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Rangers & Astros To Open 2013 MLB Season

The Rangers announced that they will open the 2013 MLB season against their new in-state AL West rivals, the Astros, in a Sunday night game on March 31 in Houston.

2013/01/03

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers waves his cap to the crowd as he leaves a game against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on October 3, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. Cabrera became the first player since 1967 to win the Triple Crown. (credit: Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Cabrera & Posey Take Baseball’s MVP Honors

Giants catcher Buster Posey and Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera were named the Most Valuable Players for the National League and American League on Thursday.

2012/11/16

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics watches play against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 26, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Melvin, Johnson Picked As Managers Of The Year

Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics and Washington’s won big right away and were chosen as managers of the year Tuesday after guiding their teams to huge turnaround seasons.

2012/11/14

Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a bouncer up the third base line for a single in the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on October 2, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (credit: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Trout & Harper Named Top MLB Rookies

The Los Angeles Angels’ center fielder Trout and Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper were named the Jackie Robinson Award winners as the top rookies in the American and National League, respectively, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

2012/11/13

Astros Unveil New Look For First Season In AL

The Houston Astros are leaving their old look behind as they prepare for their move to the American League in 2013.

2012/11/04

Hamilton Has 50/50 Chance Of Rejoining Rangers

Impending free agent Josh Hamilton, speaking with reporters after Friday’s wild card loss to the Baltimore Orioles, said that there is a 50/50 chance he’ll return to the Texas Rangers next season, according to Jon Machota for The Dallas Morning News.

2012/10/08

Rangers In Unexpected Spot Versus Orioles

After a grinding stretch when the Texas Rangers lost nine of their last 13 games, and the AL West crown in the process, manager Ron Washington gave his players the day off Thursday.

2012/10/05

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 03: David Murphy #7 of the Texas Rangers hits a single that scored two runs in the third inning of their game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on October 3, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Rangers Swept By A’s & Drop To AL Wild Card

The A’s captured their first division crown in six years with another improbable rally in a season full of them, coming back once more to stun the Rangers 12-5 on Wednesday.

2012/10/03

The Oakland Athletics celebrates after beating the Texas Rangers to clinch a playoff spot at O.co Coliseum on October 1, 2012 in Oakland, California. (credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Rangers Drop Game 4-3 To Playoff-Bound A’s

Coco Crisp’s latest big hit helped put the A’s in the playoffs for the first time in six years, and they remained in contention for a division crown by beating the Rangers 4-3 on Monday.

2012/10/02

Matt Harrison of the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 27, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Rangers Beat Oakland 9-7 For Series Split

Ian Kinsler hit a leadoff homer to start a five-run first inning, Matt Harrison got his 18th victory, and the two-time defending AL champs held on for a 9-7 victory on Thursday.

2012/09/28

Rangers Within Reach Of AL West Title

Another division title is within reach for the two-time defending American League champion Rangers, as long as they can stay ahead of the surprising Athletics in the AL West.

2012/09/18

Interleague Games Highlight 2013 MLB Schedule

Major League Baseball has revealed its 2013 schedule, which will begin with an undetermined stand-alone matchup on March 31, and features new twists for interleague play with the Astros switching to the American League.

2012/09/13