Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
Checking out BP's updated offensive stats page today... Not only are the Rangers second in the majors in EQA...but they also have three of the top four players in the A.L. in terms of runs above replacement for the position, in Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler, and Milton Bradley... Kinsler is quietly having a very nice season, despite his power dropoff this season...he still has a solid OBP,...
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
April 12 : "Defense is a big part of our game, and we have been really sloppy,'' McLaren said. "It is something we take pride in. We have to do a better job. When it is your strength and it works as your weakness, that's not good." Bottom 1 Ian Kinsler hits a sharp groundball to Adrian Beltre's left. Beltre picks the ball, then bobbles it, and by the time he recovers and throws to first, Kinsler...
ArmchairGM (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
As of May 13th, here are my American League frontrunners for the major MLB awards:MVP Cliff Lee Kevin Youkilis Josh Hamiltion Ian Kinsler Manny Ramirez With no offensive players standing out in the American League, I must choose, with apprehension, a pitcher. Cliff Lee showed promise
ArmchairGM (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
Batter Team (B) Inning Pitcher Team (P) Situation Jonny Gomes (3) Rays 4th Brian Burres (2) Orioles 0 on, 1 out, 1-0 Adam Jones (2) Orioles 4th Matt Garza (3) Rays 1 on, 2 out, 0-2 Cody Ross (1) Marlins 5th Hiroki Kuroda (4) Dodgers 1 on, 0 out, 1-3 Ian Kinsler (2) Rangers 1st Zack
Examiner (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch, setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers' 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
Channel 7 News (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch... setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers" 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch, setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers ' 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
SEATTLE - Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer and then got hit by a pitch, setting up a fourth-inning brawl in the Texas Rangers' 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Lineup Texas Rangers @ Seattle Mariners 05/07/08 7:10 PM PDT Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners Ian Kinsler - 2B Ichiro Suzuki - CF Michael Young - "SS" Jose Lopez - 2B Josh Hamilton - CF Raul Ibanez - "LF" Milton Bradley - DH Adrian Beltre - 3B David Murphy - RF Jeff Clement -DH Brandon Boggs - LF Yuniesky Betancourt - SS Chris Shelton - 1B Wladimir Balentien - RF Jarrod Saltalamacchia - C Jamie...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 05/03/2008
Friday, May 2nd Game Preview Texas Rangers (11-18) vs. Oakland Athletics (18-12) Vicente Padilla (3-2, 3.79 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton (2-4, 4.07 ERA) 9:05 PM CST in Oakland, California (McAfee Coliseum) TV: FSNSW | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179 Rangers Athletics Pos. Player Pos. Player 2B Ian Kinsler 1B Daric Barton SS Michael Young 3B Jack Hannahan CF Josh Hamilton LF Jack Cust DH Milton Bradley DH...
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 05/02/2008
If it feels like we're losing is extraordinary fashion a lot more often this year, it's because we have been. April 1: WE = 87.2% Done 3-1 entering the bottom of the 8th, the Mariners gain three runs thanks to errors by the best middle infield in baseball Michael Young and Ian Kinsler and got the lead run across thanks to a wild pitch. They had the bases loaded with 2 outs too but a Brad Wilkerson...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
Sidney Ponson got his first victory in a year and the Texas Rangers finished off a successful homestand with Ron Washington still their manager, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Thursday. Ian Kinsler hit a leadoff homer in the first and Ramon Vazquez hit...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
Ian Kinsler led off with a home run, Sidney Ponson got his first victory in a year and the Texas Rangers ended their homestand with Ron Washington still their manager after winning 2-1 over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
Ex-Oriole allows one run in eight innings for victory Ian Kinsler led off with a home run, Sidney Ponson got his first victory in a year and the Texas Rangers ended their homestand with Ron Washington still their manager after winning 2-1 over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 04/25/2008
AROUND THE Texas Rangers, it's known simply as The Talk. Talented young second baseman Ian Kinsler heard it from All-Star shortstop Michael Young. Young got it from veteran outfielder Rusty Greer. The gist of it is simple: When you approach contract negotiations, take care of your family first. Show a little loyalty to the organization. Worry about playing baseball rather than making every last...
