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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.

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.

Rangers turn Lowe loose to make room for Lindblom

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:34 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers designated right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment Monday, clearing the way for Josh Lindblom to make his first career major league start against Oakland.

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 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.

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 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 get insight from Hall of Famer Henderson

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:52:32 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rickey Henderson bounced through the Oakland clubhouse from one player to the next, one corner to the other, with a stop at the breakfast table to greet a few more guys before moving on to meet with Daric Barton by his locker.

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.

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 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.

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.

Texas C A.J. Pierzynski placed on DL

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:29:57 -0400

HOUSTON - The Texas Rangers have placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle.

Holland, Kinsler lead Texas to win over Brewers

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:08:50 -0400

MILWAUKEE - When Derek Holland got in some trouble, his defense bailed him out.

Miscues doom Rangers in 6-3 loss to Brewers

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:42:24 -0400

MILWAUKEE - A couple of catchable balls in the first inning led to a rare losing streak for Texas.

Darvish, Beltre and Rangers finish sweep of Boston

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:27:26 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish pumped his fist coming off the mound after the last of his 127 pitches, ending the seventh inning with his 14th strikeout against Boston.

Red Sox 1B Napoli has good memories in Texas

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:14:23 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Mike Napoli has good memories of his two seasons with the Texas Rangers, and fans greeted him with their old chants of "Nap-o-li!, Nap-o-li!"

Santiago, Flowers lead White Sox past Rangers, 3-1

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:38:29 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Hector Santiago was supposed to be a fill-in starter for the series opener in frigid Kansas City.