Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Boston Red Sox teammates Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who is vying for the third starting outfield slot, cling to tight leads in the AL All-Star race.

The Kansas City Royals have claimed right-handed pitcher Robinson Tejeda off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

The demand for Michael Inoa, a sixteen-year old Dominican pitching prospect, has surged as of late with the Rangers and Reds joining the Athletics as his suitors, according to ESPN Deportes.

Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox continues to lead at second base, but Ian Kinsler of the Rangers gained ground last week.

Milton Bradley stormed out of the Rangers' clubhouse after a victory Wednesday night over Kansas City and climbed the stairs looking for Royals' announcer Ryan Lefebvre, the Associated Press reports.

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Chipper Jones was named the National League's Player of the Week on Monday, with Joe Crede and Milton Bradley sharing the honors in the American League.

Rangers' shortstop Michael Young extended his hitting streak to 22 games on Saturday despite playing with a broken left ring finger, according to The Dallas Morning News.

The Texas Rangers have cut ties with starting pitcher Sidney Ponson, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers has been named the Sharp Presents the American League Player of the Month for May.

Texas starting pitcher Jason Jennings is out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in the flexor tendon of his right forearm, according to The Dallas Morning News.