Michael Young (thumb) returned to the lineup Friday. Young was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Padres after hyperextending his left thumb, and he didn't play Thursday. He's fine, though, and will play third base for the Rangers against the Dodgers.

Michael Young will start at first base in Game 6 of the World Series against the Cardinals on Wednesday night. Not a big surprise with the designated hitter out of the equation under National League rules. Mitch Moreland, who homered in Game 5, will be on the bench.

Michael Young worked out and will start at first base for the Rangers for first two games of the World Series. Ron Washington declined to name his starter for the entire series, saying only that Young will play with no DH for the first two games. Given Mitch Moreland's struggles it wouldn't be surprising if he stays there throughout. Young's started 36 games at first during the regular-season and four of 10 postseason games.

Michael Young hit two doubles and a home run in Saturday's 15-5 ALCS Game 6 defeat of the Tigers. Young hit two two-run doubles during the Rangers' nine-run outburst in the third inning, then added a solo shot to deep center field in the bottom of the seventh. He finished with five total RBI, tying a franchise postseason record. The explosive Texas batting order strung together 17 hits in knocking out the Tigers and advancing to the World Series for the second time in as many years. They'll either get the Brewers or the Cardinals in the Fall Classic.

Michael Young went 0-for-4 in the the Rangers' Game 3 ALCS setback on Tuesday. Following an explosive finish to the regular season that included six multi-hit games in his final eight contests, Young has fallen flat in the playoffs. He is now hitting .111/.172/.111. Manager Ron Washington needs him in the lineup, as the team can only hope that he snaps out of his funk soon. It could happen Wednesday, as he is batting 3-for-5 lifetime against Game 4 starter Rick Porcello.

Michael Young went 2-for-4 with a runs scored in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics. What a season it's been for Young, beginning with concerns over losing everyday player status, as well as with the team's attempts to trade him. Now he has a career-high 104 RBI and is hitting .335, six points behind Adrian Gonzalez for the American League batting crown.

Michael Young cleared the bases with a fifth inning double in Thursday's win over the Indians. He also drew a walk. The three-run double gave Young 101 RBI on the season, giving him the second 100-RBI season of his career. He's now just two short of his career high in that department and is batting a cool .334. Remember when Young was destined to be traded earlier this year?

Michael Young went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and three runs scored as the Rangers routed the A's on Friday. The four-RBI night leaves Young just five shy of 100 on the season. His only other 100-RBI campaign came in 2006, where he drove in 103. Now batting .333/.376/.480, Young has posted 55 extra-base hits in 143 games.

Michael Young went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Texas' win over the Angels on Monday. Young's 162 hits put him just seven behind Boston's Adrian Gonzalez for the major-league lead. Batting .339 in August, he's hitting .374 since the All-Star break and .336 on the season.

Michael Young went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Texas' 8-7, 11-inning win over the Indians on Friday. With the Rangers trailing 7-5 in the bottom of the ninth, Young tagged Chris Perez for a game-tying, two-run bomb. The homer was his 10th of the season, while the two hits give him 149, good for second in all of baseball. He's batting a robust .336/.372/.500.