David Murphy went 2-for-5 with a double, RBI and two runs scored in Texas' win over the Red Sox on Sunday.

Murphy has now driven in at least one run in six consecutive games, and is batting .459 with six extra-base hits and 12 RBI over his past nine starts. He's well worth an add while Nelson Cruz is on the disabled list.

David Murphy went 2-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's loss to the Athletics.

Since getting a day off last Thursday, Murphy has gone 5-for-11. He is starting to warm up and is well worth a look in most formats as long as Josh Hamilton is sidelined. Remember that Murphy his .291 with 12 homers and 14 steals in 419 at-bats a year ago.

David Murphy is out of the starting lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Sounds like a routine day off, though Murphy's recent struggles make it easier to sit him down. Nelson Cruz will start in left field while Mitch Moreland plays right.

David Murphy will start in left field for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

He'll bat seventh against Felix Hernandez. Josh Hamilton will slide over to center field with Julio Borbon out of the lineup.

David Murphy hit a go-ahead two-run double in Friday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox.

Let the controversy begin. Murphy pinch-hit for Julio Borbon in the bottom of the eighth inning and poked one down the left field line to put the Rangers in front for good. Ron Washington plans to use Borbon as his starting center fielder, but he always has the option to move Josh Hamilton back and play Murphy in left field, instead.

David Murphy is starting in center field in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Interesting. Murphy has been told he will get more looks in center field as Julio Borbon's defensive issues have forced the Rangers to consider other options. The 29-year-old has been solid in the corners, but he has limited experience in center field. Josh Hamilton may very well see most of the time in center field again this season, but Murphy could at least present an alternative.

David Murphy took Dan Haren deep in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Angels.

His shot in the second inning plated three, and he also provided a single and scored in his only two plate appearances. It was one of four homers for the Rangers on the day, as Ian Kinsler, Chad Tracy and Doug Deeds also went deep. Murphy figures to play a lot again as the Rangers' fourth outfielder in 2011.

David Murphy left Rangers' camp Wednesday because his wife gave birth.

We'd say that's a pretty valid excuse. Murphy will take a couple days to welcome his newborn son into the world, but should be back with the team sometime this weekend.

Rangers and OF David Murphy avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.4 million contract.

A nice haul for the first-year arbitration-eligible outfielder, who made just $427,670 last season. He batted .291/.358/.449 with 12 home runs and 65 RBI in 2010 for the American League champion Rangers and is expected to serve as an active fourth outfielder for Texas during the 2011 season.

David Murphy is starting in left field and batting seventh in Game 5 of the World Series against the Giants on Monday night.

Nothing surprising here, as Jeff Francoeur sits down against the right-hander Tim Lincecum. Murphy is 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI single during the World Series.

David Murphy is playing left field and batting seventh in Game 6 of the ALCS.

Murphy gets the nod over Jeff Franoeur with a right-hander (Phil Hughes) on the mound for the Yankees. He's been playing consistently over fellow outfielder and left-handed hitting Julio Borbon against righties.

David Murphy is starting in left field and batting seventh in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Yankees on Tuesday night.

Murphy steps in for Jeff Francoeur against the right-hander A.J. Burnett. This is the same lineup Ron Washington used in Game 2 against Phil Hughes.

David Murphy homered and doubled Saturday as the Rangers topped the Yankees 7-2 to even up the ALCS at a game apiece.

The only Rangers starter without a hit was Josh Hamilton, but he walked four times. The Ranger did plenty of bashing versus Phil Hughes, but they actually got their first run with some small ball. Elvis Andrus singled to start the bottom of the first, took second on a wild pitch (controversially, as it appeared that Robinson Cano got the tag on him), stole third and then stole home after Hamilton, who had walked, took off for second and tried to get caught in a rundown. The Rangers will now travel to New York for Game 3 on Monday. Lefties Cliff Lee and Andy Pettitte are set to duel.

David Murphy is playing left field and batting seventh in Game 2 of the ALCS.

Murphy came on as a pinch-hitter in Game 1 and went 0-for-2. He'll start against right-handers, while Jeff Francoeur will be playing against lefties.

David Murphy (groin) is starting in left field and batting seventh for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on Saturday.

As expected. Murphy has been sidelined since last Wednesday due to a strained left groin. The top six of the Rangers order remains the same as it has been for both games while Murphy, Molina and Moreland round out the bottom portion of the order.

Rangers manager Ron Washington said that David Murphy (groin) will start in left field for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on Saturday.

Murphy reported feeling around "90 percent" after going through a full workout Friday. "After what I did today, I can definitely go nine innings," said Murphy. "I didn't want to start and then have to be taken out. There are no guarantees, but I feel good and I'm ready to go." Murphy has been sidelined since last Wednesday due to a strained left groin.

David Murphy participated in all drills Tuesday and reported no issues with his strained left groin.

"I ran pretty hard," said Murphy. "I can't say I ran 100 percent, but I ran good enough that if I had to play the outfield or run the bases, it's good enough. I don't anybody expects me to be 100 percent after six days." Murphy will be on the roster, but he is expected to be on the bench for the first two games of the ALDS against the Rays.

David Murphy (groin) has been ruled out for Game 2 of the ALDS.

Murphy strained his left groin on one of the last days of the regular season and won't be available until Game 3 of the Rangers' ALDS matchup with the Rays, at the earliest. Jeff Francoeur will start in right field in Game 1 and speedster Julio Borbon is going to start there during Game 2.

David Murphy tested his left groin by running at about 50 to 60 percent Monday and felt OK.

Good news. Murphy has remained optimistic about his chances of being able to play during the ALDS, but we won't know for sure if he'll be on the roster until he runs at close to full strength Tuesday.

David Murphy (groin) is taking batting practice Monday, but will try not to run at full strength.

Murphy strained his left groin last Wednesday and received a cortisone shot over the weekend. He'll need to run at close to full strength Tuesday in order to determine whether he can be included on the ALDS roster.