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ARLINGTON, Texas -- So what can the Texas Rangers' front office do about the starting rotation now that Matt Harrison is out until probably just after the All-Star break? Well, maybe not much right now. It's mid-April, and teams aren't exactly rea...

Editor's Note: You choose the player that will have the better year of the two featured in this blog series. Sometimes it may seem like an easy exercise and other times it may be more difficult. ESPN.com fantasy expert Eric Karabell will weigh in wit...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- After starter Matt Harrison got his work in, a slew of relief candidates strolled to the mound with a chance to impress the coaching staff and some scouts in attendance. "I felt like all the people that need to see me were there...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Texas Rangers announced that pitcher Josh Lindblom (who was striking out Craig Gentry in the intrasquad game as the email was sent out) and outfielders Engel Beltre, Julio Borbon and Gentry have agreed to terms on one-year cont...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It's days like today, when the club meets as a whole for the first time, that not having Michael Young around is very noticeable. He was the one the media would turn to in order to gauge how the Rangers were feeling and to see w...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Texas Rangers starter Colby Lewis was all smiles as he entered the clubhouse Tuesday morning. He'd rather be getting ready to join the rotation for the start of the season, but the veteran is pleased that his rehab from surgery to ...

While Nelson Cruz has yet to discuss the Miami New Times report that links his name to an anti-aging clinic that sold performance-enhancing drugs, his law firm, Farrell & Reisinger, issued a denial this week to the Associated Press. "We are aware ...

Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan said Wednesday that the club has not had a chance to talk to outfielder Nelson Cruz about the Miami New Times story this week linking him to a clinic that sold performance-enhancing drugs, according to a report in the Ama...

Editor's Note: Our spring training preview series continues as we move from the infield and outfield to the DH spot, bench and the pitching staff. Today's position: Designated hitter Once Josh Hamilton signed his five-year, $125 million deal, t...

Editor's Note: We finish our infield position outlooks today before we shift to the outfield as part of preparing you for spring training. Today's position: Shortstop For a guy who wasn't a free agent, Elvis Andrus' name was talked about plenty...

FanGraphs' Mike Petriello has a story up on ESPN.com (insider) that talks about why the Texas Rangers are still a threat to win the World Series. Petriello lists his reasons. Here's part of his thinking: Even if Jurickson Profar does start off...

Editor's Note: This is part of a four-week series previewing the various positions for the Texas Rangers heading into spring training. Today's position: First base First base is usually a position of power and strength for teams. It wasn't for ...

The Texas Rangers aren't afraid to spend money. This ownership group has made that clear with the 5-year, $80 million deal they gave Adrian Beltre (with a $16 million vesting option for a sixth year) prior to the 2011 season and the nearly $108 milli...

The Texas Rangers agreed to a one-year deal with reliever Jason Frasor and, according to a source, have some interest in Lance Berkman should the veteran decide to play again in 2013.

Just because the Texas Rangers have missed out on some big names doesn't mean general manager Jon Daniels and his staff are simply shutting down for the offseason and hoping things work out in 2013. There are a variety of ways to improve a club, a...

The Texas Rangers came into spring training trying to put the disappointment of Game 6 (and, consequently, Game 7) of the World Series behind them. They were again considered one of the favorite in the American League after going to two straight Worl...