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Frank Francisco not ready to return to Texas bullpen

May. 16, 2009
Rangers closer Frank Francisco has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of right biceps tendinitis.
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MLB: Texas 3, Kansas City 2

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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Texas pitcher Frank Francisco, who tossed a chair into the stands during a confrontation with fans in Oakland, has been charged with aggravated assault.

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ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Rod Barajas drove in the game-winning run in the seventh and added a home run Saturday as the Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 4-3.

Rangers extend Cordero's contract

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Rangers' Doug Brocail has appendectomy

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Rangers sign Jeff Zimmerman

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler