MLB Offense Rebounds In July After Historic Drop
There were 6,546 hits and 6,195 strikeouts across the MLB in July, reversing an anomaly in which strikeouts exceeded hits in two of the first three months of the season.
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There were 6,546 hits and 6,195 strikeouts across the MLB in July, reversing an anomaly in which strikeouts exceeded hits in two of the first three months of the season.
Chicago brought in Cole Hamels to give its starting rotation a boost. The left-hander struggled at times for the Rangers, and came in having won just twice since Memorial Day.
The possibility remains that, in the right situation, Rangers star Adrian Beltre could be dealt to a contending team in August for a shot at finally winning a World Series title.
Marwin Gonzalez hit two of Houston's four home runs, and the Astros knocked the Seattle Mariners from the lead for the second wild card in the American League with an 8-3 win on Wednesday.
Zack Godley matched a career high with 10 strikeouts, leading the Diamondbacks over the Rangers by a score of 6-0 to leap ahead of the Dodgers for first place in the NL West.
Most people who collect sports cards as kids usually end up storing them in boxes for years. That's where they stay until something prompts a desire to go through them again.
The 31-year-old Diekman was 1-1 with two saves and a 3.69 ERA in 47 appearances with the Rangers this season.
Overrun by injuries to outfielders this season, Cleveland acquired Leonys Martin from the Tigers in exchange for 21-year-old infield prospect Willi Castro.
The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero and others, while contenders stock up for pennant races.
The Athletics are doing away with traditional season tickets for next season in favor of a membership program that will let fans buy tickets and receive special perks.
The Pirates have acquired closer Keone Kela from the Rangers for minor league starter Taylor Hearn and a player to be named later.
Shin-Soo Choo homered twice and had four RBIs, helping the Rangers rally after a power outage delay to beat the Diamondbacks by a score of 9-5 on Monday night.
The Red Sox acquired Ian Kinsler from the Angels on Monday night, replacing the injured Dustin Pedroia at second base even as the AL East leaders distance themselves from the Yankees.
Houston also sent right-handers David Paulino and Hector Perez to Toronto as part of the deal, a day before the deadline for trades without waivers.
A crowd gathered to honor former MLB players Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Jack Morris and Alan Trammell as they entered the Hall of Fame.
Jurickson Profar hit a go-ahead double deflected by the pitcher and stayed in despite getting kicked in the face as the Texas Rangers became the first team to sweep Houston this year, beating the Astros 4-3 Sunday.
Rougned Odor hit two home runs, including one inside-the-park, and went 5-for-5 as the Texas Rangers beat Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros 7-3 on Saturday.
With the MLB finishing out July and starting to think about pennant races, SportsLine offers its top weekend picks.
The Astros acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Angels on Thursday for left-hander Patrick Sandoval and $250,000 in international signing bonus pool allocation.
The A's beat the Rangers by a score of 7-6 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and extend their winning streak to six games.
The Chicago Cubs are gambling a change of scenery will help Cole Hamels return to form.
Andre Ethier, a two-time All-Star during a 12-year career with the Dodgers, is retiring from baseball. The team will honor him with a ceremony before their August 3 game.
With the non-waiver trade deadline approaching and the Rangers at the bottom of the AL West, Cole Hamels would seem to be a target for contending teams.
Khris Davis homered two more times in Texas on Wednesday night, as the Athletics rallied again to beat the Rangers by a score of 6-5.
Khris Davis hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning that capped Oakland's big rally, as the A's grabbed a 13-10 win over the Rangers on Tuesday night.
Police say Elijah Mayo pointed a handgun at officers before they opened fire, while his father says the 26‑year‑old was trying to get away from earlier gunfire. A second, separate police shooting unfolded minutes later.
The sheriff's office says the man fled a traffic stop and was shot after producing a firearm.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The councilman's attorney says, "bringing pastries with a campaign flyer is called campaigning, not bribery."
The councilman's attorney says, "bringing pastries with a campaign flyer is called campaigning, not bribery."
The department confirmed the details hours after the incident.
Police say Elijah Mayo pointed a handgun at officers before they opened fire, while his father says the 26‑year‑old was trying to get away from earlier gunfire. A second, separate police shooting unfolded minutes later.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
She appeared ready to talk inside the Tarrant County Jail, but a sudden demand for her attorney stopped the conversation.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the heated battle between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate. He and Jack Fink also discuss other races in Texas.
Ja’Loni Owens of Avow Texas discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing continued access—for now—to the abortion pill mifepristone under the FDA’s 2023 rule. Owens discusses why she supports the ruling, citing decades of FDA approval and global research supporting the safety of medication abortion.
Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision involving the abortion pill mifepristone. Saenz also outlines how advocacy groups like Texas Values are responding, including legal filings and potential legislative action in Texas.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
