http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:05:50 -0700 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:55:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Elvis-Andrus-a-prime-candidate-for-AL-Rookie-of-the-Year?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Andrus' defense gives him a leg up on the field. AP/John FroschauerIn a few minutes, Detroit’s Rick Porcello will make a huge start, hoping to propel the Tigers to the AL Central division crown in a single-game showdown against Minnesota.A head... MLB Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:55:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Elvis-Andrus-a-prime-candidate-for-AL-Rookie-of-the-Year?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Now-or-never-Rangers-open-lastchance-series-with-Angels-tonight?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner The Rangers watch helplessly while the bullpen blows a 5-run lead. AP/Mike FuentesSay what you will…longshot, pipedream, hallucination, lottery ticket.But give the Rangers this: as the last week of the season begins, they are still alive. &nbs... MLB Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:32:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Now-or-never-Rangers-open-lastchance-series-with-Angels-tonight?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Memorable-Ranger-season-comes-to-poetic-end?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Howie Kendrick's 5 RBI Sunday ended the Ranger hopes. AP/Mike FuentesWell, it’s over.True, the Rangers haven’t been mathematically eliminated, from either the division or the wild card. And yet, deep down, we know it’s over.Even the... MLB Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:23:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Memorable-Ranger-season-comes-to-poetic-end?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Hopes-fading-as-Rangers-disastrous-homestand-continues?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Adding injury to insult: Michael Young left after this at-bat. (AP/Tony Gutierrez)Since major league baseball expanded to four playoff teams per league in 1995, the dynamics of the pennant races have changed.By this time of year, five or six tea... MLB Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:53:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Hopes-fading-as-Rangers-disastrous-homestand-continues?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Feldman-moves-into-Cy-Young-contention-with-16th-win?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Who is this man and what has he done with Scott Feldman? AP/Tony DejakScott Feldman began this season about as far away from the spotlight as possible. After losing the Rangers’ fifth starter job to Anna Benson’s husband, Feldma... MLB Pitchers Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:59:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Feldman-moves-into-Cy-Young-contention-with-16th-win?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d8-God-the-Rangers-and-Josh-Hamilton?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Hamilton has been out of action since this slide last week. AP/Tony GutierrezIt was a classic SNL bit in 1983, during the height of the Eddie Murphy years. Tim Kazurinksy appeared on Weekend Update as a Gandhi-esque Eastern philosopher, questioning t... MLB Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:59:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d8-God-the-Rangers-and-Josh-Hamilton?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Michael-Young-to-miss-at-least-two-weeks-with-strained-hamstring?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Michael Young was injured running out this grounder on Tuesday. AP/Tony GutierrezWhile the news isn’t as bad as it could have been, it’s still bad: 3B Michael Young will miss at least two weeks with a strained hamstring.He won’... MLB Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:53:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Michael-Young-to-miss-at-least-two-weeks-with-strained-hamstring?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Three-reasons-to-be-hopeful-about-the-Rangers-playoff-chances?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Ian Kinsler and the Rangers turn their 145th double play.AP/Tony GutierrezThat’s what I call a good night.Let’s count all the things that went right in Tuesday’s doubleheader sweep of the Jays:1. Brandon McCarthy’s return to t... MLB Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:50:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Three-reasons-to-be-hopeful-about-the-Rangers-playoff-chances?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d1-McCarthy-activation-heads-list-of-Rangers-September-additions?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Brandon McCarthy during a May 13 no decision vs. Seattle. AP/LM OteroAs September dawns with the Rangers clinging to life in both the AL West and AL wild card races, rosters expand today, allowing any players on the 40-man roster to be activated.The ... MLB Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:32:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m9d1-McCarthy-activation-heads-list-of-Rangers-September-additions?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d28-New-lineup-is-a-big-hit-as-Rangers-take-2-of-3-from-Yanks?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Chris Davis celebrates his big 3-run homer Thursday. AP Photo/Kathy WillensIf time of possession were a baseball stat, the Yankees would have had a 2-to-1 advantage in Thursday afternoon’s series finale.Inning after inning, A.J. Burnett blew th... MLB Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:47:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d28-New-lineup-is-a-big-hit-as-Rangers-take-2-of-3-from-Yanks?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Chris-Davis-to-be-recalled-by-Rangers-tonight?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Chris Davis gets a second chance, starting tonight. Photo/Keith AllisonWhile the competition continues to pick up veterans from other teams, the Rangers will once again look inside the organization for a boost down the stretch.1B Chris Davis is expec... MLB Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:03:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Chris-Davis-to-be-recalled-by-Rangers-tonight?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Rangers-hoping-to-find-their-reflection-in-the-Rays?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner David Price was last year's Neftali Feliz. AP Photo/Chris O'MearaWith just over six weeks left in the season, this is where we stand: 7 teams are legitimately vying for 4 American League playoff spots. Two of those, Detroit and Chicago, are goin... MLB Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:17:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Rangers-hoping-to-find-their-reflection-in-the-Rays?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Purkes-rejection-of-Rangers-leads-to-questions-about-draft-process?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Stephen Strasburg received a record $15.1mm bonus. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)The Mariners did it, the A’s did it, and the Angels did it twice. Even the Nationals pulled it off, when no one thought it was a remote possibility.But the Rangers? No. ... MLB Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:51:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Purkes-rejection-of-Rangers-leads-to-questions-about-draft-process?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Rangers-go-back-to-the-future-with-Pudge-Rodriguez?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Pudge greets the fans before Tuesday's game. AP Photo/Tony GutierrezEverything old is new again.On Tuesday the Texas Rangers acquired catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez from Houston, for minor league pitcher Matt Nevarez and a player to be na... MLB Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:28:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Rangers-go-back-to-the-future-with-Pudge-Rodriguez?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Padilla-designated-for-assignment-called-out-by-Daniels?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Padilla was 43-34 in three and a half years in Texas. AP Photo/Ben MargotWith Kevin Millwood returning to the rotation on Saturday, Dustin Nippert was expected to be the odd man out.Not so fast.  Before tonight’s game in Anaheim, Vicente P... MLB Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:58:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Padilla-designated-for-assignment-called-out-by-Daniels?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Survival-is-the-key-to-Rangers-big-weekend-against-Angels?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Uh oh...remember this guy? He's baaaack. AP Photo/Jeff LewisWhen the Angels made their first visit to Texas in May, we all downplayed the significance.It’s early, we said. There’s a long way to go. No need to call it a crucial series unti... MLB Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:26:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Survival-is-the-key-to-Rangers-big-weekend-against-Angels?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Rangers-juggle-roster-in-search-of-the-right-combination?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner When the bullpen carousel stopped, Feliz was holding the....er, backpack. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Deadline deals? Who needs deadline deals to re-shape a roster when you have I-35.While the Phillies,Cardinals and Red Sox welcomed impact players t... MLB Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:07:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Rangers-juggle-roster-in-search-of-the-right-combination?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Rangers-jump-to-center-of-Halladay-trade-talk?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Derek Holland is the key to the Rangers' Halladay talks.                 AP Photo/Tony GutierrezAs the Phillies, Dodgers and Red Sox seemed to slowly fade away, the Range... MLB Pitchers Players Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:33:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Rangers-jump-to-center-of-Halladay-trade-talk?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Texas-Rangers-trade-rumor-roundup?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner The Rangers somehow keep hanging around on Halladay AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenWith less than 24 hours remaining before Friday’s 3 PM CDT trade deadline, here is a roundup of trade rumors directly involving or impacting the Rangers.Unfortunately, th... MLB Players Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:48:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Texas-Rangers-trade-rumor-roundup?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Josh-Hamilton-needs-to-find-his-groove-against-right-handers?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner Hamilton is hitting just .163 against righties in July. AP Photo/Jeff LewisAs the great Josh Hamilton slump of ’09 continues, I noticed something interesting this morning.He is doing just fine against left handed pitchers. His problems, all of ... MLB Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:29:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8635-Texas-Rangers-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Josh-Hamilton-needs-to-find-his-groove-against-right-handers?cid=exrss-Texas-Rangers-Examiner