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Catcher Ivan Rodriguez was one of five Rangers who filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players could file.

Driveline Mechanics has a lengthy, stat-geeky post up, seeking to find a way to quantify catcher defense in terms of runs saved, and then setting out how every catcher ranked in that regard.

Perhaps the biggest news to come out of the Rangers press briefing to wrap up the 2009 season has to do with 2010.

They are three of the best defensive players in the history of the game. They have won 34 Gold Gloves between them and have filled up plenty of highlight reels with their spectacular plays.

The Rangers went into Tuesday's game with a fading sliver of hope that they could still win the Wild Card.

It took 19 games, but Josh Hamilton was finally back in the starting lineup for the Texas Rangers on Friday night.

Kevin Millwood returns to the mound for the first time since Sept. 12 when he pitches against the Athletics on Monday at the Oakland Coliseum.

What are the Rangers' plans for Ivan Rodriquez after this season? Assuming that he does not retire after this year, and wants to stay with this team, do they demote or trade either Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Taylor Teagarden? Would Pudge be given a shot at the starting position next year? -- Jim C., Dublin, Texas The Rangers are strongly considering ...

Josh Hamilton's return to the Texas lineup has hit another snag. The outfielder is being slowed by tightness in his right gluteus muscle, and has shut down baseball activities for the next couple of days.

Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton still wants to get back on the field, though he says it's possible he won't play again this season.

THT Daily: Tigers in trouble? by Dave Studeman September 16, 2009 Player News Yesterdaya s Results Todaya s Games Standings Top Minor League Performances You can always find the most recent THT Daily at http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/content/thtdaily/ Player News Player Headlines are courtesy of Rotoworld An MRI on Jarrod Washburn 's left knee ...

The fact that Pudge Rodriguez is catching for the seventh time in nine games and in a day game the night after catching a game in a doubleheader tells you all you need to know about his situation.

Rick Peterson mentioned yesterday on Twitter that last season teams paid out over $300 million to pitchers who spent time on the DL.

Detroit Tigers All-Star Brandon Inge has dedicated two recent homers to pediatric patients he knows at Mott Children's Hospital.

When Ivan Rodriguez was reacquired by his original team, the Texas Rangers planned to use him as a backup to a rookie who grew up idolizing the future Hall of Fame catcher.

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Texas is now 6 back of Anaheim and 4 back of Boston. The one move from last night I really have to wonder about is the decision not to use Frankie Francisco in the 9th.

The Texas Rangers shut down catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia 's rehab assignment on Monday due to recurring feelings of numbness in his right arm.

By JEFF WILSON MINNEAPOLIS - Manager Ron Washington said he doesn't expect to name Ivan Rodriguez as the Texas Rangers' starting catcher during a stretch run even though Taylor Teagarden is struggling at the plate.Rodriguez has been behind the plate for the past two Rangers shutouts and entered Sunday hitting .320 since returning to the club ...