Texas Rangers, potentially on the block, offering ticket deals as season reaches final stretch

September 30th, 2009 Vizquel says he's planning to play another seasonARLINGTON, Texas — The oldest position player in the major leagues is planning to play another season. Rangers utility infielder Omar Vizquel says he feels good physically and "better take advantage" of how he feels.

September 15th, 2009 Rangers' Young running bases againARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young is running the bases for the first time since being injured. Two weeks after he strained his left hamstring running out a grounder, Young tested himself Tuesday before the Rangers played Oakland.

September 11th, 2009 Mariners-Rangers game washed outARLINGTON, Texas — The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers has been postponed Friday night because of rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday.

August 20th, 2009 Pudge back in starting lineup for Texas RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez is the starting lineup for the Texas Rangers, a day after rejoining his old team in a trade with Houston. The popular catcher nicknamed "Pudge" will hit eighth in Wednesday night's game against the Minnesota Twins.

August 17th, 2009 Rangers ask release waivers on RHP Vicente PadillaARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are cutting their ties with pitcher Vicente Padilla. The Rangers put the right-hander on unconditional waivers Monday for the purpose of releasing him.

August 16th, 2009 Rangers run past the Red Sox, 7-2ARLINGTON, Texas — Julio Borbon had four hits and four of Texas' eight stolen bases, Derek Holland pitched into the seventh and the Rangers cut Boston's AL wild-card lead to a half-game with a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday night. The eight stolen bases matched the most in the majors this season.

August 15th, 2009 Rangers reinstate 2B Kinsler, place OF Cruz on DLARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers prepared to open a three-game series against Boston by reinstating second baseman Ian Kinsler from the disabled list. The Rangers also put slugging outfielder Nelson Cruz on the 15-day DL Friday with a sprained left ankle.

August 12th, 2009 Royals claim RHP Bannister from RangersCLEVELAND — The Kansas City Royals have acquired right-hander John Bannister from the Texas Rangers on a waiver claim. The Royals got the 25-year-old pitcher Tuesday.

June 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.

June 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.

June 18th, 2009 Rangers LHP Harrison goes from DL to the moundARLINGTON, Texas — Left-hander Matt Harrison is going straight from the disabled list to the pitcher's mound. The Texas Rangers have activated Harrison from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros.

June 16th, 2009 Texans strike up deal with lotteryHOUSTON — A person familiar with details of the partnership says the Houston Texans will unveil an instant-win game featuring their logo through the Texas Lottery on Tuesday. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement had not yet been announced, said the game will be a $5 scratch-off ticket with prizes of up to $100,000.

June 8th, 2009 Rangers keep Washington through 2010ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are sticking with manager Ron Washington, at least through 2010. "This was an easy decision," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said in a statement Monday announcing the team exercised its contract option to keep him for next season.

June 8th, 2009 Redskins become lottery team, unveil scratch-offASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins are a lottery team, albeit one with no pingpong balls to worry about.

June 7th, 2009 Cruz powers Texas to 6-3 win over Red SoxBOSTON — Nelson Cruz homered and finished with three hits, helping the Texas Rangers beat Boston 6-3 on Sunday for their first series win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park in 12 years. The Rangers had 12 hits one day after Jon Lester flirted with a perfect game before settling for a two-hitter in Boston's 8-1 victory.