Man cited for peppering Southern California national park with 3,000 golf ballsSeptember 17th, 2009 Man litters national park with 3,000 golf ballsRIVERSIDE, Calif. — A man who said he hurled thousands of golf balls into Joshua Tree National Park for more than a year to honor deceased golfers will be explaining his tribute to a federal magistrate.
Vladimir Guerrero hits 216th homer at new Yankee Stadium, topping mark at old ballparkSeptember 14th, 2009 Guerrero hits record HR at new Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — The Yankee Stadium record for home runs in a season has been broken with eight games to spare. Los Angeles Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero hit the 216th home run in 73 games at the new $1.5 billion ballpark, one more than the high set at the previous stadium in 2004.
Rangers activate OF Andruw Jones before doubleheader in ClevelandSeptember 8th, 2009 Rangers activate OF Andruw JonesCLEVELAND — The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Andruw Jones from the 15-day disabled list ahead of a doubleheader Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. Jones has been sidelined since Aug.
Hamilton out for Rangers until at least Friday after another shot for pinched nerve in backSeptember 7th, 2009 Hamilton has 2nd shot, out until weekendARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has received a second shot for the pinched nerve in his back. He is not expected to return until at least next weekend.
Replay review overturns apparent home run by Brewers slugger Ryan BraunJuly 30th, 2009 Replay review overturns homer by Brewers' BraunMILWAUKEE — Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has had an apparent home run taken away by instant replay. Braun's drive to center field Wednesday night against Washington was originally ruled a homer.
Rangers 7, Royals 2July 27th, 2009 Rangers 7, Royals 2E_Kinsler (7), Callaspo (12). DP_Kansas City 1.
Rangers 4, Red Sox 2July 22nd, 2009 Rangers 4, Red Sox 2DP_Boston 1. LOB_Boston 6, Texas 3.
Jones' Exhuberance Made Task Child's Play for RangersJuly 9th, 2009 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Andruw Jones hit three home runs in his first three at-bats and the Texas Rangers routed the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Wednesday night.
Rangers 12, Rays 4July 5th, 2009 Rangers 12, Rays 4DP_Texas 2. LOB_Tampa Bay 4, Texas 8.
Hold that replay: MLB tells umpire crew it mistakenly used video review in Phillies-Rays gameJune 26th, 2009 MLB tells umpire crew it mistakenly used replayTurns out umpires are still learning the rules for instant replay, too. Major League Baseball told an umpiring crew Friday that it mistakenly went to a video review the previous night on a ball hit by Tampa Bay's Pat Burrell that bounced into the stands at Tropicana Field.
Zito takes no-hit bid into 7th, Winn singles home go-ahead run in Giants' 3-2 win over RangersJune 22nd, 2009 Zito, Winn lead Giants over Rangers 3-2SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Zito carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, Randy Winn hit a go-ahead single and the San Francisco Giants took advantage of another Texas mistake for a 3-2 victory over the Rangers on Sunday and a series sweep. Zito (4-7) didn't allow a hit until Andruw Jones' two-run homer with none out in the seventh, a line drive that stayed just fair inside the left-field foul pole.
Suite seat: Rangers rename owner's suite after former president George W. BushJune 19th, 2009 No cheap seat for Bush at Rangers gameARLINGTON, Texas — Former President George W. Bush used to be able to sit in the cheap seats.
Suite honor: Rangers to rename owner's suite after former president George W. BushJune 18th, 2009 Bush being honored by Rangers with suiteARLINGTON, Texas — The owner's suite at Rangers Ballpark is being renamed in honor of former President George W. Bush. Bush is also the former managing general partner of the Rangers, a position he held from 1989-94 before being elected governor of Texas and later as the 43rd U.S.
Dodgers 3, Rangers 1June 14th, 2009 Dodgers 3, Rangers 1E_Saltalamacchia 2 (3). LOB_Los Angeles 5, Texas 6.
Lights Out: Dodgers-Rangers game delayed after section of lights go outJune 14th, 2009 Dodgers-Rangers game delayed when lights go outARLINGTON, Texas — A light failure at Rangers Ballpark caused Saturday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas to be delayed for one hour, 41 minutes. Play was suspended after the fifth inning because one of the stadium's eight light standards was dark.