This Week In Baseball: 154 Games Nice Thought, Won't Happen
Saying that the MLB season is too long, is the same as saying the Pro Bowl is stupid. It's a widely held belief and opinion that, in the end, it doesn't mean much and won't change anything.
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Saying that the MLB season is too long, is the same as saying the Pro Bowl is stupid. It's a widely held belief and opinion that, in the end, it doesn't mean much and won't change anything.
Adrian Beltre homered for the second day in a row, while newcomer Thomas Field hit his first homer, as the Rangers beat the weary Royals by a score of 8-2 on Monday night.
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton went 0 for 4 in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday night. Hamilton played left field for the game's first seven innings.
The Rangers have sent struggling second baseman Rougned Odor back to the minor leagues.
The Kansas City Royals expect Mike Moustakas to return from the bereavement list Monday night in time for what appears to be a favorable matchup against Rangers starter Colby Lewis.
Adrian Beltre believes he knows why the Rangers haven't been scoring much lately. "I take full responsibility," he said after driving in two runs Sunday in a 2-1 win over the Rays.
Josh Hamilton is starting over, calling his return to baseball a "small miracle." He's recovering from shoulder surgery and had been working with the Rangers in Arizona since April 28.
Evan Longoria and Steve Souza Jr. hit three-run homers and Asdrubal Cabrera also connected Saturday night, sending the Tampa Bay Rays over the Rangers 7-2.
A lot of fantasy baseball owners like to grab a rookie early and wait for him to pan out on the field. That can take all season, though. Sometimes, it's best to grab the non-flashy veterans with the steady statistics instead, because at least they're playing every day—and playing at a level you can rely on to win your league.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Elvis Andrus had a two-run single in a four-run second inning, and the Rangers won their fourth straight game, beating the Rays by a score of 5-4 on Thursday night.
Josh Hamilton knows, in hindsight, that he probably should have never left Texas. Now he has another shot at redemption in what could be his last chance in baseball.
Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays for fourth place on the career homer list, connecting for No. 661 Thursday night an at-bat after he was robbed of the milestone drive by a leaping catch.
With Hamilton on track to rejoin the Rangers in the majors later this month, after being traded back by the Los Angeles Angels, here are some of his highs and lows in Texas from 2008-12
Carlos Peguero hit two solo homers, Shin-Soo Choo had a two-run shot, and Texas routed the Astros by a score of 11-3 on Wednesday behind eight innings from Colby Lewis.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says shortening the regular season is becoming a popular topic as players and owners prepare to negotiate a new labor deal.
Today, the Say Hey Kid turns 84 years old. Let's take a look at his best moments.
Wandy Rodriguez pitched well and Kyle Blanks had three hits as the Rangers beat the Astros by a score of 7-1 on Tuesday to win consecutive games for the first time this season.
The debate over whether the DH should be implemented in all of baseball has come around again, this writer thinks it's time for a change.
With the St. Louis Cardinals fan pulling off a good somersault at home plate last night, let's look at some of the best field crashers.
Robinson Chirinos hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, and the Rangers snapped Houston's 10-game winning streak with a 2-1 win over the Astros on Monday.
With the Rangers again at the bottom of the AL standings, GM Jon Daniels is ready for a more critical look at the team. The Rangers have lost eight of their last 11 games.
The Rangers have recalled right-hander Spencer Patton from Round Rock and optioned right-hander Roman Mendez to that Triple-A team.
Josh Hamilton played in extended spring training for the Rangers on Monday, his first game of any kind since last October.
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
The Historic Half will kick off at 7 a.m. The 5K begins at 7:15 a.m., while the kid's 100-meter dash happens at 10 a.m.
The money will go toward upgrades like new shelters and benches, and real-time arrival displays, DART said.
The news that DFW officers would be sent to Houston comes as agents face issues without pay.
De Aujalae Evans was accused of hitting and killing a Fort Worth police sergeant while he was standing outside of his vehicle on I-35 South in August 2024.
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
The Historic Half will kick off at 7 a.m. The 5K begins at 7:15 a.m., while the kid's 100-meter dash happens at 10 a.m.
The money will go toward upgrades like new shelters and benches, and real-time arrival displays, DART said.
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The news that DFW officers would be sent to Houston comes as agents face issues without pay.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne discusses the ongoing DHS shutdown and what she thinks about negotiations. She also tells Jack Fink about her thoughts on war against Iran and the SAVE America Act.
Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
First lady Melania Trump argued that humanoids can help children develop critical thinking skills — and robots never get impatient.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
