Can we replace Gold Gloves?

In the wake of the latest round of atrocities, Friend of the Blog Rany Jazayerli shows up with a welcome and constructive idea: This annual trashi...

Byrd, Rodriguez among Ranger free agents

Marlon Byrd, Pudge Rodriguez, Hank Blalock, Joaquin Benoit and Eddie Guardado filed...

Offseason position analysis: Catcher

...need of help for the stretch run, acquired Pudge Rodriguez in August. The future Hall of Famer batted...

Should Pudge Rodriguez return?

The Rangers brought back catcher and fan favorite Pudge Rodriguez in August. And he provided some stability behind...

Getting pumped for the playoffs

Page 2 presents 77 reasons to spend October in front of your TV set.

End-of-season notes: Feliz, Salty, Byrd, finances

...winter ball) before making a firm decision on Pudge Rodriguez's return. "We were pleased with what Pudge...

Cleveland, Washington should consider Valentine

Bobby Valentine's first full season as manager of the Mets was 1997, a year in which I took a job with The New York Times, and I covered him for just ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Cubs need Soto, Soriano return to form

...disappointment at the World Baseball Classic, backing up Ivan Rodriguez and Yadier Molina as Team Puerto Rico's...

...wipes his forehead as he talks to catcher Ivan Rodriguez after giving up a two-run home run...

Sox-Yanks, Aroldis Chapman, Cy Young Wars

...too, is never going to be confused for Ivan Rodriguez. No catcher has allowed more stolen bases this...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Rangers cling to slim playoff hopes as Kinsler reaches 30-30 milestone

Ian Kinsler homered to become a 30-30 player for the first time, Julio Borbon had three hits and the Texas Rangers clung to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Friday night.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Houston Astros

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the Houston Astros, who are desperately in need of an intervention.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Cahill wins fourth straight decision as Athletics rout Rangers

Kurt Suzuki and Daric Barton drove in two runs apiece, Trevor Cahill won his fourth straight decision and the Oakland Athletics clinched their first winning month in more than a year with an 9-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Blalock's homer helps Rangers hold on to playoff hopes

Hank Blalock homered to help lift Texas' slumping offense, Scott Feldman picked up his 17th victory and the Texas Rangers kept their slim playoff hopes alive, beating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Saturday night.

Davis has four RBIs as Rangers fall 5 1/2 back in wild-card standings

Rajai Davis scored the first run then matched a career best with four RBIs for the Oakland Athletics, who delivered another blow to the Texas Rangers' playoff chances with a 6-1 victory Tuesday night.