Rangers Ready For Tight Race To The End
The division-leading Texas Rangers know that things will be much tighter down the stretch this season as compared to last season.
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The division-leading Texas Rangers know that things will be much tighter down the stretch this season as compared to last season.
Texas Rangers slugger Nelson Cruz is expected to miss about three weeks after hurting his hamstring during Sunday night's game.
About a week ago, the Rangers had a seven-game cushion over the Angels. Now, the Angels are back in the rearview mirror.
Matt Harrison gave up four runs in the first inning and the Rangers suffered another lopsided loss against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Texas made the move before Wednesday's game against Boston to have an extra arm in the bullpen. Long reliever Scott Feldman is still recovering from a 90-pitch outing Sunday.
Rick Carlisle threw a strike after finally getting a chance to watch in detail the Mavericks' NBA championship-clinching victory over the Heat.
Gavin Floyd pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox romped past the Texas Rangers 10-0 on Sunday.
With just one inning left to avoid a four-game sweep by the Rangers, Mark Trumbo hit a two-run homer and the Angels beat the Rangers 2-1.
The now seven-game gap between the Rangers and the Angels in the AL West standings is nothing compared to the distance that separated them on July 31.
The Rangers got Wood on Thursday for either a player to be named or cash. Texas optioned Wood to Triple-A Round Rock.
Ian Kinsler hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Rangers rallied for their third straight victory over the Angels.
After two victories at Angel Stadium, the only competition for another AL West title for the Rangers isn't looking like much competition at all.
Even Texas manager Ron Washington felt sympathy for the Angels when starter Garrett Richards limped off the mound after just 19 pitches.
The Rangers fan killed last month when he fell from the stands at Rangers Ballpark will be honored with a bronze statue at the stadium.
Rangers left-hander C.J. Wilson apparently isn't too fond of Oakland, where he will make his next start. "I hate pitching there," Wilson said.
The Rangers reinstated pitcher Alexi Ogando from the paternity leave list Tuesday and he recorded the second-shortest start of his career against the Mariners.
The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Arthur Rhodes on release waivers on Monday. He becomes a free agent on Wednesday.
Alexi Ogando shut down Detroit once again and the Rangers ended a three-game losing skid by topping the Tigers 5-2 on Thursday.
The Rangers have designated 41-year-old reliever Arthur Rhodes for assignment to clear a spot on their 25-man roster for newly acquired reliever Mike Adams.
The move was made before Thursday's game against Minnesota, four days after Gentry got hurt. Because that move can't be retroactive, the earliest he can return is Aug. 4.
Former Texas Rangers pitcher Hideki Irabu was reportedly found dead in his California home Thursday afternoon.
Baseball great Nolan Ryan is pitching fire safety. The Texas Rangers owner is featured in a new public service announcement.
New Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven has been honored by the Texas Rangers, one of his former teams, before they faced the Minnesota Twins.
The comments came a day after Feliz's fifth blown save. The right-hander gave up two runs in the ninth inning in a 9-8 loss to the Twins.
The signings of left-hander Yohander Mendez and outfielder Eduard Pinto to 2012 contracts were announced Sunday.
