page: 1

texas rangers

Jays still have a lot to play for Tue Sep  7 13:35:19 2010 EST
the eyes of the organization. Some things to watch over the final month of the season: IMPACTING THE RACE Toronto will play 16 of its remaining 25 games against teams with playoff aspirations, starting with six straight home games against the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays after defeating the AL-West leading Rangers on Monday. The Jays will also visit the Boston Red Sox for three and host the New York Yankees for another three at the end of the month. Toronto will then end the season in Minne
Skidding Rangers resume set at Toronto Tue Sep  7 10:54:46 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers try to avoid a fifth straight loss this evening when they continue their four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays drew first blood in this series on Monday, as Vernon Wells hit a three-run homer and Aaron Hill clubbed a two-run shot, lifting Toronto to a 7-2 win. Yunel Escobar added a solo shot for the Blue Jays, who have won two in a row. Ricky Romero (12-8) threw seven solid innings, allowing one run on seven hits with tw
Wells, Hill help Jays rout struggling Rangers Mon Sep  6 15:33:58 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Vernon Wells hit a three-run homer and Aaron Hill clubbed a two-run shot, as the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 7-2 decision over the American League West-leading Texas Rangers in the opener of a four- game series at Rogers Centre. Yunel Escobar added a solo shot for the Blue Jays, who have won two straight and split their last six overall. Ricky Romero (12-8) threw seven solid innings, allowing one run on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts in earning the vi
Rangers promote INF German, designate Cora Mon Sep  6 13:03:11 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers purchased the contract of infielder Esteban German from Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated infielder Alex Cora for assignment on Monday. The 32-year-old German has been with Oklahoma City the entire season and hit .280 with five homers and 55 RBI in 126 contests. Over 385 major league games with Oakland, Kansas City and Texas, German is a .278 hitter with seven home runs and 106 RBI. Cora, who agreed to a minor league deal with the club on Aug
Rangers scratch Lee from Tuesday start Mon Sep  6 11:34:12 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers have scratched lefty Cliff Lee from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Blue Jays because of a strained muscle in his lower back. Lee was given an injection to deal with discomfort in his lower back last Wednesday. He was diagnosed with muscular pain and inflammation in the area after complaining of lower back soreness following his start last Tuesday, a 10-9 loss to the Royals. The 32-year-old was able to throw a bullpen session Sunday with
Division rivals collide as Mariners visit A's Mon Sep  6 11:15:23 2010 EST
five of seven. A's starter Vin Mazzaro (6-8) was rocked in 4 1/3 innings, giving up five runs on six hits as the right-hander lost his sixth straight decision. The Athletics are now two games below .500 at 67-69 and sit eight games behind the Texas Rangers in the chase for AL's West Division title. The Rangers, who lost slugging outfielder Josh Hamilton to injury over the weekend, begin a four-game series today in Toronto. Anderson, a 22-year-old from Midland, Texas, was 3-2 on the season after
Rangers' Hamilton sidelined with bruised ribs Sun Sep  5 12:53:40 2010 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers outfielder and AL MVP candidate Josh Hamilton will be sidelined for an undetermined period of time with a bruised left ribcage. Hamilton made a catch in centerfield near the wall in right-center and caught his elbow between the ribs and the wall. He left the game with severe discomfort. Hamilton had a similar injury in 2009 and missed 13 games while on the disabled list. Due to September's roster expansion, he will not need to be placed on the DL
Wilson, Rangers hope to avoid sweep in Minnesota Sun Sep  5 11:07:26 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - Hoping to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins, the Texas Rangers may have the right pitcher on the mound today to accomplish that goal. C.J. Wilson will attempt to register his eighth consecutive winning decision when he gets the call for Texas in Sunday's finale of this three-game series between division leaders from Target Field. The converted reliever has been nothing short of sensational since the All-Star break, having amassed a 7-0 record and a 1.99
Thome passes Big Mac on HR list as Twins rout Rangers Sat Sep  4 19:02:06 2010 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Jim Thome hit two homers to pass Mark McGwire for ninth place on the all-time home run list, and the Minnesota Twins pummeled the Texas Rangers, 12-4, at Target Field. Thome now has 584 career home runs, which is one more than the former Athletics and Cardinals slugger. The powerful lefty drove in four runs and reached 20 homers for the 16th time in the last 17 seasons. Next up for Thome is Frank Robinson, who is eighth all-time with 586 homers. Matt Tolbert a
Hardy, Span help Twins rally past Rangers Fri Sep  3 23:51:24 2010 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - J.J. Hardy and Denard Span had run-scoring singles in the seventh inning to put Minnesota in front, and the Twins held on for a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in the opener of a three-game series. The battle between division leaders went to the Twins thanks to a solid start from Matt Fox, who made his major league debut and gave up two runs in 5 2/3 innings. Span finished with two hits for Minnesota, which expanded its lead in the AL Central to four games over
  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10 >  >>