The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Michael Young (groin) did not play June 6 because of a left hand injury. 

--RHP Elizardo Ramirez was designated for assignment Sunday so the Rangers could recall INF German Duran. 

In an emergency, infielder German Duran was called up Sunday morning. 

David Murphy filled in aptly in the No. 

Now the Tampa Bay Rays are fighting among themselves. 

Center fielder Josh Hamilton and shortstop Michael Young were out of the Texas Rangers' lineup Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. 

Even a matchup with the hot-hitting Texas Rangers hasn't kept the Tampa Bay Rays from displaying their pitching strength. 

Willy Aybar hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. 

Tampa Bay's pitching staff cooled off a hot-hitting lineup for the second night in a row. 

Sidney Ponson might have been one of the Texas Rangers' most effective starters, but manager Ron Washington said Saturday his pitching staff will be better off without Ponson's abrasive personality. 

Texas Rangers' shortstop Michael Young was back in the lineup Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Rays despite a hairline fracture in his left ring finger. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Michael Young (bruised left hand) did not play June 6 and was day-to-day. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Michael Young (bruised left hand) did not play June 6 and was day-to-day. 

Citing a lack of respect for teammates and the club, the Rangers suddenly severed ties with No.