Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton was back in the lineup Friday night after missing 19 games because of a pinched nerve in his back. Hamilton was batting third as the designated hitter for Texas in the opener of its final homestand of the season against Tampa ...

All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton rejoined the Texas Rangers on Saturday, uncertain when his back injury will enable him to return to the lineup. Hamilton left Wednesday's game against Toronto with a pinched nerve. He received an epidural Thursday, and because the shot did not take effect ...

Elvis Andrus hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Nelson Cruz went deep for the 30th time and the Texas Rangers gained ground in the American League playoff chase with their third straight victory, 6-4 over Toronto on Wednesday night. Texas moved within 3 1/2 games ...