--2B Ian Kinsler underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair a sports hernia near his right groin. 

The Rangers will spend a long weekend squaring off against nothing but left-handed starters. 

At this stage of the season, Ron Washington would like to see his Texas Rangers get above . 

While all the Texas Rangers have left to play for this season is pride, the efforts from some up-and-coming players are giving them hope for the future. 

At this stage of the season, Ron Washington would like to see his Texas Rangers get above . 

At this stage of the season, Ron Washington would like to see his Texas Rangers get above . 

At this stage of the season, Ron Washington would like to see his Texas Rangers get above . 

MEDICAL WATCH: DH Milton Bradley (strained muscle in lower back) sat out Sept. 

The Rangers are lapping the field in a category in which no team wants to be ahead of the field. 

--C Taylor Teagarden hit the team's 332nd double Wednesday, the second-highest total in Rangers history. 

The Texas Rangers have been mathematically eliminated from contention in the AL West and their chances of winning the wild card are virtually done. 

Ichiro Suzuki and Raul Ibanez had four hits apiece to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Wednesday, handing the AL West title to the Los Angeles Angels. 

Ichiro Suzuki is hoping to reach at least one of his goals during the Seattle Mariners' lost season. 

After a little more than two weeks on the job, it appears Hank Blalock has handled the defensive responsibilities of first base well. 

--DH Milton Bradley left Tuesday's game during the first inning with a strained muscle in his lower back.