RANGERS NEWS AND LINKS

Padilla struggles in loss to O's
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:23:00 EDT)
Vicente Padilla walked off the field Friday evening with a bruised right thumb after giving up eight runs in 22/3 innings in the Rangers' 10-4 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards.

O's honor military, including first pitch
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:42:00 EDT)
With America's pastime honoring Veterans in ballparks across the country, the Orioles welcomed the military members from Walter Reed and honored Major Paul 'Max' Moga, an Air Force F-22 Demo Pilot, with the ceremonial first pitch.

Catalanotto hoping to stay with Texas
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:36:00 EDT)
Frank Catalanotto started July with a three-hit night on Wednesday in Yankee Stadium. He wonders if he'll end the month with a new team.

Rangers healthy entering O's series
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:02:00 EDT)
The Rangers were back to full strength for the opener of their three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Camden Yards.

Vazquez taking his chance in Texas
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:21:00 EDT)
Rangers infielder Ramon Vazquez has a habit of seizing career opportunities, so when he saw Jon Daniels, the club's general manager, sitting alone in the home dugout before a game, it should surprise no one that the free agent-to-be pounced.

Rangers have five All-Star hopefuls
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT)
Michael Young, Ian Kinsler, Josh Hamilton, Milton Bradley and Vicente Padilla have all had the kind of first half that gives them hope of making the AL All-Star team.

Rangers drop finale slugfest
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:56:00 EDT)
The Yankees scored nine runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to avoid a sweep with a 18-7 victory over the Rangers at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

Texas returns to site of 30-run game
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:24:00 EDT)
The Rangers are making their first trip back to the scene of their greatest offensive glory. The last time the Rangers were in Camden Yards, they set a record for most runs scored in a 30-3 victory over the Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader on Aug. 22, 2007.

Young leaves game against Yanks
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:55:00 EDT)
Rangers shortstop Michael Young left Wednesday's game with the Yankees after three innings with what club officials said was a "mild strain of his left groin muscle."

In their footsteps: The third baseman
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT)
This year's column mixes a look back with a look ahead. Each week Jamey Newberg takes one roster spot and features a legendary Rangers player in that role along with a prospect or two from today's deep Rangers farm system. This week: The third baseman.

Murphy gets a rest against Yanks
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:14:00 EDT)
Manager Ron Washington gave a few people the night off for the Rangers' final game with the Yankees on Wednesday night, most notably David Murphy.

Best Comeback ESPY to Hamilton
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:48:00 EDT)
Josh Hamilton has been named winner of the ESPY for Best Comeback. That honor will be presented at the annual ceremony on July 20, although the Rangers are in Minnesota that weekend.

Kinsler sparks Rangers to victory
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:14:00 EDT)
Michael Young singled home Ian Kinsler with the winning run in the top of the ninth inning to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.

Mendoza, Rangers to face Ponson
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT)
A month ago, Sidney Ponson seemed locked into the Rangers rotation, and Luis Mendoza seemed stuck in Triple-A trying to get healthy again. Now they'll face each other in a big league game, and Ponson is the one pitching for the other team.

Feldman, Guardado to be rested
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:01:00 EDT)
Rangers pitchers Scott Feldman and Eddie Guardado are both getting a couple of extra days off. Guardado was unavailable to pitch on Tuesday night.

Hicks excited about young Rangers
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EDT)
The Rangers' infusion of youth has one big supporter. Owner Tom Hicks was at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night to watch his team play, and he is feeling good about what he's seeing lately.

Feldman, Rangers down Yankees
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:34:00 EDT)
The Rangers went to two games over .500 for the first time this season behind the pitching of Scott Feldman in a 2-1 victory over the Yankees on Monday.

Hamilton living a dream in New York
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT)
Josh Hamilton is living a dream, an actual dream he had a few years ago. "It's weird," Hamilton said. "Well not weird, but I had this dream back before I got back into baseball, three or four months before I was reinstated, that I was at a Home Run Derby and it just happened to be at Yankee Stadium.

Guardado aggravates left shoulder
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:38:00 EDT)
Rangers reliever Eddie Guardado had to leave Monday's game against the Yankees in the eighth inning because of inflammation in his left shoulder.

Washington putting out best lineup
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:09:00 EDT)
Rookie first baseman Chris Davis was back in the Rangers' lineup on Monday, but three other rookies were not. Third baseman German Duran, outfielder Brandon Boggs and catcher Max Ramirez were all on the bench.

Mailbag: What's Wilson's best role?
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:29:00 EDT)
What does the future hold for current Rangers closer C.J. Wilson? Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers this question and more in the latest mailbag.

Hurley stifles Phils for first career win
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:35:00 EDT)
Kason Gabbard couldn't do it. Vicente Padilla couldn't do it. But Eric Hurley, in his fourth Major League start, shut down Philadelphia's potent offense to earn his first Major League victory in Texas' 5-1 win on Sunday.

Rangers excited about trip to Bronx
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:02:00 EDT)
The Rangers will likely make their final appearance in Yankee Stadium when they open a three-game series with the Yankees on Monday night. The two teams might play in the playoffs, but this is definitely the last regular-season visit for Texas.

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