Murphy enjoying hot streak

Email SEATTLE -- Lefty-swinging David Murphy was back in the No. 2 spot for the Rangers on Saturday night with right-hander Felix Hernandez on the mound for the Mariners. Manager Ron Washington said moving Murphy behind leadoff man Elvis Andrus has helped him get untracked at the plate. Murphy said he is still not quite there yet. "I don't know if I can put my finger on it yet," ...

Nathan on pace for free-agent option

Email SEATTLE -- Rangers closer Joe Nathan faced just one batter in earning his 15th save on Friday night, striking out Michael Morse to preserve the Rangers' 9-5 victory over the Mariners. Nathan is now third in the American League in saves, but he is tied for first in games finished with 20. The number is significant in regards to his contract. Nathan is in the second season of a ...

Lewis goes four innings for Round Rock

Email SEATTLE -- Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis made his third start on a medical-rehabilitation assignment for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday and allowed three runs over four innings against Memphis. He allowed six hits, walked two and struck out two. He also hit his target of 60 pitches, including 34 for strikes. The Rangers will see how Lewis recovers from this outing, but his next start ...

Wolf moves into Rangers bullpen

Email SEATTLE -- Ross Wolf, who earned his first Major League victory on Wednesday when he started and allowed one run in five-plus innings against the Athletics, became a long reliever when the Rangers decided to call up southpaw Martin Perez to start the first game of their doubleheader with the D-backs on Monday. "That was the recommendation of the people down there," manager Ron ...

Todays MLB starting lineups May 25

Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Arizona Diamondbacks: 1. ...