The Texas Rangers have acquired veteran right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced Thursday. The Diamondbacks receive minor-leag

The Texas Rangers have slipped up a bit after the trade deadline, losing two straight games to the Seattle Mariners. With the American League West shaping up to be a tight race, every game against division opponents is going to be key to making the playoffs.

The Texas Rangers strengthened their starting rotation, having acquired Merrill Kelly via trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks.