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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:42:30 -0700 Texas Rangers SP Nick Tepesch has won the No. 5 starting rotation spot. SP Michael Kirkman will join the bullpen. Tepesch's first start will come April 9 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Fantasy Tip: Tepesch has never pitched in the majors and will go through growing pains at some point along the line. He relies on location and ground-ball outs mainly. He's purely a deep AL-only commodity.
Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:19:39 -0800 Texas Rangers RP Michael Kirkman threw two more scoreless innings Friday, March 8, and he hasn't allowed a run in six spring innings and he's second on the team with six strikeouts.
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:15:28 -0800 Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux said RPs Robbie Ross and Kyle McClellan are favorites to earn spots in the bullpen assuming one of them isn't the fifth starter. RPs Tanner Scheppers and Michael Kirkman are also favorites for the bullpen. RPs Joe Nathan and Jason Frasor are already locks. RP Josh Lindblom will receive a long look in camp.
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:29:12 -0800 The Texas Rangers agreed to one-year deals with Ps Jeff Beliveau ($492,000), Cory Burns ($492,000), Justin Grimm ($491,000), Michael Kirkman ($495,800), Justin Miller ($490,000), Robbie Ross ($497,400) and Neil Ramirez ($490,000) and 3B Mike Olt ($492,000) Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:38:23 -0800 Texas Rangers P Michael Kirkman shortened his arm motion behind his body as he goes through his pitching routine this offseason in order to give him better command. "I've really had a hard time in spring the past few years and I don't know if it's that the arm wasn't ready," Kirkman said. "It should be. I'm more ready this year than I have been in the past, physically. My arm should be right there. Totally, across the board, it feels more ready than it has in the past. Arm strength is better than it's been."
Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:25:45 -0700 Texas Rangers RP Michael Kirkman (quadriceps) left his last outing Sunday, July 8, due to a mild strained of his left quadriceps muscle. He said Friday, July 13, he is available to pitch.
Sun, 08 Jul 2012 20:44:42 -0700 Texas Rangers RP Michael Kirkman (leg) left his appearance Sunday, July 8, against the Minnesota Twins due to a mild left quadriceps strain.
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:43:17 -0700 The Texas Rangers haven't announced a starter for their game Saturday, June 30, against the Oakland Athletics. Ps Justin Grimm, Martin Perez and Michael Kirkman are all candidates, but Grimm might be ruled out since he's available out of the bullpen Thursday, June 28. Perez allowed four runs (one earned) in two-thirds of an inning in his debut Wednesday, June 27.
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:00:19 -0700 Texas Rangers RPs Michael Kirkman and Mark Lowe are unavailable to pitch Tuesday, June 26. Both pitchers tossed three innings apiece Monday, June 25.
Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:02:05 -0700 Texas Rangers Ps Scott Feldman, Matt Harrison, Michael Kirkman, Colby Lewis, Robbie Ross and Tanner Scheppers saw action in batting practice Friday, June 16, as they prepare for baseball in a National League stadium beginning Monday, June 18, against the San Diego Padres. | 
