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LAS VEGAS - The Rangers removed catcher Yorvit Torrealba from the lineup Sunday morning after he reported having lower back tightness. Torrealba, who played five innings on Saturday, participated in batting practice. Luis Martinez replaced him in ...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Pitcher Derek Holland went into Sunday's start looking to work on a little bit of everything, but especially his consistency. He was able to string together three impressive innings in his second Cactus League start. Holland all...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers manager Ron Washington said there won't be any changes in the way he uses Michael Young this season. Washington said he gained experience last season on how to handle the flexible veteran. Last year, Young started 39 gam...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Each day at spring training, we'll give you a recap of sorts by looking at six things that went on at camp that day. The official reporting date for pitchers and catchers is Wednesday, but Yu Darvish made sure there was plenty of a...

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers catcher Luis Martinez marveled at his lucky break on Tuesday. Just as Japanese pitching star Yu Darvish had completed his warm-up tosses, Martinez was ready to catch another bullpen session on the back fields at Surprise...

A dedicated ESPNHS team managed the Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year selection process, resulting in winners based on the program's three pillars: athletic production and impact in the 2011 season, high academic achievement and ex...

The cross country season may have concluded, but the search for Gatorade State Boys Cross Country Runners of the Year is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary c...

The Rangers on Wednesday acquired catcher Luis Martinez from the Padres for right-hander Ryan Kelly. Martinez, who was added to the Rangers' 40-man roster, appeared in 22 games for San Diego last season, batting .203 with 10 RBIs. His only home ru...

Luis Martinez #0 C San Diego Padres 2011 STATS GM22 HR1 RBI10 R7 OBP.309 AVG.203 The Mets have interest in acquiring righty-hitting catcher Luis Martinez, who was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres, the Post reports. Sa...

Levante is defying all the odds in La Liga, and sits atop the table, writes Rob Train.

SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE 6, BUFFALO 2: The Herd scored two first-inning runs against Ivan Nova on a homer by Fernando Martinez, but that's all the damage Buffalo mustered. Luis Figueroa led off the inning with a strikeout but reached on a wild pitch and...

Outfielder Fernando Martinez landed on the disabled list with Triple-A Buffalo due to a right hamstring strain. Infielder Luis Hernandez took Martinez's roster spot with the Bisons. Hernandez cleared waivers at the end of spring training after fai...

The Mets open Grapefruit League play Saturday against the Braves. Here's the lineup: Jose Reyes, ss Luis Castillo, 2b David Wright, 3b Angel Pagan, cf Jason Bay, lf Ike Davis, 1b Josh Thole, c Scott Hairston, dh Fernando Martinez, rf Je...

Manager Jerry Manuel indicated Ruben Tejada will be the every second baseman for a "period of time," essential sending Luis Castillo to the bench. Manuel added that Fernando Martinez will platoon with Jeff Francoeur, with Martinez facing right-handed...

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