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SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals will play the second of a three-game series to start the Cactus League season today at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM. We'll see if somebody actually wins the game today after Friday's 5-...

SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Texas Rangers kicked off the Cactus League season with a 5-5 tie against the Kansas City Royals. What it means: It was the first of three games between the two teams that share Surprise Recreation Campus. The Nos. 3 and 4 sta...

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Texas Rangers reliever Joakim Soria, a two-time All-Star closer with the Kansas City Royals, threw off a mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last April. Soria, 28, made 15 pitches on Monday off a mound in...

How about the Kansas City Royals? They've pulled off a six-player swap in an effort to get a better staff in the big leagues now. James Shields and Wade Davis are coming to Kansas City from the Tampa Bay Rays, who receive four prospects including Jak...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Texas Rangers have officially added reliever Joakim Soria, signing the free agent to a two-year deal with a club option for 2015. Soria will get $8 million guaranteed, according to a source. With the signing, the Rangers' 4...

The Texas Rangers have acquired left-handed pitcher Tommy Hottovy from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The 31-year-old Hottovy (pronounced HAWT-uh-vee), was designated for assignment by the Royals las...

ESPN Stats & Information put together a look at how Yu Darvish beat the Kansas City Royals yesterday, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning. Here's how he got it done: * Darvish threw his cutter to Royals lefties (20 of 27 cutters), generati...

The Texas Rangers continue their road trip through Kansas City and Tampa Bay. Here's a quick look at some things to watch: * The Rangers have four against the Royals, and Yu Darvish gets his first chance to pitch at Kauffman Stadium (he was there ...

Despite a Sunday game filled with miscues against the Kansas City Royals, the Texas Rangers march into Fenway Park with a 5 1/2-game lead on the Oakland A's and six games head of the Los Angeles Angels. Here's a look at some things to watch this week...

The Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals, 4-2, behind a strong showing by Scott Feldman and timely hits from Josh Hamilton and Mike Olt. Here are some quick thoughts: What it means: It's the fourth straight win for the Rangers and it guar...

The second game of this three-game set between the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals features RHP Scott Feldman against LHP Will Smith. The game starts at 5:10 p.m. on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM and FSSW. A look at the matchup: Feldman (5-6, 4.76 ERA...

The Texas Rangers continue to work the phones in hopes of improving the club by the deadline, but indications are they may not be able to get the impact starting pitcher they wanted. A few things: * The club is interested in Matt Garza, but nothin...

The trade deadline is getting closer. Will the Rangers have a new player or two on the roster by Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. CT? Let's take a look at a few things to watch as things wind down: * Starting pitchers. The club would still like one, bu...

All-Star Game managers Ron Washington and Tony La Russa named their staffs Wednesday.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Rangers and Royals begin a two-game series. Let's chat all about it. The room is now open for you to post some early questions and participate in polls. We'll start chatting closer to game time. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. on...

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers welcome the Kansas City Royals to town for a quick two-game series. Tonight's matchup features RHP Scott Feldman vs. LHP Bruce Chen. Here's a look: Feldman (0-0, 4.35 ERA): He's making his second spot start of...