Rangers All-Star Hamilton back in lineup as DH after missing 19 games with back injurySeptember 25th, 2009 Rangers' Hamilton back in lineup as DHARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton was back in the lineup Friday night after missing 19 games because of a pinched nerve in his back. Hamilton was batting third as the designated hitter for Texas in the opener of its final homestand of the season against Tampa Bay.
Kinsler reaches 30-30 mark, Rangers down Rays 8-3September 25th, 2009 Kinsler, Rangers beat Rays 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered to become a 30-30 player for the first time, Julio Borbon had three hits and the Texas Rangers clung to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Friday night. Kinsler is the third second baseman in major league history with 30 homers and 30 stolen bases in a season.
Hamilton unsure of his status for Rangers; Young hopes to return this weekendSeptember 16th, 2009 Texas star Hamilton wants to get back on fieldARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton still wants to get back on the field, though he says it's possible he won't play again this season. Hamilton already has missed 11 straight games because of a pinched nerve in his back and says his comeback is being slowed by tightness in his right glute.
2 weeks after getting hurt, Rangers' Young returns to lineupSeptember 15th, 2009 Rangers' Young returns to lineupARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young is back in the starting lineup, two weeks after being injured. Young strained his left hamstring running out a grounder.
Rookie RHP Tommy Hunter throws 6-hitter, Rangers beat Mariners 7-2 in opener of doubleheaderSeptember 13th, 2009 Hunter pitches Rangers past Mariners in DH openerARLINGTON, Texas — Tommy Hunter threw a six-hitter for his first complete game and the Texas Rangers hit three homers to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in the rain-delayed opener of a doubleheader Sunday. Chris Davis, David Murphy and Nelson Cruz connected for the Rangers, who began the day three games behind Boston for the AL wild card.
Guthrie throws 7 shutout innings, Orioles beat Rangers 7-0 for second straight winSeptember 6th, 2009 Orioles beat Rangers 7-0 for rare winning streakBALTIMORE — Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven innings of six-hit ball, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-0 Sunday to earn their second series win since the All-Star break. Brian Roberts, Jeff Fiorentino and Chad Moeller each had two hits and two RBIs for the Orioles, who took two of three.
OF Josh Hamilton rejoins Rangers, but sore back keeps him out of lineupSeptember 5th, 2009 Hamilton returns to Rangers, but not in lineupBALTIMORE — All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton rejoined the Texas Rangers on Saturday, uncertain when his back injury will enable him to return to the lineup. Hamilton left Wednesday's game against Toronto with a pinched nerve.
All-Star Josh Hamilton faces home crowd for 1st time since revealing drunken episode in barAugust 15th, 2009 Hamilton back home after revealing sobriety slipARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is ready to face the home crowd for the first time since revealing he slipped one night in January in his struggle for sobriety. Hamilton said he wasn't nervous about the reception he might receive before Friday night's game against Boston.
Rangers CF Josh Hamilton to play in minors for one more gameJuly 4th, 2009 Hamilton's return put on holdARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton's return to the Texas Rangers has been put on hold. Rangers manager Ron Washington said Friday night that the All-Star center fielder will play at least one more rehab game for Triple-A Oklahoma City as he attempts to come back from abdominal surgery.
Hamilton having no problems in rehab, expects to be back in Rangers lineup by the weekendJuly 1st, 2009 Hamilton expects to be back in Texas lineup soonARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton expects to return to the Texas Rangers lineup this weekend after a trip to Iowa for at least one more rehab game. "That's been my target the whole time, to get back some time during the homestand," Hamilton said Tuesday after working out with the Rangers.
Rangers OF Hamilton starts rehab from abdominal surgery as DH in Double-A gameJune 30th, 2009 Hamilton starts rehab going 1-4 in Double-AARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has started his comeback from abdominal surgery. Hamilton went 1 for 4 with a walk while leading off as the designated hitter for Double-A Frisco on Monday night.
Rangers slugger Hamilton eager to resume baseball activity after abdominal surgeryJune 12th, 2009 Hamilton eager to resume baseball activityARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton is already running on a treadmill and expects to resume baseball activities in about 10 days after surgery to repair of his abdominal muscle. Hamilton, who was in the clubhouse after the Rangers' 1-0 victory over Toronto on Thursday night, says he's glad the injury has been corrected and won't linger for the rest of the season.
Rangers' Hamilton undergoes abdominal surgery in Philadelphia, expected back in 4-6 weeksJune 10th, 2009 Rangers' Hamilton hs surgery to repair torn abARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has had surgery in Philadelphia to repair a partially torn abdominal muscle. Manager Ron Washington said the surgery Tuesday went well and that Hamilton is expected back in Texas on Wednesday.
Texas Rangers OF Hamilton headed to disabled listJune 3rd, 2009 Texas OF Josh Hamilton headed to disabled listNEW YORK — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is headed to the disabled list with a strained groin that could sideline him from two weeks to two months. Hamilton had an MRI on Tuesday and was examined by Dr.
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton out of lineup with recurring groin injuryMay 31st, 2009 Rangers' Hamilton out with groin problemARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics due to a recurring groin problem. Hamilton sustained the injury May 17 in a home game against the Los Angeles Angels when he crashed into the padded outfield wall while making a leaping catch.