Behind Baker, Cuddyer, Twins beat sliding Rangers 4-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Baker allowed a run in eight innings and Michael Cuddyer homered as the Minnesota Twins handed the slumping Texas Rangers their fourth straight loss, 4-1 Saturday night. Kubel’s homer helps push Twins past Rangers, spoiling Hamilton’s first home game in six weeksARLINGTON, Texas — Jason Kubel hit a tiebreaking three-run homer after Minnesota’s All-Stars reached base and the Twins beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 Friday night, putting a damper on Josh Hamilton’s first home game in more than six weeks. El Duque a free agent again after Rangers release him from a Triple-A contractARLINGTON, Texas — El Duque’s comeback attempt with the Texas Rangers has ended. Capitals trade 2006 draft pick Keith Seabrook to Calgary FlamesARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have traded defeseman Keith Seabrook to the Calgary Flames for future considerations. Defenseman Jeff Schultz signs 1-year deal to stay with Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Defenseman Jeff Schultz signed a $715,000, one-year contract to stay with the Washington Capitals. Capitals re-sign Morrisonn, Fehr, Bourque, Pinizzotto and WilsonARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Shaone Morrisonn and forwards Eric Fehr, Chris Bourque, Kyle Wilson and Steve Pinizzotto. Mexico needs Gold Cup win against Haiti to avoid missing World Cup qualifierARLINGTON, Texas — Mexico’s biggest supporter this weekend in its CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Haiti will be coach Javier Aguirre — who won’t be on the sideline. Restricted free agent forward Boyd Gordon signs 1-year, $761K contract to remain with CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — Restricted free agent Boyd Gordon has signed a one-year, $761,000 contract to remain with the Washington Capitals. Veteran center Brendan Morrison signs 1-yr, $1.5 million contract with CapitalsWASHINGTON — Once an NHL iron man, Brendan Morrison has been left at the curb by three teams in less than 15 months because of injuries. The Washington Capitals believe he’s healthy and ready to be productive again, enough to give a one-year, $1.5 million deal to take the role of second-line center. Veteran center Brendan Morrison signs 1-year, $1.5 million contract with CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have found a possible second-line center for next season, signing free agent Brendan Morrison to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Friday. Streaking Rangers sweep Rays, welcome back slugger Josh Hamilton for series vs. AngelsARLINGTON, Texas — The streaking Texas Rangers have been winning lately with some outstanding pitching and defense. Their offense is about to get a huge lift — and that’s bad news for opponents. Feldman’s strong 6 innings, Murphy’s 3 hits lead Rangers to sweep of RaysFeldman, Murphy send Rangers past Rays ARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Feldman allowed three hits in six innings, David Murphy had three hits and an RBI, and the Andruw Jones homers, drives in four as Rangers down Rays 12-4ARLINGTON, Texas — Andruw Jones homered and drove in four runs, Michael Young added a three-run double and the Texas Rangers roughed up David Price to win their fourth in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 Saturday night. Rangers CF Josh Hamilton to play in minors for one more gameARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton’s return to the Texas Rangers has been put on hold. Behind Hunter’s first career victory, Rangers turn away Rays 3-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Friday night. Blalock’s second homer, a 2-run shot in the ninth, lifts Rangers past Angels 9-7ARLINGTON, Texas — With their offense hitting the skids in June, the Texas Rangers were dropping fast in the division standings. Byrd homers twice for Rangers in 9-5 victory that snaps Angels’ 6-game win streakARLINGTON, Texas — Marlon Byrd homered twice to drive in five runs and the Texas Rangers again had their way at home against Joe Saunders, beating the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels 9-5 on Tuesday night. Santana ready to pitch again for AL West-leading Angels, will rejoin rotation this weekendARLINGTON, Texas — Ervin Santana came through a bullpen session with no problems, and Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia says the right-hander will be back in the rotation this weekend. Hamilton having no problems in rehab, expects to be back in Rangers lineup by the weekendARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton expects to return to the Texas Rangers lineup this weekend after a trip to Iowa for at least one more rehab game. Rivera, Morales hit back-to-back home runs in Angels 5-2 over stumbling RangersARLINGTON, Texas — When the Los Angeles Angels left Texas in mid-May, they had just been swept and were 4½ games behind the surprising Rangers. Rangers OF Hamilton starts rehab from abdominal surgery as DH in Double-A gameARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has started his comeback from abdominal surgery. Rivera, Morales hit back-to-back homers in Angels’ 6th straight win, 5-2 over stumbling TexasARLINGTON, Texas — When the Los Angeles Angels left Texas in mid-May, they had just been swept and were 4½ games behind the surprising Rangers. Santana has no problems in rehab start, could be back in Angels rotation by weekendARLINGTON, Texas — Ervin Santana could be back in the rotation for the Los Angeles Angels next weekend. Rangers call up OF Borbon to bolster bench and make his major league debut against AngelsARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers promoted outfielder Julio Borbon to bolster a short bench, and put him in the lineup Monday night for his major league debut. Gaudin allows 1 hit over 8 scoreless innings, Padres beat Texas for 1st series win in monthARLINGTON, Texas — Chad Gaudin allowed one hit over eight scoreless innings and Scott Hairston snapped an 0-for-17 slide with a homer for San Diego as the Padres won their first series in a month with a 2-0 victory Sunday night over the stumbling Texas Rangers. Gaudin allows 1 hit over 8 scoreless IP, Padres beat Texas for 1st series win in monthARLINGTON, Texas — Chad Gaudin allowed one hit over eight scoreless innings and Scott Hairston snapped an 0-for-17 slide with a homer for San Diego as the Padres won their first series in a month with a 2-0 victory over the stumbling Texas Rangers. Rookie Blanks drives in 3 as Padres turn away Rangers 7-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Kyle Blanks drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres had a season-high 16 hits, beating the Texas Rangers 7-3 Saturday night. Resurgent offense, another win by Millwood lead Rangers to 12-2 victory over PadresARLINGTON, Texas — David Murphy and Hank Blalock homered to pace a suddenly resurgent Texas Rangers offense and Kevin Millwood won his fifth straight decision at home in a 12-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Rangers OF Byrd says he has no reason to hide connection to Conte as source for supplementsARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd says he has nothing to hide and no problem with people knowing he takes supplements provided by Victor Conte. Arlington native Pence hits tiebreaking homer and Astros avoid season sweep, 5-3 over RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Hunter Pence led off the eighth inning with a tiebreaking homer and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Thursday night to avoid a season sweep. Suite seat: Rangers rename owner’s suite after former president George W. BushARLINGTON, Texas — Former President George W. Bush used to be able to sit in the cheap seats. That was a long time ago and isn’t practical anymore. Rangers spoil catcher Ivan Rodriguez’s record night with 5-4 win over Astros in 10 inningsARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez sounded more relieved than jubilant after he became the all-time leader in games caught. Rangers SS Omar Vizquel matches Hall of Famer Aparicio for most hits by Venezuelan nativeARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel matched Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for the most hits by a player from Venezuela on Wednesday night. Rodriguez has two errors, sets record for games caught in Rangers’ 5-4 victory over AstrosARLINGTON, Texas — David Murphy hit a game-winning RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Wednesday night, taking advantage of two throwing errors by Ivan Rodriguez on the day he set the major league record for games caught. Catching history: Nobody has caught more games than Ivan Rodriguez, who has more to comeARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez was 19 when the Texas Rangers promoted the fresh-faced catcher with a cannon for an arm to the major leagues midway through the 1991 season. |