Sunday, May 12, 2013
Texas Rangers RP Kyle McClellan is throwing off the mound in the bullpen, as he continues to rehab in extended spring training due to a strained rib cage muscle.
Kyle McClellan is back on the mound. Kyle McClellan, who is still in extended spring workouts because of a strained rib cage muscle, is throwing off the mound in the bullpen, according to MLB. The injury was announced four days after McClellan threw two scoreless innings against the Brewers in early March. McClellan signed on with the Texas Rangers' minor league team in January, and it seemed his pitching health was on the rise. Early in February he was announced as a candidate for two spots on the Texas Rangers’ staff: fifth stater and long reliever. Just two weeks later, McClellan's shoulder began causing him problems with soreness. (Get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.) A healthy McClellan…
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
McClellan chose not to opt out of his minor-league deal with the Rangers in order to rehabilitate from the injury with the team.
Hazelwood West High alum and Texas Rangers reliever Kyle McClellan, will be out for another two to three weeks nursing a ribcage injury. According to the Rangers website, McClellan is suffering from a strained right lat muscle, and is about two weeks away from long toss and flat-ground throwing. The injury was announced four days after McClellan threw two scoreless innings against the Brewers in early March. McClellan signed on with the Texas Rangers' minor league team in January, and it seemed his pitching health was on the rise. Early in February he was announced as a candidate for two spots on the Texas Rangers’ staff: fifth stater and long reliever. Just two weeks later, McClellan's shoulder began causing him problems with soreness. …
Monday, March 18, 2013
McClellan was scratched from a scheduled appearance against Seattle on Sunday, but plans to stick it out as a Ranger.
There have been a series of unfortunate events for non-roster right-hander Kyle McClellan in the past year as he has left the St. Louis Cardinals and joined the Texas Rangers' minor league team. McClellan was scheduled to pitch against Seattle on Sunday but is suffering from a strained latissimus muscle in the right shoulder, according to The Dallas Morning News Rangers blog. McClellan will require four weeks of recovery time before beginning a throwing program. The injury was announced four days after McClellan threw two scoreless innings against the Brewers on Tuesday. McClellan experienced discomfort during a bullpen session on Friday and went for an MRI test, which found no structural damage, according to the blog. McClellan has …
Monday, March 11, 2013
McClellan may be ready to audition for the Ranger's fifth spot. Shoulder soreness has delayed him.
It seems Kyle McClellan may finally get a chance to prove his talent as the Texas Rangers have plans to have the non-roster right-hander pitch in a game Tuesday. According to a Dallas Morning News blog, the Rangers plan on having McClellan pitch Tuesday against Milwaukee Brewers. Washington said there is time for McClellan to make enough of an impression to make the major league club. McClellan can opt out of his contract March 22. Kyle McClellan has waited all spring while he recovered from a sore shoulder as other candidates for the fifth starter slot continually took to the mound in an effort to stake their claim to the job. The North County native and Hazelwood West Alum signed on with the Texas Rangers' minor league team in January, …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
The Texas Rangers will give the North County native additional rest before he tries to throw in the bullpen again. McClellan had to end Sunday’s bullpen session early.
North County native and Hazelwood West Alum Kyle McClellan signed on with the Texas Rangers' minor league team in January, and it seemed his pitching health was on the rise. Early in February the non-roster right-hander was announced as a candidate for two spots on the Texas Rangers’ staff: fifth stater and long reliever. But it seems his shoulder and its injuries are still haunting him. Ron Matejko of ESPN Dallas reports that McClellan had to cut short Sunday’s bullpen session, but the right-hander seems optimistic that it’s a minor setback. “You know pain and you know if it’s something structural, but this is just one of the muscles,” McClellan told Matejko. “I can put my finger right on it and feel it.” (Get instant news updates. Like …
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Rangers will consider McClellan for two roles: fifth stater and long reliever.
North County native and Hazelwood West Alum Kyle McClellan signed on with the Texas Rangers' minor league team in January, but it seems he is showing and proving. He is defined as a non-roster right-hander, and is now a candidate for two spots on the Texas Rangers’ staff: fifth stater and long reliever. Still, McClellan said his new opportunity is about re-establishing himself. "I didn't sign here hoping I would have a better chance of starting," he told MLB.com. "I signed here because I felt it was a place my family would be more comfortable, there is an opportunity to win and it's an opportunity to reestablish myself. "The biggest thing is showing I'm healthy and can I can be a contributing piece to a Major League team." (Get instant …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
McClellan, a Hazelwood West alumn, was also invited to the team's major-league spring training.
The Texas Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher and Hazelwood West Alum, Kyle McClellan, to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training, the team announced Tuesday. McClellan who grew up in North County in Hazelwood and Florissant has spent his career in the Cardinals organization after the team picked him in the 25th round of the 2002 amateur draft strait out of high school. (Get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.) His five-year major-league career includes 17 starts, all made in 2011 World Series winning year when McClellan pitched a career-high 141 2/3 innings while winning 12 games. McClellan pitched 18 2/3 innings in 2012, going on the disabled list May 18 and…
Saturday, October 29, 2011
It was a beautiful 7 game stretch. Let's take a look back down memory lane with a some photos highlighting memorable aspects of each game of the series.
The St. Louis Cardinal's are the 2011 World Series Champions. Are you surprised? The Cards won Game 7 Friday night, 6-2 against the Texas Rangers. The Series saw some incredible sports moments and mishaps. From the Umpire Ron Kulpa controversy to the Albert Pujols homerun show in Game 3 to the David Freese walk-off homerun in the bottom of the 11th inning in Game 6, Cardinals and Rangers fans endured a wide range of emotions during this series. The Cardinals and Rangers made this both a memorable series and time for baseball. Some would even argue this was one of the best World Series' in a long time. Here's a look back at series play.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Enjoy a slideshow of Game 6 of the World Series, and check out a few facts about Game 7s.
It's on as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Texas Rangers at home Friday for Game 7 of the 2011 Major League Baseball World Series. All signs are pointing to a St. Louis to take the throne. So Hazelwood Patch thought it would be fun to share a few facts about Game 7 throughout history. According to Fox News: According to CBS News: According to ESPN: Who will end up on the throne? We'll just have to see.
Ashley Nevilles
5:45 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Good for him. Congrats and I hope you keep it up and heal correctly. more ›