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Nelson Cruz - OF - Rangers

Nelson Cruz went 4-for-5 with eight RBI in Friday's blowout win over the Blue Jays.

Cruz doubled and later homered in the seventh inning off Jason Frasor. He now has 31 RBI to go along with five home runs and an .421 slugging percentage. Cruz, of course, had been in a 5-for-22 slump prior to Friday's game. His batting average now sits at .275 on the season.
May 26 - 12:57 AM
Josh Hamilton - OF - Rangers

Josh Hamilton hit his first home run since May 12 in Friday's win over the Blue Jays.

Despite the nearly two-week gap between home runs, Hamilton still leads the majors with 19 bombs. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored before leaving the game in the seventh inning with a head cold, but he should be just fine moving forward.
May 26 - 12:51 AM
Derek Holland - S - Rangers

Derek Holland cruised through 7 1/3 innings Friday in a 14-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Holland was given plenty of run support but still managed to limit Toronto to two runs on five hits and nine strikeouts. Of his 105 pitches, 75 were for strikes.The 25-year-old left-hander will get the Mariners in his next start on Wednesday.
May 26 - 12:43 AM
Josh Hamilton - OF - Rangers

Updating a previous item, Josh Hamilton exited Friday's game against the Blue Jays with a head cold.

In other words, nothing to worry about. The Rangers were blowing out the Blue Jays at the time, so no harm in taking him out of the game. He should be back in there Saturday.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 25 - 11:08 PM
Josh Hamilton - OF - Rangers

Josh Hamilton left Friday's game against the Blue Jays in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Hamilton went 1-for-3 with his 19th home run, a walk and two runs scored before Craig Gentry replaced him as a pinch-hitter. He has been under the weather recently and the Rangers were well ahead at the time, so we wouldn't look into it too much.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 25 - 10:56 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

The Rangers have yet to discuss whether Neftali Feliz (elbow) will remain in the starting rotation when he returns from the disabled list.

According to ESPN.com's Tim McMahon, the decision to move Feliz to the bullpen will be heavily influenced by whether the Rangers acquire Roy Oswalt. Feliz, of course, has stated he wants to keep his spot in the starting rotation, but isn't expected to return until the All-Star break. The Rangers reportedly watched Oswalt throw last week but have yet to make a formal offer.
Related: Roy Oswalt
Source: ESPN Dallas
May 25 - 7:33 PM
Mike Napoli - C - Rangers

Mike Napoli was scratched from Friday's lineup due to illness.

He should be good to go in the next day or two. Yorvit Torrealba will start behind the plate Friday against the Blue Jays.
Related: Yorvit Torrealba
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 25 - 4:38 PM
John D. Gaub - R - Rangers

Rangers claimed LHP John Gaub off waivers from the Rays; assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock.

Gaub was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay earlier this week after posting a 4.32 ERA in 16 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham. The 27-year-old southpaw will function as organizational relief depth for Texas.
Source: Roger Mooney on Twitter
May 24 - 1:37 PM
Scott Feldman - R - Rangers

Scott Feldman has been told he'll get another start next Tuesday against the Mariners.

Feldman struggled in his first start in place of Neftali Feliz (elbow) Wednesday, allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings, but the Rangers don't really have any other options at this point. He won't get a long leash, though, so if he struggles against the M's again next week, expect the Rangers to seek other alternatives.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 23 - 7:16 PM
Scott Feldman - R - Rangers

Scott Feldman gave up five runs in 4 1/3 innings against Seattle in a loss Wednesday.

Feldman was effective in his first spot start nine days ago, but a weak offense got to him today. Odds are that he'll get at least one more start with Neftali Feliz on the disabled list.
May 23 - 6:46 PM
Michael Young - DH - Rangers

Michael Young went hitless Wednesday to finish the series against the Mariners 1-for-12.

Young is hitting just .209 with one homer and eight RBI in 91 at-bats this month, and his season OBP has dropped below .300. The Rangers need to start hitting him lower in the order against righties until his play picks up.
May 23 - 6:43 PM
Mike Napoli - C - Rangers

Mike Napoli is not in Wednesday's lineup.

Not surprising with the day game after the night game. Napoli is hitting just .235 on the year and .120 (3-for-25) over his last eight games. Yorvit Torrealba will make the start behind the plate Wednesday.
Related: Yorvit Torrealba
Source: Dallas Morning News
May 23 - 2:26 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison recorded his fifth win after holding the Mariners to one run in seven innings on Tuesday night.

Harrison struggled a bit out of the gate tonight, walking two and giving up a run in the first, but he was otherwise strong. Twenty percent of Harrison's 35 career wins have come against Seattle. He's 7-1 with a 2.53 ERA versus the Mariners, compared to 28-21 with a 4.87 ERA against everyone else.
May 23 - 1:21 AM
Mike Napoli - C - Rangers

Mike Napoli went 0-for-2 with a walk in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.

After an explosive April in which he smacked seven home runs -- featuring a five game stretch in which he amassed six longballs and 11 RBI -- Napoli has been far too pedestrian in May. This month he is batting 13-for-59 (.220) with no dingers and only four RBI. However, he remains one of the most dangerous hitting catchers in the game, and is bound to snap out of his funk before too long.
May 22 - 6:45 AM
Mike Adams - R - Rangers

Mike Adams returned to action on Monday, facing the minimum number of batters in one inning of work.

Previously sidelined with a respiratory infection, Adams looked like his old self against the Mariners, fanning two while throwing 11 of 15 pitches for strikes. He has a 2.35 ERA and 1.04 WHIP on the season.
May 22 - 4:16 AM

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