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.

Jon Lester didn't let the 102-degree Texas heat and an upset stomach spoil his start.

David Murphy is becoming a prime-time player for the Texas Rangers, with another big hit to provide an exciting victory and a career-first for New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera.

Jered Weaver outpitched Cliff Lee with seven sharp innings in a matchup of the AL's strikeout and ERA leaders, and the Los Angeles Angels took the rubber game of the series with a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

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.