TEXAS RANGERS TICKETS

Benoit put on DL, Nippert recalled
Joaquin Benoit, who is 3-2 with a 5.60 ERA, has been bothered by shoulder inflammation all season was the one who was placed on the disabled list Saturday.

Rangers stockpiling speed in Frisco
While Ian Kinsler is Texas' primary speed threat at the Major League-level, the Rangers are finally beginning to stockpile speedsters in their Minor League system with Elvis Andrus, Julio Borbon and Jose Vallejo at Double-A Frisco.

Padilla struggles in loss to O's
Vicente Padilla walked off the field Friday evening with a bruised right thumb after giving up eight runs in 22/3 innings in the Rangers' 10-4 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards.

Hurley scratched from start vs O's
Eric Hurley has been scratched from Saturday's start against the Orioles with a tight hamstring muscle and Scott Feldman will start in his place.

O's honor military, including first pitch
With America's pastime honoring Veterans in ballparks across the country, the Orioles welcomed the military members from Walter Reed and honored Major Paul 'Max' Moga, an Air Force F-22 Demo Pilot, with the ceremonial first pitch.

Catalanotto hoping to stay with Texas
Frank Catalanotto started July with a three-hit night on Wednesday in Yankee Stadium. He wonders if he'll end the month with a new team.

Rangers healthy entering O's series
The Rangers were back to full strength for the opener of their three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Camden Yards.

Vazquez taking his chance in Texas
Rangers infielder Ramon Vazquez has a habit of seizing career opportunities, so when he saw Jon Daniels, the club's general manager, sitting alone in the home dugout before a game, it should surprise no one that the free agent-to-be pounced.

Rangers look to repeat All-Star history
Michael Young, Ian Kinsler, Josh Hamilton, Milton Bradley and Vicente Padilla have all had the kind of first half that gives them hope of making the AL All-Star team.

Rangers drop finale slugfest to Yanks
The Yankees scored nine runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to avoid a sweep with a 18-7 victory over the Rangers at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

Rangers return to site of 30-run outburst
The Rangers are making their first trip back to the scene of their greatest offensive glory. The last time the Rangers were in Camden Yards, they set a record for most runs scored in a 30-3 victory over the Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader on Aug. 22, 2007.

Young leaves game against Yanks
Rangers shortstop Michael Young left Wednesday's game with the Yankees after three innings with what club officials said was a "mild strain of his left groin muscle."

In their footsteps: The third baseman
This year's column mixes a look back with a look ahead. Each week Jamey Newberg takes one roster spot and features a legendary Rangers player in that role along with a prospect or two from today's deep Rangers farm system. This week: The third baseman.

Murphy gets a rest against Yanks
Manager Ron Washington gave a few people the night off for the Rangers' final game with the Yankees on Wednesday night, most notably David Murphy.

Hamilton wins ESPY for Best Comeback
Josh Hamilton has been named winner of the ESPY for Best Comeback. That honor will be presented at the annual ceremony on July 20, although the Rangers are in Minnesota that weekend.

Kinsler sparks Rangers to victory
Michael Young singled home Ian Kinsler with the winning run in the top of the ninth inning to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.

Mendoza, Rangers to oppose Ponson
A month ago, Sidney Ponson seemed locked into the Rangers rotation, and Luis Mendoza seemed stuck in Triple-A trying to get healthy again. Now they'll face each other in a big league game, and Ponson is the one pitching for the other team.

Feldman, Guardado to get some rest
Rangers pitchers Scott Feldman and Eddie Guardado are both getting a couple of extra days off. Guardado was unavailable to pitch on Tuesday night.

Hicks excited about young Rangers
The Rangers' infusion of youth has one big supporter. Owner Tom Hicks was at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night to watch his team play, and he is feeling good about what he's seeing lately.

Rangers take opener behind Feldman
The Rangers went to two games over .500 for the first time this season behind the pitching of Scott Feldman in a 2-1 victory over the Yankees on Monday.