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Umps miss call in bizarre fashion
At this point, it may be more surprising when a week goes by without a terrible call by an MLB umpire.
The latest gaffe might have been the worst of all. On Friday, the Texas Rangers were attempting to pull off a 3-6-3 double play in the second inning when pitcher Justin Grimm stepped in front of first baseman Mitch Moreland to intercept the ball. First base umpire Jeff Nelson thought...
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MLB Umpires Blow Double Play Call in Rangers-Mariners Game As Pitcher Bizarrely Intercepts First Baseman (Video)
At this point it may be more surprising when a week goes by without a terrible call by an MLB umpire.
The latest gaffe might be the worst of all. The Rangers were attempting to pull off a 3-6-3 double play in the second inning when pitcher Justin Grimm stepped in front of first baseman Mitch Moreland to bizarrely intercept the ball. First base umpire Jeff Nelson thought Moreland...
Rangers pull off double play against Mariners that clearly wasn’t a double play (GIF, Video)
Blown calls have plagued Major League umpires this year, but this one from Friday night’s Rangers-Mariners tilt is so bad that if it’s not the worst of the season, it’s definitely top 3 material.
In the bottom of the 2nd inning Seattle catcher Jesus Sucre hit into what appeared to be a fairly routine 3-6-3 double play, except that instead of first baseman Mitch Moreland receiving...
Texas Rangers Finding Success In New Places, New Faces
2013 for Texas Rangers fans has to feel sort of like they are part of a giant bingo game where you don’t know any of the other players in the room. It seems that on any given night a new number may be called and fans will be treated as a new face emerges from the dugout or comes jogging in from the bullpen. Just when you start to familiarize yourself with a player, he is gone,...
Jose Canseco fondly recalls time with Rangers
FORT WORTH, Texas Jose Cansecos 2 seasons with the Texas Rangers were marked by him having a ball bounce off his head for a home run and blowing out his arm while pitching.
While those incidents wont exactly make Cansecos list of top career accomplishments, he had nothing but positive things to about his time with the Rangers.
"The ballpark was gorgeous," he said Thursday...
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Yu Darvish Bobble Head
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Here is a quick peek at the upcoming Yu Darvish bobble head doll. The Texas Rangers will be handing out bobble heads to the first 20,000 Texas Ranger fans on June 11, 2013 when the Texas host the Cleveland Indians. If you take a good look at the photo, you will notice that the Yu Darvish bobble head doll has included a strikeout counter. This...
Setbacks can't keep Neal Cotts down
Joe Bick rattles off the date -- Feb. 10, 2012. It was the day Bick, an agent, broke difficult news to his client, left-hander Neal Cotts.
"Neal, it's heartbreaking for me to tell you this, but I think we've run out of chances," Bick recalls saying. "I'd be surprised if we're able to get you a job."
No team would take a chance on Cotts, who had...
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Derek Lowe Clears Waivers, Can Either Accept Minor League Assignment or Become Free Agent
Derek Lowe has become quite the journeyman. He now faces another career decision.
Lowe cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Rangers, according to reports. Lowe can either accept the assignment to Triple-A Round Rock or he can choose to become a free agent.
Lowe could opt for free agency in the hopes of catching on with another major league team, but it’s...
Prospect Profile: Jurickson Profar | INF | TEX
As a rule, we fantasy owners love to own prospects before our fellow owners. There’s little as rewarding as grabbing a minor leaguer before he becomes a household name and then watching as he develops into a stud. But how do you sort the big-timers from part-timers? Prospect Profile is here to help. This week we examine Rangers uber-prospect, Jurickson Profar.Player Name: Jurickson...
Texas Rangers Recall Ross Wolf, Option Cory Burns
The Texas Rangers changed up their bullpen some on Wednesday, purchasing the contract of right-handed reliever Ross Wolf from Triple-A Round Rock while optioning right-handed reliever Cory Burns to the same minor league affiliate. Don’t look for Wolf to make a huge impact, and could be shuffled to the minoors quickly. But he has been very solid in the minors this year so if he...
Rangers making more pitching moves
ARLINGTON, Texas Since it's a day that ends with a y' it must be time for the Texas Rangers to make more pitching moves.
The club plans purchased the contract of left-hander Neal Cotts before Tuesday's game to give them another arm in the bullpen.
They'll need another one to start Wednesday's game as right-hander Nick Tepesch will miss his start because of...
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The Fab Five: MLB Power Rankings
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Fab Five, MLB Power Rankings. It’s been an interesting week for some of baseball’s best. The Rangers, Cardinals and Yankees have been able to continue plugging the holes caused by their numerous injuries,
Rangers DFA Lowe to make room for Lindblom
ARLINGTON, Texas Veteran Derek Lowe, who struggled this year for the Texas Rangers, was designated for assignment Monday to create room for Josh Lindblom.
Lowe, who was signed in spring training to a 1.25 million deal, was 1-0 with a 9.00 ERA in nine appearances for Texas. He pitched Sunday, his first appearance in a week, and allowed two runs in 23 of an inning.
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Video: Miguel Cabrera ties Hank Greenberg on home run list
The Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera smacked two home runs on Sunday against the Rangers to tie Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg with 331 career home runs.
The shots were taken off starter Derek Holland in the third and fifth innings.
Before the night was done, Cabrera took a total of three balls out of the park.
Video: Miguel Cabrera pops three home runs against the Rangers
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The Texas Rangers may eventually fade, their record is fools gold….
This club’s record is fool’s gold. Their brainless trust has made a series of stupid personnel moves which will culminate in many more games a like the one we just witnessed last night as the season progresses. There is no way on earth Texas’ offense can compensate for the 230(+) RBI’s that they surrendered by not keeping Josh Hamilton and CHRIS DAVIS, who, if you’ll recall...
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