Texas Rangers

02/05/2008, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers announced today that they have acquired outfielder Michael Hernandez from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga. Galarraga was originally designated for assignment on January 25 in order to make room on the 40-man roster for right-handed pitcher Jason Jennings.    » read more »

All-day even to feature autographs, Q&A, singing contests, interactive games and more

01/18/2008, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers announced today details regarding 2008 Fan Fest on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.    » read more »

Texas Rangers sign RHP Bill White to Minor League contract with invitation to Major League Spring Training

01/17/2008, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has signed right-handed Jason Jennings to a one-year contract for the 2008 season. A corresponding roster move to accommodate Jennings on the 40-man roster will be made at a later time. Additionally, the team has signed right-handed pitcher Bill White to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.    » read more »

01/16/2008, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has agreed to terms on a 2008 contract with outfielder Marlon Byrd. Byrd had been eligible for arbitration.    » read more »

INF Chris Shelton designated for assignment

01/14/2008, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers announced today that right-handed pitcher Kazuo Fukumori has been placed on the club's 40-man roster after his contract was finalized and approved by Major League Baseball. To make room on the roster for Fukumori, the club has designated infielder Chris Shelton for assignment.    » read more »

12/13/2007, Arlington, Texas -- The Texas Rangers announced this evening that the club has not tendered a contract offer to right-handed pitcher Akinori Otsuka or outfielder Nick Gorneault (pronounced gore-NO) before tonight's 11:00 p.m. CT deadline. The team has tendered contract offers to all other players on the roster.    » read more »

12/13/2007, Arlington, Texas -- The Texas Rangers have announced this evening that the club has acquired first baseman Ben Broussard from Seattle in exchange for Minor League infielder Tug Hulett. To make room on the roster for Broussard, the Rangers have designated outfielder Nick Gorneault for assignment.    » read more »

12/13/2007, Arlington, Texas -- The Texas Rangers have announced that the club has finalized a one-year contract with free agent outfielder Milton Bradley for the 2008 season. Milton Bradley completed a physical exam today.

"We are very excited to add a player of Milton's caliber," said Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels. "He is an impact player on both sides of the ball and we look forward to seeing him in a Rangers uniform."    » read more »

Game times announced, subject to change

11/13/2007, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers today announced the club's 2008 regular season schedule and game times. All game times are subject to change. The regular season is scheduled to begin Monday, March 31, 2008 in Seattle, and Opening Day at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is set for Tuesday, April 8 at 1:05 p.m., when the Rangers host the Baltimore Orioles.    » read more »

Reliever agrees to a two-year deal and avoids arbitration

10/31/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels announced today the club agreed to terms with RHP Joaquin Benoit on a two-year contract. Benoit was in his third year of arbitration, and with the contract, the club avoided the arbitration process and signed him through his first year of free agency.    » read more »

Money will go towards refurbishing and upkeep of emergency shelter

10/23/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers pitcher Kameron Loe and the Dallas Sales Office donated $24,500 to Jonathan's Place, an emergency shelter and Foster Family Program in Northeast Dallas County.

"I know how important it is to have positive role models and a safe haven, since I was raised by a single mom" said Loe. "With this donation, we're helping kids develop life skills and also taking them out of a bad situation and into a good one."    » read more »

Veteran scout one of three in Major League Baseball to receive prestigious honor

10/20/2007, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers Professional Scout and Senior Advisor to the General Manager Tom Giordano received East Coast Scout of the Year honors, as voted on by his peers.    » read more »

Catcher declares free agency

10/18/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels announced today that the club has outrighted C Guillermo Quiroz off of the 40-man roster.

In lieu of accepting the assignment, Quiroz declared his free agency. He appeared in 9 games/2 starts with the Rangers this season and batted .400 (4-10) with a double and 2 RBI.

With this move, the club now has 39 players on its 40-man roster.

Source: MLB

Pitcher signs one-year deal through 2008 season

10/16/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels announced today that the club has agreed to a one-year contract with RHP Frank Francisco for 2008. Frank Francisco had been eligible for arbitration.

Frank Francisco went 1-1, 4.55 ERA with 38 walks and 49 strikeouts this season for Texas. He appeared in a career-high 59 games.

Acquired by Texas on July 24, 2003, Frank Francisco has a career record of 6-3, 4.04 ERA with 68 walks and 115 strikeouts in 112 major league appearances.

Source: MLB

FSN Southwest and Reliant Energy help dedicate home for local woman and family

10/16/2007, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers teamed up with FSN Southwest, Reliant Energy, the Texas Builders Association and Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a North Texas woman at a Rangers Ballpark in Arlington build site.    » read more »