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Joe Nathan of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 17, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Rangers Closer Joe Nathan Joins RAGE

With the big inner-Texas series this weekend, and the silver boot on the line against the Astros – Rangers closer Joe Nathan called in to chat with RAGE.

2012/06/18

Nathan’s Rangers Pull For Stony Brook

Joe Nathan has turned some of his Rangers teammates into Stony Brook fans. The closer is the only major leaguer from College World Series team Stony Brook, east of New York City.

2012/06/12

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 14: Ian Kinsler #5 and manager Ron Washington #38 of the Texas Rangers congratulate Josh Hamilton #32 of the Texas Rangers on scoring against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning on April 14, 2012 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Rangers Rally Past Twins 4-3, And Nathan Gets Save

Josh Hamilton’s two-run homer in the eighth capped a three-run inning for the Texas Rangers and set up Joe Nathan for the save against his former team in a 4-3 victory on Sunday over the Twins, their first series sweep in Minnesota since 1999.

2012/04/15

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 13: Matt Harrison #54 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning on April 13, 2012 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Harrison Goes 8 As Rangers Breeze By Twins 4-1

Matt Harrison breezed through eight innings and Ian Kinsler homered to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

2012/04/13

Whitt’s End: 4.13.12

Wanna know how important Mavs’ coach Rick Carlisle thought last night’s game against Golden State was? Down 4-0, he called a timeout 1:35 into the game.

2012/04/13

Umpire Kerwin Danley walks back to the mound with Joe Nathan of the Texas Rangers during th game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on April 11, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Rangers Not Troubled By Nathan’s Early Struggles

The Texas Rangers aren’t worried about Joe Nathan, even though their new closing pitcher has already cost them two games — their only losses.

2012/04/12

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 11: Josh Hamilton #32 of the Texas Rangers beats the tag by Jesus Montero #63 of the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on April 11, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Late Rally Gives Mariners 4-3 Win Over Rangers

John Jaso had an RBI single with two outs in the ninth to cap a three-run rally off new Rangers closer Joe Nathan and give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending American League champions Wednesday night.

2012/04/11

Michael Young #10 of the Texas Rangers shows the the baseball to Vic Carapazza #85 after missing the tag on Alejandro De Aza #30 of the Chicago White Sox. (credit: Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Rangers Lose In Second Game Of The Season

Alex Rios led off the ninth inning with a home run and the Chicago White Sox got their first win for new manager Robin Ventura, beating the two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night.

2012/04/07

Whitt’s End: 3.9.12

Rangers’ manager Ron Washington stopped by our 105.3 The Fan radio booth after yesterday’s spring training loss to the White Sox here in Surprise. His optimism overfloweth.

2012/03/09

Rangers GM Jon Daniels, Joe Nathan and Rangers Manager Ron Washington at November 22nd press conference. (Photo courtesy of Texas Rangers)

Rangers Add New Closer Joe Nathan

The Rangers’ new closer was formally introduced Tuesday, his 37th birthday, after agreeing to a $14.5 million, two-year deal that includes an option for a third year.

2011/11/23

Joe Nathan of the Minnesota Twins throws against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 26, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Rangers Sign Nathan & Move Feliz To Rotation

Joe Nathan and the Rangers agreed to a two-year contract with a club option for 2014, a move that means closer Neftali Feliz will shift to the starting rotation.

2011/11/22