More stories

• Where's the offense?

  That the Rangers have managed a 8-10 record is almost remarkable considering their recent offensive slumps.

• Rangers find a way to beat A's

  "Grinding" gets it done again for the Rangers, who overcome hitting woes and an injury to their closer -- with three crucial hits from Hank Blalock.

• Cats sign top draft prospect

  The Fort Worth Cats signed right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, the 11th overall pick by Arizona in the 2006 Major League draft. The Diamondbacks have until May 31 to sign the pitcher; if not, he will enter the 2007 draft.

• Kinsler named AL player of week

  Second baseman Ian Kinsler is well on his way to eclipsing the offensive production he gave the Rangers in his rookie year last season, and already, he’s being recognized nationally. Monday, Kinsler was named the American League Player of the Week.

• Baseball celebrates 60th anniversary of Jackie's debut

  ackie Robinson broke major league baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947, with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the sport celebrated the 60th anniversary of his debut throughout the country Sunday, when more than 200 players, managers and coaches wore his number.

• Error-prone Rangers battered for second straight day

  Rough performances by pitchers and bad defense bury the Rangers again in Seattle.

• Gagné saves Rangers win

  SEATTLE — For Kevin Millwood, Friday’s 5-2 victory over the Mariners was just another quality start.

• Rangers unload on Rays

  Ian Kinsler snapped a three-game hitless streak with a 4-for-4 effort, his best night in the major leagues, as the Rangers beat the Devil Rays 8-4.

• Rangers change batting practice plans

  The Rangers announced Wednesday that they had canceled their plans to be the only team in baseball to hit second in batting practice while at home. The Rangers announced the planned change in the offseason in an effort to be more fan-friendly — with the idea that early arriving fans would rather watch the home team hit — and save costs by opening the stadium gates 45 minutes later.

• Rangers off to 0-3 start

  The Angels outscored the Rangers 17-7 and left Texas rookie manager Ron Washington looking for his first victory.