Kevin Millwood, SP, Texas Rangers

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Rangers | Millwood throws complete game Thursday
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (13-10) recorded his third complete game of the year and 20th in 375 career starts to beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Thursday, Oct. 1. He gave up two earned runs and seven hits while tying a season high with 10 strikeouts. Millwood also threw a season-high 122 pitches. He came within 1 1/3 innings of reaching the 200 mark for the sixth time in his 13-year career.

Rangers | Millwood earns win Saturday
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:10:56 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits over seven innings Saturday, Sept. 26, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out two, improving to 12-10 on the season. It was Millwood's second straight victory.

Rangers | Millwood strong Monday
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:33:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed an unearned run on three hits in seven innings to beat the Oakland Athletics Monday, Sept. 21.

Rangers | Millwood's option vests
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:11:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood has logged the required innings to vest his $12 million option for 2010.

Rangers | Rotation to shift again in Millwood's absence
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:43:49 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood isn't expected to start until the Rangers travel to the Oakland Athletics Monday, Sept. 21. The Rangers will use rookie SP Tommy Hunter Friday, Sept. 18, followed by SP Scott Feldman and SP Derek Holland. The Rangers still want Millwood to work on his mechanics. He's slated to throw another bullpen session Wednesday, Sept. 16. "I'm definitely getting something out of it," he said. "I'm figuring out a few things that were going bad."

Rangers | Millwood working on mechanics
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:18:42 -0700

Anthony Andro, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood has spent the last few days trying to get his mechanics back to where they were earlier this season. He is 1-4 with a 7.62 ERA in his last five starts. "I'm just trying to stay more upright," Millwood said. "I've gotten into a bad habit lately and I'm trying to get back to where I need to be. I felt better and I was a little more consistent."

Rangers | Millwood may be skipped
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:55:10 -0700

MLB.com's Todd Wills reports the Texas Rangers may skip SP Kevin Millwood's next start. He is 2-5 with a 6.29 ERA in his past 12 starts.

Rangers | Millwood rocked Saturday
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:59:32 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed five runs on eight hits over 3 2/3 innings Saturday, Sept. 12, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out four, improving to 10-10 on the season. Millwood needs 4 1/3 more innings to reach 180 for the season and guarantee a $12 million contract for next season.

Rangers | Will not sit Millwood
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:13:48 -0700

Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports the Texas Rangers will not sit SP Kevin Millwood, who is eight innings from triggering his $12 million contract for the 2010 season.

Rangers | Millwood close to triggering 2010 option
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:47:43 -0700

Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood needs just eight more innings this year to reach the magic number of 180 innings, which will guarantee him a $12 million contract for the 2010 season.

Rangers | Millwood takes Saturday loss
Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:09:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood gave up five runs, seven hits and four walks in five innings Saturday, Sept. 5, in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He has won only two of his last 11 starts.

Rangers | Millwood decent in no-decision
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:23:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed two runs on six hits over six innings Sunday, Aug. 30, but his bullpen blew the lead against the Minnesota Twins. Millwood is winless in 12 career games against the Twins.

Rangers | Millwood near huge payday
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:35:56 -0700

According to The Associated Press, Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood has pitched 161 innings this season. If he reaches 180, the fifth year of his contract is guaranteed for about $12 million.

Rangers | Millwood's hex against Minnesota continues
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:39:29 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood is now 0-7 lifetime against the Minnesota Twins following his team's 5-4 loss to the Twins Wednesday, Aug. 19. The Twins are one of three teams Millwood has never beaten.

Rangers | Millwood hurls quality start Saturday
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:38:22 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed two runs on nine hits over six innings Saturday, Aug. 8, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five, but ended up with a no-decision.

Rangers | Millwood to start Saturday
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:50:33 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (gluteus) has been penciled in to start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Saturday, Aug. 8. However, he could be moved up if he shows improvement during the week.

Rangers | Millwood to attempt to start Monday
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:19:19 -0700

Drew Davison, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (gluteus) will attempt to make the start Monday, Aug 3, against the Seattle Mariners.

Rangers | Feldman to pitch Sunday, Millwood pushed back
Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:18:43 -0700

Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers SP Scott Feldman will start Sunday, Aug. 2, against the Seattle Mariners, on three days' rest, according to The Associated Press. He only lasted 2 1/3 innings in his previous outing Wednesday, July 29, against the Detroit Tigers. Feldman is pitching in place of SP Kevin Millwood (gluteus), who had his start pushed back.

Rangers | Millwood throws bullpen session Friday
Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:47:50 -0700

Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (gluteus) threw a bullpen session Friday, July 31, and is still scheduled to start Sunday, Aug. 2, according to The Associated Press.

Rangers | Millwood throws Thursday
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:27:58 -0700

Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (gluteus) threw on flat ground Thursday, July 30, and is hoping to make his start Sunday, Aug. 2.

Rangers | Millwood feeling better
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:01:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (gluteus) was feeling better Monday, July 27, after leaving his start the previous day with a strained gluteus muscle. He's confident he'll make his next start Friday, July 31.

Rangers | Millwood leaves Sunday start
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:42:03 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (gluteus) was forced to leave his Sunday, July 26, start, according to The Associated Press. Millwood experienced tightness in his left gluteus after two innings. SP Dustin Nippert took his place.

Rangers | Millwood wins Monday
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:23:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood gave up two runs in six innings against the Boston Red Sox Monday, July 20, to win his sixth straight decision over his last nine home starts. He had given up 17 runs in 17 1/3 innings in his first three July starts.

Rangers | Millwood sliding in July
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:58:39 -0700

According to STATS.com, in three July starts Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood is 0-2 with an 8.83 ERA, with his overall ERA rising from 2.64 to 3.46 in that period.

Rangers | Second half rotation set
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:32:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers rotation for the second half will start with SP Vicente Padilla and followed by SPs Scott Feldman, Tommy Hunter and Kevin Millwood.

Rangers | Millwood suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:37:47 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed four runs on six hits over six innings Saturday, July 11, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out five, falling to 8-7 on the season.

Rangers | Millwood implodes
Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:52:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed nine runs and nine hits in five innings of his loss Monday, July 6. The outing raised his ERA from 2.80 to 3.34.

Rangers | Millwood earns win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:06:25 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed two runs on four hits over six innings Friday, June 26, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out five, improving to 8-5 on the season.

Rangers | Millwood, Holland switch spots
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:06:37 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood and SP Derek Holland have switched spots in the rotation. Millwood will pitch Friday, June 26, and will get four more starts before the All-Star break. Holland will pitch Saturday, June 27.

Rangers | Millwood hits double digits in strikeouts
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:17:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood struck out 10 in seven innings Sunday, June 21, in a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. It was the 13th time in his career he's reached double digits and the first since June 17, 2007, at the Cincinnati Reds.

Rangers | Millwood throws gem Thursday
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:44:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (6-4) tossed 7 2/3 shutout innings in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, June 11. He allowed five hits while striking out one in the game. Millwood has given up two earned runs in 20 2/3 innings in his last three starts.

Rangers | Millwood earns win Friday
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:30:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (5-4) allowed an unearned run and seven hits while striking out five in seven innings against the Boston Red Sox Friday, June 5.

Rangers | Millwood throws complete game in loss
Thu, 21 May 2009 13:47:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (4-4) threw a complete game in a loss to the Detroit Tigers Thursday, May 21. He gave up six hits in the game.

Rangers | Millwood has good history against Detroit
Thu, 21 May 2009 08:24:24 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's Scott McNeish reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood is 4-4 with a 3.56 ERA in 12 career starts against the Detroit Tigers. He's 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA in four starts at Comerica Park.

Rangers | Millwood to make start
Mon, 18 May 2009 07:28:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (flu) has been bothered by the flu, but manager Ron Washington said Millwood would start Thursday, May 21.

Rangers | Millwood picks up win Friday
Fri, 15 May 2009 21:06:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (4-3) allowed two runs and nine hits in six innings to earn the win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday, May 15. It was the first time this year that he did not go at least seven innings.

Rangers | Millwood has losing mark against Angels
Fri, 15 May 2009 13:41:09 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood is 3-4 with a 3.82 ERA in 11 career starts against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Rangers | Millwood suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 10 May 2009 14:37:41 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed three runs on seven hits over seven innings Saturday, May 9, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out three, falling to 3-3 on the season.

Rangers | Millwood has losing mark against Seattle
Mon, 04 May 2009 14:12:18 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood is 7-9 with a 4.72 ERA in 18 career appearances against the Seattle Mariners. He went 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA against them last year and is 2-6 with a 5.05 ERA at Safeco Field, the home of the Mariners.

Rangers | Strikeouts doom Millwood's chances to win
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:59:24 -0700

Jeff Wilson, of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers hitters struck out 13 times in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, April 23, marking their third straight loss in a start by Rangers SP Kevin Millwood. They have fanned at least 10 times the last five games and 26 times in Millwood's past three outings. Millwood has allowed only six runs in that span and gotten only six in return.

Rangers | Millwood has losing mark against Toronto
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:45:24 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood is 1-3 with 6.45 ERA in seven career starts against the Toronto Blue Jays. He has gone 1-1 with a 4.85 ERA against them over the last four years.

Rangers | Millwood to pitch Thursday
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:59:27 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood (1-1, 1.17 ERA) will start Thursday, April 23, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Rangers | Millwood suffers complete game loss Saturday
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:16:16 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed two runs on five hits over nine innings Saturday, April 18, against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out three, falling to 1-1 on the season. It was his 18th career complete game.

Rangers | Millwood allows four hits in Sunday start
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:21:12 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood allowed only four hits in seven innings Sunday, April 12, against the Detroit Tigers. He has surrendered one run in 14 innings over two starts, and all nine of the hits he has allowed have been singles.

Rangers | Millwood improved his conditioning
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:20:27 -0700

Jim Reeves, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood improved his offseason conditioning and it payed dividends in his first start of the season against the Cleveland Indians Monday, April 6. "It made a huge difference," Millwood said. "Even after I came out of the game after 100-and-some pitches, I felt like I could still go. That's a great sign, April 6, that I feel like I can throw more than 115 pitches and still do it with something on the ball." "He was out there throwing 50-minute bullpens, 50-minute live sessions," C Jarrod Saltalamacchia said. "He's hungry. Not that he wasn't in prior years, but [Monday] he went out and competed and threw the ball where he wanted to throw it."

Rangers | Millwood pitches well Monday
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:12:47 -0700

Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood gave up one run in seven innings against the Cleveland Indians Monday, April 6, to earn his first win of the season.

Rangers | Millwood pitching Monday
Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:01:11 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood opens the 2009 season by pitching Monday, April 6, against the Cleveland Indians.

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 | Millwood allows six Friday
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:14:52 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood gave up six runs (one earned) and four hits while striking out six in four innings against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, March 27.

Rangers | Millwood to start Opening Day
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:03:34 -0700

Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood has been named the starter for Opening Day, according to manager Ron Washington.