It's the fourth straight absence from the lineup for Smith as he continues to manage a bruised thumb. There's been no indication that the 27-year-old will require a trip to the injured list, but it ...

Texas Rangers third baseman and outfielder Josh Smith (thumb) is still out of the Rangers' lineup for Friday night's matchup ...

In a 3-0 loss to Los Angeles, the game ended on a ball that started out foul and apparently bounced back into fair territory.