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Rangers | Kinsler may avoid surgery
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:36:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) might be able to avoid season-ending surgery. Kinsler was examined by Dr. John Preskitt at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Kinsler said the doctor told him there was probably no torn muscle in the left side of his groin area. He will be examined again in a week. If he shows progress, there's a chance he could return to the lineup at the end of his DL stint.


Rangers | Bradley departs early
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:51:43 -0700

The Associated Press' David Jimenez reports Texas Rangers OF Milton Bradley (knee) left the game Tuesday night, Aug. 19, in the seventh inning with left knee soreness.


Rangers | Boggs returns to lineup Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:47:14 -0700

The Associated Press' David Jimenez reports Texas Rangers OF Brandon Boggs (shoulder) was back in the lineup Tuesday night, Aug. 19. He had left early from the previous game with a sore right shoulder.


Rangers | Team's slide continues Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:35:33 -0700

The Associated Press' David Jimenez reports the Texas Rangers lost for the 11th time in 13 contests Tuesday night, Aug. 19, since being a season-best six games over .500. They also fell to three games under .500 (62-65) for the first time since May 20.


Rangers | Davis homers Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:33:15 -0700

The Associated Press' David Jimenez reports Texas Rangers rookie 1B Chris Davis hit a three-run homer Tuesday night, Aug. 19. He has homered 12 times this year.


Rangers | Holland impressing in minors
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:58:55 -0700

Shawn Shroyer, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers P Derek Holland struck out 10 batters in eight shutout innings in his first start with Double-A Frisco. On the year he has 138 strikeouts in 132 2/3 combined minor league innings. Holland's fastball sits in the range of 94-97 mph.


Rangers | Feliz impressing in minors
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:52:55 -0700

Shawn Shroyer, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers P Neftali Feliz has struck out 35 batters in 30 1/3 innings with Double-A Frisco as of Sunday, Aug. 17. Feliz had an ERA of 2.52 with Single-A Clinton and currently has a 3.56 ERA with Frisco. He has also impressed with his fastball being clocked at 101 mph in his first start above low Class A.


Rangers | Murphy to begin hitting
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:42:54 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's Shawn Shroyer reports Texas Rangers OF David Murphy (knee) said he should begin hitting off a tee soon. He ran on a water treadmill Monday, Aug. 17, and said he hopes to return by Sept. 1.


Rangers | Davis likely to rest Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:30:25 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's Shawn Shroyer reports Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said he would likely give 1B Chris Davis a mental break Tuesday, Aug. 19, unless his performance Monday gave him a reason to change his mind.


Rangers | Harrison could move back to Saturday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:35:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Matt Harrison could be pushed back to pitch Saturday, Aug. 23.


Rangers | Boggs leaves with sore shoulder
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:21:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Brandon Boggs (shoulder) left the game Monday, Aug. 18, with a sore right shoulder. He is day to day.


Rangers | Vazquez likely to platoon at second base
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:15:01 -0700

Evan Grant, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers SS Ramon Vazquez will likely platoon at second base with 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) out. Vazquez will likely be in the lineup when the team faces right-handed pitchers.


Rangers | Arias likely to platoon at second base
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:09:08 -0700

Evan Grant, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers IF Joaquin Arias will likely platoon at second base with 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) out. Arias will likely be in the lineup when the team faces left-handed pitchers.


Rangers | McCarthy pitches well Sunday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:08:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Brandon McCarthy (forearm) gave up three hits in seven scoreless innings with Triple-A Oklahoma Sunday, Aug. 17. He could be recalled to receive the start with the Rangers Friday, Aug. 22.


Rangers | Bradley in lineup Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:08:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Milton Bradley (back, sinus) was back in the lineup Monday, Aug. 18, after missing the last two games with back and sinus problems.


Rangers | Kinsler placed on DL
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:09:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers placed 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) on the 15-day disabled list Monday, Aug. 18, with a sports hernia. Kinsler could have to undergo season-ending surgery and will be examined by a specialist Tuesday, Aug. 19.


Rangers | Arias recalled
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:12:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers recalled IF Joaquin Arias from Triple-A Oklahoma Monday, Aug. 18.


Rangers | Vazquez to play second base
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:27:05 -0700

Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers SS Ramon Vazquez will start at second base Monday, Aug. 18.


Rangers | Kinsler undergoes MRI
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:23:38 -0700

Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (groin) underwent an MRI on his sore groin Monday, Aug. 18, but the results have not been disclosed. Manager Ron Washington is hopeful that Kinsler will only miss a few games.


Rangers | Padilla throws Sunday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:15:29 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (neck) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Aug. 17, and did not experience any pain. He is scheduled to start Tuesday, Aug. 19.


Rangers | Young hits well against Rogers
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:53:56 -0700

Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SS Michael Young is 11-for-19 with four doubles, a home run and five RBIs in his career against Detroit Tigers SP Kenny Rogers.


Rangers | Feldman has high ERA against Detroit
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:53:30 -0700

Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Scott Feldman has a 7.71 ERA in seven career innings against the Detroit Tigers. He is 0-2 in his last four starts.


Rangers | Feldman to start Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:10:27 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers SP Scott Feldman (4-5, 5.18 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 18, against the Detroit Tigers.


Rangers | Bradley scratched
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:21:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Milton Bradley (back) was scratched due to back stiffness Sunday, Aug. 17.


Rangers | Davis moving to third base
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:20:26 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 1B Chris Davis will move to third base when 1B Hank Blalock (shoulder) returns this week.


Rangers | Blalock moving to first base
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:20:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 3B Hank Blalock (shoulder) will play first base when he returns.


Rangers | Kinsler leaves with injury
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:05:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (groin) left the game Sunday, Aug. 17, with a strained groin.


Rangers | Blalock prevented from workout
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:20:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers IF Hank Blalock (shoulder) suffered from a sore right shoulder that prevented him from a pregame infield session. Blalock, on the 15-day disabled list since July 29, is still set to begin a three-game rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Monday, Aug. 18.


Rangers | Hamilton intentionally walked with bases loaded
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:14:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton was intentionally walked by the Tampa Bay Rays with the bases loaded on Sunday, Aug. 17, in an effort to protect the team's lead. The gamble worked for the Rays, who beat the Texas Rangers, 7-4.


Rangers | Bradley expected to return to lineup Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:13:16 -0700

Texas Rangers DH Milton Bradley (illness) was scratched from the lineup Saturday, Aug. 16, about one hour before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. The team said he was sick, and being examined by team doctors. Manager Ron Washington said that Bradley would play Sunday, Aug. 17.


Rangers | Harrison earns victory Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:06:48 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Matt Harrison pitched eight shutout innings Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He allowed three hits, walked none and struck out eight, improving to 5-2 on the season.


Rangers | Guardado earns save Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:06:42 -0700

Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado earned his fourth save of the season Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press.


Rangers | Nippert to start Sunday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:57:01 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers P Dustin Nippert will start Sunday, Aug. 17, against the Tampa Bay Rays.


Rangers | Padilla's start pushed back
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:54:38 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers have pushed back SP Vicente Padilla's (neck) start to Tuesday, Aug. 19, because of neck inflammation. He was originally scheduled to start Sunday, Aug. 17.


Rangers | Bradley scratched from lineup Saturday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:48:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Milton Bradley (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup Saturday, Aug. 16, because he was sick. He was replaced in the lineup by OF Frank Catalanotto.


Rangers | Hunter optioned to Triple-A
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:37:18 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers have optioned P Tommy Hunter to Triple-A Oklahoma.


Rangers | Loe recalled
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:34:52 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers have recalled P Kameron Loe from Triple-A Oklahoma.


Rangers | Smoak financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:46:48 -0700

Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers 1B Justin Smoak received a $3.5 million signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.


Rangers | Smoak agrees to terms
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:57:21 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with 1B Justin Smoak on a minor league contract, according to USAToday.com.


Rangers | Byrd leaves game early
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:01:17 -0700

Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press, reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd (elbow) left the game early Friday, Aug. 15, with a hyperextended left elbow.


Rangers | Shut out for second straight day
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:00:54 -0700

Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press, reports the Texas Rangers were shut out for the second straight day Friday, Aug. 15, for the first time since 2004.


Rangers | Millwood activated
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:59:38 -0700

Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press, reports the Texas Rangers activated SP Kevin Millwood (groin) from the disabled list Friday, Aug. 15. He gave up five runs and 10 hits while striking out seven and walking one in 4 2/3 innings Friday.


Rangers | Ross agrees to terms
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:06:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers agreed to terms with P Robbie Ross on a minor league deal Friday, Aug. 15. Ross will receive a signing bonus of $1,575,000.


Rangers | Hunter could start Tuesday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:57:29 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers P Tommy Hunter could receive the start Tuesday, Aug. 19.


Rangers | Nippert could start Tuesday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:57:09 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers P Dustin Nippert could receive the start Tuesday, Aug. 19.


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