RANGERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Timetable for Rangers Colby Lewis, Alexi Ogando Still Unknown
The Texas Rangers have dealt with a solid starting rotation throughout the season, wherein the Rangers boast the fourth-best team ERA (3.70) in the American League (although much of that is due to the masterful bullpen pitching from the likes of Joe Nathan, Tanner Scheppers, and Robbie Ross).Despite a solid rotation, the fact that Alexi Ogando is currently on his second stint on...
The Texas Rangers aren’t the team they pretended to be this season. losing streak reaches five games.
As I’ve said all along, the Rangers’ gaudy early season record–like last year’s–is nothing more than fool’s gold. Only this year their early successes are even more illusory since they’re not as deep offensively as they were in 2012 when they still had Josh Hamilton, Mike Young and Mike Napoli on their roster. Add to that the fact that they NEVER should have gotten...
Mike Olt Launches Two Home Runs In the 9th For Triple-A Round Rock
The Texas Rangers number two prospect Mike Olt is no stranger to the long ball hitting 28 home runs a year ago at Double A Frisco, but on Sunday took things to a new level homering twice in the ninth inning asTriple A Round Rock scored eight times and rallied for a 9-4 victory at Oklahoma City. Olt credits a small adjustment after going 0 -for- 3 heading into the ninth-inning...
No easy solution to Rangers' lineup woes
ARLINGTON, Texas Making a change for change's sake almost never works, but what the Rangers have been doing for six games isn't working, either.
The Rangers lost their sixth game in a row Sunday mainly because of a stagnant offense. The temptation is to shake things up, but manager Ron Washington would rather dig in and trust that things will turn around naturally.
It...
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Rangers give Profar first start at third
ARLINGTON, Texas Jurickson Profar doesn't see making his first start at third base as a big deal.
"It's baseball," Profar said. "No challenge. Catch the ball and throw the ball."
Profar played some third for Double-A Frisco last year and got in some early work Sunday with infield coach Dave Anderson.
Texas manager Ron Washington said the team had planned...
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Kinsler returns, Rangers’ skid continues
Ian Kinsler is back in the line-up, but the Rangers’ winning ways are still on the DL, it seems.
R.A. Dickey left the game before Josh Lindblom, but he had far more success. The Rangers only scored once on Dickey — miraculously stringing together some hits in the 6th inning. They left so many runners in scoring position, including two bases loaded opportunities. It’s...
Rangers' Ian Kinsler activated; Leury Garcia optioned to triple-A
Texas Rangers' second baseman Ian Kinsler has been activated and the Rangers will option down 22-year-old infielder Leury Garcia to triple-A Round Rock.
According to a tweet from Todd Willis from ESPN, Kinsler will be back in the lead-off spot and play second base to face the Toronto Blue Jays. He struggled at the plate in his rehab stint, but did not feel pain in his rib...
Rangers activate Kinsler from DL
ARLINGTON, Texas A Texas Rangers offense that is in need of a spark may have gotten on Saturday.
The Rangers activated second baseman Ian Kinsler from the disabled list. Kinsler is leading off for the Rangers today and playing second base.
To clear room for Kinsler, the Rangers optioned Leury Garcia to Triple A Round Rock, which means the club is keeping Jurickson Profar with...
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Baseball continues to be bond that ties Ryan family
ARLINGTON, Texas Nolan Ryan had plans to be the kind of father who was around a lot on Father's Day.
Ryan thought he'd retire from baseball in his early 30s and then take up coaching sons Reid and Reese through their Little League days.
Of course that didn't happen as Ryan ended his Hall of Fame career with 324 victories and 5,714 strikeouts at the age of 46.
That...
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Rangers infielder Jeff Baker sprains thumb giving high five?
Texas Rangers infielder Jeff Baker wasn't in the lineup Friday night because of a sprained right thumb. This in and of itself isn't newsworthy.However, the manner in which Baker injured himself certainly is.Baker was unable to grip a bat Friday after receiving an "over-the-top high-five" from one of his teammates during pregame handshakes Thursday. This is according...
Rangers Prospect Joey Gallo Continues Slugging Prowess in Minors
Texas Rangers prospect Joey Gallo has showcased excellent power this season for Low Class-A Hickory, which has been displayed over his past five games where he has slugged six home runs.In the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, Gallo went 4-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI. He would follow up with a 2-for-5 two home run performance the following day in the second game...
Texas Rangers’ Alexi Ogando: Starter Or Reliever?
Alexi Ogando, starter or reliever? If you are a fan of the Texas Rangers, you have been hearing this debate wage on for a number of seasons. This debate seems to have split the fan base down the middle much like the “trade or keep Jurickson Profar” battle. It has been beaten to death over and over again about what the Rangers should do with the hard throwing right hander, but...
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Rangers couple sport adorable tandem jerseys
This couple seem to be proud Texas Rangers boosters and even bigger fans of each other. They were photographed at a Rangers game each wearing a red team jersey with "Together 19" and "Since 54" on their backs, respectively. Put them side-by-side and you get Together Since 1954 — if you're not dyslexic. The cuteness factor is off the charts. ...
Murphy's arm bigger than his bat right now
ARLINGTON, Texas David Murphy is far from the only Ranger struggling at the plate these days, but at least he has contributed with his arm.
For the second game in a row, Murphy threw out a base runner from left field.
On Tuesday, he pegged Cleveland's Carlos Santana trying to stretch a single into a double.
Wednesday, it was the speedy Michael Bourn who tested Murphy'...
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Rangers: Matt Harrison could be out until September
There is no timetable for the return of Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison. Harrison will begin a throwing program on Monday but could be out until September.
The Rangers want Harrison to take it slow since he has not thrown in two months.
“It would be like starting my offseason throwing program. It’s frustrating, but it could be worse. I could have missed the whole year...
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