Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers transfer RHP Akinori Otsuka from 15-day to 60-day disabled list

09/05/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels announced today the club has purchased the contract of RHP Luis Mendoza from Double-A Frisco and has transferred RHP Akinori Otsuka from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list (right forearm tightness).    » read more »

09/04/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels announced today the club has recalled OF Freddy Guzman and LHP A.J. Murray from Triple-A Oklahoma, purchased the contract of LHP Bill White from Double-A Frisco and has placed RHP Willie Eyre on the 60-day disabled list (recovering from Tommy John surgery).

Guzman appeared in 133 games for Oklahoma this season and batted .269 with four home runs and 34 RBI. He also had 56 stolen bases (in 70 attempts) which was the most in Triple-A baseball in 2007.    » read more »

Hispanic Heritage Night to include special appearance by 1957 Mexican Little League heroes

09/04/2007, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, Sept. 8, featuring post-game fireworks sponsored by AT&T.    » read more »

03 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Slugger Hank Blalock hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-7 win Sunday over the Los Angeles Angels in a key Major League Baseball contest.

Hank Blalock's fifth career bases-loaded home run gave the Rangers an 8-5 lead. The American League West division-leading Angels pulled to within a run of tying the game in the ninth inning, and had the bases loaded when Garret Anderson struck out looking to end the game.    » read more »

02 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Rookie Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter in just his second major league start, giving Boston a 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Hours after being called up from the minor leagues Saturday, the 23-year-old Clay Buchholz baffled the Baltimore Oriole batters.

He becomes the 21st rookie ever to toss a no-hitter, and just the third since 1900 to accomplish the feat in his first or second career start.    » read more »

09/01/2007, ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels announced today the club has activated INF Hank Blalock from the 60-day disabled list and has recalled RHP Edinson Volquez from Triple-A Oklahoma.

Hank Blalock has been on the disabled list since May 17 while recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome. Before going on the disabled list, he appeared in 39 games for the Texas Rangers and batted .285 with five home runs and 16 RBI.    » read more »

08/31/2007, ARLINGTON, Texas -- Following a quick trip to California for three games, the Texas Rangers return to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for games against the Kansas City Royals (Sept. 3-5) and Oakland Athletics (Sept. 7-9)    » read more »

08/31/2007 -- Friday, August 31 - vs. Rangers, 7:05 pm
Television: FSN West
Radio: ESPN 710 & AM 830 (Español)

Donated Tickets
Each home game Vladimir Guerrero provides the opportunity for local charities and youth groups to attend an Angels game by donating tickets in Vlad's Pad (Section 238, Rows B-E; Section 239, Rows S (1-14) &T (1-13). The following charities received tickets for Monday, August 31:
• Orangewood Children's Home, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Full of Faith Christian Center, La Casita

Angels Baseball Foundation Field Renovation    » read more »

08/30/2007, ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels announced today the organization picked up manager Ron Washington's contract option for 2009.

"I am pleased with the job Ron's done this season, and his ability to lead our club going forward," Daniels said. "He is a teacher and a veteran baseball man with a passion for the game. His attitude and work ethic have been big parts of our turnaround from earlier this season."    » read more »

08/30/2007 -- The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Texas Rangers Minor League player Matthew West has been suspended for 50 games, effective today, for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Matthew West is currently with the Arizona League Rangers (Rookie).

Source: MLB

Texas Rangers fans given the chance to ask general manager questions during upcoming game

08/30/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels will join Tom Grieve and Victor Rojas in the television booth for a "live chat" with fans on Thursday, Aug. 30.

Fans may submit questions for Jon Daniels prior to or during the game on Aug. 30 by logging onto foxsports.com and typing in the keywords "Rangers Booth." The game begins at 7:35 p.m., and the chat will begin in the second inning.    » read more »

Texas Rangers place Travis Metcalf on 15-day disabled list

08/29/2007, Arlington, Texas -- Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels announced today the club has activated INF/OF Jerry Hairston, Jr. from the 15-day disabled list and has placed INF Travis Metcalf on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain.

Jerry Hairston has appeared in 54 games and has batted .195 with three home runs and 13 RBIs. He was put on the disabled list on Aug. 9 with lower back soreness.    » read more »

08/28/2007 -- Tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 29, will mark the first of 10 Baltimore Orioles games that will be broadcast on 102.7 JACK-FM instead of the club's flagship station, WHFS-FM (105.7). The changes are necessitated by coverage of University of Maryland football programming on WHFS-FM.    » read more »

Texas Rangers' right-handed pitcher Josh Rupe among those selected to play

08/27/2007, ARLINGTON, Texas -- Eight players from the Texas Rangers organization have been selected to play for the Surprise Rafters in the Arizona Fall League.

Pitcher Josh Rupe and infielder Joaquin Arias are the only two players on the 40-man roster scheduled to participate. Rupe has been on the 60-day DL since June 16 sore right elbow. Arias has missed the entire 2007 season while recovering from injuries.    » read more »

08/27/2007, ARLINGTON, Texas -- Fox Sports Net will feature the Texas Rangers in two new shows scheduled to debut this week.

Under the Lights: Kevin Millwood, All-Access, will premier on Fox Sports Net at TONIGHT at 10 p.m. The show can also be seen Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 1:30 a.m. and again at 6:30 a.m. It will also lead into FSN's season finale show, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m.    » read more »