DUSTIN NIPPERT NEWS
Sunday pitching plans up in the air
July 31, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
Another non-trade note. Kevin Millwood didn't sound confident he'd be able to make his start Sunday. Manager Ron Washington said the right-hander is still tentatively scheduled to start, while pitching coach Mike Maddux said it's a TBA. If not Millwood, Dustin Nippert would...
Is Warner Madrigal the newest bullpen piece?
July 29, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
The Rangers reliever makes the most since to give the team a fresh arm for Thursday's series opener against Seattle. The Rangers can send Guillermo Moscoso back down and call up the right-hander. He was removed from the Oklahoma City bullpen Wednesday and Texas manager Ron Washington...
Yankees vs. Rangers Series Preview
June 02, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
| Comments
| Comments
Yankees vs. RangersNew Yankee Stadium(three games)After a successful road trip that saw the Yankees win five of seven games against the Rangers and Indians, the Yanks head home for a seven-game homestand in first place in the AL East with a 30-21 record.Besides a few remaining bullpen...
Some thoughts from the clubhouse
July 22, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
It was a lively clubhouse, as you can imagine. The Rangers swept the Red Sox and there's an off day tomorrow, so that had everyone in a good mood.
A few random things:
• Doug Mathis said he's had a better approach ever since his spot start on June 9 against Toronto...
Vicente Padilla speaks on his departure
August 12, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
Vicente Padilla would have been on the mound last night in Cleveland if he still had his spot in the rotation. Instead, that fell to Dustin Nippert, who had one bad inning that hurt his start (of course, his team couldn't get him any runs, either).
Padilla talked with Al Dia&...
Walks ruin Burnett’s start, Yanks lose 7-2
August 27, 2009 by
Scott Proctor's Arm
| Comments
A.J. Burnett was cruising well into the fourth inning Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium against the Texas Rangers. In fact, he was perfect through 3 2/3 innings. However, after two two-out walks, Burnett gave up a three-run home run to Ian Kinsler. After that,...
How will the Rangers do against the Yankees?
August 25, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
New York won't have C.C. Sabathia for this series. But the Rangers won't have Scott Feldman, either.
The pitching matchups are scheduled to be:
Game 1 (tonight, 6:05 p.m., FSSW): Kevin Millwood vs. Joba Chamberlain
Game 2 (Wed., 6:05 p.m., FSSW): Derek Holland vs. Andy Pettitte...
One swing gives Rangers 3-1 lead
August 27, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett has allowed only one hit. But two walks preceeded a three-run homer by Ian Kinsler, and suddenly the Rangers lead 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning. Kinsler laced the first pitch from Burnett into the left-field seats after a pair of quality at...
Rangers notes
July 31, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
Here's a few notes on your Rangers, courtesy of Drew Davison
ARLINGTON - Kevin Millwood thought when he left Sunday's game in Kansas City with a tight left gluteus muscle that it would be a minor setback. It's quickly becoming a nagging injury, and Millwood's next...
Padilla designated for assignment
August 07, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
The Rangers have cut ties with Vicente Padilla, designating the right-hander for assignment. General manager Jon Daniels announced the decision, essentially saying that Padilla finally crossed the line of being a good teammate. Dustin Nippert will take his spot in the rotation.
"...
How many in 2009?
August 03, 2009 by
Ranger Fans
| Comments
Usually towards the end of the year, we always hear about how many players the Texas Rangers have used overall in any particular season. The Rangers are usually towards the high end of that list. Injuries, callups, usually make for a long list, and you tend to forget the guys who are...
Rangers 7, Kansas City 2 (F)
July 26, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
The Rangers may not have been very impressive today, but they did get a win to take the series with the Royals. Sometimes it takes the other team to provide a play to get you going. Alberto Callaspo's dropped ball on Ian Kinsler's pop-up gave the Rangers the break they needed...
Feliz issues first walk
August 22, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
It came to Gabe Gross with two outs in the sixth inning. Feliz had pitched 12 1/3 innings before allowing the walk. He followed that with an errant pickoff attempt to first base. Gross moved to third on the play. It's the second-consecutive night a Texas pitcher has made a throwing...
Game 117: Rangers put Red Sox back in their place
August 16, 2009 by
Over The Monster
| Comments
More photos »
by LM Otero - AP
about 6 hours ago:
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, left, slides into home plate before the throw and tag to score against Texas Rangers catcher Taylor Tegarden, right, during the fourth...
Ron Washington's Offseason Wish List
September 30, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
Rangers manager Ron Washington laid out his offseason wish list Wednesday afternoon in a conversation with MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Among the skipper's desires? A veteran starting pitcher, a left-handed reliever and a right-handed hitter.Beyond Scott Feldman and Kevin Millwood...
Strange Fruit: Today's Afternoon Games
August 27, 2009 by
Walkoff Walk
| Comments
The higher-ups at MLB have deigned to give us a whopping six afternoon games today to make up for yesterday's short schedule. In that case, I'll do a WHIPAROUND liveglog between 2PM EDT and 5PM EDT. Why whiparound? Because the Yankees are playing and I am going to whip my...
More random Rangers thoughts
August 17, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
That sure was a fun weekend of Rangers baseball. The atmosphere in the park on Friday and Saturday had a playoff feel to it. Even with a crowd that wasn't at large in the heat on Sunday, they were loud. And they watched the Rangers win the series. Some thoughts (as always, this...
McCarthy strong in rehab start
August 28, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
| Comments
Right-hander Brandon McCarthy (stress fracture in right scapula) allowed only two hits and three walks in six scoreless innings for Triple A Oklahoma City on Thursday night in his fifth rehab start. He missed the chance for a victory as Warner Madrigal blew a save in the seventh inning...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
