The Rangers already knew they were facing two key weeks without third baseman Michael Young, who strained a hamstring early in the week. 

--The Rangers used OF Craig Gentry as a late-game replacement in Sunday's blowout loss. 

--The Rangers have moved RHP Tommy Hunter up a day in the pitching rotation to keep him on regular rest. 

The Texas Rangers were without All-Stars Michael Young and Josh Hamilton, yet that wasn't supposed to be a serious handicap against a last-place team heading for a 12th consecutive losing season. 

 

The banged-up Texas Rangers are running out of time as they try to mount a push for the playoffs. 

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton returned to Texas on Sunday to get more treatment for a back injury that forced him to miss the weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles. 

Baseball is known as a talking sport. 

THE TAMPA BAY RAYS held off the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago White Sox finished just ahead of the Minnesota Twins. 

The Texas Rangers have played well of late, but still can't afford too many slips on their current road trip against two of the AL's weaker teams. 

Angels starter John Lackey was gone only two pitches into his season debut. 

Angels starter John Lackey's season debut lasted only two pitches. 

Ian Kinsler may have been targeted by the Los Angeles Angels after a two-homer performance. 

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Rangers closer Frank Francisco was put on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, even after completing a bullpen session in which he felt no pain.