Texas Rangers News

The only real fireworks between Texas and Seattle this time were the pyrotechnic displays after back-to-back home runs by Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley, and then the 10th-inning game-winning shot by Ramon Vazquez as the Rangers rallied for a 13-12 victory Monday night. Only four nights after Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson charged the mound and flung his helmet at Texas pitcher Kason…

Texas Rangers designated hitter Milton Bradley left Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning with a strained right shoulder.

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Emil Brown hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 12-6, ending the Rangers’ season-best five-game winning streak Sunday. Frank Thomas drove in two runs to give him 1,695 RBIs, tying him with Cal Ripken for 21st all-time, and Mark Ellis had three hits for the A’s.

The suspension for Seattle Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson has been reduced to five games, the team announced Sunday.

The Texas Rangers on Sunday placed righthander Kevin Millwood on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin.

The Rangers placed right-handed pitcher Kevin Millwood on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin on Sunday before Texas’ game against the Oakland Athletics. The Rangers called up right-hander Doug Mathis from Triple-A Oklahoma to take Millwood’s roster spot. Mathis is 5-0 with a 3.55 ERA in seven starts for Oklahoma, but will pitch in relief for Texas.

Milton Bradley homered and drove in three runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4 on Saturday night for their fifth straight win, despite having their shutout streak end at 33 innings. Texas pitchers had posted three shutouts in a row and the scoreless streak was the second-longest in franchise history.

Texas right-hander Kevin Millwood left Saturday night’s game against Oakland in the first inning with a right groin strain. After throwing a pitch to Jack Cust, Millwood bent down and placed his hands on his knees. Rangers catcher Gerald Laird immediately signaled for the team’s medical staff. Millwood tossed a warmup pitch before exiting.

Texas Rangers righthander Kevin Millwood left Saturday’s game against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning with a mild right groin strain.