Kirkman diagnosed with skin cancer : Michael Kirkman, who is pitching for Triple-A Round Rock, is undergoing treatment for skin cancer, the Rangers announced on Monday. According to a statement released by the team, Kirkman was diagnosed back in January and has been undergoing treatment in Round Rock and being monitored by doctors in Florida and Texas. He is being allowed to participate in full baseball activities while undergoing treatment, and the prognosis is for a full recovery. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Kirkman has made six starts and five relief appearances for the Express and is 2-1 with a 6.68 ERA over those outings. He will be able to keep on playing while he undergoes treatment and is scheduled to make his next start on Tuesday. While we certainly wish the 25-year-old a speedy and healthy recovery, Kirkman doesn't hold much Fantasy value right now. Continue to ignore him in all formats at this point in the year. (Updated 05/22/2012).
09/24/2011 19:00 Rangers 7, Mariners 3
Texas used a patchwork lineup to beat the Mariners 7-3 one day after it clinched the AL West title.
09/21/2011 01:28 Rangers handle A's, reduce magic number to five
Adrian Beltre hit a three-run homer in the first that held up for 15-game winner Derek Holland, and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on Tuesday night.