Suite honor: Rangers to rename owner’s suite after former president George W. BushARLINGTON, Texas — The owner’s suite at Rangers Ballpark is being renamed in honor of former President George W. Bush. Rangers activate LHP Matt Harrison from DL in time for him to start vs. AstrosARLINGTON, Texas — Left-hander Matt Harrison is going straight from the disabled list to the pitcher’s mound. Kinsler homers twice and Rangers beat Astros 6-1 while Pudge breaks catching recordARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered twice and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Tuesday night, when Ivan Rodriguez matched the major league record for games caught. Matsui activated from DL by the Astros, who put Blum on the injured listARLINGTON, Texas — Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and infielder Geoff Blum has been placed on the DL. Rangers closer Francisco says he’s ready to pitch again in game after another bullpen sessionARLINGTON, Texas — Texas closer Frank Francisco says he is ready to pitch again in a game. Improved fortunes on field, at the gate don’t forestall Texas Rangers front office layoffsARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have cut several staff members from their front office about two weeks after owner Tom Hicks said he was exploring a sale of the team. Blake drives in 4, Billingsley gets NL-best 9th victory for Dodgers in 6-3 win at TexasARLINGTON, Texas — Chad Billingsley earned his National League-best ninth victory, retiring 16 of 17 batters after an early error put the Dodgers behind, and Casey Blake drove in four runs for Los Angeles in a 6-3 victory over AL West-leading Texas on Sunday. Dodgers end Rangers’ shutout streak with 3-1 victory, avoid first 3-game losing streakARLINGTON, Texas — A power outage helped put an end to the Texas Rangers’ shutout streak, and keep the Los Angeles Dodgers from their first three-game losing skid of the season. Lights Out: Dodgers-Rangers game delayed after section of lights go outARLINGTON, Texas — A light failure at Rangers Ballpark caused Saturday night’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas to be delayed for one hour, 41 minutes. Rangers win consecutive shutouts at home for first time in 29 seasons, beating Dodgers 6-0ARLINGTON, Texas — The way the Texas Rangers have pitched the last two days, their slugging slump hasn’t been a problem. Orlando ‘El Duque’ Hernandez agrees to minor league contract with Texas RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Orlando Hernandez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. Millwood provides slumping Rangers with rare 1-0 home victory, ending Toronto’s 3-game streakARLINGTON, Texas — Kevin Millwood provided another pitching gem and kept the suddenly slumping Texas Rangers from being swept. Rangers slugger Hamilton eager to resume baseball activity after abdominal surgeryARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton is already running on a treadmill and expects to resume baseball activities in about 10 days after surgery to repair of his abdominal muscle. Blue Jays-Rangers game postponed because of rainARLINGTON, Texas — The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers was postponed Wednesday night because of rain. Dallas Stars fire coach Dave Tippett after 6 seasons and 5 playoffs appearancesARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Stars fired coach Dave Tippett on Wednesday night, the first major move by the team under new general manager Joe Nieuwendyk. Dallas Stars fire coach Dave Tippett after 7 seasons, source saysARLINGTON, Texas — A person familar with the decision says the Dallas Stars have fired coach Dave Tippett. The person spoke Wednesday night to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the team was not releasing the news. Outfielder David Dellucci signed by Toronto to minor league contractARLINGTON, Texas — Free-agent outfielder David Dellucci has signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Tallet throws 7 shutout innings, Lind homers to lead Blue Jays past Rangers 9-0ARLINGTON, Texas — Brian Tallet and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, Adam Lind homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 9-0 Tuesday night. Rangers’ Hamilton undergoes abdominal surgery in Philadelphia, expected back in 4-6 weeksARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has had surgery in Philadelphia to repair a partially torn abdominal muscle. Adam Lind homers twice, Blue Jays snap 9-game road skid by beating Rangers 6-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Lind homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a nine-game road losing streak, beating the Texas Rangers 6-3 Monday night. Lind homers twice, Blue Jays snap nine-game road skid by beating Rangers 6-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Lind homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a nine-game road losing streak, beating the Texas Rangers 6-3 Monday night. Hamilton has partial tear in abdominal muscle, surgery scheduled TuesdayARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a partial tear in an abdominal muscle and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks. Rangers exercise 2010 club option, keep Washington for another yearARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are sticking with manager Ron Washington, at least through 2010. Kennedy’s two homers lift A’s over Rangers 5-4ARLINGTON, Texas — Adam Kennedy homered twice, including a one-out tiebreaker in the ninth for the first run allowed by Texas reliever Frank Francisco this season, and the Oakland Athletics ended a four-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the AL West-leading Rangers on Sunday. Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton out of lineup with recurring groin injuryARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics due to a recurring groin problem. McCarthy, Blalock, Byrd lead Rangers past A’s 14-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon McCarthy recovered from a rocky first inning to pitch six strong innings, Hank Blalock and Marlon Byrd hit back-to-back homers, and the Texas Rangers routed the Oakland Athletics 14-1 on Saturday night. Feldman leads Rangers past A’s to complete sweep, Jones homers in openerARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Feldman scattered five hits over six sharp innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep on Friday night. Andruw Jones hits tiebreaking homer, Rangers beat A’s in opener of doubleheaderARLINGTON, Texas — Andruw Jones hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 Friday in the first game of a doubleheader. Oakland DH Jack Cust leaves game in 3rd inning with back spasmsARLINGTON, Texas — Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust left Friday’s opener of a doubleheader against Texas in the third inning with lower back spasms. |