Nelson Cruz Receives 50-Game Ban For PED Use
Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz will accept a 50-game ban by Major League Baseball in connection with the Biogenesis investigation.
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Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz will accept a 50-game ban by Major League Baseball in connection with the Biogenesis investigation.
MLB is poised to levy significant drug suspensions Monday, with Alex Rodriguez, Nelson Cruz and Jhonny Peralta facing the stiffest penalties in the Biogenesis case.
Alex Rodriguez will be suspended Monday, likely through the 2014 season, as part of Major League Baseball's latest drug investigation but can play while he appeals, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Derek Holland gave up four hits in eight stellar innings, Nelson Cruz and Mitch Moreland each hit a home run and Ron Washington became the 'winningest' manager in Rangers history as Texas beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Sunday.
The Rangers claimed Rosales before opening a three-game series at Oakland on Friday night. The A's designated the utility infielder for assignment Wednesday to clear a spot on the 25-man roster for infielder Alberto Callaspo
Rangers fans could learn the fate of outfielder Nelson Cruz -- and 13 other MLB players -- sometime on Friday.
The 37-year-old Rangers designated hitter, who is currently on the disabled list, said Thursday, after pondering his playing future for several days, that he is "coming back."
Rangers slugger Nelson Cruz says he hasn't made any decision about a possible appeal if he is suspended as a result of Major League Baseball's latest drug investigation.
Deliberations over suspensions in the Biogenesis case could stretch out for the rest of this week and delay announcements, two people familiar with the talks said Tuesday.
After a strong start to the season, the switch-hitting Berkman was hitting .254 with six home runs and 34 RBIs in 68 games when he went on the DL.
Alex Rodriguez may have to start serving a suspension as soon as it is announced rather than wait for a grievance to play out.
The Rangers said Monday they had spoken with two teammates who were with Tanner Scheppers and have a "full understanding" of what happened when the reliever was involved in a physical altercation in Cleveland.
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched eight scoreless innings and the Cleveland Indians shut out the Texas Rangers for the second straight game in a 6-0 win on Sunday.
Ben and Skin have the Rangers general manager on every Thursday at 5PM and they ask all the hard-hitting questions about how JD intends to attack the upcoming trade deadline.
Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven scoreless innings for his 10th victory, Mariano Rivera got gifts before posting another save and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Thursday to split the four-game series.
Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates are enjoying quality seasons midway through this year. With each team presenting a legitimate threat to make the playoffs in their respective leagues, the question is, which is most likely to achieve that goal?
Rangers relief pitcher Robbie Ross joins Ben and Skin at the ballpark to discuss the job he's done so far this season, his desire to be a starting pitcher, and his mohawk.
Ben & Skin were live from the ballpark and Rangers manager Ron Washington stopped by to discuss the state of the team as they grapple for playoff position in the American League.
In honor of Ryan "the lying" Braun's recent suspension, I decided to put together MLB's best all steroid team.
Closer Joe Nathan blew just his second save of the season, as the Yankees scored two runs in the ninth inning to escape with a 5-4 win over the Rangers on Tuesday night.
Rangers manager Ron Washington says All-Star right fielder Nelson Cruz has done a good job of separating his job on the field from the lingering questions off it.
Former MLB player Chuck Knoblauch joins 105.3 The Fan's Elf & Slater show to talk Ryan Braun and his recent suspension for the remainder of the 2013 MLB season.
Matt Garza was 5-0 with a 1.24 ERA in his last six starts for the Cubs. Scratched from his scheduled start on Monday night, he last pitched July 13 against St. Louis at Wrigley Field.
Yu Darvish allowed two singles over 6 1-3 scoreless innings in his first start in 16 days, combining with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Texas Rangers beat the New Yankees 3-0 Monday night.
Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has been suspended for the rest of the 2013 season without pay, effective immediately, MLB has announced.
