The Texas Rangers showed signs of breaking out of their surprising offensive slump in their latest game, but suffered yet another defeat. 

Gary Sheffield moved into familiar company with career homer No. 

Gary Sheffield moved into familiar company with career homer No. 

Gary Sheffield moved into familiar company with career homer No. 

Gary Sheffield moved into familiar company with career homer No. 

Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sports hernia, and could be headed for season-ending surgery. 

Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sports hernia, and could be headed for season-ending surgery. 

Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sports hernia, and could be headed for season-ending surgery. 

--DH Milton Bradley was scratched from the lineup for the second consecutive day with a different health issue. 

MEDICAL WATCH: DH Milton Bradley (stiff back) sat out Aug. 

Once again, the Rangers are shuffling Hank Blalock around the infield. 

The Detroit Tigers' pitching hit a new low in their last game after giving up a season-high 16 runs. 

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Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla reported no problems with an inflamed joint in his neck following a bullpen session on Sunday as is expected to start Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers.