Rangers Cubs Spring Baseball

2010-03-16T15:46:53Z

Chicago Cubs second baseman Mike Fontenot makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo...

Silva pitches 4 shutout innings, Cubs beat Rangers

2010-03-16T18:45:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Silva's 4 shutout innings, Nady's 2-run double lead Cubs past Texas 4-1</div><div><p>Carlos Silva is telling everyone — including his mother — that he is back to being an effective major league pitcher.</p><p>"I talk to my mother before and after (every) game, and the message I sent to her said: 'The way that I feel today, I don'...

Cruz rewarding Rangers for their patience

2010-03-16T11:00:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Cruz's success with Rangers evident in what he's doing on field, saying to younger players</div><div><p>The success Nelson Cruz had in his first full season for the Texas Rangers was evident by the outfielder's selection to the All-Star team and Home Run Derby last summer.</p><p>More telling of the emerging slugger's growth was wha...

Hamilton's hand is fine, tooth is hurting

2010-03-16T10:18:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Rangers' Josh Hamilton's hit left hand is OK, now he has a tooth problem</div><div><p>Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton's left hand is OK after being hit by a pitch. Now he has a toothache.</p><p>Hamilton arrived at the Rangers clubhouse Tuesday morning with a swollen face, and then went to the dentis...

Rangers Rockies Spring Baseball

2010-03-16T10:31:39Z

Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton, left, and Nelson Cruz high-five after scoring in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies in a Cactus League spring baseball game in

Giants Rangers Spring Baseball

2010-03-16T10:18:56Z

Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz, right, is congratulated by coach Jackie Moore after his second inning homer against the San Francisco Giants in a spring training baseball game Monday March 15, 2010 in Pe...

Giants upend Rangers 8-5

2010-03-15T21:45:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Lewis homers again and Giants upend Rangers 8-5</div><div><p>Despite allowing five runs, Texas Rangers starter Rich Harden was pleased with his performance Monday night.</p><p>"It's the best I've thrown in a while," said Harden, who allowed the runs in 3 2/3 innings of the Rangers' 8-5 loss to the

Dodgers rally for 6-4 victory over Texas Rangers

2010-03-14T17:30:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Matt Kemp homers as Dodgers rally for 6-4 victory over Texas Rangers</div><div><p>Matt Kemp hit a towering two-run home run Sunday, his second of the spring, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.</p><p>Dodgers starter

Diamondbacks beat Rangers 9-3 in split-squad game

2010-03-14T17:15:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Justin Upton homers among 3 hits as Diamondbacks beat Rangers 9-3 in split-squad game</div><div><p>Josh Hamilton promised his oldest daughter a home run on her birthday and delivered Sunday afternoon.</p><p>Hamilton hit his first home ru...

Rangers blank Indians 5-0

2010-03-13T16:45:23Z

<div id="subtitle">Indians closer Kerry Wood misses 5-0 loss to Rangers with arm soreness</div><div><p>The Cleveland Indians lost a game and may not have Kerry Wood for at least a few days either.</p><p>Brandon McCarthy pitched three scoreless innings for the Texas in 6-2 win over Padres</div><div><p>Chris Davis had three hits and drove in two runs, extending his streak of hits to eight consecutive at-bats before finally being retired, and the Texas Rangers beat the Aaron Cook, pound out 23 hits against Rockies in 16-5 win</div><div><p>Aaron Cook was hit hard in his second spring start, allowing nine hits and nine runs, five earned, in 2 2-3 innings, and the Colorado Rockies were pounded by the Texas Rangers 16-5 on Thursday.&l...

Rangers want young Elvis to stay focused

2010-03-11T14:45:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Love the young Elvis? Rangers looking for SS Elvis Andrus to stay focused in second season</div><div><p>One day, Elvis Andrus short-hopped a routine throw. The next, the Texas Rangers shortstop made an incredible play deep in the hole, getting a runner at first despite throwing with h...

Greenberg says Rangers sale on track for opener

2010-03-10T11:00:35Z

<div id="subtitle">Greenberg visits Rangers camp, still believes sale to his group will be completed by opener</div><div><p>Chuck Greenberg says the deal to transfer ownership of the Texas Rangers to his investment group is still on track to be completed before the season opens next month.</p><p>Greenberg made his first visit to the Rangers' spring training complex Wednesday. It was a short reprieve fro...

Harden has mixed outing as Rangers, A's tie

2010-03-09T17:15:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Harden pitches well with mixed results for Rangers, who play to 8-8 tie with A's split squad</div><div><p>Rich Harden breezed through the first two innings but never finished the third in his second outing with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.</p><p>Harden gave up four ...

Still no set spot in Texas lineup for Murphy

2010-03-09T13:47:04Z

<div id="subtitle">Murphy has hit 1-9, played more games than all but 2 Texas teammates, still no set spot</div><div><p>David Murphy has started in every slot of the Texas batting order — one through nine — and only teammates Michael Young and Texas Rangers at Cleveland Indians exhibition canceled by rain</div><div><p>Jake Westbrook will have to wait at least another day to make his spring debut for the Cleveland Indians.</p><p>The right-hander's scheduled start against the Texas Rangers was canceled...

Royals' first-rounder Crow pitches two scoreless

2010-03-06T17:00:24Z

<div id="subtitle">Royals' first-round pick Aaron Crow pitches two scoreless innings in 2-1 win over Rangers</div><div><p>The Kansas City Royals got a glimpse of their future Saturday and had to like what they saw.</p><p>Aaron Crow, a 2009 first-round pick, and Edgar Osuna, a Rule 5 draft ...

Royals Rangers Spring Baseball

2010-03-06T15:16:48Z

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) dives safely back to first base as Kansas City Royals first baseman Alex Gordon waits for the ball during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Cy Young winner Zack Greinke pitches three scoreless innings in Royals' 4-2 win over Rangers</div><div><p>Zack Greinke is off to a stellar start.</p><p>The Cy Young Award winner pitched three scoreless innings Friday and the Kansas City Royals beat the

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