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Aug 24, 2009 - Rodriguez drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Rays 4-0 on Sunday.

Aug 20, 2009 - Rodriguez had three hits Wednesday in his first start back with the Texas Rangers, a day after rejoining his old team in a trade with Houston. The popular catcher nicknamed "Pudge'' batted eighth in a 5-4 loss. It was his first start for Texas since 2002.

Aug 18, 2009 - Rodriguez is coming home to the Texas Rangers. The 14-time All-Star catcher who started his career with the Rangers at age 19 was acquired in a trade Tuesday with the Houston Astros for two minor leaguers.

Jun 17, 2009 - Rodriguez homered leading off the fifth for the only Houston run in a 6-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday night, when the 13-time All-Star catcher matched the major league record for games caught while playing against his original team.