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Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.
Former sports agent Dennis Gilbert is the third potential new owner to meet with officials of the Texas Rangers.
The Texas Rangers have sent right-handed reliever Jason Grilli and catcher Kevin Richardson outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
A second potential new owner for the Texas Rangers has met with team officials.
Felix Hernandez finished tied for the major league lead with 19 wins and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Sunday in a season finale that doubled as a daylong tribute to Ken Griffey Jr.
Chris Davis homered and drove in three runs, Julio Borbon triggered a six-run sixth inning with a go-ahead RBI single and the Texas Rangers beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Angels 11-3 on Thursday night.
Fernando Perez drove home the go-ahead run with a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning for Tampa Bay, which overcame a five-run deficit to beat Texas 7-6 on Sunday, spoiling the Rangers' home finale and hurting their already slim playoff hopes.
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton was back in the lineup Friday night after missing 19 games because of a pinched nerve in his back.
Rancher Mike Landry recently came upon a group of unarmed men dressed in camouflage burglarizing his guest house and stealing a truck from his 11,000 acres in Terrell County, rugged country bordering the Rio Grande in West Texas.
Justin Verlander got a sense of what it's like to follow baseball from afar.
Jack Cust homered to help rookie Brett Anderson win his fourth straight start, Cliff Pennington hit a two-run triple and the Oakland Athletics salvaged a split of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers with a 12-3 rout Thursday.
Gary Matthews Jr. snapped out of his September slump with a tiebreaking homer and a two-run single for the Los Angeles Angels in a 10-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
DeMarco: It’s understandable that the Yankees would want to protect the health of young stud Joba Chamberlain. But how much is too much, and will the tight leash on his innings hamper his development?
Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton still wants to get back on the field, though he says it's possible he won't play again this season.
No pitcher wants a stint on the disabled list, yet it appears to have cured whatever was ailing Joe Saunders.
Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young is back in the starting lineup, two weeks after being injured.
Unable to score, the Texas Rangers are fading out of the AL playoff picture.
Ichiro Suzuki beat out an infield single to become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons, Felix Hernandez scattered four hits over seven shutout innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0 for a doubleheader split on Sunday night.
The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers has been postponed Friday night because of rain.
Special teams of Texas Rangers will be deployed to the Texas-Mexico border to deal with increasing violence because the federal government has failed to address growing problems there, Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday. "It is an expansive effort with the Rangers playing a more high-profile role than they've ever played before," Perry said of the Department of Public Safety's elite investigative unit.
Scott Feldman started the season in the bullpen. He'll end it as a Cy Young award candidate. Feldman (16-4) pitched seven shutout innings, Esteban German went 5 for 5 and Marlon Byrd hit a three-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 10-0 on Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep within 24 hours.
The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Andruw Jones from the 15-day disabled list ahead of a doubleheader Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians.
The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Monday night was rained out.
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has received a second shot for the pinched nerve in his back. He is not expected to return until at least next weekend.
Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven innings of six-hit ball, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-0 Sunday to earn their second series win since the All-Star break.
Texas governor sends Rangers to Mexico borderSpecial teams of Texas Rangers will be deployed to the Texas-Mexico border to deal with increasing violence, Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday.
Boston Red Sox - The Hunt for Red October - Boston.comThis is a great Boston Globe feature covering the three-team A.L. East Wild Card race between the Boston Red Sox, the Texas Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Rays.
Biker Night at Texas Rangers v Minnesota TwinsTexas Rangers host Bike Night on Tuesday, August 18.
Texas Rangers launch Operation BackpackTexas Rangers launch "Operation Backpack" to help raise school supplies for area kids in need.
Bonnie and Clyde to be remembered at festivalOfficials expect visitors to quadruple the population of Gibsland, La. for a festival this weekend marking the 75th anniversary of the Bonnie and Clyde's bullet-riddled demise.
NEWSFLASH: Josh Hamilton Placed On 15-Day DL; Ramirez RecalledThe notion that center fielder Josh Hamilton would miraculously overcome "extreme pain" in the vicinity of his rib cage and recuperate in a timely enough manner to completely avoid placement on the 15-day disabled list never struck me as a particularly realistic one, and that ske …
NEWSFLASH: Metcalf Claimed By Royals; Rangers Sign GermanA look at Rangers' news from today.
I'm fairly certain that I'm the only person in the civilized world picking the Rangers to win the AL West. I can't say that I have some strong, data-based reason for this. It's really just gut.
It's opening day! Your team is picked to win the division! (well, picked by one loser, anyway).
Written By: Jimmy Da Saint Spring training is all about getting in shape, getting your timing down, establishing a rapport with your teammates, evaluating player talent & shaping your team's identity before the regular season starts.
Rangers tab Maddux as pitching coach Mike Maddux was named the Rangers pitching coach on Monday to replace Andy Hawkins, who was named bullpen coach after serving as the club's interim pitching coach the last two months of the season.
Peavy a Brave? Pretty darn enticingJake Peavy is an Alabama native who would waive his no-trade clause to pitch for the Atlanta Braves. He's also the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner with a 3.25 career ERA and has made 27-plus starts for six consecutive seasons. Hmmm ... pretty enticing.
Tex is an Angel; the devil is was the deal worth it?So Braves fans, Mark Teixeira look good wearing red and white and playing in the postseason? That wasn't the plan when the Braves dealt for Tex at the 2007 trade deadline. But I'd do the trade again if I had the chance.
Fabled bachelor Lonesome George may finally be a fatherLonesome George, the conservation icon of the Galapagos islands and last surviving tortoise of his kind, may finally become a father, after keepers recovered a clutch of eggs from his enclosure.
Pitching can't ground Jays as Braves drop to four games out in EastTim Hudson gave up six runs in five-plus innings, and four hits from Gregor Blanco and a Mark Teixeira homer wasn't enough as the Braves fell 9-5 to Toronto Saturday.
Sheets stuffs Braves as Atlanta drops series openerBen Sheets made life tough on the Atlanta offense, pitching a four-hit complete-game as the Braves fell 4-1 to Milwaukee Monday at Turner Field. Jo-Jo Reyes gave up six hits and four runs in 2 1/3 innings.
Braves rally past Mariners for one-run victoryGreg Norton's double tied it in the bottom of the ninth, and Brian McCann's single with the bases loaded won it as the Braves rallied to beat Seattle 5-4 Saturday at Turner Field. The win moves Atlanta to five games out in the NL East.
After late rally, Braves end road trip with another one-run lossAfter rallying to tie the game with two runs in the top of the ninth, the Braves fell 5-4 Thursday at Texas, setting a Major League record with their 22nd consecutive one-run road loss.
Gonzo's back with a save as Braves top Texas in ninthMike Gonzalez, pitching for the first time in the majors in 13 months, delivered a perfect ninth inning to earn the save and the Braves scored three in the top of the ninth for a 5-2 victory at Texas. The win moves Atlanta within 5 1/2 games of first place in the NL East.
Early deficit too much as Braves drop opener at TexasThe Braves fell behind 6-0 after five innings and couldn't catch up, falling to Texas 7-5 Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series. Chipper Jones went hitless, his major-league leading average falling to .400. Tim Hudson allowed six runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Jurrjens sharp as Braves bash RockiesJair Jurrjens missed his last start, but he was spot-on good Monday, throwing 7 2/3 innings of shutout baseball in Coors Field as the Braves topped the Rockies 7-1. Chipper Jones led the hit parade with two hits, raising his major-league leading average to .403.
Campillo stellar but Braves bats quiet in loss to AngelsJorge Campillo pitched outstanding, but three Los Angeles Angels pitchers shut down the Braves' offense as Atlanta lost 2-0 on Sunday Night Baseball. Still, it was a good weekend for the Braves, who won two out of three from Los Angeles after being swept by the Cubs.
Faith brings Texas Rangers' Hamilton back from the brink Faith, he regularly testifies, has put him back in baseball after four years of addiction problems so ugly you can't blame his family for not wanting to relive them. But because of faith, they do – to churches, youth groups and halfway houses.
A repentant Josh Hamilton has miraculously restored the skills After drugs and alcohol nearly destroyed his career before it got started, a repentant Josh Hamilton has miraculously restored the skills that now make him a Triple Crown threat
Here's a handful of cheap shots from the cheap seats. I promise I won't even mention Michael Vick. Starting now. --------------------------------------------------
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