Rangers rally past Twins 4-3, Nathan gets save (AP)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) 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.

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Rangers, Cardinals meet in World Series (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The World Series will feature a matchup of two sluggers with Most Valuable Player awards — Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton. The championship will also showcase two emerging players making a name for themselves with each home run swing — Nelson Cruz and David Freese.

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Hey, stranger! Rangers, Cards meet in World Series (AP)

Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton in a matchup of MVP sluggers. Nelson Cruz and David Freese becoming bigger names with each home run swing. Pitching staffs full of shaky starters and shutdown relievers. Plus a Rally Squirrel and the Claw. The Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, with a lot of symmetry, are all set to get acquainted in the World Series.

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Painful groin strain limits Josh Hamilton’s power, not his impact (Yahoo! Sports)

Those tuning into the postseason expecting to see a power display from Josh Hamilton have been disappointed so far. Through nine games and 39 plate appearances, the Texas Rangers slugger — who connected for 25 homers in 121 games during … Continue reading →

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Fan preview: Top five 2011 American League MVP candidates (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

When Josh Hamilton led his team to the World Series last year, he was voted the American League MVP from the Texas Rangers . He received 22 of 28 first place votes and deserved the award for the way he led the Rangers to their first World Series in franchise history.

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MLB Notebook: Rangers to raise rail height, Alomar’s number to be retired (Yahoo! Sports)

The Texas Rangers will raise the height of the rails at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington to improve safety after fan Shannon Stone fell to his death. Stone, 39, toppled over the railing in left-center July 7 as he reached for ball thrown by outfielder Josh Hamilton.

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The Juice: Rangers win streak goes to 11, Mariners lose 9th straight (Yahoo! Sports)

Nine innings and nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Why don't they make 10 the longest?: Based on the photos of Blake Beavan (left) and Josh Hamilton, … Continue reading →

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Selig: Teams reviewing stadium safety after death (AP)

Major league teams are reviewing stadium safety following the death of a fan at a Texas Rangers game last week, while still encouraging players to toss balls into the stands. Shannon Stone, a 39-year-old attending a Rangers' game in Texas last week with his 6-year-old son, fell over a railing while trying to catch a ball flipped to the stands by Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton "It was...

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Just leave Derek Jeter alone: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2011 All Star Game will air live on FOX tonight, with coverage starting at 8 p.m. EST. Some of the biggest stars in the sport like David Ortiz, Josh Hamilton, Prince Fielder and Matt Kemp will be taking part. Some of the biggest stars like Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Chipper...

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Two races left in AL All-Star voting (Yahoo! Sports)

With two days left in the voting, there are two races remaining in the competition for spots on the American League All-Star team. Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red Sox has closed the gap from 351,624 to 121,325 in the race with Texas' Josh Hamilton for the final outfield spot,...

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