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Buzz: Derek Holland could return this week
Calvin WatkinsARLINGTON, Texas -- Left-handed starter Derek Holland will make a rehab start in Round Rock on Monday. If all goes well, there's a chance he could return to the starting rotation this week. Holland (5-4, 5.10 ERA) has been on the disabled list sin...
Blog | July 01, 2012 -
Tanner Scheppers gets first save
Calvin WatkinsARLINGTON, Texas -- Joe Nathan, the Rangers closer, had pitched three consecutive days, and setup man Mike Adams had pitched in four of the last five games. It left manager Ron Washington and pitching coach Mike Maddux with an issue. Who closes ou...
Blog | June 29, 2012 -
Rapid Reaction: Rangers 4, Athletics 3
Calvin WatkinsARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a four-run rally in the eighth inning for a 4-3 victory Friday night. The Rangers trailed 2-0 until the eighth when they exploded with a three-run triple by Craig ...
Blog | June 29, 2012 -
2012 MLB All-Star Game -- Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish doesn'...
Calvin WatkinsThe Texas Rangers' $60 million Japanese import, right-hander Yu Darvish, said Friday despite being tied for the AL lead in wins (10) and fourth in strikeouts (106), he's not deserving of an All-Star bid.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2012 -
Buzz: Bullpen availability is an issue
Calvin WatkinsARLINGTON, Texas -- After a 13 inning victory Saturday afternoon, the Rangers bullpen was taxed. Manager Ron Washington used six relievers, including Koji Uehara for two innings and Robbie Ross for 40 pitches in 1 2/3 innings. So just who is avail...
Blog | May 27, 2012 -
Lineups: Napoli returns
Calvin WatkinsARLINGTON, Texas -- After missing a few days with a stomach virus, catcher Mike Napoli is back in the starting lineup. Napoli pinch hit Saturday afternoon and was healthy enough to start, but manager Ron Washington decided to give him an extra day of...
Blog | May 27, 2012 -
Nelson Cruz breaks out
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- Over the last three games, Nelson Cruz had struggled. He was 2-for-13 in that span. He broke out of his slump Sunday. Cruz finished with three hits, including a two-out two-run single as part of a five-run first inning. "I thi...
Blog | May 20, 2012 -
The Texas Rangers young pitchers can learn from veterans like Col...
Calvin WatkinsRangers' young pitchers can learn from Colby Lewis' veteran performance.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2012 -
Buzz: Mike Adams needs one more day
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- Right-handed reliever Mike Adams has missed the first two games of the Rangers-Astros series with a respiratory infection. Adams said Sunday morning he feels better and is ready to pitch, but manager Ron Washington wants to give him one mo...
Blog | May 20, 2012 -
Colby Lewis tries to end a losing streak
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- Saturday afternoon, Colby Lewis was stretched out in front of his stall in the Rangers clubhouse relaxing. He looked like a man without a care in the world. But he does have some worries. Lewis, who starts Sunday afternoon's Silver B...
Blog | May 20, 2012 -
Nelson Cruz has tight quad, struggling with RISP
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- There was an interesting omission from the Texas Rangers defense late in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros. Right fielder Nelson Cruz wasn't in the outfield for the last defensive inning. He was taken out as a precaution with a ...
Blog | May 19, 2012 -
Derek Holland starts fast but slows down
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- Derek Holland said he was frustrated but everything he tried failed. The Texas Rangers left-handed starter lost a four-run lead, gave up a season-high three home runs and was taken out after just five innings. He took the loss in a 6...
Blog | May 19, 2012 -
Rapid Reaction: Astros 6, Rangers 5
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- The Texas Rangers blew an early four-run lead and had a rally fall just a run short in a 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. Lefty Derek Holland, in his first starting appearance in eight days, had a fo...
Blog | May 19, 2012 -
Buzz: Wash has sit-down with Neftali Feliz
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- Rangers manager Ron Washington had a Nino Brown-like conversation with starter Neftali Feliz on Friday night. Feliz gave up just one run but labored the though the outing, throwing 101 pitches and walking five in 4 2/3 innings before ge...
Blog | May 19, 2012 -
Michael Young breaks out of slump
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- The Texas Rangers Michael Young said he was never worried. His manager, Ron Washington, said he wasn't pulling his utility man out of the lineup. Young snapped an 0-for-11 slide Friday night with a single in his first at bat during F...
Blog | May 19, 2012 -
Neftali Feliz with a long night
Calvin WatkinsHOUSTON -- The good news is the Texas Rangers won the ballgame, 4-1, over the Houston Astros on Friday night. The bad news is starter Neftali Feliz struggled with his control in 4 2/3 innings and was pulled one out away from becoming the pitcher of r...
Blog | May 18, 2012