Texas Rangers

Weaver Outduels Millwood to Beat Rangers

newser | Associated Press | Apr 6, 08 2:31 AM CDT

Jered Weaver pitched seven scoreless innings, Torii Hunter and Howie Kendrick had run-scoring hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 last night. Weaver (1-1) allowed three hits, walked none and struck out six after losing at Minnesota in the first opening-day assignment of his career. Weaver threw 93 pitches. Francisco Rodriguez picked up his third save. More »
Twins Win in Hunter's Return to Minnesota

newser | Los Angeles Times | Apr 1, 08 12:15 AM CDT

New Twins centerfielder Carlos Gomez proved up to the challenge of replacing Torii Hunter on this day, getting two hits, stealing two bases, and scoring twice to spark Minnesota to a 3-2 win over Los Angeles. Livan Hernandez mixed his pitches well, scattering seven hits and two runs over seven innings for the win, writes the Los Angeles Times . Elsewhere on Opening Day: More »

MLB Stars Bought 'Roids From Fla. Clinic

newser | San Francisco Chronicle | Nov 6, 07 2:38 PM CST

Three more baseball players, including outfielder Jose Guillen and retired third baseman Matt Williams, have been named as buying steroids from a Florida anti-aging clinic that has since been raided for suspected illegal drug sales, the San Francisco Chronicle reports, citing records. Prescriptions at the clinic were written by a local dentist whose license was eventually revoked, but the athletes have not admitted wrongdoing. More »

Exit Texas for Teixeira?

newser | New York Times | Jul 31, 07 4:57 AM CDT

The Braves are close to a deal with the Rangers for slugger Mark Teixeira, who will correct a power outage at first base. The Rangers will receive a handful of prospects, including majors-ready catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. With Brian McCann installed long-term behind the plate, the Braves could afford to lose the much-sought-after rookie. More »

Sosa Slams No. 600

newser | Chicago Tribune | Jun 21, 07 7:09 AM CDT

Sammy Sosa homered for the 600th time last night, becoming just the fifth man to hit the storied mark. As the Texas Ranger rounded the bases in Arlington, the theme from "The Natural" played and the scoreboard pictured the other men who've reached the milestone—Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, and Willie Mays. More »
Texas Owner: Juan-Gone "Probably" Doped

newser | Dallas Morning News | Jun 21, 07 4:35 AM CDT

Texas owner Tom Hicks says he suspected slugger Juan Gonzalez had used steroids, judging from his body's early and expeditious breakdown. Hicks bemoaned his $24 million, two-year investment, which resulted in 152 games and 32 home runs during 2002-03. "We just gave that money away," he said. More »

Buehrle No-Hits Rangers; ChiSox Roll, 6-0

newser | Associated Press | Apr 18, 07 10:50 PM CDT

Mark Buehrle, two starts from a minor injury to his throwing arm, thoroughly dominated the Texas Rangers today, giving up no hits and just one walk (to Sammy Sosa, whom he promptly picked off at first base). Two Jim Thome solo shots and a grand slam from Jermaine Dye provided more offense than was strictly necessary. More »
Sammy Blasts Homer in Chicago

newser | Associated Press | Apr 18, 07 10:49 PM CDT

It was just like 1998. Sammy Sosa’s 3-run homer, number 591 of his career, propelled his team to an 8-1 win over the White Sox last night in Chicago. Only this time, it was on the North Side, Sosa was wearing a Rangers uniform, and the fans were booing him. More »
Botched Sosa Check Swing Upends Red Sox

newser | Associated Press | Apr 7, 07 10:56 AM CDT

While attempting to check his swing, Rangers slugger Sammy Sosa accidentally hit an RBI single that would be the go-ahead run in a 2-0 victory over the Red Sox. It was the first RBI of the season for Sosa, who is attempting a comeback with his 1989 rookie-season team. More »

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