http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Texas Rangers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433149&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433149&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Bats fall flat as Rangers drop finale Brandon McCarthy allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings and the Rangers lost to the Red Sox, 7-2, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Sunday. Texas lost its ninth game in 10 contests against Boston this season. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433146&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433146&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Padilla to return as Rangers hit the road Vicente Padilla comes off the disabled list and opens up a six-game road trip for the Rangers when he faces the Mariners on Tuesday at Safeco Field. It will be his first start since Aug. 24, when a strained hamstring along with inflammation in a joint between his neck and shoulder sidelined him. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433157&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433157&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Washington wants Bradley back in 2009 Milton Bradley can become a free agent this offseason, and even though health issues have kept him from being in the lineup every day, Rangers manager Ron Washington wants him back in 2009. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428743&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428743&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers exact revenge with big victory The Rangers scored seven runs off pitcher Tim Wakefield in the bottom of the second inning and cruised to a 15-8 victory over the Red Sox at the Ballpark in Arlington on Saturday night, the first time Texas beat Boston in nine games this season. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3437365&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3437365&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Spokane wins Northwest League title Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3436239&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3436239&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex RedHawks romp into PCL Finals Steve Conley http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428746&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428746&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Arias looks to shore up glove in finale Offensively, Joaquin Arias is hitting .271 in his first 16 games with seven runs scored and three stolen bases. Manager Ron Washington has been using Arias at the top of the lineup with Ian Kinsler out for the season, but has his doubts about Arias' defense. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428755&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428755&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Catalanotto makes rare appearance With Marlon Byrd sidelined because of a sprained left thumb, Frank Catalanotto was back in the Rangers lineup on Saturday night for the first time since Aug. 24. Brandon Boggs would replace Byrd in left field, and manager Ron Washington wanted Catalanotto's experience against Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428750&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3428750&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Injuries leave Rangers without regulars The Rangers were without both Milton Bradley and Marlon Byrd for the start of Saturday's game with the Red Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Bradley is sidelined with soreness in his left wrist and Byrd is out with a sprained left thumb. Both are listed as day-to-day. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423038&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423038&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Millwood struggles as Rangers fall Kevin Millwood had a three-game winning streak snapped in the Rangers' 8-1 loss to the Red Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. Millwood allowed seven runs, six earned, on nine hits and one walk while striking four. He is 9-8 with a 5.01 ERA on the season. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423041&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423041&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Harrison up to the task for Rangers The Rangers have used seven rookie starting pitchers this year. Left-hander Matt Harrison is the last one standing and starts against the Red Sox on Saturday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington -- and he's excited for the challenge. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423052&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423052&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Byrd exits with sprained left thumb Outfielder Marlon Byrd left Friday's game with the Red Sox after just one inning with a sprained left thumb. Byrd injured the thumb trying to make a diving catch on Dustin Pedroia's line-drive double. X-rays taken were negative and Byrd is day-to-day. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423046&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423046&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Kinsler opts for season-ending surgery Second baseman Ian Kinsler and pitcher Doug Mathis are having surgery and are out for the season. The Rangers though are still holding out fading hope that David Murphy will be able to play again. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423922&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423922&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Special guest throws out first pitch Chris Newcomer threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Rangers game against the Red Sox on Friday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Newcomer, a Fort Worth-area resident and local softball player, is recovering from brain cancer and was representing the Rangers as part of their efforts in Major League Baseball's part in the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423647&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3423647&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Rangers tab Padilla to return Vicente Padilla, out with a hamstring strain since Aug. 25, said he felt good after throwing a bullpen session Friday. Cleared by coaches, he should start against the Mariners on Tuesday. T.R. Sullivan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427241&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080906&content_id=3427241&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Frisco reaches Texas League Finals Michael Schlact pitched six strong innings and Chad Tracy homered and drove in four runs as Frisco completed a three-game sweep of San Antonio. John Torenli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418087&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418087&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Teagarden tested on world stage Though he's a September callup of the Rangers, rookie backstop Taylor Teagarden is bringing a breadth of high-level experience with him to Arlington. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412487&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412487&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Nippert stellar in beating Mariners Right-hander Dustin Nippert allowed seven hits in seven shutout innings, as the Rangers captured their three-game series against the Mariners with a 1-0 win Wednesday afternoon. Milton Bradley hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning for the only run. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3421947&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3421947&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Feliz rides Rough-shod on Missions Alan Friedman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412501&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412501&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Corner spots coming into focus While the Rangers' Hank Blalock battled injuries early this year, Chris Davis ascended from Double-A to the Major Leagues, and both switched positions. Davis is at third base for Texas, replacing Blalock, who has moved to first. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412490&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3412490&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Murphy's rehab at a standstill The return of Rangers outfielder David Murphy from a sprained right knee is not imminent. Murphy pushed himself last Wednesday, but had swelling in the knee as a result. He will go on the next road trip but has no idea when he will play again. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3417947&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3417947&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