Darvish Wants To Become World's Best Pitcher
Yu Darvish's desire to become the world's best pitcher prompted his decision to leave Japan and sign with the Texas Rangers.
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Yu Darvish's desire to become the world's best pitcher prompted his decision to leave Japan and sign with the Texas Rangers.
Left-hander Mitch Stetter and right-hander Sean Green have agreed to minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to major league spring training.
He's one of the men who best knows our newest Texas Ranger pitcher Yu Darvish, but he's also a local guy - being a UTA alumni.
Over the past several days, I've been asked by many what my experience was like, in attending the official Yu Darvish introduction press conference last Friday.
Prince Fielder is still a free agent, but it may be because Fielder and agent Scott Boras haven't told anyone what they're looking to get in a new contract.
The Rangers announced Friday that they are also inviting the Fort Worth, Texas, native to their major-league camp this spring.
After letting Cliff Lee and C.J. Wilson walk, the Texas Rangers are betting all their yen on Yu Darvish
Texas general manager Jon Daniels says it was much more than "just sitting behind the plate with a radar gun.''
After months of waiting and speculation the deal between the Texas Rangers and Yu Darvish is done, but how much do we know about the Japanese pitcher?
The Texas Rangers are his first choice. So much so that he is willing to wait for them, while they try to get Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish to put pen to paper.
So here we are, edge of our seats. Spicy Sushi Eel Rolls tenuously balanced on chopsticks, ready to indulge. But still we wait.
With the Rangers having just lost C.J. Wilson and (likely) about to gain Yu Darvish, the question has to be asked. Who would you rather have on the mound?
The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with pitcher Matt Harrison on a one-year contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration.
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There has been quite a bit of hype surrounding Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish and the possibility that he may become a Texas Rangers in the near future
Just in case Josh Hamilton's video to Rangers prospect Yu Darvish didn't come across - Jasmine of 105.3 The Fan's New School morning show wrote an open letter (in Farsi)...a plea if you will, to the pitching phenom.
This could be a big week for the Texas Rangers. The team is likely to sign Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish, but is Prince Fielder coming to Arlington as well?
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The Rangers have agreed to one-year deals with pitchers Mark Lowe and Mike Adams, avoiding arbitration, as well as outfielder David Murphy.
It's still a while until pitchers and catchers report to Surprise, Arizona but the Rangers are staying busy and trying to land some big names in the off-season.
Even in the offseason, baseball fans have something to cheer about as the 'Rangers Fan Fest' opens at the Arlington Convention Center.
New School talks about a recent report saying that the Texas Rangers are having a difficult time dealing with Yu Darvish.
The 41-year-old spent the last two seasons with the AL champion Texas Rangers, going a 5-5 with two saves and a 2.29 ERA in 51 innings last year.
Michael Dean Chadwick will fill a support role for the slugger that was left vacant when Johnny Narron left in November to become Milwaukee's hitting coach.
The outfield plaza, play area, visiting bullpen and safety railings improvements are all part of a $12 million upgrade to the 18 year old ballpark.
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Dallas police are investigating a shooting involving an officer on Lemmon Avenue on Sunday night.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
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Dallas police are investigating a shooting involving an officer on Lemmon Avenue on Sunday night.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
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.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Playing in this year's Super Bowl was Rockwall legend Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Rockwall community couldn't be prouder of him.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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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.
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