MLB Eliminates Requirement Cuban Players Obtain US License
Major League Baseball has eliminated its requirement that Cuban players obtain a license from the U.S. government before they are eligible to sign with big league teams.
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Major League Baseball has eliminated its requirement that Cuban players obtain a license from the U.S. government before they are eligible to sign with big league teams.
Details were still being worked out, but the Seattle Seahawks quarterback is likely to have a similar experience as last year.
The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Anthony Ranaudo from the Boston Red Sox for left-hander Robbie Ross.
The Chicago Cubs say Hall of Fame slugger Ernie Banks has died. He was 83.
The Texas Rangers announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with infielder/DH Mitch Moreland on a one-year contract for the 2015 season.
Rangers fans can get ready for baseball at the team's Fan Fest event on Saturday. New manager Jeff Banister will be among those attending, and he's eager to get the season started.
After filling a big void in their rotation with a hometown starter, the Rangers have added one of the catchers who will be behind the plate for Yovani Gallardo.
Dez Bryant is sitting out the NFL Pro Bowl, the Rangers picked up Yovani Gallardo, and it's time to focus on college basketball. Bill Jones looks at some local sports headlines.
The Brewers traded Yovani Gallardo and $4 million of his $14 million salary to the Rangers for infielder Luis Sardinas and pitchers Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan on Monday.
The Rangers avoided arbitration with Ross Detwiler, agreeing to one-year contract for $3,450,000 with the left-hander, a candidate for their rotation.
Bud Selig concluded his final baseball owners meeting as commissioner after two days of basking in praise for the job he's done during more than 22 years in charge of the game.
The Texas Rangers have announced that they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Neftali Feliz on a one-year deal for the 2015 season.
Major League Baseball owners gathered Wednesday for their annual January meeting in the desert with one big item on the agenda — honoring Bud Selig.
The Texas Rangers have announce the 2015 home opener will be held Friday April 10 at Globe Life Park against the Houston Astros.
Major League Baseball's spring training is slated to start when the Phillies host the University of Tampa on March 1, followed by more games with college teams the next day.
Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday, the first time since 1955 writers selected four players in one year.
On Monday the Texas Rangers announced that they have signed free agent first baseman Adam Rosales.
Major League Baseball isn't sure of the impact of President Barack Obama's decision to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Japanese reliever Kyuji Fujikawa agreed to a $1.1 million, one-year deal Tuesday with the Texas Rangers that includes a club option for 2016.
Outfielder Alex Rios and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Monday.
The Texas Rangers have acquired left-hander Ross Detwiler from the Washington Nationals for two minor league players, the team announced on Friday.
The Texas Rangers have selected outfielder Delino DeShields from the Houston Astros' Triple-A Oklahoma City roster in the major league phase of Thursday's Rule 5 Draft.
Rangers manager Jeff Banister is spending plenty of time getting to know his new players, and he's especially interested in how several stars are recovering from injuries.
"It's been interesting that the market's moved a lot quicker on the bats," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said, noting that some big names have already been scooped up.
The Rangers declined to offer contracts Tuesday night to two of their arbitration-eligible players, injury-plagued RHP Alexi Ogando and utility infielder Adam Rosales.
