By T.R. Sullivan and Master Tesfatsion On Monday, Rangers designated hitter Lance Berkman participated in batting practice on the field for the first time since July 7. The switch-hitter, fighting left hip inflammation, felt better when hitting from the left side of the plate, but he said that overall, he felt pretty good. …read more
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By Dave Sessions Homers from Lance Berkman, David Murphy and Ian Kinsler helped Yu Darvish, who’s start was limited to five innings because of a blister on his ring finger, lead the Rangers to a series victory over the Angels on Sunday night. …read more
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Strained right calfs will force Lance Berkman and Adrian Beltre to miss early Cactus League action, but both veterans expect to be ready in plenty of time for the start of the season. …read more
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By T.R. Sullivan New Rangers designated hitter Lance Berkman is a former teammate of both free-agent outfielder Michael Bourn and pitcher Kyle Lohse. Apparently those two names came up when Berkman had lunch with Rangers officials on Monday.
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By T.R. Sullivan The Rangers have signed free agent Lance Berkman to a $10 million contract for 2013. An official announcement is expected on Monday after he undergoes a physical, and that is not considered just the usual formality associated with a free-agent signing. Berkman played in just 32 games last season because of injuries and is coming off right knee surgery.
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By Richard Durrett The Texas Rangers are close to signing Lance Berkman, according to source.
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By T.R. Sullivan The Rangers continue to look for an upgrade in the middle of their lineup, and veteran free-agent Lance Berkman has said the club could have a “geographic advantage” for his services.
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