Yardbarker: Ben Broussard

11/12 Winter Ball Report

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:10:44 -0500

In the AFL the Peoria Javelinas lost to the Mesa Solar Sox 8-4: Box Score - Recap - Game Story

Austin Jackson went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI.

Juan Miranda went 1-for-3 with a RBI.

Kevin Russo went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run scored, and he was hit by a pitch.

In HWB the Waikiki BeachBoys ...

11/11 Winter Ball Report

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:52:29 -0500

In the AFL the Peoria Javelinas defeated the Mesa Solar Sox 13-9: Box Score - Recap - Game Story

Kevin Russo went 1-for-6.

Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a double, a RBI, and two runs scored.

Juan Miranda went 2-for-5 with a HR, 2 RBI, and a run scored.

Other Yankees are playing in the Venezuelan, ...

11/9 Winter Ball Report

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:27:26 -0500

In the AFL the Peoria Javelinas lost to the Surprise Rafters 9-6: Box Score - Recap - Game Story

Phil Hughes started for the Javelinas and continued his inconsistent winter. After having a great outing his last time out he followed it with a very unimpressive 2.1 innings today. He allowed 2 runs ...

Tuesday Afternoon Rangers Notes

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:42:11 -0500

The potentially imminent threat of Texas Rangers team president Nolan Ryan to the futures of general manager Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington; Vicente Padilla's balky neck flares up yet again; did the Rangers sell too late on Eddie Guardado?

Oh, What Could Have Been!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:46:48 -0500

The Seattle Mariners were rumored to be in on Cliff Lee and Edwin Jackson over the offseason.. Oh, What could have Been!

Comeback Kids: Rangers Rally Late To Knock Off Royals, 6-5

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:36:29 -0500

Down to their last four outs and trailing by a 5-1 margin, the Texas Rangers pulled off an improbable late-inning comeback to overtake the struggling Kansas City Royals on Tuesday evening; updates from the Rangers' draft haul; a final update on the Sidney Ponson debacle.

Padilla Delivers Gem In 2-0 Rangers Win; Broussard On His Way Out?

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:22:15 -0500

The anatomy of an emerging ace; Ben Broussard Death Watch begins; Baseball Prospectus's Kevin Goldstein wraps up the Texas Rangers' 2007 draft class.

Floyd just outs away from no-no, Rangers may cut Broussard

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:37:28 -0500

For the second time this season Gavin Floyd came within out of pitching no-hitter. Last night his bid was broken up in the ninth inning on a Joe Mayer double. The White Sox had the game in hand by this point as Floyd moved to 3-1 on the season after allowing just a lone run. The lone run was unearned thanks to Carlos Quentin dropping a fly ball in left field. Aside from Mauer, who walked twice in addition to his no-hitter breaking double, Floyd held the Twins to zero hits and one walk over 26 plate appearances, baffling the league's least disciplined lineup with an assortment of big breaking curveballs. Though his 19/18 K/BB ratio will still cause some concerns, Floyd lowered his ERA to 2.50 on the season. Closer Bobby Jenks came in to pitch the final 2/3 innings to preserve the White Sox 7-1 win. Even with rumors he may be desiginated for assigment Juan Uribe was in the lineup for the team, he was 2-for-4 scoring once, and driving in another run. Jermaine Dye hit his fourth home run of the season off of Nick Blackburn in the sixth. The win moves the White Sox one game behind the Twins in the AL Central. The teams will play each other twice more in this series. *** The honeymoon may be over for the Rangers and Ben Broussard. Broussard who was acquired from Seattle in a trade for Tim Hulett was benched last night in favor of Frank Catalanotto and the Dallas Morning News speculates that upon the return of Marlon Byrd he could be released. Broussard began the season playing nearly every day at first base, but quickly shifted into a platoon role and is now being benched completely. Broussard is hitting just .159 and has just three extra base hits in his 82 trips to the plate.

Rangers Ride Youngsters To Fourth Consecutive Victory

Sun, 04 May 2008 12:46:49 -0500

Several influential ex-RedHawks propel the Texas Rangers to a fourth consecutive victory, while the transcendent Josh Hamilton gets a little unexpected something out of his American League Player of the Month award.

NEWSFLASH: Shelton Purchased; Botts DFAed

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:14:42 -0500

Chris Shelton confidently arrives, Ben Broussard nervously sweats, and Jason Botts publicly airs his grievances as an era potentially draws to a close in Arlington.

Rangers Quote Of The Week: 4/27 Plus Edition

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:02:34 -0500

Why the suddenly effervescent Vicente Padilla is raising eyebrows in Texas; the superhuman Josh Hamilton; is Gerald Laird Bronx-bound?

Rangers Notebook: The Morning After

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:53:09 -0500

After an undignified retreat from the bloody aftermath of Fenway Park, the Texas Rangers look to turn their rapidly fading 2008 season around. Order of business #1? Say goodbye to Ben Broussard.

Ron On The Rocks? Washington, Rangers Drop Heartbreaker In Boston

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:39:56 -0500

Has Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington run out of time and opportunities in Arlington?

Millwood, Gabbard Fuel Rangers Doubleheader Sweep

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:47:53 -0500

For the first time in over 18 months, the Texas Rangers have managed to surpass the .500 barrier.

Fantasy Baseball Pickups Around The Diamond - Week 2

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:48:17 -0500

We go around the diamond and take a look at some of the most added players by position in most fantasy leagues.