This Week In Baseball: 'Unwritten' Rules Pose A Problem
We need to talk about baseball's "unwritten" rules. The ones that lead to the biggest farce in sports, the bench clearing brawl.
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We need to talk about baseball's "unwritten" rules. The ones that lead to the biggest farce in sports, the bench clearing brawl.
Josh Hamilton knows he never was the player the Los Angeles Angels wanted and expected him to be.
Taijuan Walker allowed only an unearned run over seven innings, Nelson Cruz had an RBI single against his former team, and the Mariners won 3-1 over the Rangers.
The Rangers have recalled left-hander Alex Claudio from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned struggling reliever Tanner Scheppers to their top minor league affiliate.
Leonys Martin led off the 11th inning with a homer, and the Rangers scored another run on Erick Aybar's error before holding on for a 5-4 victory over the Angels on Sunday.
The Texas Rangers were glad to see their eight-game road trip end with a victory after three straight losses, although Nick Martinez was sorry to see his dominant month of April come to an end.
As you approach the end of the first month of the fantasy baseball season, like all smart fantasy owners you must look every day for better players. Sure, you may like a guy on your bench who plays for the local nine, but fantasy baseball is won with the head—not the heart.
The Texas Rangers are closing in on a trade with Los Angeles to acquire former All Star slugger Josh Hamilton, according to media reports.
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.
MLB.com created a cool "Mt. Rushmore" campaign that asks fans to identify the people who'd make up their favorite team's Mt. Rushmore. The results will be unveiled a part of the All-Star festivities in Cincinnati.
Archie Bradley shook off a shaky start, the third of his career, to pitch six effective innings, lifting the Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Rangers on Wednesday night.
Prince Fielder showed his power Tuesday night. He hit his first home run in almost a year and drove in three runs to lead the Rangers to a 7-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia has confirmed that troubled left fielder Josh Hamilton is close to beginning an extended spring program in Arizona after surgery in February.
In case you haven't heard, Chicago Cubs uber-prospect Kris Bryant was called up and made his debut on Friday.
It's still early in the season, and you don't want to give up on key players too soon — even if they're slumping through the first two weeks of the season. But smart fantasy baseball owners also want to make sure they grab rising stars while they can — and before it's too late.
A 2011 first-round Draft pick out of St. John's University, Joe Panik had a meteoric rise to Major League glory last season -- not only putting up impressive numbers as the Giants' new second baseman in 73 regular season games, but also helping San Francisco earn its third World Series championship in the past five years.
With a new manager and one of the youngest rosters in the majors, the Texas Rangers are clearly a work in progress.
Heading into the 2014 season, Eddie Butler was hailed as the top arm in the Rockies' system and one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. Heading into this year, things were quite different.
Mike Trout had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to back another win in Texas for Hector Santiago as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Rangers 10-2 in a series finale Wednesday.
The Texas Rangers have recalled Anthony Ranaudo from Triple-A Round Rock to start their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.
Baseball season officially opened last week and already we've had a plethora of ridiculous defensive plays. Recency bias will always mean that we think these plays will be the best of the year, but we'll more than likely forget them in a couple months.
Robinson Chirinos drove in a career-high five RBIs on Tuesday night, but was easily more pleased that he was a big part of helping Texas starter Nick Martinez to a win.
The Rangers have dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season, and Nick Martinez will try to stop the slide by building on his excellent season debut.
With the pageantry and tradition of Opening Day, America's pastime is officially back.
Ross Detwiler was getting outs for the Rangers. Then, in a matter of just four batters, the Angels hit two balls over the wall and went on to a 6-3 victory on Monday night.
There is no estimate on how long the highway will be closed, but expect significant rush hour delays.
The first winter storm warning of the season begins at 6 p.m. and continues through noon Sunday.
As North Texans prepare for the winter weather, concerns are growing about possible power outages.
Opponents of the nation's crackdown on illegal immigration are facing criticism for what's being called the "ICE List."
Shoppers are picking up essentials early, aiming to avoid last-minute trips if roads become unsafe.
The first winter storm warning of the season begins at 6 p.m. and continues through noon Sunday.
Abbott signed a disaster declaration for 134 counties on Thursday morning.
There is no estimate on how long the highway will be closed, but expect significant rush hour delays.
As North Texans prepare for the winter weather, concerns are growing about possible power outages.
Opponents of the nation's crackdown on illegal immigration are facing criticism for what's being called the "ICE List."
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
