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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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By Adam Boedeker

Rangers' Bullpen Beats Oakland's

Rangers' Bullpen Beats Oakland's

The Rangers have been owned by the Oakland bullpen over the past year, and that finally changed on Tuesday night. Read »

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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By Adam Boedeker

Nathan Different, But Still The Same

Nathan Different, But Still The Same

Joe Nathan isn't the same pitcher he was five years ago, or even one year ago, but he's still racking up saves and avoiding the blown ones. Read »

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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By Adam Boedeker

Ortiz Comes Back Down to Earth

Ortiz Comes Back Down to Earth

Joe Ortiz was one of the best stories on the Rangers' young season but he struggled in Minnesota. Read »

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM
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By Adam Boedeker

Scheppers Thrives Under Pressure

Scheppers Thrives Under Pressure

Tanner Scheppers has been lights out this year and he came through in a tight spot on Thursday night. Read »

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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By Adam Boedeker

Despite Homer, Ortiz Still Shined

Despite Homer, Ortiz Still Shined

Joe Ortiz has had quite the start to his rookie season, and despite allowing a walk-off homer Tuesday he still had his brilliant moments in the game. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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By Adam Boedeker

Bullpen Huge in Comeback Win

Bullpen Huge in Comeback Win

Derek Holland had his first poor start of the season but the Rangers' bullpen allowed a late comeback. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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By Adam Boedeker

Joe Ortiz = 2012 Robbie Ross?

Joe Ortiz = 2012 Robbie Ross?

Last season, Robbie Ross went from being a longshot to make the club to one of the best young relievers in the game. Now Joe Ortiz could be this year's version of Ross. Read »

Monday, Apr 8, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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By Adam Boedeker

Bullpen Comes Through in Tight Game

Bullpen Comes Through in Tight Game

Yu Darvish was forced from a start against the Angels with a blister and the bullpen came through in a big way. Read »

Friday, Mar 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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By Adam Boedeker

Two Pitchers Earn Bullpen Gigs

Two Pitchers Earn Bullpen Gigs

Ron Washington announced that Joe Ortiz and Tanner Scheppers have earned spots in the Rangers' bullpen. Read »

Friday, Mar 22, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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By Adam Boedeker

Washington Sheds Light on Bullpen

Washington Sheds Light on Bullpen

With less than two weeks before the season opener, Rangers manager Ron Washington has shed a little light on his team's wide open bullpen competition. Read »

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ADAM BOEDEKER Adam Boedeker is a sports writer with the Denton Record-Chronicle and responsible for prompting the No. 8 Bob Knight soundbite as ranked by ESPN.
SCOTT CRISP A Dallas native, a writer, a former collegiate athlete and a beleaguered, life-long Dallas sports fan.
FRANK HEINZ Frank is the managing editor of NBCDFW.com, a DFW native and a big-time homer when it comes to local sports teams. For Frank, every year is the year they could win it all.
NEWY SCRUGGS AKA Newdawg. NBC 5 sports director, host of "NBC 5 Sports Zone."
DAVID WATKINS A Texas native who most recently covered the Vikings and Twins in chilly Minnesota.
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Straily, Cespedes Push A's Past Rangers 1-0

Straily, Cespedes Push A's Past Rangers 1-0

Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.

Murray Tweaks Hamstring

Murray Tweaks Hamstring

DeMarco Murray suffered a hamstring injury during the team's first OTA on Tuesday, ending the running back's day early.