4:28 PM ET, Fri September 03, 2010

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 ago

Roster 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 ago

Matchup: 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 ago

Red 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 ago

Teagarden, 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,...

Texas Rangers 18 mins ago

Your comments: Mets Santana strains pectoral muscle

Newark Star-Ledger — Highlighting the best comments from the NJ.com community

New York Mets 18 mins ago

Florida 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 ago

Tonight’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 ago

Left-handed complement

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Pirates Q&A; with Chuck Finder

Pittsburgh Pirates 38 mins ago

Mets 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

New York Mets 47 mins ago
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