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Rangers release Lowe, add Teahen as minor-leaguer

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:31 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers have placed right-hander Derek Lowe on unconditional release waivers and signed utility man Mark Teahen (TEA-en) to a minor league contract.

Rangers top A's 3-1 in Wolf's 1st big league start

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:41:38 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Ross Wolf was thinking about retirement while languishing in the minor leagues for a third straight year.

Rangers option RHP Burns for Wolf's spot start

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:13 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers have optioned right-handed reliever Cory Burns to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for Ross Wolf for a spot start Wednesday against Oakland.

Darvish can't save the Rangers in 1-0 loss to A's

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:42:27 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish threw a cut fastball, then turned and watched the ball go over the wall.

Cotts back in majors; Rangers skipping Tepesch

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:15 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Left-hander Neal Cotts is back in the major leagues for the first time since ligament replacement surgery four years ago.

Dempster returns to Chicago as visiting player

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:21:34 -0400

CHICAGO - Ryan Dempster picked his son up at school, and then he got to play with him on the field at the ballpark.

Rangers RHP Lewis: No timetable after rehab start

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:03:18 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis says he isn't ready to get big league hitters out, and isn't sure when he will be.

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:11:35 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years.

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:30:31 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Miguel Cabrera's first two home runs of the game put Detroit in control.

Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:08:43 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs.

Rangers put Kinsler on DL, recall Profar

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:26:23 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Top prospect Jurickson Profar will get most of the playing time at second base for the Texas Rangers while Ian Kinsler is on the 15-day disabled list with bruised ribs.

Rangers' offense falls short in 2-1 loss to Tigers

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:18:34 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - With a little help from slugger Miguel Cabrera, Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers slowed down the Texas Rangers.

Rangers manager defends heavy use of Yu Darvish

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:21:03 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Ron Washington was not about to question himself Friday over Yu Darvish's recent workload.

Nolan Ryan's oldest son named Astros president

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:40:43 -0400

HOUSTON - Reid Ryan choked back tears as he was introduced as president of his beloved Astros, the team he grew up watching in the days when his Hall of Fame father, Nolan Ryan, starred as a pitcher for Houston.

Rangers rock Verlander, give Darvish 10-4 win

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:15:38 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Banished to the dugout after his shortest outing in nearly three years, Justin Verlander wandered around like he didn't know who or where he was. Maybe it's because his pitching was unrecognizable.

Rangers knock out Verlander early with 7-run 3rd

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:57:04 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers have knocked out Detroit ace Justin Verlander with a seven-run third inning as an anticipated pitching duel with Yu Darvish fizzled.

Rangers put RHP Ogando on disabled list

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:10:21 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers right-hander Alexi Ogando was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of tendinitis in his right biceps.

A's drop series to Rangers with 6-2 loss in finale

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:02:26 -0400

OAKLAND, California - When everything is rolling for the Oakland Athletics, Brandon Moss' line drive with two runners on in the sixth falls perfectly in the gap for a key hit. On Wednesday, Nelson Cruz ran down the ball and snagged it for a spectacular diving catch.

Cruz hits 3-run homer to lead Rangers past A's 6-2

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:42:31 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer, Alexi Ogando earned his first career win against Oakland and the Texas Rangers took the rubber game with the Athletics 6-2 on Wednesday.

Bruins, Rangers to carry on Boston-New York lore

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:21:47 -0400

BOSTON - After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country.

Rangers beat A's 6-5 on 2 homers in 10th inning

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:50:29 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rangers manager Ron Washington kept calm and stuck with his reliable closer even as Joe Nathan pitched himself into serious trouble.

Rangers' Ryan says time needed to understand role

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:23:23 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Nolan Ryan says he let speculation about his future with the Texas Rangers go on for weeks because he "needed to visit" with owners Bob Simpson and Ray Davis to get a better understanding of his role in the front office.

Rangers complete sweep over Astros with 12-7 win

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:59:32 -0400

HOUSTON - Texas manager Ron Washington wasn't sure what to expect from a couple of reserves he started on Sunday to give his Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler a day off.

Fans get to camp in outfield of Rangers Ballpark

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:22:15 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - About 2,000 campers woke up on Mother's Day morning in what may be the classiest campground in Texas.

3 homers propel Darvish, Rangers over Houston 8-7

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:12:43 -0400

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros had a good performance by their starting pitcher.