It was not the spectacular matchup of aces that everyone had hoped for Thursday night in Arlington. In fact, for Justin Verlander, it was his worst career start ever, thanks to a horrible third inning.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- One question on the minds of many Texas Rangers fans for today's opener at home: Would Nolan Ryan be in his usual seats in the owner's box by the Rangers dugout? Well, he was there, enjoying the game between former president George W.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- There's certainly plenty of blame to go around for the Rangers' 4-8 mark in their last 12 games. They were in first place by four games after taking two of three in Anaheim and appeared poised to get the AL West wrapped up early (for a third straight year) and be able to rest some regulars.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers had a few chances Tuesday to grab some early runs and momentum in their quest to clinch an AL West title that remains elusive. But as has been the case too often the last few weeks -- and in longer stretches during 2012 -- the club was not able to take advantage of those opportunities.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Matt Harrison knows a thing or two about starting big games. He was on the mound for Game 7 of the World Series and while that start didn't go the way he wanted, he's learned from the experience.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- For a moment, it appeared as if the Rangers' Martin Perez would not get out of the first inning for the second consecutive start. He gave up back-to-back singles to start the inning and then, after a double play, added two walks, a single and a balk.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers watched as the Oakland A's streamed out of the dugout and put on a wild celebration on the field after clinching their first playoff berth since 2006. The Rangers are still waiting on their champagne celebration, one that is still within reach though not in their grasp yet.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- If only we could get a microphone on manager Ron Washington when he trots to the mound to have a chat with starter Derek Holland. The skipper had another "discussion" on Sunday night, after Holland walked Mike Trout with two outs and no one on soon after his team had made up a four-run deficit to give him the lead.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Twitterverse was panicking and the in-game chat on ESPN Dallas was buzzing about Joe Nathan's blown save Sunday afternoon. Some of you were worried Nathan was beginning to lose his mojo just as the calendar was ready to flip to October.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas Rangers infielder and desginated hitter Michael Young came out of Sunday's 8-7 win in the middle of the game because of a sore left Achilles tendon. Young said he could play any infield position except second base with the pain, which has been around for about a month.
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