Suzuki two hits shy of ninth straight 200-hit season, Mariners beat Rangers 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ichiro Suzuki had two hits to move within two of a record ninth-straight 200-hit season, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 in a game called by rain with three outs remaining Saturday night. Mariners-Rangers game rained out, doubleheader set for SundayARLINGTON, Texas — The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers has been postponed Friday night because of rain. NFL 2009: Humbled, hungry Cowboys lost TO and his attitude, hoping new approach pays offARLINGTON, Texas — Everyone on the Dallas Cowboys knows the deal. Hamilton out for Rangers until at least Friday after another shot for pinched nerve in backARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has received a second shot for the pinched nerve in his back. He is not expected to return until at least next weekend. 20th-ranked BYU pulls off 14-13 upset of No. 3 Sooners after OU loses Heisman winner BradfordARLINGTON, Texas — Coming off a trip to the national title game, and having Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford back under center, Oklahoma had grand expectations this season. OU’s Heisman-winning QB Bradford sprains shoulder 1 play after becoming school passing leaderARLINGTON, Texas — Sam Bradford sprained his throwing shoulder when he was driven to the turf by a BYU defender, leaving Oklahoma without its Heisman Trophy winner for the start of the second half of the opener against No. 20 BYU on Saturday night. OU’s Heisman-winning QB Bradford hurts shoulder 1 play after becoming school passing leaderARLINGTON, Texas — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford hurt his throwing shoulder one play after becoming Oklahoma’s career passing leader. Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz homer as Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-4 to gain ground in playoff raceARLINGTON, Texas — Elvis left the yard after Josh Hamilton left the game. Hours after the playoff-chasing Rangers learned injured third baseman Michael Young will be out at least two weeks, and an inning after slugger Hamilton came out because of a sore lower back, rookie Elvis Andrus hit a go-ahead two-run homer that pushed Texas to a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Elvis leaves yard, Cruz hits 30th homer for Rangers in 6-4 victory over Blue JaysARLINGTON, Texas — Elvis Andrus hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Nelson Cruz went deep for the 30th time and the Texas Rangers gained ground in the American League playoff chase with their third straight victory, 6-4 over Toronto on Wednesday night. Rangers’ Young out for at least 2 weeks with hamstring injuryARLINGTON, Texas — Michael Young thought his season was over when he heard a pop in his hamstring while running down the baseline. Hamilton snaps HR drought, Rangers complete doubleheader sweep of Blue JaysARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton snapped out of his extended power drought with two home runs and Brandon McCarthy pitched into the seventh inning of his first start in nearly three months, leading the Texas Rangers past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Tuesday night for a doubleheader sweep. Kinsler’s HR gets Texas started, Rangers beat Blue Jays 5-2 in opener of doubleheaderARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler got Texas started with a leadoff homer and Chris Davis singled home two runs, leading the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday. Rangers activate McCarthy for start against Blue Jays as part of September roster expansionARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have activated right-handed starter Brandon McCarthy and lefty reliever Eddie Guardado as part of their September roster expansion. Barajas and Lind power Toronto to early 11-run lead, Jays hold on to beat Texas 18-10ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Lind hit a grand slam among his two home runs and had a career-high eight RBIs, powering Toronto to a big early lead before the Blue Jays held on for an 18-10 victory over the slipping Texas Rangers on Monday night. Salty sidelined again: Rangers C Saltalamacchia experiences more numbness in his armARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been shut down again after experiencing more numbness in his right arm. He might need season-ending surgery. Cowboys remind themselves how turnovers, penalties, bad decisions can turn a win into a lossARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have some cleaning up to do. Last-minute TD run propels 49ers past Cowboys 20-13, although Dallas starters won first halfARLINGTON, Texas — Felix Jones got the Dallas Cowboys away from their goal line and, 13 plays later, into the opposing end zone. Marion Barber did most of the hard work in between. NFL tells Cowboys they can keep stadium video boards where they are for this seasonARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones can keep his video boards right where they are, at least for this season. Cowboys WR Roy Williams doesn’t have broken shoulder; likely out rest of preseasonARLINGTON, Texas — Cowboys receiver Roy Williams did not break his shoulder during a collision with a teammate. He’s getting more tests and likely will not play the rest of the preseason. NFL details how it will handle any punts hitting Cowboys’ massive video boardsARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones can keep his video boards hanging right where they are, at least for this season. Cowboys WR Roy Williams hurts left shoulder in practice, marring open workout at new stadiumARLINGTON, Texas — On a night meant for showing off their team and their stadium, the Dallas Cowboys provided a bit more excitement than intended Thursday night. Hit it here? Gigantic video boards an inviting target for punters at Cowboys StadiumARLINGTON, Texas — The video boards at the new Cowboys Stadium were the center of attention at the building’s first football game, and that wasn’t always a good thing. Tony Romo, $1.2 billion stadium both look good for Cowboys in preseason debut vs. TitansARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys fans got a glimpse of everything they were hoping to see Friday night. Marlon Byrd homers twice, makes spectacular diving catch to lead Rangers past Twins 11-1
Cruz returns to lineup with homer, Byrd homers twice as Rangers beat Twins 11-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Nelson Cruz homered in his return to the Texas lineup, Marlon Byrd connected twice and speedster Julio Borbon had the first of his career in the Rangers’ 11-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Denard Span scores past Ivan Rodriguez as Twins again spoil Pudge’s Texas return with 5-4 winARLINGTON, Texas — The Minnesota Twins want to remind everyone they’re playing games that matter, too. Span scores decisive run when throw eludes Rodriguez as Twins spoil Pudge’s return again, 5-4ARLINGTON, Texas — Denard Span hit a tying double before sliding past Ivan Rodriguez with the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins ruined another night of the catcher’s celebrated return to the Texas Rangers by rallying for a 5-4 victory Wednesday night. C Ivan Rodriguez to start for Rangers a day after trade from AstrosARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez is the starting lineup for the Texas Rangers, a day after rejoining his old team in a trade with Houston. Mauer homers twice, Young hits tiebreaking two-run blast to lead Twins past Rangers, 9-6ARLINGTON, Texas — Joe Mauer homered twice and Delmon Young hit a tiebreaking two-run shot in the seventh inning to help the Minnesota Twins spoil Ivan Rodriguez’s return to Texas with a 9-6 victory against the Rangers on Tuesday night. Twins recall RHP Philip Humber to take LHP Francisco Liriano’s roster spotARLINGTON, Texas — The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Philip Humber from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday to take the roster spot of lefty Francisco Liriano. C Ivan Rodriguez returns to Rangers, his original baseball home, in trade with AstrosARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez is coming home to the Texas Rangers. Byrd drives in 3 run as Rangers beat Twins 8-5 to extend AL wild-card lead to 1 over Red SoxARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers seem unfazed by the pressures of chasing a playoff spot. Texas asks release waivers on right-handed starter Vicente PadillaARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are cutting their ties with pitcher Vicente Padilla. Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers top Boston Red Sox 4-3 to take wild-card leadARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered and drove in two runs, Dustin Nippert pitched six solid innings and the Texas Rangers passed Boston in the AL wild-card race, beating the Red Sox 4-3 Sunday. Behind 8 stolen bases, Rangers beat Red Sox 7-2 to close gap in wild-card chaseARLINGTON, Texas — Julio Borbon had four hits and four of Texas’ eight stolen bases, Derek Holland pitched into the seventh and the Rangers cut Boston’s AL wild-card lead to a half-game with a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday night. |