--RHP Derrick Turnbow, whose struggles with command kept him from making the big league bullpen out of spring training, exercised the "out" in his minor league contract that allowed him to request his release if not in the majors by May 1. 

The Rangers thought they might try to wait out Josh Hamilton's pesky rib cage muscle strain, but only if they didn't have any other medical issues crop up in the meantime. 

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It's been nearly two and a half years since Texas acquired Brandon McCarthy from the Chicago White Sox. 

So much for Alex Rodriguez savoring his first game action since undergoing March hip surgery. 

The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. 

--1B Chris Davis struck out once Thursday, giving him 34 strikeouts for April. 

Reliever Eddie Guardado let his frustration with his poor start show through Thursday. 

Apr. 

Ryan Sweeney retreated, leaped and stuck his glove above the eight-foot wall - and saved a much-needed victory for the ailing Oakland Athletics. 

The Chicago White Sox are banged up and they aren't scoring many runs as a result. 

John Pomarico singled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to push Major League Screen Printing by B&A Jewelers 3-2 in a Staten Island LL Major contest. 

ARLINGTON - Admit it, you think it was a mistake to promote Derek Holland to the big leagues after one start in Triple-A. 

The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. 

The Rangers do not have an ace for their rotation.