Buck Showalter

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Brewers | No contact with Showalter
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:51:21 -0700

Updating previous items, Tom Haudricourt, in his "Brewers Blog" at blogs.jsonline.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have not been in touch with ESPN analyst Buck Showalter about their vacant managerial position, according to a source.

Brewers | Showalter could be candidate to become manager
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:45:47 -0700

Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports former MLB manager Buck Showalter could be a candidate to become the Milwaukee Brewers new manager.

Indians | Showalter named senior advisor
Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:21:44 -0800

ESPNews reports the Cleveland Indians named former Texas Rangers' manager Buck Showalter the club's senior advisor Friday, Dec. 1.

Indians | Showalter to join club in assistant role
Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:12:15 -0800

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting the Cleveland Indians are expected to announce Dec. 1 they have hired Buck Showalter as a special assistant to general manager Mark Shapiro and manager Eric Wedge.

Indians | Team interested in Showalter as consultant
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:46:14 -0800

Former Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees manager Buck Showalter is considering an offer to join the Cleveland Indians organization as an adviser to general manager Mark Shapiro, according to the Associated Press. Showalter, who would also assist the team's operations staff if hired, has not decided if he wants to pursue another managerial job.

Rangers | Russell added to list of candidates
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:22:59 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports former Texas Rangers C John Russell has been added to the list of candidates to replace Buck Showalter as manager of the Rangers. Russell managed Scranton-Wilkes Barre of the International League in 2006, where he won Manager of the Year. The team has scheduled Russell for an interview Thursday, Oct. 19.

Rangers | Lack of production among reasons for Showalter dismissal
Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:40:43 -0700

Ken Daley, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter was dismissed because of a lack of production last season as the club slumped to an 80-82 record. There were also questions about his inability to connect with his players.

Nationals | Club not interested in Showalter
Fri, 06 Oct 2006 11:21:00 -0700

Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports former Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter is not on the list to become the next manager of the Washington Nationals.

Rangers | Four candidates emerging to replace Showalter
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 22:43:36 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports Texas Rangers bench coach Don Wakamatsu and hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo appear to be serious candidates to replace former manager Buck Showalter, although Oakland Athletics coach Ron Washington and Japanese League manager Trey Hillman have been mentioned as possible replacements.

Rangers | Showalter refuses to resign
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:06:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, Jim Reeves, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Texas Rangers fired manager Buck Showalter late Tuesday, Oct. 3, after he refused to resign from his post as manager. General manager Jon Daniels and owner Tom Hicks had asked Showalter to resign and sit with them at a news conference announcing his dismissal, however, Showalter refused to do that, which led to his firing.

Rangers | Showalter out as manager
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:02:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers announced Wednesday, Oct. 4, manager Buck Showalter will not be returning to the team for the 2007 season, ending his four seasons with the team.

Rangers | Showalter to meet with ownership
Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:17:16 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter will meet with team owner Tom Hicks and general manager Jon Daniels Tuesday, Oct. 3, where they will review his status as manager. On Showalter's status with the team, Hicks said it was a annual meeting, and that it shouldn't be assumed Showalter will be shown the door after this season. "It may take us a while to sort things out," Hicks said. "We are going to meet Tuesday. I am not going to lean any way until I get a chance to talk to him. He was Manager of the Year two years ago. Things haven't gone the way we wanted to this year, and I want to sit down and figure out why."

Rangers | Arias to play Monday
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:50:35 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers IF Joaquin Arias will play Sept. 25 against the Seattle Mariners. He was going to play Sept. 24, but manager Buck Showalter wanted to wait a day and play him against a left hander so he could sit 3B Hank Blalock and put SS Michael Young in as designated hitter.

Rangers | Showalter could be on the hot seat
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:37:11 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter could be on the hot seat, as the Rangers have struggled this year and owner Tom Hicks has criticized the team for a lack of leadership.

Rangers | Barajas and Laird to split time
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:03:49 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers C's Rod Barajas and Gerald Laird will share time the rest of the way according to manager Buck Showalter.

Rangers | Fast fact: Team struggles at season's end under Showalter
Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:47:44 -0700

According to The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant, the Texas Rangers are a combined 15-21 during the last two weeks of the past three seasons, the amount of time manager Buck Showalter has spent on the job.

Rangers | Showalter expected to manage team next year
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:19:00 -0700

Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks and general manager Jon Daniels have both indicated that manager Buck Showalter would keep his job for the 2007 season, according to Stephen Hawkins of the Associated Press.

Rangers | Blalock to undergo MRI
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:32:41 -0700

The Dallas Morning News is reporting Texas Rangers 3B Hank Blalock (shoulder) is likely to undergo an MRI exam on his right shoulder after the team returns home from its road trip. Rangers manager Buck Showalter said Blalock's shoulder, which has been sore since Aug. 1, has not gotten worse. It is simply a precautionary move.

Rangers | Rotation set for rest of the year
Sat, 09 Sep 2006 11:41:05 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers will go with starting pitchers Robinson Tejeda and Adam Eaton this weekend, before sending out starters Vicente Padilla and Kevin Millwood Tuesday, Sept. 12, and Wednesday, Sept. 13. SP Edinson Volquez will then get the start Thursday, Sept. 14. Manager Buck Showalter said this is probably how the rotation will look for the rest of the season and each starter should get four more starts.

Rangers | Hicks: Team lacks toughness, leadership
Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:19:17 -0700

Evan Grant, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks said Tuesday, Sept. 5, that his team has lacked mental toughness and leadership this season. "We need to be a little tougher," Hicks said. "We need to be mentally tougher. I think we missed David Dellucci [traded to Philadelphia on April 1] this year. I think that leadership in the clubhouse part is really important, and we didn't have that after he left." He also said he had been trying to find out if manager Buck Showalter's style had been wearing on the players, although he has been given no indication by general manager Jon Daniels that a change of manager is needed.

Rangers | Lee, Teixeira change spots in order
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:15:51 -0700

According to The Dallas Morning News, Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter moved 1B Mark Teixeira to third in the batting order and OF Carlos Lee to cleanup. Teixeira has drawn 34 walks in the second half of the season and Showalter believes that may give Lee a chance to drive in more runs.

Rangers | Showalter will not appeal to have suspension reduced
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:28:09 -0700

Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter said he will not attempt to have his four-game suspension reduced, according to the Associated Press. Showalter was suspended for his role in an on-field altercation, Wednesday, Aug. 16, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Rangers | Showalter suspended four games
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:16:03 -0700

ESPNews reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter was suspended four games for the inappropriate actions of his club during the series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Rangers | Bench-clearing brawl highlights game
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:02:19 -0700

ESPN.com reports the Texas Rangers were involved in a bench-clearing brawl with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the ninth inning of their game Wednesday, Aug. 16. The incident was sparked when Rangers RP Scott Feldman hit Angels 2B Adam Kennedy in the ninth inning and tempers finally boiled over. The Angels also had manager Mike Scioscia, bench coach Ron Roenicke, RP Brendan Donnelly and RP Kevin Gregg all thrown out in one inning, while SP John Lackey had to be restrained by teammates. Rangers manager Buck Showalter was also ejected for the second straight game. In their previous game, Tuesday, Aug. 15, Rangers SP Vicente Padilla was ejected for hitting two batters and almost hitting a third.

Rangers | Wells scratched from Thursday start
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:41 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Richard Durrett reports Texas Rangers SP Kip Wells (foot) had a MRI on Aug. 13, but manager Buck Showalter didn't say if it showed tendon or ligament damage in Wells' left foot. Showalter said he would have a better idea of Wells' availability for Aug. 19 after a foot specialist reviews the MRI. He has been scratched from his Aug. 17 start.

Rangers | Laird fifth in order
Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:48:10 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers C Gerald Laird batted fifth on July 30, the highest he's been in the batting order this season. Manager Buck Showalter said he moved him up because Laird is hitting well right now, especially against left-handers (.463 average in 54 at-bats).

Rangers | Monday starter undecided
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:18:55 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter said SP John Koronka, SP John Wasdin or a different pitcher, if the Rangers trade for one, could start the July 31 game. The likely option is Koronka.

Rangers | Showalter returns to dugout
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:52:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter was back in the team's dugout Tuesday, July 25, after missing two games due to an irregular heartbeat that was caused by dehydration.

Rangers | Showalter sits out again
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:24:08 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter (dehydration) missed his second consecutive game July 24, a precaution advised by a team doctor after Showalter sat out a game in Chicago and spent a night in the hospital for dehydration. Bench coach Don Wakamatsu took over the team again.

Rangers | Showalter expected back Monday
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:04:12 -0700

Updating an ongoing item, T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter (irregular heartbeat) is expected to be released from the hospital Monday, July 24, after being treated for an irregular heartbeat Sunday, July 23, which was likely caused by dehydration. Showalter is then expected to board a plane and be in New York to manage against the Yankees Monday night.

Rangers | Showalter hospitalized Sunday for dehydration
Sun, 23 Jul 2006 11:57:53 -0700

Comcast SportsNet reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter did not manage the team Sunday, July 23, after getting hospitalized before the game due to dehydration.

Rangers | No suspensions for Rangers ejected Tuesday
Thu, 29 Jun 2006 02:23:57 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter, OF Mark DeRosa, 1B Mark Teixeira and SS Michael Young will not be suspended for getting ejected from the Rangers game Tuesday, June 27. Young and Showalter were ejected for arguing balls and strikes while DeRosa and Teixeira were ejected during the ninth-inning when Teixeira had a ball ruled foul that could have tied, or won, the game.

Rangers | DeRosa likely to play numerous positions
Thu, 25 May 2006 19:19:35 -0700

Updating an earlier item, Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers IF Mark DeRosa will likely be used all over the field defensively, as he is capable of playing anywhere except catcher and center field, according to Rangers manager Buck Showalter. The Rangers' skipper said he was going to move DeRosa around defensively in order to keep his hot bat in the lineup. DeRosa entered play Thursday, May 25, hitting .400 against left-handers and .323 against right-handed pitching.

Rangers | DeRosa starts in right field
Thu, 25 May 2006 19:13:32 -0700

Updating an earlier item, Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers IF Mark DeRosa started in right field Thursday, May 25. The team was facing a left-handed pitcher and LF Brad Wilkerson (wrist) was out nursing a sore wrist while normal RF Kevin Mench played in left field. DeRosa had met with Rangers manager Buck Showalter the day prior to discuss his playing time situation given the team's activation of 2B Ian Kinsler (thumb) from the 15-day disabled list for the May 25 game.

Rangers | DeRosa will stay in lineup as much as possible
Wed, 24 May 2006 23:56:05 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers IF Mark DeRosa will be in the lineup as much as possible despite the return of 2B Ian Kinsler (thumb), as manager Buck Showalter wants to keep DeRosa's bat active.

Rangers | Despite bad outing, Tejeda not headed to minors
Wed, 24 May 2006 23:51:39 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports Texas Rangers SP Robinson Tejeda threw 85 pitches in 3 1/3 innings and blew two slim early leads in an 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24. Despite that, Rangers manager Buck Showalter indicated Tejeda won't likely head back to the minors. "Obviously, Robinson had command issues today," Showalter said. "It hasn't just been today. We're going to figure out how to get him better."

Rangers | Cordero pitching better
Tue, 16 May 2006 21:11:46 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers RP Francisco Cordero has pitched well in May with a 1.50 ERA and six strikeouts in six innings. He could eventually be moved back into his former role as closer, but Rangers manager Buck Showalter said prior to the team's game Tuesday night, May 16, that he isn't ready to make a change at the moment, as current CL Akinori Otsuka has been effective.

Rangers | Kinsler's return won't result in DeRosa benching
Wed, 10 May 2006 23:14:12 -0700

According to Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, Texas Rangers 2B Mark DeRosa will continue to get playing time even when 2B Ian Kinsler (thumb) gets back from the disabled list. Kinsler, sidelined with a dislocated left thumb, is expected to go on a medical rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma and should be ready to return sometime on the team's upcoming road trip. Asked if Kinsler will get his job back, Rangers manager Buck Showalter said, "He'll be on our 25-man roster. That's the job he won in spring training. We'll see how he does down there."

Rangers | Showalter ejected
Wed, 10 May 2006 23:09:13 -0700

Texas.Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter was ejected by home plate umpire Mark Wegner for the first time this season for arguing balls and strikes in the second inning Wednesday, May 10, against the Minnesota Twins.

Rangers | Barajas still No. 1 catcher despite slow start
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:56:35 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers C Rod Barajas remains the team's No. 1 catcher despite getting off to a slow start at the plate, where he was hitting just .167 after his first 16 contests. Rangers manager Buck Showalter thinks Barajas works a good game behind the plate with the team's pitching staff and that his offense will come around.

Rangers | Matthews Taking Batting Practice
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:53:03 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Gary Matthews Jr. (ribs) is taking batting practice and manager Buck Showalter is hoping to be able to put him in games before Thursday, March 23.

Rangers | Yankees Mad at Showalter for Pulling Starters
Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:46:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees are upset that Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter pulled some of his starters in the third inning Sunday, Oct. 2, in a game where the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim rallied to win and won home-field advantage in the first round against the Yankees.

Rangers | Alomar Sits
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:36:13 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers C Sandy Alomar Jr. (knee) rested a sore right knee on Aug. 23. He was hit by a pitch in the second inning of the team's Aug. 21 game, and MAN Buck Showalter said it was still painful for Alomar to crouch into the catcher's position.

Rangers | Manager Meets With GM, Owner
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:34:29 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Richard Durrett reports Texas Rangers MAN Buck Showalter, general manager John Hart and owner Tom Hicks met at Hicks' estate on Aug. 23, with the main discussion topics centering around what to do in September and the team's offseason plans. "This year hasn't been what we had hoped coming off last year," said Hart. "We're all frustrated. That's what happens when you're not going to contend. But the staff's attitude remains positive."

Rangers | Wilson May Pitch Again
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 01:21:56 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports Texas Rangers MAN Buck Showalter said P C.J. Wilson would pitch again this season but stopped short of saying it would be as a starter in five days. Wilson lasted just 2 2/3 innings in his Aug. 18 start, a 9-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians. "We'll see. We've got an off-day to play with," Showalter said. "He's going to pitch again. Right now, that's where we are."

Rangers | Rogers To Throw In Bullpen
Thu, 04 Aug 2005 07:05:38 -0700

According to The Dallas Morning News, Texas Rangers SP Kenny Rogers won't throw any simulated games but will instead throw extended bullpen sessions to prepare for his return from a 20-game suspension. Rangers MAN Buck Showalter would like to have Rogers ready to pitch as early as Aug. 9 should an arbiter reduce Rogers' suspension in a hearing scheduled for Aug. 8.

Rangers | Rogers Pushed To Saturday
Wed, 06 Jul 2005 05:42:36 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Todd Wills reports Texas Rangers SP Kenny Rogers (hand) will start July 9 against the Toronto Blue Jays instead of July 8, setting him up to start the first game after the All-Star break (July 14 at Oakland). The move was made by MAN Buck Showalter to maximize what they get out of him in case his 20-game suspension is not overturned. "He was able to pitch effectively with a broken hand last time, and he feels good enough to go out there again," Showalter said. "That's a real shot in the arm for us. It's also a reminder he might be going away for a while."

Rangers | Rogers Breaks Hand, Will Miss A Start
Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:01:08 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Ben Shpigel is reporting Texas Rangers SP Kenny Rogers (hand) fractured the fifth metacarpal, the bone below his pinky finger, in his right, or non-throwing, hand after he punched a water cooler in the Rangers' dugout shortly after leaving his start June 17 against the Washington Nationals. Rogers will miss his scheduled start June 28 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and is likely out 10 to 12 days. "It's an emotional game," Rangers MAN Buck Showalter said. "Most of the time you don't break a bone."

Rangers | Mahay Perfect In Rehab
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 06:57:12 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers P Ron Mahay (groin) pitched a perfect eighth inning for Triple-A Oklahoma on June 21 and has not allowed a run in 3 2/3 innings during three appearances as he rehabs from a sore groin. MAN Buck Showalter said Mahay could be activated for a weekend series against the Houston Astros.

Rangers | Soriano Suffers Hamstring Injury
Mon, 06 Jun 2005 02:58:43 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports Texas Rangers 2B Alfonso Soriano (hamstring) left the June 5 game against the Kansas City Royals with soreness in his left hamstring. He will be re-evaluated June 6 and his status for now is day-to-day. "It's a little too early to tell anything," Rangers MAN Buck Showalter said.

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