http://mlb.mlb.com TEX Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:33:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_oakmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:24:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_oakmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Nelson Cruz drove in four runs with two home runs and a double to carry the Rangers to an 8-7 victory over the Athletics at the Ballpark in Arlington on Monday night. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50914852&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50914852&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Designated hitter Lance Berkman was out of the lineup for the second straight game on Monday as the Rangers try to get him back as physically strong as possible. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50916996&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50916996&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex On Monday, Jurickson Profar became the youngest player to ever be used as the designated hitter in the leadoff spot since the position was created by the American League in 1973. He was also the youngest designated hitter in Rangers history. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50916886&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50916886&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Joakim Soria, who has not pitched in the Major Leagues since 2011, is getting ready to go on a medical rehabilitation assignment. Soria threw approximately 30 pitches of live batting practice on Monday without any issues. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50916750&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50915458&notebook_id=50916750&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Alexi Ogando remains limited to throwing on flat ground while waiting for the discomfort in his right shoulder to subside. Ogando last pitched on June 5 in Boston and is eligible to come off the disabled list on Friday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:17:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex The Rangers' slump continued on Father's Day in a 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays, who completed the four-game sweep. It was the first time the Rangers had been swept this season. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50811472&notebook_id=50811254&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:57:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50811472&notebook_id=50811254&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Mitch Moreland was cleared to begin his rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Monday. The assignment is expected to last three games. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50811472&notebook_id=50811870&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:57:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50811472&notebook_id=50811870&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Jurickson Profar made his first career start at third base Sunday against the Blue Jays. Profar worked with first-base coach Dave Anderson before the game to get comfortable with the signals used Sunday. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50811472&notebook_id=50811252&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:57:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50811472&notebook_id=50811252&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Justin Grimm will try a new approach to help slow the game down in his next start Wednesday against the Athletics. He learned the concept from Kyle McClellan, who learned it during his time with the Cardinals. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50720404&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:00:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50720404&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Shortstop Elvis Andrus and designated hitter Lance Berkman rank second among American Leaguers at their positions, and three other Rangers are at No. 3 in the latest balloting. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715438&notebook_id=50715804&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:35:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715438&notebook_id=50715804&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Second baseman Ian Kinsler told the Rangers that he was ready, so the team activated him off the disabled list on Saturday. The Rangers also kept infielder Jurickson Profar on the Major League roster and optioned Leury Garcia to Triple-A Round Rock. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715438&notebook_id=50715840&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:35:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715438&notebook_id=50715840&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Elvis Andrus admitted the Rangers offensive struggles played a part in him getting ejected in the sixth inning of Friday's 8-0 loss to the Blue Jays. The club had a .167 average with runners in scoring position in June, including a 2-for-14 stretch in their last four games. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715438&notebook_id=50715714&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:35:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50715438&notebook_id=50715714&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex First baseman Mitch Moreland, sidelined with a strained right hamstring, said he is ready to come off the disabled list and is eligible on Friday. Jeff Baker reported slight improvement on Saturday, but he is still not able to grip a bat. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:50:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Josh Lindblom gave up four runs over six innings, and Texas went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position vs. R.A. Dickey and the Blue Jays in a 6-1 loss on Saturday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:19:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex The Rangers' adjusted lineup managed just five hits in an 8-0 loss to the Blue Jays at Rangers Ballpark on Friday. Justin Grimm took the loss, allowing seven runs on 10 hits in 7 2/3 innings pitched. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50646364&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:22:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50646364&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus was ejected in the sixth inning of Friday's game against the Blue Jays at Rangers Ballpark for arguing a strike three call. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636018&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:54:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636018&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex The injury bug has not stopped its rampage through the Rangers' roster. This time it got to Jeff Baker, who was out Friday against the Blue Jays because of a sprained right thumb he sustained during a celebratory high-five. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636648&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:53:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636648&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Rangers manager Ron Washington said Joakim Soria's live bullpen session went well Friday. Soria threw about 30 pitches. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636872&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:53:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636872&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Colby Lewis and Alexi Ogando have made progress with their injuries this week, with Lewis throwing for the first time in 12 days during a side session Thursday. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636646&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:53:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50635760&notebook_id=50636646&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex General manager Jon Daniels said he had not heard from Major League Baseball regarding the Biogenesis case involving Nelson Cruz and did not expect to until a decision had been reached on a possible suspension. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50575226&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:41:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50575226&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Leonys Martin left the Rangers' 3-1 loss against the Blue Jays on Thursday with a mild left wrist sprain in the eighth inning. Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:31:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_tormlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Yu Darvish became the biggest victim of an offensive drought after the Rangers hitters went down quietly in a 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday night. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543266&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:26:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543266&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Alexi Ogando, who is on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder, is scheduled to resume throwing on Friday. It will be his first time throwing since being shut down last week in Toronto. T.R. Sullivan and Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543358&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:26:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543358&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Joakim Soria, who has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season, is scheduled to throw batting practice on Friday at the Ballpark. T.R. Sullivan and Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543658&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:26:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543658&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Lance Berkman hasn't gone through a regular season without dealing with offensive struggles, and the Rangers currently find themselves in that situation, scoring fewer than three runs in eight games this month. T.R. Sullivan and Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543076&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:25:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50543356&notebook_id=50543076&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Mitch Moreland, recovering from a strained right hamstring, said on Thursday that he's right on schedule to return from the 15-day disabled list on June 21. T.R. Sullivan and Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50456412&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50456412&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Rangers outfielder Leonys Martin's father, Oscar, was a one-time pitcher who almost made it to the Cuban National Series, but he instead transferred his passion into a life-long devotion to coaching youth baseball. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50446370&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50446370&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex Nolan Ryan still speaks to his three children virtually every single day. This ritual, this simplest of gestures, sums up his views on fatherhood. Richard Justice http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50448110&notebook_id=50448534&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:31:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50448110&notebook_id=50448534&vkey=notebook_tex&c_id=tex Matt Harrison, who is on the disabled list after undergoing back surgery earlier this season, is hoping to begin a throwing program on Monday. But it could be September before he is back in the Rangers' rotation. T.R. Sullivan and Master Tesfatsion http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_clemlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:49:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_clemlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tex Nick Tepesch allowed five runs in five innings and the Rangers' June struggles continued on a warm Wednesday night at the Ballpark in Arlington with a 5-2 loss to the Indians. T.R. Sullivan