Texas Rangers News

David Murphy and Adrian Beltre homered in a three-run first inning, Ross Wolf was strong in his first major league start and the Texas Rangers avoided a sweep with a 3-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 26: Martin Perez #33 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 26, 2012 in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar runs out his ground ball during the eighth inning of play May 20, 2013 at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

When Reid Ryan became the new team president of the Houston Astros last week, the rumors immediately began to pick up steam again that Texas Rangers CEO/MLB Hall of Famer/Consumate Texan Nolan Ryan, Reid's father, would join his son back with the Astros, for whom he played before coming to the Rangers in the late 1980s.

After ending their recent struggles in Oakland, the Texas Rangers try to secure their MLB-leading 30th victory of the season on Monday night when they host a rematch with the A's. The Rangers begin this three-game series with the best record in baseball at 29-15. They have won 12 of their last 16 games, taking two of three in Oakland from May ... (more)

Monday, October 6, 2003. Bottom 9. 2 outs. Bases loaded. Down 4-3. Series tied. Final game.

For someone who carries himself confidently on the mound, Yu Darvish spoke in humble tones Sunday when meeting with the media and answering a question about his place in the game.

It's been quite a journey for the 33-year-old left-handed reliever, who had his contract purchased by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

Todd Wills provides the Rapid Reaction to the Oakland A's 9-2 drubbing of the Texas Rangers.

Jered Weaver is set for his first rehab appearance, Dane De la Rosa is making the most of his time in the bigs and, is Albert Pujols becoming irrelevant? My apologies for not having this up yesterday.

It's never easy to let a player go, but manager Ron Washington got a little emotional when talking about the Texas Rangers decision to designate veteran right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment.

Today, Doug Fister got knocked around in the 5th and finished with 5 earned on 9 hits in 4 2/3 innings.

David Murphy #7, Nelson Cruz #17and Leonys Martin #2 of the Texas Rangers watch the video board of Cruz's grand slam home run in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners.

May 19, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Ortega reacts after giving up a home run to Texas Rangers left fielder David Murphy in the sixth inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Jurickson Profar started his big-league career with a home run in Cleveland last September.

Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp steals second base against Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus in the first inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Monday, May 20, 2013.

May 19, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus and Leonys Martin after Murphy hit a three run home run against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Colby Lewis learned in his second rehab start from flexor-tendon surgery that he's not yet able to get big-league pitchers out, and isn't sure how long it will take to get to that point.

Texas Rangers left-hander Derek Holland, who faces Detroit in the series finale Sunday, has been doing a lot of talking to himself between starts.

Manager Ron Washington has made it clear the club could use another effective RHP for the bullpen.