Jeff Francoeur joins the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in time for a night game against the Kansas City Royals, although he was not in the starting lineup.

Jorge Cantu saw the light blinking on his cell phone when he got to his locker and knew it might finally be time. Then, he read the text message from his agent: He was headed for Texas.

C.J. Wilson followed Cliff Lee's lead, turning in another masterful performance by a Texas Rangers left-hander.

The Detroit Tigers desperately needed a strong pitching performance to snap their longest losing streak of the season.

Tommy Hunter made Texas Rangers history.

Nelson Cruz's two-run homer in the 14th inning gave the Texas Rangers an 8-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday in a game that was marred by two injuries and finally ended in the rain two minutes before midnight.

Kevin Youkilis spoiled Cliff Lee's bid for his second straight complete game. Then he ruined the Texas Rangers' chance for their third consecutive win over the Boston Red Sox.

The Texas Rangers couldn't wait for the All-Star break.

One key swing by Brian McCann pulled the National League out of the All-Star shadows.