Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Kernels: A week of perfect fives

Our weekly review of interesting and notable stats you might have missed. Give Me Five Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals went 5-for-5, with 5 RBI, in Monday's 11-4 victory against the Los Angeles Angels.

Andrus Hits, Runs Rangers To Victory

From Elias: Elvis Andrus went 5-for-5 and stole two bases in the Rangers' 7-2 home win over the Tigers. The only other player in franchise history to record five hits and two steals in a game is Lenny Randle, against the Angels on June 21, 1974. Texas' manager that night was Billy Martin.

Recap: Texas vs. Detroit

Washington defends Darvish's pitch count

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington found himself having to defend the 130 pitches that he allowed ace Yu Darvish to throw during Thursday nights victory against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers.

about 3 days ago | Todd Wills |

Taylor: Yu's outburst as rare as his excellence

Yu Darvish let loose a rare display of emotion during Sunday's win, a game in which his performance was equally as rare.

about 14 days ago | Jean-Jacques Taylor |

Don't rule out a Profar-Taveras deal

A bad trade can haunt a general manager for life. I say this while assessing the positions in which St. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak and Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels find themselves.

Fitzsimmons & Durrett

Rangers manager Ron Washington joins Richard Durrett and Tim MacMahon to discuss the first week of the season, if he feels guilty when his team catches a break from the umpires, Elvis Andrus and much more.

about 41 days ago |

Galloway & Company

Eric Nadel joins Galloway & Company to discuss the Rangers' home opener against the Angels, Elvis Andrus' contract extension and much more.

about 46 days ago |