Jason Lane and his 0.00 ERA Back to El Paso

After pitching 4 1/3 scoreless innings over two outings for San Diego in his big league pitching debut, Jason Lane was designated for assignment and consequently outrighted back to AAA El Paso by the Padres. The move was necessitated to make room on the Padres' roster for Andrew Cashner, who had been on the disabled list.  Lane rejoins the Chihuahuas in El Paso where they are currently on an eight-game home stand.

#TexasPadres Headed to Minute Maid Park Tonight

The Padres push into Texas reaches Houston tonight when the organization's AA affiliate, the San Antonio Missions face Corpus Christi at Minute Maid Park.  For Padres fans in the Lone Star state, today's game is a great chance to see several Padres' prospects in action.  The contest also provides a perfect opportunity to represent the #TexasPadres.

If you are going to the game in Houston, show your Padre Mania, whatever form that may take, by tweeting a picture of it @Royal_Worm using the hashtag #TexasPadres.  I will do my best to retweet your enthusiasm.  If you need a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, here you go:

Missions and Chihuahuas Gear-  Wear the gear of one of the Padres' two Texas-based affiliates to the game tonight.  Take a picture of yourself and tweet it.  It's quick, easy and effective.

Jason Lane works on so Many Levels- The former Astro and Chihuahua recently made his big league pitching debut with the Padres.  Wearing his jersey at MMP= a #TexasPadres home run AND strike out at the same time.

Don't Forget your Texas baseball History-  The Padres have had other affiliates in Texas during their history.  If you show up at the game in Amarillo Gold Sox(1976-82) or Beaumont Golden Gators(1983-86) gear, you will fit right in with the #TexasPadres.

Johnny Baseball-  #TexasPadres is guaranteed to win Twitter tonight if someone finds Padres' draft pick Johnny Manziel at the ballpark in a Padres cap and records the occasion for posterity.

Rice Owls are Welcome- The starting pitcher for San Antonio tonight, Josh Geer, pitched in college just down the street at Rice University.  In addition, the Padres selected Rice's Zech Lemond in the third round of last week's draft making him the newest #TexasPadre.

If You Can't Make it to Houston, Don't Worry- If you can't make it to Houston because you are in El Paso, San Antonio, or even, Forney(I'm talking to you, Josh Geer fans), you can still add to the #TexasPadres fun. Just grab your most convenient picture taking device, and you are in business.

This Skeeter is Going to be a Chihuahua

According to Ira Liebman on the Skeeters' broadcast on ESPN 3 on Thursday night, Sugar Land pitcher Michael Nix has been picked up by the San Diego Padres and will join AAA El Paso.  Nix, who spent time with Sugar Land for three straight seasons, posted a 2.00 ERA over five starts(27 IP) in 2014.

Nix was interviewed on the air during Thursday's game and indicated that he will be starting for the Chihuahuas Saturday night in Tacoma.  He joins a Chihuahua rotation that includes another former Skeeter, Jason Lane.

Nix, 31, was purchased by the White Sox from Sugar Land during the 2013 season. He has also spent time in the Atlanta and Colorado organizations during 10 seasons in the minors.

Jason Lane to Claim Special Spot in Chihuahua History

How Jason Lane's attempt to return to the big leagues as a pitcher will turn out is still unclear.  However, after Monday night, his place in El Paso Chihuahua history will be a certainty.  Lane is slated to be the starting pitcher tonight in the first home game in Chihuahua history.

Lane, 37, who spent several years in the majors as an outfielder, is in his third full season as a pitcher.  He has made four starts thus far for El Paso, the Padres' AAA affiliate. 

The game begins at 7:05 pm(El Paso time) at Southwest University Park.  The contest marks the return of affiliated baseball to El Paso.  The last affiliated team left the city after the 2004 season.

Jason Lane and the Chihuahuas Tour Reaches Las Vegas

If this is Monday, Jason Lane must be pitching in Las Vegas.  Former big league outfielder Jason Lane is scheduled to make his fourth start in as many cities for the El Paso Chihuahuas Monday night in Las Vegas.  Lane, who is attempting a return to the major leagues as a pitcher, has a 1.00 ERA in his first three starts for San Diego's AAA affiliate.

The Chihuahuas are a team without a home until their new stadium in El Paso opens next Monday.  Lane has made starts at Reno, Tucson(technically a home game) and Albuquerque thus far in 2014.

Jason Lane Goes For Win Number Three Tonight

Jason Lane takes the mound tonight for the El Paso Chihuahuas looking for his third win in as many 2014 starts.  Lane, who appeared in the 2005 World Series as an outfielder for Houston, is attempting a return to the Major Leagues as a pitcher.

In his first two starts for San Diego's AAA affiliate this season, Lane has allowed a total of 10 hits and one run in 12 innings pitched.  While his first two outings were against Reno, Lane pitches tonight in Albuquerque against the Isotopes.

Lane Improves to 2-0 with the Chihuahuas

Jason Lane picked up his second win in as many starts for El Paso with another solid six inning outing against Reno.  Lane who knocked off Reno in Reno on April 5 with six scoreless innings, allowed one run and five hits in six innings against the Aces at Tucson(El Paso's temporary home field) on Friday night.  El Pason won the contest 2-1.

Lane, who spent six years in the major leagues as an outfielder, is attempting a return to baseball's top level as a pitcher.  If the Chihuahuas' rotation holds, Lane would be in line to take the mound again on Wednesday at Albuquerque.

If He Keeps this up, Jason Lane May not be a Chihuahua for Long

Jason Lane, 37, pitched six scoreless innings, allowing only five hits in his 2014 debut for the El Paso Chihuahuas.  The former big league outfielder is in the third full season of his attempt to return to the Major Leagues as a pitcher.  However, this is the first of those three in which he has commenced the year in the starting rotation of an affiliated team.

Lane began 2012 in the bullpen for Reno(Arizona's AAA affiliate).  He made 15 appearances for the Aces before being released in June.  He completed the season as a starter for Sugar Land's Skeeters.

He continued as a starter for Sugar Land in 2013 until he signed with the Padres in July.  In 35 games(34 starts) with the Atlantic League Skeeters in 2012-13, Lane posted a 3.08 ERA with 130 strikeouts in 216 1/3 innings pitched.

Lane spent six seasons in the big leagues as an outfielder.  All but three games of that career were spent with Houston.  He had 61 home runs and 189 RBI as an Astro.