http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Texas Rangers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080821&content_id=3344501&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080821&content_id=3344501&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers trying to avoid bullpen history With only 34 games remaining, the Ranger bullpen is averaging 3 2/3 innings a game. If that trend continues, it will come 12 innings short of tying the Major League record of 601 1/3 innings, which was set by the 2003 Rangers. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3340217&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3340217&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Millwood goes the distance in win For the first time in its series with Detroit, Texas caught some breaks. Led by an offensive onslaught that included six home runs, the Rangers salvaged Wednesday's finale with the Tigers, 9-1, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3340172&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3340172&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Laird hoping to break out of slump For Gerald Laird, his superstition was to change up his hairdo. With some help from teammates Scott Feldman and Frank Francisco, Laird fashioned a faux-hawk before Wednesday's game. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3340839&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3340839&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers have something to play for Players like David Murphy, Hank Blalock and Milton Bradley are trying to finish the year with a clean bill of health and veterans like Michael Young are setting an example for the youngsters on the roster. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080821&content_id=3343564&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080821&content_id=3343564&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Farm Crop: Rangers' Top 20 Prospects Few teams are as flush in minor league talent as the Rangers are today. Jamey Newberg takes a look at the Rangers' Top 20 prospects. Jamey Newberg http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3335813&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3335813&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fateful seventh costs Rangers Tuesday's game between the Rangers and Tigers had all the makings of a pitchers' duel. Then Detroit sent 13 batters to the plate in the seventh inning as Texas lost, 11-3, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3333883&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3333883&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers' Kinsler might avoid surgery After a relatively pain-free morning, Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler learned he won't immediately need surgery on his sports hernia. So, there's hope for Texas that he'll return when he's eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list or soon thereafter. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3332492&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3332492&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Where are they now? Tim Crabtree Tim Crabtree is at Rangers Ballpark as part of his role with the Rangers Alumni Legacy program. He's been active off the field with the Legacy program for three years now, making appearances at pitching camps, clinics and promotional events. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334214&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3334214&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex McCarthy to rejoin rotation Saturday On Saturday, Brandon McCarthy is expected to join the Texas rotation for the first time this season as the Rangers host the Indians. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3337267&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3337267&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers seek needed momentum The hits just keep on coming for the Rangers, but not the hits they want. After losing late-inning leads in their last two games, Texas hopes to salvage a series finale with Detroit before grabbing a much needed off-day Thursday. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3336979&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080820&content_id=3336979&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Feliz, rain no-hit Missions Steve Conley http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3329615&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3329615&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Late innings doom Rangers in loss One bad inning was all it took for Scott Feldman's outing to go from sweet to sour. Texas went from being up, 3-0, to down, 4-3, in the seventh before losing, 8-7, to Detroit Monday night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330145&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330145&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Kinsler put on disabled list Ian Kinsler is on his way to the disabled list and he may remain there for the rest of the season. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3331615&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080819&content_id=3331615&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers set to face another old mate Manager Ron Washington hopes that the Rangers can get to Armando Galarraga, their former pitcher, on Tuesday. They face a tough task though, as Gallaraga has been one of the better pitchers in the league this season. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330331&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3330331&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Davis OK with moving across diamond Chris Davis is taking his eventual move to third base with an open mind. How long the move lasts is of no concern to him. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3328763&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3328763&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mailbag: Should Feliz be in '09 rotation? Should Neftali Feliz be in the Rangers' rotation next season? What's the prognosis on Brandon McCarthy? Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers these and other questions in this week's mailbag. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3326776&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3326776&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Nippert nabbed in series finale Dustin Nippert spot started for Texas on Sunday night after Milton Bradley was a late scratch due to back stiffness. Neither of which boded well for the Rangers, as they went on to lose, 7-4, to the Rays at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3328272&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3328272&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Feldman vying for rebound outing After allowing 12 runs over 2 2/3 innings Tuesday against the Red Sox, Scott Feldman takes the mound in Monday's opener against the Tigers looking to prove his last outing was an aberration. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3328171&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080818&content_id=3328171&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rays' risky move pays dividends Manager Joe Maddon made the unusual call of intentionally walking Josh Hamilton with two out and the bases loaded in the ninth inning Sunday night. The Rays had a four-run lead at the time, and the move paid off when reliever Dan Wheeler struck out Marlon Byrd to end the game and preserve a 7-4 victory over the Rangers. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3327447&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3327447&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Infield shuffling upon Blalock's return Chris Davis is moving to third base so that Hank Blalock can play first base when he comes off the 15-day disabled list. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3327224&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3327224&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Bradley scratched from lineup Milton Bradley was a late scratch from the Rangers' lineup Sunday with what the team described as back stiffness. There was no immediate word as to his availability as a pinch-hitter. Shawn Shroyer