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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' 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.

Tigers' Verlander holds Astros hitless until 7th

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:12:04 -0400

HOUSTON - Detroit starter Justin Verlander made another no-hit bid Sunday against the Houston Astros.