Dustin Nippert News

The Texas Rangers reclaimed a share of first place in the AL West Tuesday night, defeating the LA Angels 8-5 in Anaheim.

This time around against the Texas Rangers, Angels pitcher John Lackey is hoping to get through more than one hitter.

The Texas Rangers optioned Julio Borbon to AAA Oklahoma City to make room for Dustin Nippert.

The Angels' Bobby Abreu slides safely in to second base while second baseman Ian Kinsler applies the late tag during the first inning in Anaheim, Calif.

VS. TEXAS When: 7. Where: Angel Stadium. On the air: TV: FS West; Radio: 830, 980, 1330.

Nippert replaces Padilla Dustin Nippert is going to pitch for the Rangers on Tuesday against the Angels.

Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire, I do wander everywhere.

Fans who were bummed the Rangers couldn't get a key bunt down in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros weren't alone.

Texas closer Frank Francisco threw seven of nine pitches for strikes while retiring all three batters he faced in a rehab appearance Thursday night.

By ANTHONY ANDRO ARLINGTON - The two newest inductees into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame never played together, but they shared a common trait.Both loved their time with the Rangers.Infielder Toby Harrah and outfielder Ruben Sierra were chosen to be the 11th and 12th members of the Rangers Hall of Fame.

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The Rangers are of the belief you can never have too much pitching. That's why they signed free-agent right-hander Orlando Hernandez to a minor league contract Thursday.

Scott Feldman makes his second start for the Rangers on Friday night against the White Sox.

The Texas Rangers placed right-handed pitcher Kris Benson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 16, with right elbow tendinitis.

Right fielder Nelson Cruz has made his way to the top of the home-run charts by doing just what he's supposed to do: punishing pitchers he should be able to hit on his way to his five home runs.

Cardinals prospect Francisco Samuel sat alone at his locker with his head down, holding his throwing hand after his Springfield debut Saturday.

So, yeah, the bullpen continues to be the hot topic around Rangerland. Jeff Wilson has some notes up where he also talks about Jennings impressing in relief, and also says that the Rangers have the oldest and youngest position players in the majors right now, with Omar Vizquel and Elvis Andrus.

Matt Harrison will make his 16th Major League start on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park, and it will be his first with a cut fastball.

Right-handed relievers Willie Eyre and Dustin Nippert are officially options for the Rangers' bullpen.

Watch where you sit at Comerica Park this weekend. You never know what might crawl out of the Rangers' locker room.