Senators Urge MLB Ban On Smokeless Tobacco
Two Senate Democrats are urging Major League Baseball and the players union to ban smokeless tobacco, such as chew and dip.
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Two Senate Democrats are urging Major League Baseball and the players union to ban smokeless tobacco, such as chew and dip.
Coming off their first World Series, the Rangers increased from 19 to 29 the number of home dates considered premier games with higher prices.
The Rangers have agreed to terms with pitcher Dave Bush on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.
The team is being recognized for the franchise's first trip to the World Series this past October.
The 28-year-old went 6-2 with a 2.03 earned run average in a team-high 72 games out of the bullpen during the 2010 regular season.
Josh Hamilton is swinging a bat again and regaining his energy after spending six days in the hospital for pneumonia.
There will be a new voice on Texas Rangers TV broadcasts on TXA 21 in 2011. The Rangers announced Wednesday that John Rhadigan will assume the play-by-play duties on television broadcasts.
AL MVP Josh Hamilton has asked the Texas Rangers for $12 million in salary arbitration.
The Texas Rangers have agreed to one-year contracts with left-hander C.J. Wilson and outfielder Nelson Cruz, avoiding salary arbitration.
Hamilton was discharged Sunday afternoon from Arlington Memorial Hospital, five days after he was admitted for treatment of an early case of pneumonia.
The Rangers have put left-hander Clay Rapada on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
MLB commissioner Bud Selig has ruled out the possibility of expanding the playoffs or the use of instant replay in 2011.
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has been hospitalized with early pneumonia-like symptoms, according to team officials.
The Rangers have designated right-hander Guillermo Moscoso for assignment, clearing room on the 40-man roster for Beltre
The Texas Rangers avoided arbitration with outfielder David Murphy, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract
Beltre, 31, played 154 games for Boston last year after 12 seasons with the Dodgers and Mariners. He batted .321 for the Red Sox with 28 home runs, 102 RBI and a league-best 49 doubles.
Former NL Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb and reliever Arthur Rhodes are now part of the Texas Rangers pitching staff.
Former baseball player Rafael Palmeiro insists he never used performance-enhancing drugs during his major league career.
The Texas Rangers are reportedly on the verge of signing starter Brandon Webb.
The Texas Rangers have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran reliever Arthur Rhodes on a one-year contract
Cliff Lee and the Phillies have finalized a $120 million, five-year contract that brings the star pitcher back to Philadelphia. Lee spurned more lucrative offers from the Texas Ranger and the Yankees.
"I enjoyed my time in Seattle, I enjoyed my time in Texas. Looking back, I'm kind of glad. I got to go back to the World Series."
"It's not like we were just looking at Cliff - but obviously he was our first choice," said Daniels.
Ace left-hander Cliff Lee ended up being only a half-season rental in the Lone Star State after the Rangers got him from Seattle.
Turns out the Philadelphia Phillies do have enough money for both Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay -- and Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels, too. A year after Phillies traded him away, Lee chose to rejoin the team.
