Rangers Demote LHP Perez To Make Room For Dempster
The Rangers have optioned left-hander Martin Perez to Triple-A Round Rock to make room on the roster for newly acquired pitcher Ryan Dempster.
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The Rangers have optioned left-hander Martin Perez to Triple-A Round Rock to make room on the roster for newly acquired pitcher Ryan Dempster.
The rumor mill was churning at full speed up to the last possible second. When all the dust had settled, several franchises and millions of fans had new players for which to root.
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has apparently set another date to end his tenure with the sport.
Albert Pujols slammed two home runs and Jered Weaver won his eighth straight start, leading the Angels over the Rangers for the second straight day, 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Rangers GM Jon Daniels said the team has known for a couple of days that Neftali Feliz would need the surgery, but kept the news under wraps until after the trade deadline.
The Rangers view deals for both Cliff Lee and Josh Beckett as "long shots" at the moment, sources suggest.
Catcher Geovany Soto has been traded to the Rangers for minor league pitcher Jacob Brigham. Soto left Monday night's Cubs game hugging teammates and saying goodbye.
The Rangers have activated first baseman Mitch Moreland from the disabled list and optioned outfielder Leonys Martin to Triple-A Round Rock.
The Red Sox have called at least the Rangers and Braves to gauge interest in pitcher Josh Beckett. His reputation and attitude will have to be considered by any interested team.
Typically, a move from the NL to the AL is a bad omen for pitchers. However, escaping homer-friendly Miller Park and the shoddy defense behind him in Milwaukee should be a boon for Zach Greinke.
Rangers right-hander Neftali Feliz was scratched from his scheduled rehabilitation start Sunday at Triple-A Round Rock because of discomfort in his right elbow.
The Rangers and Dodgers have joined the Angels in the hunt for James Shields. All three teams have made offers, but the Rays are waiting for something even better.
Derek Holland struck out seven batters as the Rangers took advantage of wild throws by Josh Beckett in a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Josh Hamilton understands why Nolan Ryan believes the struggling Rangers slugger sometimes appears to be giving away at-bats.
Rangers skipper Ron Washington joined 105.3 The Fan's RAGE to talk about the injuries to the pitching rotation and other major factor effecting the Rangers.
The Rangers are talking to the Marlins about a trade for Josh Johnson, and have reportedly offered up third baseman Mike Olt in a potential deal for right-handed pitcher.
Boston drew consecutive walks from Joe Nathan in the ninth inning, then Mike Aviles blooped a tiebreaking single that lifted the Red Sox over the Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Rangers star outfielder Josh Hamilton still has great numbers on the season, but he's been struggling for quite a while. And Rangers president Nolan Ryan has noticed.
With pitcher Colby Lewis suffering a season ending injury Andrus mentioned that it would be nice to have some help in the Rangers pitching department.
The Angels have another player who is absolutely a blast to watch in Mike Trout. Problem is, I can't stand this guy anymore. He's always there doing damage to the Rangers.
The Rangers have placed right-hander Colby Lewis on the disabled list for the second time because of forearm tendinitis and recalled rookie left-hander Martin Perez.
With Ian Desmond dealing with an oblique injury, Danny Espinosa picked up his fifth game at shortstop, and with it, eligibility at the position in many leagues. He has a career high .244 batting average – nearly the league average this season – and adds decent power (eight homers) and great speed (14 steals).
Roy Oswalt has been scratched from his scheduled Monday start against the Rex Sox due to lower back tightness, the Rangers reported. Scott Feldman will replace him in the rotation.
Because we can all assume the Rangers will make the playoffs again this year (don't blame me if I jinx it), I'm going to go ahead and put on my Warsh hat and set my 4-man rotation.
