http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Texas Rangers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7694638&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7694638&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Byrd's future home still up in air Marlon Byrd wants to return to the Rangers, but early discussions between the team and his agent have not been particularly productive, leading to the distinct possibility that Byrd will be playing elsewhere in 2010. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692912&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692912&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Path of the Pros: Ian Kinsler Ian Kinsler, who wasn't picked until the 17th round of the 2003 Draft, has been a perpetual underdog, but he proved impossible to ignore in the Minor Leagues. Josh Jackson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7689302&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7689302&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Young healthy, not focused on moves Michael Young, while making the move from shortstop to third base, played in just 135 games in 2009, his fewest since his rookie season in '01. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7690138&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7690138&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers add pair of lefties to 40-man The Rangers picked up two more left-handers on Wednesday when Michael Kirkman and Zachary Phillips were added to the 40-man roster. T.R. Sullivan http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com?partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:46:34 EDT http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com?partnerId=rss_tex http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685418&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685418&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex If Byrd leaves, Rangers have options While the Rangers may lose center fielder Marlon Byrd, they hope to sign an impact power bat and test the free-agent market for a starting pitcher or a reliever. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7690846&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7690846&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Scheppers, Teagarden ready for '10 Tanner Scheppers and Taylor Teagarden gave the Texas Rangers plenty to look forward to in 2010 in the Surprise Rafters' 7-4 walkoff win over the Phoenix Desert Dogs on Thursday. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7683646&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7683646&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Ryan, Staubach may team with Hicks' group Tom Hicks said Wednesday that he is working hard on putting together a group of local investors that would join him in a partnership group in retaining control of the Rangers. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672646&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672646&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Andrus edged in rookie award balloting Elvis Andrus finished second to Athletics reliever Andrew Bailey for American League Rookie of the Year in voting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Monday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7656164&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7656164&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Inbox: How can Rangers keep Byrd? T.R. Sullivan answers fans' questions in the latest edition of Rangers Inbox. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651656&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651656&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Path of the Pros: Nelson Cruz What do Jorge Velandia, Keith Ginter and Laynce Nix have in common? All three were traded at one point for eventual All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7659114&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7659114&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Lemon's slam sweet for Surprise Rangers prospect Marcus Lemon slugged a grand slam to highlight a seven-run first inning as the Surprise Rafters topped the Peoria Javelinas, 8-6, on Thursday afternoon. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7659128&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7659128&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Longtime Rangers executive to retire The Rangers are losing a big piece of their Foundation. Norm Lyons, the vice president of community development and a fixture in the team's front office for the past 17 seasons, is retiring. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652764&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652764&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Foundation hosts 50 kids at Ballpark The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, led by second baseman Ian Kinsler, hosted 50 Sunshine Kids and their families in a fun-filled day of baseball activities on Tuesday at Rangers Ballpark. Lisa Winston http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648476&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648476&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Feldman is Rangers' Pitcher of the Year Scott Feldman was named the Texas Rangers' Pitcher of the Year for 2009 by the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, it was announced on Tuesday. Lisa Winston http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643472&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643472&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Andrus in hunt for Rookie of Year Elvis Andrus is going to find out over the next week just how rewarding his rookie season was with the Rangers. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091108&content_id=7637996&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091108&content_id=7637996&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers have trade chips in pitchers The Rangers normally go into a winter looking for pitching, but the depth they have accumulated over the past three years could give general manager Jon Daniels some flexibility and something to talk about as he headed to the GM Meetings in Chicago on Monday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634226&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634226&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Andruw among Rangers to file Andruw Jones, who made $36 million over the past two years while hitting .190 with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs in 157 games and 490 at-bats, filed for free agency on Friday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629310&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629310&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Pudge, four others file for free agency Catcher Ivan Rodriguez was one of five Rangers who filed for free agency on Thursday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627214&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627214&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Hurdle named Rangers hitting coach The Rangers are going to give Clint Hurdle the chance to implement his philosophy at the Ballpark in Arlington. On Thursday the Rangers officially named him as their hitting coach to replace Rudy Jaramillo, who held the position for 15 years. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7626576&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7626576&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers seeking righty bat The Rangers are going into baseball's free-agency period hoping to re-sign Marlon Byrd and could come out of it with Jermaine Dye instead. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7607678&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7607678&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers interview hitting-coach hopefuls The Rangers could have a new hitting coach in the next day or two, but they have yet to make a final decision after interviewing four candidates on Monday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7604840&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7604840&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Scheppers using AFL as stepping stone Tanner Scheppers knows he'll be in Surprise, Ariz., when the Rangers open Spring Training next February because he just bought his first house there. Rush Olson