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Team Notebook: Texas RangersRangers | Interested in Wang SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that the Texas Rangers are interested in trading for New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang. Rangers | Doyle signs T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers signed P Andrew Doyle, their fourth-round draft pick, Thursday, July 2. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rangers | Padilla pushed back The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (shoulder) had his next start pushed back to Tuesday, July 7, due to soreness in his shoulder. Rangers | Byrd has successful series against Angels The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd went 6-for-12 with three home runs and six RBIs in the series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Rangers | Cruz leaves game Wednesday The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz (back) left the game early Wednesday, July 1, with a stiff lower back. Rangers | Francisco blows save, picks up win The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Frank Francisco (2-1) blew the save by giving up three runs Wednesday, July 1, but was credited with the win. It was his first time pitching in the ninth in a save situation since he came off the disabled list June 20. Rangers | Blalock does it all Wednesday The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 3B Hank Blalock hit two home runs Wednesday, July 1, including the game-winning homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. Rangers | Hamilton targeting Saturday return Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) is targeting a return Saturday, July 4, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rangers | Cruz snaps slump The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz snapped a 2-for-27 slump with a home run Tuesday, June 30. Rangers | Murphy on fire The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF David Murphy hit his fourth homer in six games Tuesday, June 30. Rangers | Andrus steals four bags The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus stole four bases Tuesday, June 30. Rangers | Byrd goes yard twice The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd hit two home runs and drove in five runs Tuesday, June 30. Rangers | Hamilton expects to return this weekend Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) expects to return to the lineup this weekend. Rangers | Hamilton plays Monday The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) went 1-for-4 in a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco Monday, June 29. He served as the designated hitter and also stole a base in the seventh inning. Hamilton appeared to run without problems, even sliding into second base. "Everything felt OK physically," Hamilton said. "Sliding's fine. I stole third so the media wouldn't think anything was wrong with me." Rangers | Hunter to get two more starts Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers SP Tommy Hunter is expected to get two more starts before the All-Star break. Rangers | Come to terms with Mendonca The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers signed second-round pick 3B Tommy Mendonca to an undisclosed deal. Rangers | Eyre likely to be optioned T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Willie Eyre is likely to be optioned to make room for OF Julio Borbon. Rangers | Borbon recalled T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers recalled OF Julio Borbon from the minors Monday, June 29. He is batting sixth and serving as the designated hitter Monday. Rangers | Hamilton to DH Monday The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) will serve as the designated hitter with Double-A Frisco Monday, June 29. Hamilton will hit leadoff and try to get as many at-bats as he can before the league's All-Star break. If everything goes well, he could join Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, July 1, and play multiple games there, including in the outfield. Hamilton took more batting practice and also ran the bases Sunday, June 28, and has suffered no setbacks. Rangers | Hunter solid in loss The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Tommy Hunter allowed two runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings and struck out three San Diego Padres in the loss Sunday, June 28. Rangers | Teagarden battling stomach virus Texas Rangers C Taylor Teagarden (stomach) was scratched from the lineup Saturday, June 27, against the San Diego Padres, because of a stomach virus, according to The Associated Press. Rangers | Holland suffers loss Saturday Texas Rangers SP Derek Holland allowed seven runs (six earned) on 13 hits over 5 2/3 innings Saturday, June 27, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out a career-high eight batters, falling to 1-5 on the season. Rangers | Harrison placed on 15-day DL The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers have placed SP Matt Harrison (biceps) on the 15-day disabled list because of biceps inflammation. An MRI did not show any structural damage. Harrison also has been experiencing numbness in his left hand and is scheduled to visit a neurologist to rule out nerve damage. Rangers | Hamilton runs the bases Friday Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) ran the bases before the game Friday, June 26, according to The Associated Press. Rangers | Millwood earns win Friday 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 | Andrus collects four hits Friday Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus went 4-for-4 Friday, June 26, against the San Diego Padres, with a triple, two RBIs and a run scored, according to The Associated Press. Rangers | Murphy drives in three runs Friday Texas Rangers OF David Murphy went 1-for-4 Friday, June 26, against the San Diego Padres, with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored, according to The Associated Press. Rangers | Duran released The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers released 2B German Duran Friday, June 26. Rangers | Boggs optioned The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers optioned OF Brandon Boggs to Triple-A Oklahoma City Friday, June 26. Rangers | Eyre activated The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers activated RP Willie Eyre (groin) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, June 26. Rangers | Hamilton will play in All-Star game ESPNews reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) will play in the All-Star game if he is selected. Rangers | Hamilton will not begin rehab assignment until next week Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) will not begin a rehab assignment until Tuesday, June 30, or Wednesday, July 1, which would put him on track to return Monday, July 6, according to manager Ron Washington. Rangers | El Duque to remain a reliever The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers P Orlando Hernandez is pitching in the bullpen at Triple-A Oklahoma, and the team is likely to keep him as a reliever. Rangers | Cruz double snaps slump The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz snapped an 0-for-18 slump at the plate with a 12th-inning double Thursday, June 25, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rangers | Vizquel now top Venezuelan hitter The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers SS Omar Vizquel collected his 2,678th career hit Thursday, June 25, passing Luis Aparicio to become the all-time hitter among Venezuelan players. Rangers | Davis smacks game-winning homer Thursday The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers 1B Chris Davis went 4-for-5, including a two-out, two-run homer in the 12th inning, as the Rangers edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 Thursday, June 25. "It definitely felt good to swing the bat well and do it throughout the game," said Davis, who raised his average 13 points to .209. "I was just trying to keep the ball rolling." Rangers | Francisco ready to assume closing duties again T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Frank Francisco said he is ready to resume his duties as the closer after recently coming off the disabled list. Manager Ron Washington said he wants to make sure Francisco can pitch in back-to-back games before using him as the closer again. "Obviously, his stuff is back," Washington said. "We just want to make sure we can use him consistently on consecutive days. But when Frankie is back healthy, he's our closer." Rangers | Hamilton ahead of schedule Updating a previous report, T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) is ahead of schedule in his rehab and is hoping to be ready in time for a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, July 3. However, manager Ron Washington said the team still wants Hamilton to go on at least three or four games of rehab and the best case could be having him back for the final road trip before the All-Star break. He has started taking batting practice and is running 100 percent again. The plan is for Hamilton to run the bases Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, while continuing to take batting practice. Rangers | Hamilton could return before All-Star break Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdominal) could return to the team before the All-Star break, according to general manager Jon Daniels. "There's a reasonable chance Josh returns before the All-Star break," Daniels said. "I know he'd like to participate in the All-Star Game if elected and the club would support him if he's back healthy." Rangers | Byrd hits Garland well Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd is 5-for-10 lifetime against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland. Rangers | McCarthy to be evaluated Friday 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 | Three players get Wednesday off Texas Rangers 1B Chris Davis, C Jarrod Saltalamacchia and OF Nelson Cruz were on the bench against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren Wednesday, June 24, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1B Hank Blalock, C Taylor Teagarden and OF Brandon Boggs got starts instead. Rangers | Padilla effective in past four starts The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla improved to 3-0 with a 2.16 ERA in his last four starts with a 2-1 victory Wednesday, June 24, over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rangers | Cruz takes day off Wednesday T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz (rest) was given the day off Wednesday, June 24. Manager Ron Washington thinks Cruz has been trying too hard to hit home runs. Rangers | Vizquel likely to play Thursday Jeff Wilson, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers SS Omar Vizquel will likely start the game Thursday, June 25. |
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