The Texas Rangers, based in Arlington, Texas, participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League West Division. The Rangers were founded as the Washington Senators in 1961.
Roughly what would you say the Rangers are offering Josh Hamilton and what would he be looking for in return? – Darrin K., Red Oak, Texas First of all, the sides are still talking, although they are trying to do so quietly. The Rangers could be offering anywhere from $30 million to $60 million depending [...]
img src=”http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2009/03/30/bOO6QwMw.jpg” alt=”Benson makes case for rotation” hspace=”5″ vspace=”5″ align=”left” / SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kris Benson has made a convincing case for why manager Ron Washington believes he should be in the Rangers rotation. Josh Rupe has made a convincing case for why he has clinched a spot in the bullpen. Fate has also been [...]
RANGERS 7, GIANTS 5 (10 innings)at Scottsdale, Ariz.Monday, March 30 Rangers at the plate: David Murphy clubbed a two-run homer in the 10th inning to put the Rangers ahead for good. Justin Smoak, the Rangers#039; first-round selection in last June#039;s First-Year Player Draft, broke a 4-4 tie with a one-out, ninth-inning homer. Texas also relied [...]
img src=”http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2009/03/29/HGRL8wke.jpg” alt=”Rangers reliever gets help from Andrus in scoreless outing” hspace=”5″ vspace=”5″ align=”left” / SURPRISE, Ariz. — Rangers reliever Josh Rupe saw first-hand the potential defensive brilliance of rookie shortstop Elvis Andrus against the Angels on Sunday. Rupe, fighting for his Major League life, really needed the help. After Maicer Izturis led off the [...]
RANGERS 13, ANGELS 7at Surprise, Ariz.Sunday, March 29 Rangers at the plate: Josh Hamilton hit two home runs and drove in five. Chris Davis had a double and a home run that might have been the longest of the spring for the Rangers. It cleared the berm and the party tent in right field. Taylor [...]
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Rangers, concerned about their depth at first base, have claimed first baseman Joe Koshansky off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. He has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma. Koshansky basically replaces Nate Gold, who is playing in Taiwan this season. Koshansky hit .300 with 31 home runs and 121 RBIs at Triple-A [...]
RANGERS 8, ROYALS 5At Surprise, Ariz. Saturday, March 28 Royals at the plate: Mark Teahen, shooting for the second-base job, went 2-for-3 with a triple and raised his average to .500 (21-for-42) with 11 RBIs and five homers this spring. Miguel Olivo also got his 11th RBI with a double. Ryan Shealy had two hits [...]
img src=”http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2009/03/28/n8IQ2qcL.jpg” alt=”Injuries to Angels#039; rotation could be factor in AL West race” hspace=”5″ vspace=”5″ align=”left” / SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have their problems, especially in the starting pitching department. John Lackey has elbow tightness that will shut him down for Opening Day, Ervin Santana will probably miss the first [...]
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Scott Feldman allowed four runs in five innings against the Royals on Saturday. He#039;ll have one more start against them on Thursday before the regular season begins. At that point, Feldman expects to be in the Rangers starting rotation. quot;Nobody has told me otherwise,quot; Feldman said. quot;I plan on starting. That#039;s what [...]
BREWERS 7, RANGERS 4at Surprise, Ariz.Friday, March 27 Rangers at the plate: Michael Young, after being sidelined with a strained left quadriceps muscle, returned to the lineup and hit his second home run of the spring. He also had a single and has a six-game hitting streak. Chris Davis singled in the second, hit a [...]