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.
02/27/10 11:54 AM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Rangers have not yet officially named Rich Harden as their Opening Day starter, but Harden will pitch before Scott Feldman in the Spring Training rotation. Pitching coach Mike Maddux said that Harden will start the first Cactus League game, on Thursday against the Royals. Feldman will pitch [...]
02/26/10 5:18 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Harden family convened in Phoenix for Christmas this past winter. Rangers pitcher Rich Harden makes his offseason home here and after the gift opening, eating and merrymaking, they all hit the street in front of his house. "I had a couple of nets and made a couple [...]
02/25/10 4:33 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, feeling "very sore" in his left shoulder, will not work out with the team on Thursday. Hamilton is sidelined with a bruised left shoulder and will spend the day inside getting treatment and conditioning. The Rangers aren't sure how long he will be sidelined. [...]
02/24/10 10:35 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — After his first official workout with the Rangers, Vladimir Guerrero pronounced himself fit and ready to go. He also revealed that he has lost some weight and felt "skinny." "Last offseason I had surgery on my knees," Guerrero said. "I lost some weight in the offseason and I [...]
02/23/10 6:05 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Rangers refuse to be shy about their 2010 expectations. They boldly expect to win the American League West. Club president Nolan Ryan made it clear this offseason he will be disappointed if they don't. Third baseman Michael Young, in his first day in camp on Tuesday, talked [...]
02/22/10 6:47 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — Elvis Andrus was a walking, breathing defensive highlight film for the Rangers at shortstop last year. He was also an occasional hazard, particularly on throws to first base. The same guy who led all Major League shortstops in total chances per nine innings also had the third-most errors [...]
02/21/10 5:40 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — Scott Feldman was a defensive tackle in high school. "Just my freshman year," he said. "I was terrible." Despite now being 6-foot-6, he did not play basketball. There was a reason. "I hated the running," he said. He liked playing baseball but didn't pitch much for Burlingame (Calif.) [...]
02/20/10 4:30 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — Ace No. 1 starter or All-Star closer? Which would you rather have? Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux will take the No. 1 starter. "There are more closers out there than aces," Maddux said. Manager Ron Washington takes the opposite view. "There's no substitute for a guy who can [...]
02/19/10 12:30 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — Rangers pitchers and catchers were on the field for their first workout on Friday morning. Outfielder Josh Hamilton was with them. He went right down the checklist. "I feel good," Hamilton said. "I feel strong. I got all of my weight back. I'm running good, throwing good, fielding [...]
02/18/10 5:42 PM EST SURPRISE, Ariz. — Forget Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. Want to lose weight? Ask Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison. He certainly seems motivated in the dietary department. "I think I've lost 30 pounds since last year," Harrison said. "This is probably the best shape I've ever been in. I knew coming in [...]