Jarrod Saltalamacchia called his first career grand slam at Cleveland Friday "unbelievable." Saltalamacchia's slam helped the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 13-9 Friday night as the Indians lost their seventh in a row and pitcher Fausto Carmona to injury. "It felt unbelievable," Saltalamacchia said. "I don't think I've hit one in my professional career. I might have hit one in high school."

Salty hits grand slam in Rangers' win ... [...]

Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia ripped a two-run single in the seventh inning of Monday's 7-6 win against the Twins. It ended up being his only hit in three at-bats as he also walked twice. Saltalamacchia now has one homer and five RBI in his last four games.

Against Houston Friday, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, David Murphy, Chris Shelton and Michael Young homered for the Rangers (21-22). Texas has won 14 of 20 since coming home from a miserable trip three weeks ago with the worst record in the majors.

Rangers prospect Jarrod Saltalamacchia got the start at catcher Sunday against the Athletics. He went 1-for-2 with two RBI, two walks and a run scored. He allowed five baserunners to steal against him, however.

Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia started at DH on Monday at Seattle and went 0-for-3. He had collected one hit in each of his first four games.

Salty reaches twice versus A's ... [...]