The latest news from LoneStarDugout.com. LoneStarDugout.com covers the Texas Rangers on the Scout.com Network http://rangers.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://rangers.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 LoneStarDugout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. lonestardugout@gmail.com info@scout.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:54:35 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB2) 60 After spending four seasons between rookie ball and low Single-A, left-hander Michael Kirkman experienced his breakout season in 2009, reaching Double-A Frisco and getting a spot on the Rangers' 40-man roster. Lone Star Dugout caught up with the 23-year-old on Thursday afternoon. http://rangers.scout.com/2/921767.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/921767.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Matt Harrison threw three scoreless innings, and Taylor Teagarden capped off the Rafters' season with a three-run walkoff bomb on Thursday afternoon. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/921718.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/921718.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:47:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers The Texas Rangers added a pair of left-handed pitchers to the 40-man roster on Thursday, protecting them from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at both of the players. http://rangers.scout.com/2/921388.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/921388.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:28:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers The Rangers' Fall League hitters combined for eight hits, including three home runs, on Wednesday afternoon. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/921354.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/921354.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Doug Hogan spent one day with the Peoria Saguaros on Tuesday afternoon, and he hit a home run and drove in five runs. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/920987.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/920987.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers After being sent to the Dominican Republic near the end of Spring Training, right-hander Tim Stanford worked hard and showed improvement throughout the season. Lone Star Dugout features the 20-year-old Australia native. http://rangers.scout.com/2/920983.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/920983.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Monday was a light day in the Rangers' system, with just a handful of players getting action in the Dominican Winter League. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/920870.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/920870.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:25:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Luis Mendoza pitched a gem in Mexico on Sunday, while Julio Borbon made his season debut in the Dominican Republic. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/920285.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/920285.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:19:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers Mike Ballard appeared in his first game in the Puerto Rican Winter League on Saturday, hurling three scoreless innings. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/919882.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/919882.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:09:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Renny Osuna fell a home run short of the cycle on Friday, while Matt Harrison and Danny Gutierrez tossed three scoreless innings apiece in the Fall League. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/919514.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/919514.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers Hot News for P Adalberto Flores http://rangers.scout.com/a.z?s=324&p=9&c=2&cid=919493&nid=4236967&fhn=1 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/a.z?s=324&p=9&c=2&cid=919493&nid=4236967&fhn=1 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:52:16 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers The Texas Rangers have seven minor league teams from the Dominican Summer League all the way up to Triple-A. Each team has its fair share of top prospects, but each team also has some 'sleeper' prospects that have the talent to reach elite status. Lone Star Dugout takes an in-depth look at seven of those players. http://rangers.scout.com/2/919387.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/919387.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Marcus Lemon provided a lift for Surprise on Thursday with his first-inning grand slam. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/919282.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/919282.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:35:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Doug Hogan flashed his power with a pair of extra-base hits in the Fall League on Wednesday, while Jose Felix played well in his first start of the year in Mexico. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/918876.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/918876.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers Luis Mendoza and Warner Madrigal saw action in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, respectively, on Tuesday evening. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/918666.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/918666.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:31:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Lone Star Dugout analyzes the Rangers' top left-handed starting pitching prospects. Which prospects have the highest upside? Which ones are ready to make a Major League impact soon? Who needs to make their mark quickly? http://rangers.scout.com/2/918653.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/918653.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:56:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers Utility infielders Joaquin Arias and Esteban German both had solid nights in the Dominican Winter League on Monday. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/918180.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/918180.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:02:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers Pedro Strop made his 2009 season debut on Sunday, while Max Ramirez hit his fifth home run of the winter. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/917785.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/917785.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Tanner Scheppers and Daniel Gutierrez shined in Saturday's Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game, combining for four strikeouts in two innings. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/917451.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/917451.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers Marcus Lemon had another solid effort in the Arizona Fall League on Friday, raising his batting average to .350 with a pair of hits. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/917447.html Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/917447.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:09:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers