Rangers Foundation hosts Sunshine Kids Nov 12, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers ... The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, led by second baseman Ian Kinsler, hosted 50 Sunshine Kids and their families in a fun-filled day of baseball activities on Tuesday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Indians Announce 2010 Spring Schedule Nov 11, 2009
at Texas Rangers (SS) ... April 1 vs. Texas Rangers. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Feldman is Rangers' Pitcher of the Year Nov 11, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers ... Scott Feldman was named the Texas Rangers' Pitcher of the Year for 2009 by the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, it was announced on Tuesday ... Feldman will be one of several Rangers receiving awards at the 2010 Dr Pepper Texas Rangers Mid-Winter Awards Banquet, which is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Royals outright J. Bannister to Omaha Nov 10, 2009
Bannister, 25, was claimed off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Aug. 11 and was assigned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas. For the Naturals, he pitched eight times in relief with a 1-0 record and 5. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
HOT STOVE: Players potentially eligible for free agency Nov 10, 2009
Hot stove report: Free agent filings - USATODAY.com. Hot stove report: Free agent filings. (USA Today -- Sports)
Happy Lane» Nov 9, 2009
Mike Stanley, who played for the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers among others, performed well in the Celebrity division at the tournament. Stanley, an American League All-Star in 1995, landed three reds and one bonefish. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Jeter's Best Team? Nov 7, 2009
Postseason: ALDS: defeated Texas Rangers 3-0; ALCS: defeated Cleveland Indians 4-2; World Series: defeated San Diego Padres 4-0. Not only is this the best team of the Jeter era, it may be the best team of all-time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
OPD searching for suspect Nov 7, 2009
The suspect is described as a black male around 20 years old, 5 10" and 180 pounds, wearing a black hoodie with a Sean John label. The suspect was also described as wearing a white polo shirt and red, orange and white jersey underneath, plus dark blue jeans. He is described as wearing gloves, a black cap and black and white tennis shoes. He was last seen running behind the bank heading south. The Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter, ECISD Police, Texas Rangers, the Ector County Sheriff... (Odessa American, TX)
Cubs Team Report: Nov. 4 Nov 6, 2009
The other is that the Cubs pulled off what they feel is a coup by hiring hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, who spent 15 years in that role with the Texas Rangers before declining a one-year offer to return to Arlington. Even though the Cubs have a new owner, there is likely to be little change with baseball operations. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Hundley has surgery on hernia Nov 6, 2009
Scott Littlefield, one of two national cross-checkers in the Padres' scouting department, is leaving San Diego to become a special assistant for the Texas Rangers. Hoyer promoted Ash Lawson who scouted high school and college players in Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and northern Florida from scout to the cross-checking position. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Alex Rodriguez Nov 6, 2009
at the Yankees spring training complex and tried in vain to fight back tears and explain how and why he had taken steroids when he was with the Texas Rangers. Now it is early November, and there is no need for tears and no need for explanations, though Rodriguez still offered a little of both on Wednesday night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Why do we keep pulling for cheaters and drug users? Nov 5, 2009
But a season that began for A-Rod with his forced admission that he was a regular user with the Texas Rangers will now end with him in joyous celebration in a big parade. Some clutch hitting in the playoffs was all Yankee fans needed to act like McGwire and forget the past. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Source: Hurdle to be Rangers' new hitting coach Nov 4, 2009
3 FM reports that Clint Hurdle will be Texas Rangers' new hitting coach - ESPN Dallas. Updated: November 3, 2009, 10:28 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Astros Name Brad Arnsberg Pitching Coach Oct 31, 2009
From 1995-99, he coached in the Texas Rangers minor league system before starting his career as a Major League coach with the Montreal Expos in 2000. He served as bullpen coach before being promoted to pitching coach during the 2000 season. (KWTX.com, TX)
Astros add trio of coaches on Friday Oct 31, 2009
Arnsberg is a native of Arlington who pitched six seasons in the Majors, spending time with the New York Yankees (1986-87), Texas Rangers (1989-91) and Cleveland Indians (1992). He was 9-6 with a 4. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Four finalists make cut for hitting coach Oct 30, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers ... ARLINGTON -- Three experienced Major League hitting coaches and one Texas Rangers Hall of Famer are the four finalists to replace Rudy Jaramillo. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rangers meet with 3rd potential ownership group Oct 30, 2009
Former sports agent Dennis Gilbert is the third potential new owner to meet with officials of the Texas Rangers. Gilbert, now a special adviser for the Chicago White Sox, and his advisers met Wednesday with officials from the Rangers and Hicks Sports Group and toured Rangers Ballpark. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Rangers name four finalists for hitting coach job Oct 30, 2009
Texas Rangers narrow search for hitting coach - ESPN Dallas ... Richard Durrett covers the Texas Rangers for ESPNDallas. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Greer interviews for Rangers hitting coach job Oct 29, 2009
Rusty Greer interviews for Texas Rangers hitting coach job - ESPN Dallas. Updated: October 28, 2009, 1:01 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Nationals Add McKeon, Robertson to Front Office Oct 28, 2009
McKeon, son of former major league manager Jack McKeon, spent the past seven seasons with the Colorado Rockies, where he was assistant to the GM.Robertson has been special assistant to the GM with the Texas Rangers for the past eight season. Before that, he worked 11 seasons for the Cleveland Indians. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hicks denies he must sell both Stars, Rangers Oct 28, 2009
Tom Hicks denies report he'll have to sell Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers - ESPN Dallas. Updated: October 27, 2009, 6:56 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Hoyer to focus on building from within Oct 27, 2009
" While Hoyer could be viewed as a new-school GM hire in the tradition of Epstein -- who was tabbed by Boston in 2002 at the age of 28 -- Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels, and Josh Byrnes -- who current Padres vice chairman and CEO Jeff Moorad hired in Arizona in 2005 -- he made a point of saying he's not easily classifiable as a straight statistical analysis disciple. "The way I look at it, it's all about information," Hoyer said. "I want scouting reports, I want reports from the field,... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Didier, Queen named advisors by Jays Oct 27, 2009
Didier joins the Blue Jays after seven seasons as a senior advisor to the general manager with the Texas Rangers. He has also worked with the Tigers, Brewers, Expos, Dodgers, Mariners, Indians, D-backs and Orioles. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
L'pool fans assured over new investors, Benitez Oct 26, 2009
"It means there will be new investment into the football club. Mr. Hicks and Mr. Gillett have no plans to sell their shares. We will be issuing new equity to new investors, broadening our ownership.'' Hicks also owns the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars. Gillett recently sold the Montreal Canadiens but is still a majority owner of NASCAR's Richard Petty Motorsports team. Despite the recent poor run of results in the Champions League and Premier League, Benitez is still seen as the manager to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Report: Crane in bidding for Texas Rangers Oct 24, 2009
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Cubs spend big on hitting coach Oct 24, 2009
The team on Wednesday hired Rudy Jaramillo as its new hitting coach, signing the long-time Texas Rangers coach of the same position to a three-year contract worth a reported $2. 42 million. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Liverpool fans to march in protest of U.S. owners Oct 24, 2009
" Liverpool finished runner-up to United last season with just two losses in 38 games but, having sold Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, is currently eighth and on its worst losing streak in 22 years. Liverpool has lost four straight games in all competitions and has been beaten in four of nine Premier League matches. Fans blame the club's $390 million debt for manager Rafa Benitez's inability to buy top-class players and fund a new 60,000-seat stadium. Construction on the new ground was halted in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Andrus tabbed Rangers' top rookie Oct 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers ... Andrus will receive the award at the 2010 Dr Pepper Texas Rangers Mid-Winter Awards Banquet, which will take place on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel ... Tickets for the banquet, which will honor a number of baseball personalities and feature appeara 00002BE2 nces by Texas Rangers past and present, are now on sale at. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Useless Knowledge: What do you know about America's favorite pastime? Oct 23, 2009
San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners; 16. a strike; 17. (Montana Standard, MT)
Valentine interviews with Indians Oct 23, 2009
He hasn't been in the American League since 1992, his final year with the Texas Rangers. "I can tell you I don't know about the American League," Valentine said. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Going to the Wells for charity assistance Oct 22, 2009
In 2007, Wells and his wife, Charlene, partnered with Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young and Taunee Taylor, assistant vice president of human and community relations for the Texas Rangers, and went shopping for a group of impoverished children in Arlington ... Slated to attend are Young, fellow Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler, Kevin Millwood, Andruw Jones and Ivan Rodriguez, former Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith and Seattle Mariner Ken Griffey Jr., amongst others. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Second potential buyer talks to Rangers Oct 22, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers ... Hicks Sports Group issued a statement on Wednesday saying: "Officials with Hicks Sports Group and the Texas Rangers held a series of meetings Wednesday with a second potential investor group for the Texas Rangers. The meetings with Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and his advisors were conducted at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. "The meetings included a tour of the facility and conferences with officials of both baseball and business operations of... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Surprise officials confident center will spur growth Oct 22, 2009
The stadium is the spring-training base for the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. When training is over, residents fill the stands for Little League, high school and sports tournaments. (AZCentral -- Business)
Rangers send RHP Grilli, C Richardson to minors Oct 22, 2009
The Texas Rangers have sent right-handed reliever Jason Grilli and catcher Kevin Richardson outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The team said Wednesday that Grilli is expected to decline the assignment and become a free agent. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Phils Target World Series Berth, As They Try To Finish Off Dodgers Oct 22, 2009
So with their season on the line tonight, Dodgers manager Joe Torre has decided to give the ball to right-hander Vicente Padilla, who was looking for work in August after being released by the Texas Rangers. Padilla went 4-0 with a 3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rangers officials meet with potential owner Oct 22, 2009
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Officials of the Texas Rangers have met with a potential new owner. Houston businessman Jim Crane and his advisers took a tour of Rangers Ballpark and met with officials from the baseball and business operations of the team on Tuesday. (FindLaw News)
Howard's big stick carries Philadelphia's offense Oct 22, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Oct 22, 2009 12:14 AMModified Thu, Oct 22, 2009 12:14 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sources: Cubs to hire hitting coach Jaramillo Oct 21, 2009
Chicago Cubs hire former Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo - ESPN Chicago. Updated: October 21, 2009, 12:24 AM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Frank: Being the better team may not be enough for Phils Oct 19, 2009
A quick aside: Why couldn't Padilla do this for the Phillies, who traded him for nothing in 2006 just so they could get rid of him; or the Texas Rangers, who released him, much to the delight of his former teammates. Still, the Phillies' rotation is better. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A Look At The A.L. Silver Slugger Winners Oct 17, 2009
At second base, one could make the case for Texas Rangers star. Kinsler missed a large chunk of time with a season-ending injury in August, though. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Bargain Shopping Oct 17, 2009
In addition, it would not be a surprise to see Epstein work out a deal with the Texas Rangers, who have a surplus of young catching prospects and are looking for pitching help. Either way, it is doubtful that Bard will break spring training camp as the everyday guy behind the plate. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Rangers to talk with Japanese standout Oct 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers. Search. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Cubs get permission to talk to Jaramillo Oct 17, 2009
-- The Cubs have received permission from the Texas Rangers to talk to Rudy Jaramillo about filling their hitting coach vacancy. Jaramillo, 59, is believed to be at the top of the Cubs' list. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Minor League Journal with Chris Dennis Oct 17, 2009
By Pitcher, Texas Rangers organizationPosted Feb 26, 2009 ... My name is and I am a relief pitcher in the Texas Rangers Farm System. (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
Clark left Braves, Hudson hopes to stay Oct 16, 2009
The Texas Rangers today are thankful for Clark s work in 2003, when the Braves selected Jarrad Saltalamacchia in the first round and Matt Harrison in the third (Jo-Jo Reyes was a second-rounder that year ... Danny Gutierrez, Texas Rangers; 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Oct 16, 2009
Kikuchi will hold talks with the Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants on Monday, Nikkan Sports newspaper reported. The New York Yankees, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners are to meet with him on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Major league teams wooing Japanese pitcher Kikuchi Oct 16, 2009
Kikuchi will hold talks with the Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants on Monday, the Nikkan Sports newspaper reported Thursday. The New York Yankees, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners are scheduled to meet with him the following day. (Concord Monitor)
Lansford dismissed as hitting coach Oct 15, 2009
An intriguing possibility would be Rudy Jaramillo, who declined the Texas Rangers' offer to remain as hitting coach, a position he has held since 1995. Entering this season, Rangers hitters have accumulated 17 Silver Slugger Awards, four Most Valuable Player Awards, three home run titles and three RBI crowns during Jaramillo's tenure. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Rangers losing Jaramillo Oct 15, 2009
Hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo won't return to Texas Rangers - MLB - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Hitting coach Jaramillo won't return to Rangers Oct 15, 2009
Rudy Jaramillo not returning to Texas Rangers - ESPN Dallas. Updated: October 14, 2009, 4:37 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Dodgers, lots of travel await Oct 14, 2009
92 ERA with the Dodgers after the Texas Rangers released him in August. In addition, Clayton Kershaw has become one of the Dodgers' more reliable starters. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Diamondbacks TV ratings plummet Oct 14, 2009
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Pujols One of Ten Hutch Award Finalists Oct 13, 2009
Cincinnati Reds , Atlanta Braves , Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim , Seattle Mariners , Boston Red Sox Nick Markakis, Baltimore Orioles Kevin Millwood, Texas Rangers Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals , Kansas City Royals. The Hutch Award Luncheon, held on the left field playing surface of Seattle's Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners, attracts baseball stars past and present and can be attended by fans, too. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
NBA Swine Flu: League taking precautions to protect players against swine flu Oct 13, 2009
Pitcher Vicente Padilla contracted swine flu in late July while playing for the Texas Rangers. Los Angeles Galaxy and U.S. national team soccer player contracted swine flu in August; he experienced mild symptoms, but members of the U.S. team delegation who came in close contact with him were advised to take a 10-day course of Tamiflu. (FOX61, CT)
Rodriguez, Posada boost New York past Minnesota, 4-1 Oct 13, 2009
Rodriguez got off to a rocky start this year when he admitted in spring training to using steroids when he was with the Texas Rangers. Then he had hip surgery and missed the first month of the season as the Yankees stumbled out of the gate. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sarah's Take: This is the Dodgers' year Oct 12, 2009
It is hard to believe that the Texas Rangers, trying to go to the playoffs, released Padilla because he didn't fit in their clubhouse well. Since coming to the Dodgers, Padilla has been a delight. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Hall of Fame Profile: Jason Jennings Oct 12, 2009
Jennings struggled with health issues each of the two previous seasons, going through two surgeries and losing 14 of 16 decisions with the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. Finally healthy again, he was a solid middle reliever for the Rangerst through most of this season in his first bullpen experience of his career. (Baylorbears.com)
Dodgers sweep Cardinals, await foe in NLCS Oct 11, 2009
Padilla, the Texas Rangers' reject who was released in August, completely dominated the Cardinals. He pitched seven shutout innings, yielding just four hits, and was never in trouble after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the first inning. (USA Today -- Sports)
L.A. Dodgers show Cardinals the exit Oct 11, 2009
That was Vicente Padilla, cut loose by the Texas Rangers in August. St. Louis wanted to reach him and reach him early Saturday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
2009 Recap: AL West Oct 8, 2009
The real surprises came from the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners, who showed good improvement ... " -- LHP Joe Saunders on facing the Red Sox in the playoffs again. ROSTER REPORT: INF went 3-for-3 Sunday and 10 for his last 15 to finish with a .312 batting average. That is the highest season average for a shortstop who appeared in at least 130 games for the Angels, topping 's .302 in 2007. RHP left Saturday's game with tightness and fatigue in his right shoulder and received a cortisone shot... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Report: D-FW is a top sports city Oct 8, 2009
With the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars and the Texas Rangers also playing in the area, the Big D is able to woo fans from the worlds of basketball, baseball and hockey. So if Dallas is No. 9, what city ranks as the top sports city. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
DUGOUT: First-round playoff preview Oct 7, 2009
FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2009, file photo, Anaheim Angels' Erick Aybar, right, and teammates celebrate with the jersey of deceased teammate Nick Adenhart after the Angels clinched the AL West title with an 11-0 win over the Texas Rangers in an MLB baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Adenhart, the Angels' 22-year-old pitcher who died in a car accident during the season's opening week, is a constant presence even in October for everyone around the club, which won the AL West last month to earn a... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Mr. October or Mr. May? Playoff focus on A-Rod Oct 7, 2009
I know he is having a lot of fun this year, said Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, A-Rod s teammate on the 2003 Texas Rangers. He s been great with all of us. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The AP Oct 6, 2009
SEATTLE - Felix Hernandez finished tied for the major league lead with 19 wins and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 yesterday in a season finale that doubled as a daylong tribute to Ken Griffey Jr. The 39-year-old Seattle icon finished his one-year contract with the Mariners by going 1 for 4. Griffey has said he would be interested in playing another season if the team wants him. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Mariners' transformation startlingly quick Oct 6, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr. hugs Ichiro Suzuki after the Mariners' 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers in Seattle on Sunday. John Froschauer / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
