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Brandon McCarthy, SP, Texas Rangers

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Rangers | May be willing to deal McCarthy
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:22:44 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers may have a surplus of starting pitchers and could be willing to trade someone like SP Brandon McCarthy.


Rangers | McCarthy solid Sunday
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:31:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy allowed six hits and two unearned runs over 7 2/3 innings in his no-decision against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, Sept. 27.


Rangers | McCarthy falls again to Oakland
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:51:54 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy pitched effectively but lost for only the second time in his last six decisions, both times to the Oakland Athletics. McCarthy gave up five hits Tuesday, Sept. 22, in a 9-1 loss to Oakland that dropped him to 7-4 this season.


Rangers | McCarthy struggles in Tuesday loss
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:35:01 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy had walked three batters with two outs in the second inning, and he was at 61 pitches to start the third before finishing with 84 in three-plus innings of a 6-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, Sept. 15. "It was just one of those days where I couldn't do much right," McCarthy said. "I fell behind and pitched in bad counts and tried to be careful. It was just a bad combination and something that plagued me."


Rangers | Rotation flipped
Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:00:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Tommy Hunter will now pitch Monday, Sept. 7, followed by SP Brandon McCarthy Tuesday, Sept. 8.


Rangers | McCarthy solid in return
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:34:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy allowed a run on three hits, two walks and struck out two in 6 1/3 innings to beat the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, Sept. 1, in his return from the disabled list.


Rangers | Three activated
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:10:55 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers activated SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder), IF Esteban German (groin) and RP Eddie Guardado (knee) from the disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1.


Rangers | McCarthy to start Tuesday
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:24:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said he expects SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) to start one of the games of a doubleheader Tuesday, Sept. 1.


Rangers | McCarthy rehab update
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:39:27 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports that Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) allowed only two hits over six innings Thursday, Aug. 27, in his fifth rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Manager Ron Washington said he has not discussed with pitching coach Mike Maddux and bullpen coach Andy Hawkins the possibility of starting McCarthy in one of the games of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, Sept. 1. McCarthy may also be considered to replace SP Dustin Nippert as the team's fifth starter.


Rangers | McCarthy rehab update
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:13:58 -0700

Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) allowed three hits over three scoreless innings Wednesday, Aug. 12, in a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to John Henry of The Dallas Morning News. He threw 48 pitches in the game and is expected to throw approximately 70 pitches in his next rehab start Monday, Aug. 17. His goal is to eventually make a rehab start where he throws at least 90 pitches, and he could return to the parent club later this month.


Rangers | McCarthy beginning rehab assignment
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:53:19 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City Saturday, Aug. 8. He is scheduled to throw two to three innings in the first of at least four outings in the minors.


Rangers | McCarthy throws Sunday
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:08:02 -0700

Blake Hurtik, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) threw 30-35 pitches during batting practice Sunday, Aug. 2, and did not experience any discomfort.


Rangers | McCarthy update
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:32:53 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) threw from 90 feet Sunday, July 19, and will do so again the following day. He said his shoulder feels good, and now it's a matter of him adjusting to his new mechanics.


Rangers | McCarthy ready to start long toss
Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:48:36 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder), on the disabled list with a stress fracture in his right shoulder, is throwing from 60 feet in Arlington and should start a long-toss program during the week of the All-Star break, according to Rangers.MLB.com. So far, he has had no pain.


Rangers | McCarthy to 60-day DL
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:53:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers transferred SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list.


Rangers | McCarthy plays catch
Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:31:56 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) played catch Sunday, July 5.


Rangers | McCarthy to be evaluated Friday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:40:00 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) played catch last week before the Rangers departed on the six-game road trip, and he will be evaluated Friday, June 26, to determine if he is ready to start a throwing program.


Rangers | McCarthy to DL
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:41:20 -0700

Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Texas Rangers placed SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) on the disabled list Tuesday, June 9.


Rangers | McCarthy has stress fracture
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:46:41 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) has a stress fracture in his right shoulder and will not pick up a ball for a few weeks. McCarthy will be placed on the disabled list.


Rangers | McCarthy earns win Saturday
Sun, 31 May 2009 13:28:29 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy allowed one run on three hits over six innings Saturday, May 30, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out two, improving to 5-2 on the season.


Rangers | McCarthy has losing mark against Detroit
Tue, 19 May 2009 11:47:23 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy is 1-2 with a 5.11 ERA in 11 career outings (four starts) against the Detroit Tigers.


Rangers | McCarthy roughed up Thursday
Thu, 07 May 2009 19:04:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy surrendered seven runs and seven hits while walking three against the Oakland Athletics Thursday, May 7.


Rangers | McCarthy earns win Saturday
Sun, 03 May 2009 12:39:39 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy allowed one run on three hits over five innings Saturday, May 2, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out three, improving to 3-0 on the season.


Rangers | McCarthy allows four runs
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:38:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy exited the Sunday, April 26, game against the Baltimore Orioles after allowing four runs and nine hits over five innings.


Rangers | McCarthy has losing record against Toronto
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:02:06 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy is 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA in six career outings against the Toronto Blue Jays.


Rangers | McCarthy works on fastball
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:03:39 -0700

Todd Wills, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy has been working on his fastball after his first start of the season against the Cleveland Indians. McCarthy said he did some basic tinkering with his fastball with pitching coach Mike Maddux.


Rangers | McCarthy strikes out seven Thursday
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:49:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy struck out seven in five innings on his way to the win over the Cleveland Indians Thursday, April 9.


Indians | Sizemore hits McCarthy well
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:16:14 -0700

MLB.com reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore is batting .389 with two RBIs in 18 career at-bats against Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy.


Rangers | McCarthy has winning record against Cleveland
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:04:55 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy is 4-2 with a 4.58 ERA in 13 career games against the Cleveland Indians.


Rangers | Rotation set Friday
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:19:41 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy has been named the No. 3 starter, followed by SPs Kris Benson and Matt Harrison. SP Vicente Padilla will serve as the No. 2 pitcher.


Rangers | Unsure of rotation order
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:46:56 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Texas Rangers are still not sure of the true pitching rotation they will use for the 2009 season. SP Kevin Millwood and SP Vicente Padilla are the top two, but the team is unsure of the order for three and four between SP Kris Benson and SP Brandon McCarthy. SP Matt Harrison will be the fifth.


Rangers | McCarthy solid Wednesday
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:08:52 -0700

The Seattle Times reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy tossed four scoreless and hitless innings Wednesday, March 18. He currently has a 1.80 ERA this spring.


Rangers | McCarthy has good outing Friday
Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:01:58 -0800

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) threw 62 pitches in three innings Friday, March 6, and did not suffer any problems.


Rangers | McCarthy to start Friday
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:27:18 -0800

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) will pitch in the team's Spring Training game Friday, March 6, against the Kansas City Royals. He played long toss and threw around 15 pitches off a mound Thursday, March 5, without any problems.


Rangers | McCarthy scratched
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:25:06 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) was scratched from his start Friday, March 6, due to shoulder soreness.


Rangers | McCarthy trying to develop a slider
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:22:39 -0800

Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy allowed two runs on two hits over two innings Saturday, Feb. 28, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out one. During the game, McCarthy experimented by throwing six or seven sliders, in an attempt to develop another pitch to make him less dependent on his curveball, which is hard on his arm.


Rangers | Rotation close to being set
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:38:35 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers starting rotation for the 2009 season is basically set in stone. The rotation is shaping up to be comprised of SPs Kevin Millwood, Vicente Padilla, Scott Feldman, Matt Harrison and Brandon McCarthy. Millwood is likely to be the team's Opening Day starter.


Rangers | McCarthy healthy
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:54:39 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (hand) said he is feeling completely healthy heading into the 2009 season. "So far, so good," McCarthy said. "Right now, I'm as healthy as I can be. That's tempered by experience. I realize that feeling good one day doesn't mean you'll feel good tomorrow. But right now, everything feels good."


Rangers | Conducting minicamp for pitchers
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:37:16 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers will conduct a week-long minicamp for their pitchers next week. Ps Guillermo Moscoso, Matt Harrison, Luis Mendoza, Thomas Diamond, Derek Holland, John Bannister, Kasey Kiker, Blake Beavan, Tim Murphy, Warner Madrigal, Brandon McCarthy, Tommy Hunter, Doug Mathis, Neftali Feliz, Mike Ballard, Omar Poveda, Andrew Laughter, Michael Main and Eric Hurley are all expected to attend.


Rangers | Avoid arbitration with McCarthy
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:16:38 -0800

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Texas Rangers avoided arbitration with SP Brandon McCarthy Thursday, Jan. 16, agreeing to a one-year, $650,000 contract. The deal calls for McCarthy to donate $10,000 to the team's foundation.


Rangers | McCarthy candidate for last three rotation spots
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:52:17 -0800

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy is a leading candidate for one of the final three rotation spots.


Rangers | McCarthy probably done
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:26:48 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's Shawn Shroyer reports Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said SP Brandon McCarthy (hand) may throw some bullpen sessions but probably won't start again this season.


Rangers | McCarthy could make another start
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:47:58 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (hand) could pitch again this season after undergoing an MRI Friday, Sept. 19. The MRI revealed no structural damage in his pitching hand. The team has not decided yet if they will give him one more start.


Rangers | McCarthy has MRI exam; to be shut down
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:42:04 -0700

Updating an earlier item, The Associated Press' Stephen Hawkins reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (hand) underwent an MRI exam Tuesday, Sept. 16, for a strained flexor tendon in his right hand. The team is shutting him down for the remainder of the season.


Rangers | McCarthy leaves game early
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:53:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (hand) left the game early Monday, Sept. 15, with a strained flexor tendon on his pitching hand. The team will monitor his condition over the next few days to determine whether he will need to undergo surgery.


Rangers | McCarthy tough against righties
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:42:44 -0700

Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports right-handed hitters are only hitting .200 this year against Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy. However, left-handed hitters are hitting .300 against him on the season. McCarthy is 1-3 with a 5.25 ERA in 10 career appearances against the Detroit Tigers.


Rangers | McCarthy to start Monday
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:58:55 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (1-1, 4.22 ERA) will start Monday, Sept. 15, against the Detroit Tigers.


Rangers | McCarthy to start Tuesday
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:06:41 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (1-1, 4.22 ERA) had his start pushed back from Saturday, Sept. 13 to Tuesday, Sept. 16, against the Detroit Tigers, in order to give him some extra rest, according to The Associated Press.


Rangers | McCarthy picks up first win in over a year
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:33:57 -0700

Eddie Sefko, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy pitched six innings to earn the win Tuesday, Sept. 2, against the Seattle Mariners. It was his first win since July 31, 2007.


Rangers | McCarthy to start Tuesday
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:44:41 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (0-0, 1.80 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 2, against the Seattle Mariners.

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