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September 11, 2008
Ian Kinsler's season is over due to his sports hernia, and on Thursday he had successful surgery to repair the injury, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
September 4, 2008
Ian Kinsler had hoped to return next week to the playing field, but instead he will undergo surgery for his sports hernia thereby ending his 2008 season, according to the Dallas Morning News. "The doctor said the progress I was making just wasn't significant enough and if you don't have surgery for this, it's something you are always going to be dealing with," Kinsler said. "It's the only option." |
August 31, 2008
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has only hit off a tee, has not taken any ground balls or even run hard, and is not close to returning to the team as his sports hernia is slow to heal, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. |
August 27, 2008
There is a possibility that Rangers second baseman could miss the rest of the season, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Kinsler will attempt to take batting practice and do some running this week, but should that not go well, it is likely he will shut it down the remainder of the year. |
August 23, 2008
Ian Kinsler, who is dealing with a sports hernia, is targeting September 5 for his return to the Rangers' lineup, according to the Dallas Morning News. This is favorable news, but fantasy owners should not get too excited as Kinsler said, "Ill be smart about it. I want to play the last month, but well see."
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August 19, 2008
Ian Kinsler has delayed his surgery on a sports hernia for weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports. The second baseman admits he's not even sure if it is a sports hernia. A doctor did confirm that there are no torn muscles or ligaments in his groin area. |
August 18, 2008
An MRI Monday revealed that Ian Kinsler has a sports hernia, and it's possible his season could be over, according to the Star-Telegram. Kinsler has been placed on the DL, and his roster spot will be filled by Joaquin Arias. |
August 18, 2008
Ian Kinsler is considered day-to-day with his sore groin, according to the Star-Telegram. |
August 12, 2008
The Rangers took the fall but blame can't be put on the leadoff man, second baseman Ian Kinsler. Kinsler went 2-for-5 at the dish, hitting hish 40th double and 16th homer of the season to post four RBIs and two runs scored. |
August 8, 2008
Ian Kinsler, hitting just .202 since the All-Star break, was given the night off on Friday, according to MLB.com. "I just thought it was time," manager Ron Washington said. "He's been going at it right from the break, and I just felt he needed a mental break. He looks like he's moving a little slow." |
July 18, 2008
In his first game back since the All-Star game, Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler went 0-for-4 at the dish, ending his 25-game hit streak. |
July 13, 2008
Ian Kinsler extended his hitting streak to 25 games in Sunday's 12-11 win over the AL Central first place Chicago White Sox. |
July 10, 2008
When John Lackey pitches for the Angels, it is usually not a good match-up for the opposition, but Ian Kinsler is an exception. In his career, the Rangers second baseman is 5-for-12 with two home runs off the L.A. righty. |
July 9, 2008
Ian Kinsler extended his hitting streak to 21 games with a leadoff single in the first inning of Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. |
July 7, 2008
Ian Kinsler went 4-for-5 to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 19 games, but the Rangers fell to the LA Angels 9-6 on Monday night. |
July 6, 2008
Ian Kinsler got three singles to extend his hitting streak to 18 games. He also picked up a walk and scored two runs. |
July 5, 2008
Ian Kinsler had another in a series of big nights this season on Saturday with two hits, one his 14th home run, two RBI and two runs scored for the Rangers. Thanks to his current 17-game hitting streak, Kinler's average is up to .328. |
July 4, 2008
Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 10-4 loss to the Orioles in Baltimore. |
July 1, 2008
The Rangers put the 3-2 win over the Yankees tonight led by the offensive gifts of second baseman Ian Kinsler . As the leadoff man, Kinsler went 2-for-3 at the dish with two walks, also posting three stolen bases on the night, posting one run scored. |
June 27, 2008
Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 8-7 win over Philadelphia. His other two hits went for doubles, and he also added a stolen base to his stat-line. |
June 21, 2008
Ian Kinsler only went 1-for-5 on Friday night but he knocked in three runs and stole his 19th base of the year for the Rangers. |
June 12, 2008
Ian Kinsler hit his ninth home run of the year, a solo shot off of Brian Bannister on Thursday. |
June 5, 2008
Ian Kinsler lost his 19-game hitting streak on Thursday as he went 0-for-4 against the Indians. |
June 1, 2008
Texas' Ian Kinsler stretched his career-best hitting streak to 16 games with a sixth-inning single in Sunday's loss to Oakland. |
June 1, 2008
Ian Kinsler went 3-for-5 and extended his hitting streak to 15 games on Saturday night. The second baseman hit .300 with six homers, 22 RBI, 27 runs, and eight steals over 26 games in May. |
May 29, 2008
Ian Kinsler is a perfect 15-of-15 in stolen base attempts this season, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has not been caught over his last 21 attempts dating back to last season as well. |
May 26, 2008
Ian Kinsler was 1-for-3 in Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The second baseman's only hit was a three-run home run. |
May 26, 2008
Ian Kinsler is challenging Philadelphia's Chase Utley as the top fantasy second baseman over the first two months of the season. Kinsler's numbers make him a hot commodity among fantasy owners and a prime candidate to sell high. The Rangers second baseman has 41 runs, 28 RBI, 14 stolen bases, six home runs and is hitting .292 on the season. |
May 25, 2008
Ian Kinsler went 1-for-5 with one run and one RBI in Sunday's close 2-1 win over the Indians. His hit went for a home run, his sixth of the season. |
May 20, 2008
Ian Kinsler has quietly scored 17 runs over 16 games in May, according to MLB.com. He has scored 36 total runs over 43 games. |
May 12, 2008
Ian Kinsler had another stolen base on Sunday, giving him three in the last 10 games. Just as impressive the Rangers second baseman is 9-for-9 in his attempts. He is quietly hitting .306 with a .350 on base percentage. You hear very little praise for what he has been able to accomplish so far this year, but he out producing most of his peers save Chase Utley. |
May 5, 2008
Ian Kinsler returns to the starting lineup on Saturday when Texas visits Oakland for a Monday night division battle. |
May 5, 2008
Ian Kinsler sat out his second straight game on Sunday due to his sore hamstrings, according to MLB.com. Manager Ron Washington said, "It's just precautionary. We don't want to run him out there and have something happen. We've got it covered. If it takes a couple of days, then it takes a couple of days."
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May 3, 2008
Ian Kinsler has been scratched for tonight's game due to a sore hamstring, according to the Dallas Morning News. German Duran is covering his spot at second base. |
April 27, 2008
Ian Kinsler has reached base in all 25 games he's played in this season, the longest current streak in the American League. |
April 24, 2008
Ian Kinsler is going to sit out at his own request to rest his sore legs today, according to the Star Telegram. |
April 20, 2008
Ian Kinsler hit a solo home run to lead off the first inning in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. |
April 18, 2008
Ian Kinsler had a hit and an RBI on Friday night but he also swiped his sixth base on the young season for the Rangers. |
April 17, 2008
Ian Kinsler was 3-for-4 in Thursday's 4-1 win over Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays. |
April 14, 2008
Ian Kinsler has a seven-game hitting streak and he will look to extend it tonight against hurler Ervin Santana and the Angels, according to MLB.com. |
April 10, 2008
Ian Kinsler hit an RBI tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Thursday night to complete a doubleheader sweep. Kinsler was 1-for-4 in the second affair leaving his average at .294 as the team heads into the weekend action as hosts to the Toronto Blue Jays. |
April 9, 2008
Ian Kinsler made his third fielding error of the season in an 8-1 loss to Baltimore on Tuesday. At least he still holds a solid .300 average over 30 at-bats, with four RBI. |
April 1, 2008
Ian Kinsler should have rested and stayed out of the lineup with his fever on Monday, as he went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts. You have to wonder if Ramon Vazquez would have fared better in their 5-2 loss to Seattle. |
March 31, 2008
The Dallas Morning News reports that Rangers' second baseman Ian Kinsler, who received some fluids after being thought out of tonight's lineup in Seattle, took batting practice in the cage and is now back in the starting lineup. Ramon Vazquez returns to his backup role after being name the probable starter earlier today. |
March 31, 2008
Ian Kinsler will be scratched from the lineup on Monday due to a fever, according to the Dallas Morning News. Ramon Vazquez will take his spot at 2B. |
March 26, 2008
Ian Kinsler had a tough day at the plate against San Diego on Wednesday as he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, while leaving three men on base. He still holds a stellar .424 spring average and should build upon his strong 2007 campaign. |
February 29, 2008
The Rangers are considering batting Ian Kinsler solely at leadoff, rather than platooning with Frank Catalanotto, like he did in the second half of 2007, according to the Dallas Morning News. "Theres a chance of that," manager Ron Washington said Thursday. "I didnt think of Ian as the prototypical leadoff guy last year, but he changed my mind. Well just wait and see what happens. Im not going to make up my mind after one or two games." If Kinsler bats first this season, Catalanotto would drop to seventh or even eighth in the lineup. Kinsler will have to display quality discipline at the plate and maintain a quality OBP if he's going to lock down the leadoff role. |
February 19, 2008
Following up on an earlier report on the imminent signing of second baseman Ian Kinsler: The Rangers and Kinsler have agreed in principal to a five-year, $22 million contract, according ESPN. The deal includes a club option for a sixth year that could earn the Ranger $32 million. |
February 17, 2008
The Rangers projected lineup includes Ian Kinsler sliding all the way down to eighth in the batting order, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Kinsler spent most of the 2007 season hitting second. |
