Postcards From Elysian Fields

Lewis starts Saturday for Round Rock

T.R. Sullivan — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:37 +0000

Colby Lewis threw in the bullpen on Thursday without any problems. He will start on Saturday for Round Rock against Memphis and throw approximately 60 pitches over four innings. That will be ten months since he underwent surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow. He will likely need at least three more starts before he is an option at the Major League level. Alexi Ogando, who is on the disabled list with tricepts tendinitis, will likely throw in the bullpen on Sunday or Monday.

Rangers release Derek Lowe

T.R. Sullivan — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:14:39 +0000

The Rangers placed RHP Derek Lowe on unconditional release waivers and signed infielder Mark Teahen to a minor league contract Thursday.

Lowe was designated for assignement on Monday and cleared waivers. He was 1-0 with a 9.00 ERA in nine apperances this season.

Teahen was released by the Diamondbacks Monday. He played 22 games for Triple-A Reno this season. He hit .211 in 71 at-bats.

Teahen will report to Triple-A Round Rock in Memphis Friday.

Ross Wolf Day…Kelly Gavin photos from Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over the Athletics

T.R. Sullivan — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:34:24 +0000

The best Rangers photos on the internet and we don’t even do it with those stupid slide show formats.

Wednesday’s hero…Ross Wolf

David Murphy hits a first-inning home run

Elvis Andrus and the pre-game festivities

Adrian Beltre is congratulated after hitting a first-inning home run

Leury Garcia gets to a ground ball

Nelson Cruz makes a diving catch in the ninth inning

Joe Nathan saves it for Ross Wolf

Burns optioned to Round Rock

T.R. Sullivan — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:45:46 +0000

The Rangers have optioned pitcher Cory Burns to Triple A Round Rock. The move was made so that Ross Wolf could be added to the 25-man roster. The move also leaves the Rangers with four left-handed pitchers in the bullpen: Michael Kirkman, Robbie Ross, Joseph Ortiz and Neal Cotts.

Tepesch scratched from Wednesday start

T.R. Sullivan — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:59:53 +0000

The Rangers have scratched pitcher Nick Tepesch from Wednesday’s start because of a blister on his right middle finger. The Rangers are hoping he’ll pitch Sunday in Seattle. The Rangers plan on recalling right-handed pitcher Ross Wolf from Triple A Round Rock to make that start. Wolf was 1-1 with a 1.85 ERA in six starts for Round Rock. He has pitched in 25 games in the Majors as a reliever with Florida in 2007 and Oakland in 2010.

Rangers plan to add Cotts

T.R. Sullivan — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:02 +0000

The Rangers plan to add LHP Neal Cotts to the 25-man roster Tuesday, weather permitting.

The move will be made if Tuesday’s game is played against the Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Cotts is 3-1 with a 0.78 ERA in Triple-A Round Rock. Opposing batters are hitting .171 against Cotts in 15 games.

Along with the possible move, Jurickson Profar is in the lineup at second base for the second consecutive game.

Kelly Gavin photos from Monday’s loss to the Athletics

T.R. Sullivan — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:46 +0000

Sunset at the Ballpark

Twilight at the Ballpark

The crack of the bat…Mitch Moreland’s in this case

Jurickson Profar at second base

Josh Lindblom on the mound

Jurickson Profar at the plate

Lindblom optioned to Round Rock

T.R. Sullivan — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:57:40 +0000

Following his first career major league start, the Rangers optioned pitcher Josh Lindblom to Triple-A Round Rock.

Lindblom went 4 2/3 innings in an 8-2 loss to the Athletics Monday. He allowed four runs on seven hits. Lindblom struck out four and walked two on 88 pitches.

The Rangers are expected to add another pitcher Tuesday. Neal Cotts is one possibilty.

Rangers designate Lowe for assignment

T.R. Sullivan — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:15:55 +0000

The Rangers have designated pitcher Derek Lowe for assignment. The Rangers made the move to make room for Josh Lindblom. He was 1-0 with a 9.00 ERA in nine appearances and opponents were hitting .308 off him. The move allows the Rangers to keep Cory Burns in the bullpen.

Kelly Gavin Photos from the Rangers 11-8 victory over the Tigers

T.R. Sullivan — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:05:22 +0000

David Murphy is greeted after his home run

Elvis Andrus and one of his fans

Leonys Martin scores

Mitch Moreland connects

Adrian Beltre’s double falls in

Elvis Andrus at shortstop