Texas likely to open without Hunter
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:15:00 EDT)
Rangers right-hander Tommy Hunter has been diagnosed with a strained oblique muscle in his left rib cage and will be sidelined for one to two weeks.

McCarthy hurts chances for rotation job
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:20:00 EDT)
In the heated competition for a spot in the Rangers' rotation, Brandon McCarthy did not do much to help his cause on Friday afternoon.

McCarthy, Texas have trouble with long ball
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT)
Vladimir Guerrero had a pair of hits in his first start in right field, but Brandon McCarthy and the Rangers' pitchers struggled in a 12-2 loss to the Indians on Friday.

Elvis' act a hit in Rangers' clubhouse
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:59:00 EDT)
A musical concert broke out on the Rangers' bench during batting practice on Friday. It was a solo act and an instrumental. The artist was shortstop Elvis Andrus and the instrument was the steel bench where the coaches sit during a game.

Harrison overpowers Brewers in win
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:56:00 EDT)
Matt Harrison was brilliant in his four-inning outing against the Brewers. He struck out eight and the Rangers won, 6-4.

Hamilton empathizes with Washington
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:18:00 EDT)
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton can empathize with what manager Ron Washington is going through, following his admission of past drug use.

Washington admits drug use as player
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:45:00 EDT)
One day after admitting that he used and tested positive for cocaine one time last summer, Rangers manager Ron Washington found himself answering questions on Thursday about his use of marijuana and amphetamines during his playing career.

Feldman not one of club's mound concerns
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:22:00 EDT)
With pitching concerns in their starting rotation and their bullpen, the Rangers are counting on starter Scott Feldman to be solid in 2010.

Cruz leads Rangers' power surge
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:58:00 EDT)
Nelson Cruz belted two homers and drove in three runs, and Scott Feldman tossed four solid innings in the Rangers' 8-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.

Washington apologizes for cocaine use
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:32:00 EDT)
Calling it a one-time mistake, Rangers manager Ron Washington apologized on Wednesday for using and testing positive for cocaine last year.

Hamilton back in Rangers' lineup
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:45:00 EDT)
Josh Hamilton was back in the Rangers' lineup on Wednesday night against the Mariners, and second baseman Ian Kinsler insisted he will be in the lineup on Opening Day against the Blue Jays on April 5.

Rangers make first cuts of spring
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:31:00 EDT)
The Rangers sent seven players back to Minor League camp on Wednesday in the first cuts of their camp. More significant was who was left behind.

Wilson strengthens bid for rotation
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EDT)
Here is your scoreboard update on the Rangers' rotation after a 4-1 loss to the Cubs on Tuesday: Neftali Feliz, better. C.J. Wilson, outstanding.

Smoak nails first homer against Cubs
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EDT)
Justin Smoak's homer in the eighth was the only offense the Rangers could muster during Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs.

Hamilton to return soon; Kinsler delayed
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:49:00 EDT)
Josh Hamilton's hand was bruised after getting hit with a pitch Monday, but the injury won't sideline him long. Ian Kinsler's right ankle sprain will take longer to heal that initially thought.

Inbox: Who's likely heading to bullpen?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EDT)
What will the Rangers do with the pitchers who don't make the rotation? Does Neftali Feliz have the endurance to be a starting pitcher? Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox.

Hamilton exits game after plunking
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:53:00 EDT)
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton left Monday's game against the Giants after getting hit with a pitch on his left hand.

Hot-hitting Cruz belts first spring homer
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:12:00 EDT)
Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz hit his first home of the spring Monday as the Rangers fell to the Giants, 8-5.

Big outings on tap for Feliz, Wilson
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:53:00 EDT)
Neftali Feliz pitches against the Cubs on Tuesday, followed by C.J. Wilson. Both are expected to pitch four innings. These could be big outings for both of them, and they know it.