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Ron Washington on staying healthy
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — Rangers manager Ron Washington joins Ben and Skin to talk about how important the upcoming series against Minnesota is, and how to balance team health while keeping players sharp.
Texas Rangers 7 mins agoRoster report: Nippert, Teagarden return
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — MINNEAPOLIS -- The Rangers made a handful of roster moves today. Among them: * RHP Dustin Nippert was reinstated off 15-day disabled list. * C Taylor Teagarden was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, giving the Rangers a third catcher. * LHP Clay Rapada's contract was purchased from Triple-A Oklahoma City, adding another lefty to the Rangers bullpen. * RHP Omar Beltre recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed on 60-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain. * OF Brandon Boggs cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Rangers were expected to get Teagarden ...
Texas Rangers 7 mins agoMatchup: Derek Holland-Matt Fox
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — MINNEAPOLIS -- The Rangers open a three-game series with the Twins tonight with LHP Derek Holland taking on RHP Nick Blackburn. Here's a quick look at the matchup: Holland (2-2, 4.76 ERA): This is the 8th appearance (sixth start) of the season for the 23-year-old in his third stint with the Rangers in 2010. His last outing was out of the bullpen on Saturday against the A's. Holland allowed one run on three hits in 4 2/3 innings with three walks and two strikeouts. His last started was Aug. 18 at Tampa Bay and he allowed five earned runs on six hits with four walks and eight strikeouts in 4 1/...
Texas Rangers 7 mins agoRed Sox game postponed
Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — Tonight’s game between the Red Sox and White Sox at Fenway Park was postponed this afternoon due to a weather forecast that includes heavy rain and strong winds throughout most of the night. The teams will play a doubleheader tomorrow, with tickets for tonight’s schedule game good for the 1:05 p.m. start. Game 2 will be played at 7:10 tomorrow night. More in a bit ...
Boston Red Sox 8 mins agoTeagarden, Nippert and Rapada added to Rangers roster
Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — The Rangers have added to pitchers to their roster, activating right-hander Dustin Nippert from the disabled list and purchasing the contract of left-hander Clay Rapada. The Rangers have also added a third catcher by recalling Taylor Teagarden. Outfielder Brandon Boggs,...
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New York Mets 18 mins agoFlorida Marlins add OF Scott Cousins, RHP Chris Leroux from Triple-A New Orleans
Florida Marlins Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel — The Marlins promoted two more players Friday from Triple-A New Orleans. Right-handed reliever Chris Leroux returns for his second stint with the big league club. Outfielder Scott Cousins and will make his major league debut in the coming days. Both players already were on the 40-man roster. The Marlins may not be done with promotions. They’ll likely add a few [...]
Florida Marlins 25 mins agoTonight’s game postponed; day-night doubleheader tomorrow
Clubhouse Insider | Boston Herald — In anticipation of Hurricane Earl, the Red Sox have postponed tonight’s game against the White Sox in Fenway Park. The game will be played as part of a split-admission, day-night doubleheader tomorrow. According to the team, the decision was made in consultation with Major League Baseball and in consideration of Gov. Deval Patrick’s state of emergency [...]
Boston Red Sox 25 mins agoLeft-handed complement
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Pittsburgh Pirates 38 mins agoMets starter Johan Santana reports no discomfort day after leaving start with injury
Ledger on Mets | Newark Star-Ledger — Team still unsure about Santana's bullpen session, slated for Saturday
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- Did Justin Tryon do enough to make the Redskins' final roster? Redskins Insider | Washington Post Third-year cornerback Justin Tryon intercepted a pass and broke up another Thursday night in a 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. But did Tryon do enough? Before his performance in the preseason finale, Tryon was on shaky ground to make the opening 53-man roster, according to people with knowledge of the situation. And it's doubtful he could have done enough in the last preseason game to effect a major change in his situation. "I think Justin can play in the league," defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said after the game. Tryon, a fourth-round pick in 2008, was a major contributor last season...
- Redskins unveil week of festivities for opener vs. Dallas Redskins Insider | Washington Post In case you forgot, the Redskins' season opens next week with a little game against the Dallas Cowboys. To make sure no one takes this lightly, the team has planned a series of events for next week to help fans prepare for one of the most anticipated season openers in recent years. The Redskins are calling the week the largest pregame tailgate party in team history. On gameday, fans can start filling the parking lots at noon -- eight hours before kickoff. The team will have five videoboards spread throughout the parking lots so fans won't miss any other NFL action. "We want this to be a gameda...
- Former UC basketball coach dies Cincinnati Enquirer Former UC women's basketball coach J. Kelley Hall passed away Thursday of an apparent heart attack at his home in Myrtle Beach, S.C., according to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser.
- NHL and NHLPA reach agreement, Kovalchuk deal to be approved (confirmed) Fire & Ice | Bergen Record The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have reached an agreement on guidelines for future long-term contracts and the official paperwork is being worked on with the aim of completing it before today’s 5 p.m. deadline, multiple sources have confirmed to me. As part of the agreement, the 15-year, $100 million contract Ilya Kovalchuk signed with the Devils a week ago will be approved. The news that an agreement had been reached was first reported by ESPN and TSN. A source said the new guidelines include stipulations about how the salary cap hit would be calculated for long-term deals that go...
- Coughlin "surprised" by Jacobs' outburst The Blue Screen | New York Daily News Tom Coughlin was admittedly “surprised” when he heard this morning that Brandon Jacobs finally let his frustration boil over. And not surprisingly, Coughlin sought out Jacobs for a little chat....
- Start 'em, sit 'em advice for Segment 2, Week 9 of Baseball Challenge ESPN AJ Mass gives advice for those setting their lineups for the ninth week of Segment 2 of the ESPN Baseball Challenge game.
- Fantasy baseball starts/sits, pickups and pitcher rankings for Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5 ESPN Daily notes for fantasy baseball lineups for Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5.
- Pain Management: Jose Reyes injured, yet again Yahoo! Sports • For more fantasy baseball analysis, go to RotoExperts.com . HIGHLIGHTS: Hold them or Fold them.
- Fantasy Baseball: 9/3 ESPN Nate Ravitz and Tristan Cockcroft answer your e-mails on Elvis Andrus, Ryan Raburn, Neil Walker and pitchers for the rest of the season.
- Week 23 Fantasy Hitting Planner CBS Sports Every decision counts this time of year with four weeks remaining in the Fantasy season. Who's hurt? Who's hot? Our Scott White does his best to help you set the best lineup for Week 23 in his latest Hitting Planner. Fantasy - Sports - Football - Science Fiction and Fantasy - Arts