Extra Bases: Neal Cotts moves up in pen

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Wednesday's storybook 3-1 victory over Oakland wasn't just reserved for journeyman starter Ross Wolf. Don't forget left-handed reliever Neal Cotts. Cotts has vaulted in the pecking order of Rangers relievers after two appearances.

about 6 hours ago | Todd Wills |

Ross Wolf has his moment for Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ross Wolf's plan was to give up baseball at the end of this season. After getting his first major league win in the Rangers' 3-1 victory over Oakland on Wednesday, the 30-year old's plans have changed.

about 22 hours ago | Todd Wills |

Rapid Reaction: Athletics 1, Rangers 0

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Dan Straily entered Tuesday night’s game with a 7.27 ERA. But, for one night, Straily outpitched the heralded Yu Darvish in the rarest of rare happenings at Rangers Ballpark, a game in which one run is enough to win.

about 1 day ago | Randy Jennings |

Pierzynski activated from DL, back in lineup

Lineups: A.J. Pierzynski returns from DL

A.J. Pierzynski comes off the disabled list and is back in the lineup tonight when the Rangers host Oakland at Rangers Ballpark. Pierzynski, on the disabled list since May 6 with a strained oblique muscle, will catch and bat eighth.

about 1 day ago | Randy Jennings |

Rangers activate Pierzynski

Rangers activate C Pierzynski from 15-day DL

Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski declared himself ready to go for Tuesday's game against Oakland after the second game of his rehab stint with Double-A Frisco.

about 2 days ago | Todd Wills |

Pierzynski Ready to Roll

Extra Bases: Yu Darvish pitching like ace

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Yu Darvish may not consider himself to be in the class of Justin Verlander just yet. But Darvish is certainly held in high regard in the Rangers' clubhouse.

about 2 days ago | Todd Wills |