MLB Average Salary Up To $3.2Mil
According to final figures released Friday by the Major League Baseball Players Association, the rise was the steepest since 2007. The boost was helped by an increase in the minimum salary from $414,000 to $480,000.
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According to final figures released Friday by the Major League Baseball Players Association, the rise was the steepest since 2007. The boost was helped by an increase in the minimum salary from $414,000 to $480,000.
Finally, we've heard the rumors that the Yankees are interested in Josh Hamilton. Signing the former Rangers slugger would go against New York's recent trend of saving money.
Dodgers people have begun to sound a bit less optimistic within the last day or so about their pursuit of star free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke.
Boston made a move to strengthen their bullpen, agreeing to terms with reliever Koji Uehara. The right-hander did not record a decision in 37 games last season for the Rangers.
The availability of slugger Josh Hamilton and pitcher Zack Greinke held up decisions on other signings and possible trades involving Ranger Michael Young and the Mets' Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey.
For the first time in franchise history, the Texas Rangers have been awarded the Topps "Organization of the Year Award" for 2012.
The further removed we are from the end of last season and all the agitation that Josh brought the more I'm convinced that keeping him around is the best thing for winning baseball.
The Rangers will play a game against one of the top teams in the Mexican League for the second straight year. The Rangers and Mexico City Red Devils are set to play March 28.
Joakim Soria can't wait to get back on the mound. And he can't wait to win. The injured reliever and the Rangers finalized their $8 million, two-year contract on Tuesday.
The Rangers have been talking to Josh Hamilton, but one source suggested talks are "on hold." It may have to do with spirited efforts to land free agent starter Zack Greinke.
The Zack Greinke derby is currently between the Dodgers and Rangers, with a great likelihood that one of those teams will win the services of the top free agent pitcher in the market.
While waiting to find out whether there will be more talks with Josh Hamilton, the Texas Rangers agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent reliever Joakim Soria and reached a deal to keep catcher Geovany Soto.
The Red Sox have made their first big splash off the offseason. According to reports, Boston and free agent Mike Napoli have agreed on a three-year, $39 million deal.
The mysterious Josh Hamilton market gets murkier by the day. Folks around the game are wondering where the market is for easily the most talented player available as a free agent.
The Rangers, hoping to lure top free agent Zack Greinke with their winning ways, recently met with the pitcher, sources said. But the Dodgers are still considered the favorite.
The Red Sox, Brewers and Angels are all pursuing free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster, according to a report. Dempster had a good 2012 season, but struggled after moving to Texas.
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said that he's maintained contact with Josh Hamilton's agent, and the slugger's free agency process has gone as expected so far.
The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Cory Burns from San Diego in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
For several years, baseball fans have argued whether Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa belong in the Hall of Fame.
The Cubs and former Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman have agreed to a one-year contract, the team said Tuesday. Feldman is guaranteed $6 million next season.
The game's all-time strikeout king is also a longtime Texas rancher and has compiled dozens of his favorite recipes for "The Nolan Ryan Beef Cookbook.''
The Texas Rangers have reacquired right-hander Jake Brigham and added him to their major league roster.
It should be noted that Loria is a pugnacious, self-righteous character of charmless egocentricity. He's a crook. In his arrogant defiance of fate, he played the paying customers.
The 20-year-old Alamodome will host baseball for the first time when the Rangers and San Diego Padres play two exhibition games March 29-30.
Giants catcher Buster Posey and Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera were named the Most Valuable Players for the National League and American League on Thursday.
