamper his traditional offseason conditioning program.
"The doctor said the progress I was making just wasn't significant enough and if you don't have surgery for this, it's something you are always going to be dealing with," Kinsler said.
Nippert pitches Rangers to win over Seattle (AP)
Texas fill-in starter Dustin Nippert got to be part of a few rarities Wednesday. Nippert pitched seven innings to win as a starter for the first time in nearly three years, and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners for only their third 1-0 victory in 15 seasons at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Considering that Texas starters entered with the majors' second-highest ERA (5.33), and that Nippert had...
Texas Rangers 2008 review and look ahead (PA SportsTicker)
The Texas Rangers, from an organizational standpoint, have had a banner year.
McCarthy, Hamilton lead Rangers past Mariners (AP)
Brandon McCarthy gave the Texas Rangers what they hope is a preview for 2009. McCarthy pitched six strong innings for his first win in more than 13 months, Josh Hamilton drove in three runs and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Tuesday night. McCarthy (1-0) allowed two runs and four hits in his third start of the season.
Report: Rangers C Saltalamacchia out for season (PA SportsTicker)
Texas Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia will miss the remainder of the season with a right forearm muscle injury, according to a published report.
Saltalamacchia out for season with forearm injury (AP)
Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia is out for the season after injuring his right forearm on Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. Saltalamacchia had an MRI on Tuesday, and team doctors said the second-year player needs to rest his sore right arm for six to eight weeks. When he's healthy again, Saltalamacchia is expected to play winter ball as he attempts to continue his progress as a major...
Beltre hits for cycle in Seattle's 12-6 win (AP)
The toughest part of Adrian Beltre's day came when he entered the Seattle clubhouse. The Mariners third baseman received a congratulatory beer shower after hitting for the cycle against the Texas Rangers in a 12-6 victory Monday night. "I'm still shaking," Beltre said. "I don't like that feeling. But I'll take it.
Saltalamacchia leaves game with elbow injury (AP)
Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia left Monday night's game against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning with a sore right elbow. Saltalamacchia, who will have an MRI Tuesday, was hurt trying to throw out Miguel Cairo on an infield single. After he threw the ball wide of first, Saltalamacchia hit the ground in apparent pain.
Rangers recall Teagarden, Duran (AP)
The Texas Rangers recalled catcher Taylor Teagarden and infielder German Duran on Monday, the first day of roster expansion. Teagarden played two games with the Rangers in July and hit one homer in six at-bats. In 73 combined games at Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Oklahoma, Teagarden hit .211 with nine home runs and 23 RBIs.
Hamilton, Byrd homer in Rangers' 4-3 win (AP)
In a game that had as many ejections as home runs -- three -- the Texas Rangers survived umpire Bill Hohn's generous strike zone and avoided a four-game sweep by the Los Angeles Angels. Josh Hamilton and Marlon Byrd went deep against John Lackey, and the Rangers beat the Angels 4-3 on Sunday behind Kevin Millwood's third straight victory.
Hunter robs Blalock of HR, Angels win 4-3 (AP)
Torii Hunter has been a royal pain to the Texas Rangers, but nothing compared to the pain Josh Hamilton is feeling inside his mouth. Hunter stole a home run from the Rangers for the second straight game, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied twice Saturday night for a 4-3 victory that reduced their magic number to nine for clinching their fourth AL West title in five years.
Rangers CF Hamilton leaves game (PA SportsTicker)
Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton left Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fifth inning due to tooth pain related to a root canal he had on Wednesday.
Rangers place RHP Padilla on DL (PA SportsTicker)
Prior to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Texas Rangers placed righthander Vicente Padilla on the 15-day disabled list - retroactive to Tuesday - with a strained left hamstring.
Navarro is the Rays' soul man (Yahoo! Sports)
The All-Star catcher displays so much maturity at such a young age, it's almost as if he's lived through this before.
Anderson HRs for Angels in 3-1 win over Rangers (AP)
Garret Anderson supplied the power from an unfamiliar spot in the batting order. Torii Hunter pulled the plug on the Texas Rangers with another Gold Glove performance in center field. Anderson hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning and Hunter robbed Marlon Byrd of a two-run shot one inning later, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Hamilton fights the meltdown (Yahoo! Sports)
The long season and Texas heat have wilted the numbers of Josh Hamilton, who has been very ordinary since the All-Star break.
Rangers recall RHP Mendoza (PA SportsTicker)
The Texas Rangers recalled righthander Luis Mendoza from Class AAA Oklahoma of the Pacific Coast League prior to Friday's game with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Angels rally for 7-5 win over Rangers (AP)
Maybe the rally monkey is warming up for the postseason. Pinch-hitter Juan Rivera's three-run double keyed a five-run eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels stormed from behind for a 7-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night. "We saw the rally monkey come out, and knew it was time," Rivera said, speaking through a translator.
Harrison leads Rangers to sweep of Royals, 3-2 (AP)
A little luck and a little hustle was all the Texas Rangers needed to pull off their first three-game sweep this season. Jarrod Saltalamacchia scooted home when pitcher Brian Bannister flubbed a popup, giving Texas the go-ahead run in their 3-2 win over Kansas City on Wednesday night. "Give him 10 more of them and he won't drop them," Rangers manager Ron Washington said.
Hamilton scratched from Texas lineup (AP)
Josh Hamilton, who leads the major leagues with 116 RBIs, was a late scratch from the Texas Rangers lineup against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night because of an abscessed tooth. Hamilton, who was hitting .298 with 29 home runs, was replaced by rookie Brandon Boggs in the lineup. Boggs led off the Texas fourth with a home run.
Padilla to miss Rangers start with injury (AP)
Texas Rangers right-hander Vicente Padilla will miss his scheduled start Friday against the Los Angeles Angels with inflammation in the muscle joint between the neck and shoulder. Padilla, who leads the Rangers with 12 victories and has a 4.98 ERA in 25 starts, couldn't throw bullpen sessions Tuesday or Wednesday.
Officials say replay will be used 'on very limited basis' (Yahoo! Sports)
Starting in three series that open Thursday, including the Angels' matchup with the Texas Rangers , baseball...
Millwood, Rangers defeat Royals 2-1 (AP)
Kevin Millwood didn't get much help from the Texas Rangers' offense. Kansas City's defense gave Millwood the run support he needed. Millwood pitched his second straight complete game and the Rangers scored two unearned runs in a 2-1 win Tuesday night. Throwing errors by Miguel Olivo and Mike Aviles led to the Rangers' runs.
Cruz homers in Rangers' victory (AP)
Nelson Cruz is a first-rate minor league slugger. On Monday night, he showed the Royals he could do it at the major league level, too. Cruz had three hits including a three-run homer in his season debut, and the Texas Rangers beat Kansas City 9-4. "You call that sudden impact," Rangers manager Ron Washington said.
Twins bring back Guardado to help bullpen (AP)
Everyday Eddie is back with Minnesota, adding experience to a squad in the thick of a pennant race. Eddie Guardado was acquired by the Twins on Monday in a trade with the Texas Rangers for a minor league pitcher. His career appeared to be over when he had ligament replacement surgery on his elbow 23 months ago, but he's healthy again and took over the closer role for the Rangers earlier this month...
Frank Francisco to become Rangers' closer (AP)
Frank Francisco does not have a career save and is 0-for-6 in save opportunities this season, but he will be the Texas Rangers closer for the remainder of this season. With the Rangers trading closer Eddie Guardado to Minnesota on Monday for minor league right-hander Mark Hamburger, Francisco was moved from the set up role to closer.
Twins acquire LHP Guardado from Rangers (PA SportsTicker)
The Minnesota Twins added depth to their bullpen Monday, acquiring lefthander Eddie Guardado from the Texas Rangers for minor league righthander Mark Hamburger.
Rangers call up OF Cruz (PA SportsTicker)
The Texas Rangers purchased the contract of outfielder Nelson Cruz from Class AAA Oklahoma on Monday.
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