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Gutierrez's 3-run homer gives Mariners 3-1 win
Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.
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Rangers stun Angels with six-run fifth
The turning point came when a six-time All-Star hustled down the line on what could have been an inning-ending high chopper to shortstop.
Who should be the Texas Rangers' closer?
You know the situation: It's the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers have a slight lead.
Rangers' work goes on despite money matters
By DREW DAVISON ARLINGTON - With Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks trying to sell the team, Thursday's reports that the Hicks Sports Group borrowed millions of dollars from Major League Baseball caused a stir.On Friday, Rangers president Nolan Ryan said he doesn't expect the team to be sold until after the season, at the earliest.'Just because of ...
Texas Rangers 5, Tampa Bay Rays 2
The win was the fifth straight for the suddenly-surging Rangers, who improved to 45-35 and maintained a tie for first place in the AL West.
Hank Blalock Saves Frankie Francisco's Ass/Texas Rangers' Season
The Rangers tip-toed perilously close to a lost season last night. Instead, they wound up jumping all over a won game.
Do The Texas Rangers Need To Make a Deal For Pitching?
Now that July is upon us, the baseball world will begin focusing on the impending trade deadline at the end of the month.
Texas Rangers 3, Tampa Bay Rays 1
The Rays got no love Friday night in Arlington. ARLINGTON - The Texas Rangers reclaimed first place Friday night, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington .
Cowlishaw blog: C.J. Wilson sends message to Angels via Twitter
Tim Cowlishaw came to the DMN in 1989. He became a columnist in 1998. He is a regular on ESPN's "Around the Horn." On the Air July 2009 Previous entries Categories dallasnews.com Sports Blogs Is it fair to ask which of the Angels' really boneheaded plays from Wednesday's loss to Texas stood out? Of course.
Frankie Francisco back in role as Rangers closer
By DREW DAVISON ARLINGTON - Rangers right-hander Frank Francisco is officially back in the closer's role.Francisco, who came off the disabled list on June 20, closed Tuesday's game, but it was a non-save situation.On Wednesday, manager Ron Washington said Francisco would resume his role in save situations, while left-hander C.J. Wilson would ...
Rangers offense explodes in blowout of Angels
Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young throws out Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales after Morales hit a chopper off Ranger pitcher C.J. Wilson in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
Baseball bats require a special brand of love
This isn't Black Betsy - which is what Shoeless Joe Jackson and Babe Ruth called their black bats - but it's obviously been well-used by the Rangers.
Rangers activate Eyre to reinforce 'pen
The Rangers, desperate for bullpen help for the weekend, activated Willie Eyre from the 60-day disabled list before Friday's game against the San Diego Padres.
The Rangers break the five game losing streak, behind a strong start from Vicente Padilla and solid work out of the pen by Frankie Francisco and C.J. Wilson .
Padilla's pitching ends Texas Rangers' 5-game skid
By JEFF WILSON PHOENIX - The likelihood that the Texas Rangers would break out of their June slump against Dan Haren was remote, so once again Wednesday night they needed a strong pitching performance.Cue right-hander Vicente Padilla, who only three weeks ago was riding baseball's waiver wire but outdueled Haren as the Rangers snapped their ...
Closer Watch: Francisco nearing return
Rangers' closer Frank Francisco wasn't placed on the DL until late last week, but because he hadn't pitched since June 3, he's already close to being activated.
Closer Watch: Toronto picture still unclear
Attention saves vultures: there will be some closer developments worth watching this weekend.
Rangers set to welcome back Francisco
The Rangers are getting closer Frank Francisco back Saturday. He'll start out in a secondary role, at least for a couple of outings.
Armed with health, Rangers reliever Wilson back on track
C.J. Wilson doesn't have to talk about the difference between his performance this season and 2008.
Rangers spoil catcher Ivan Rodriguez's record night with 5-4 win ...
Ivan Rodriguez sounded more relieved than jubilant after he became the all-time leader in games caught.