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Rangers rally twice, survive slugfest with Cabrera, Tigers

Fort-Worth Star TelegramMiguel Cabrera homers three times, but big hits by David Murphy and Adrian Beltre fuel Texas’ comeback. Read more in the Foul Territory blog ...

Texas Rangers May 20, 2013

David Murphy homers while hitting second

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers manager Ron Washington placed outfielder David Murphy in the No. 2 spot in the batting order for the second-consecutive night Sunday. Murphy responded with his fifth home run of the season against the Tigers.Murphy's three-run home run in the fifth inning gave the Rangers a one-run lead. He finished 2 for 3 with two runs scored and four RBI in an 11-8 victory."I'm going to try to keep [Murphy] there so he doesn't have to wait around to get at-bats and he can be involved in the game right away," Washington told MLB.com before the game. "Maybe that'll start getting him going."Murphy, who...

May 20, 2013

Murphy produces home run that matters

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — ARLINGTON, Texas -- The best hitter in baseball, Miguel Cabrera, belted three home runs and wowed 39,638 fans and every player, coach and manager in the ballpark Sunday night. David Murphy, trying to hone in his swing in mid-May, produced the home run that mattered, lifting the Rangers to an 11-8 victory over Detroit and their amazing Cabrera. That's what baseball does sometimes. And Murphy, whose three-run home run gave the Rangers an 8-7 lead in the bottom of the sixth -- after the Rangers had lost a one-run advantage in the top of the inning -- provided the game-changing moment the Range...

Texas Rangers May 19, 2013

Rangers | David Murphy playing through pain

KFFL — Texas Rangers OF David Murphy (back) is playing through discomfort in his lower back, the ...

May 15, 2013

Surging David Murphy to stay in Rangers’ lineup despite bruised back: ‘I want to play’

Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — With his swing getting healthy, Texas Rangers left fielder David Murphy stayed in the lineup despite a bruised back. Murphy incurred the injury when he ran into an outfield wall on Saturday. The condition has improved, Murphy said. He lessened … Continue reading →

Texas Rangers May 13, 2013

David Murphy still hurting

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers outfielder David Murphy continues to play through a bruised tailbone. He was in the starting lineup again Monday against the Athletics. Murphy, who sustained the injury when he crashed into the left-field scoreboard at Minute Maid Park Saturday, admitted he is not at 100 percent. "It's still hurts. but it's better," Murphy told MLB.com. "It's just another something you have to deal with over the course of a 162-game season."Murphy entered Monday's series opener at Oakland riding a seven-game hitting streak. He is hitting .350 (7 for 20) with two home runs and four RBI over that span. ...

May 13, 2013

Monday's Rangers-A's lineups: David Murphy's back is better

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — Left fielder David Murphy questioned himself at times Sunday for playing in the series finale against Houston after suffering a bruised back/tailbone the night before after colliding with the left-field wall. He homered despited the discomfort and survived the four-hour...

Texas Rangers May 13, 2013

Texas Rangers’ David Murphy still feeling effects of crashing into outfield wall

Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — HOUSTON – For a brief moment after he rammed into the left field wall back-first Saturday night, David Murphy lay on the outfield grass at Minute Maid Park and could feel nothing. “My legs went numb,” he said before Sunday … Continue reading →

Texas Rangers May 13, 2013

David Murphy homers again

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers outfielder David Murphy, who told reporters he was not 100 percent after colliding into the left-field scoreboard at Minute Maid Park Saturday, made his presence felt during Sunday's series finale against the Astros.Murphy took starter Jordan Lyles deep for a two-run home run in the third inning. He finished 1 for 4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI in a 12-7 victory.Murphy has homered twice in his last three games. He went 3 for 7 with a walk, three runs scored, two home runs and four RBI in his last three games -- all against Houston.

May 13, 2013

Jordan Lyles rocked by Rangers

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Astros starter Jordan Lyles had his worst start of the season as he failed to make it past the fourth inning Sunday afternoon against the Rangers.Lyles, who made his third start of the season, surrendered four runs in the third, including a two-run home run to David Murphy. He also gave up three in the fourth and was charged with eight runs and 11 hits over four innings in his first loss of the season. He walked three and struck out one in 97 pitches, 55 for strikes.Lyles has allowed 13 runs in 14 innings through his three starts. His next start is Saturday at Pittsburgh.

May 12, 2013

David Murphy plays through tailbone injury

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers outfielder David Murphy remained in the starting lineup Sunday against the Astros despite hurting his tailbone after crashing into the left-field scoreboard at Minute Maid Park Saturday. Murphy said he's not 100 percent, but he was good enough to play, according to ESPN. "I felt like I lost my legs for a minute," Murphy said. "I lost my balance and went tailbone first into the wall."  Murphy is riding a season-high six-game hit streak. He's batting .375 (6 for 16) with one home run, two RBI and three doubles.

May 12, 2013

Rangers | David Murphy OK after crashing into wall

KFFL — Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said OF David Murphy was OK after crashing into the ...

May 12, 2013

Today's Rangers-Astros lineups

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star TelegramNelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler aren't in today's starting lineup, as they are getting the day off. David Murphy is scheduled to start in leftfield, but he'll see how his back feels during batting practice. He slammed his back into...

Texas Rangers May 12, 2013

Scott Feldman's finger not an issue

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs pitcher Scott Feldman is expected to be fine after suffering a minor injury to his right index finger Monday against the Rangers, MLB.com reports.The right-hander came back out for the eighth after throwing seven scoreless innings and fell behind David Murphy 2-0 before exiting due to cramping. “It was weird,” Feldman said. “I threw my last warm-up pitch and my finger was getting stuck. I tried to stretch it out and do a couple more throws. Finally, on the last one, I realized it wasn’t going to work.” Feldman is 3-3 with a 2.70 ERA through six starts. 

May 7, 2013

David Murphy singles in return

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rangers outfielder David Murphy returned after a stomach illness Monday in Chicago. Murphy had a single in the 9-2 loss.  He went 1 for 4 with a strikeout and is batting .180. Murphy has three hits in his last 10 appearances spanning 23 at-bats. 

May 7, 2013

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David Murphy Photos

  • Rangers rally twice, survive slugfest with Cabrera, Tigers
    Miguel Cabrera homers three times, but big hits by David Murphy and Adrian Beltre fuel Texas’ comeback. Read more in the Foul Territory blog ...
  • Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) looks at the baseball after walking in Texas Rangers' David Murphy (7) in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Arlington, Texas The Associated Press
    Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) looks at the baseball after walking in Texas Rangers' David Murphy (7) in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
  • Oakland Athletics shortstop Jed Lowrie turns a double play over Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto (8) after a ground ball from David Murphy during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 13, 2013 in Oakland. Calif The Associated Press
    Oakland Athletics shortstop Jed Lowrie turns a double play over Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto (8) after a ground ball from David Murphy during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 13, 2013 in Oakland. Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • Texas Rangers' David Murphy, right, celebrates with teammates after the Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 12-7 during a baseball game, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers' David Murphy, right, celebrates with teammates after the Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 12-7 during a baseball game, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
  • Texas Rangers' David Murphy, right, celebrates with teammates after defeating the Houston Astros 12-7 in a baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers' David Murphy, right, celebrates with teammates after defeating the Houston Astros 12-7 in a baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
  • Texas Rangers' David Murphy, from left, Craig Gentry and Nelson Cruz (17) celebrate after a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Rangers won 4-1 The Associated Press
    Texas Rangers' David Murphy, from left, Craig Gentry and Nelson Cruz (17) celebrate after a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
  • It brings to mind another time: a Texas Rangers preview
    Offense: Ian Kinsler-2B, Elvis Andrus-SS, Lance Berkman-DH, Adrian Beltre-3B, David Murphy-LF, Nelson Cruz-RF, A.J. Pierzynski-C, Mitch Moreland-1B, Leonys Martin-CF. Bench: Geovany Soto-C, Jeff Baker-UTIL, Leury Garcia-UTIL, Craig Gentry-OF. TEX R/G: 4.54. CHW R/G: 3.56. First off, sorry this is a day late. We're getting close to finals time and a week with two pathology tests has messed up my mental calender. Ian Kinsler is off to an incredibly hot start, with an OPS of .919 throughout the season's first month. That's good for a nice and clean .400 wOBA, which is pretty fantastic f...
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