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Texas takes 7-3 win, opening series over Angels
Yu Darvish was far from perfect this time and still got the same result — a victory for the Texas Rangers. Even against the AL West rival Los Angeles ...
Middlebrooks hits 3 homers, Red Sox rout Blue Jays
Boston's Will Middlebrooks swung the bat so well Sunday, he even got an unwanted visit from a fan who came out of the stands to congratulate him.
Fans angry as Marlins begin 2nd year in ballpark
The Miami Marlins generated baseball's biggest buzz as they prepared for their home opener a year ago, anticipating a playoff bid and nearly nightly ...
Pujols leads Angels past Texas; Hamilton struggles
Albert Pujols didn't have to wait nearly as long for his first home run this year. He had to wait awhile for another chance to swing the bat, though.
Making 1st start since 2011, Lackey hurt again
John Lackey grabbed at his arm in pain, fearful that another long rehab might lie ahead of him. For now, the Boston Red Sox are hoping that won't be ...
John Lackey leaves game with apparent arm injury
Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, making his first major league start since elbow surgery, left Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with ...
Double-A Portland Sea Dogs: Too cold to play ball
A minor league team in Maine has postponed a game because of cold weather and a frozen field. With the temperature at 36 degrees, and gusty winds ...
Hamilton says wife called for security before game
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton says his wife had to call for security before his first game against the Texas Rangers because fans of his ...
Ramirez records 2,000th hit in Japanese baseball
Venezuela's Alex Ramirez hit a solo home run for the Yokohama BayStars on Saturday to become the first foreign player in the history of Japanese ...
Zack Greinke wins Dodgers debut, 3-0 over Pirates
Not too bad, as far as first impressions go. Zack Greinke pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning of his splendid Dodgers debut, leading Los ...
Reds hit 6 HRs, send Nationals to worst loss, 15-0
Three solo homers. A two-run shot. A three-run shot. A pinch-hit grand slam. The Reds did it all, connecting every which way off a pitching staff that ...
Zito throws another gem vs Cards in SF home opener
Barry Zito warmed up inside as the celebration began without him. When he heard his name, he popped out for a quick look. Then, back to his routine.
Jeter may not return to Yankees until next month
Derek Jeter may not return to the New York Yankees until next month. His replacement at shortstop, Eduardo Nunez, joined the team's long list of ...
Hamilton hears boos as Angels lose to Rangers, 3-2
Josh Hamilton heard the boos from Texas Rangers fans. If someone says there was a mix of cheers the first time the Los Angeles Angels slugger stepped ...
Rangers win home opener 3-2 over Hamilton, Angels
Texas Rangers fans were cheering again for Josh Hamilton — this time when the slugger struck out. Making the home opener even sweeter for them, speedy ...
Cubs, Chicago close to Wrigley renovation deal
Fans of the lovable losers have something to look forward to, after all. The city of Chicago and the Ricketts family that owns the Chicago Cubs are ...
Schmidt, Brett undecided on attending HOF ceremony
Hall of Fame third basemen George Brett and Mike Schmidt are both undecided if they'll attend this summer's induction ceremonies at Cooperstown.
Rangers fan honors daughter killed in massacre
Longtime Texas Rangers fan Robbie Parker grabbed former star catcher Ivan Rodriguez in a long embrace and didn't seem to want to let go. A few months ...
Red Sox handcuffed by Pettitte, Rivera in 4-2 loss
Looking for their first season-opening sweep at Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox instead were handcuffed by a pair of familiar foes. Andy Pettitte pitched ...
Nats beat Marlins 6-1 for 3-game sweep; Reds next
A familiar cast of characters helped the Washington Nationals complete a lopsided, season-opening three-game sweep of the payroll-slashing, ...
Rangers face Angels, Hamilton in home opener
Josh Hamilton was booed his last game at Rangers Ballpark and that's when he was still playing for Texas. When the Rangers play their home opener ...
Rangers to announce SS Andrus' new contract
Elvis Andrus is set to stay with the Texas Rangers for as long as another decade. The Rangers called a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce ...
Red Sox chill Yanks, 2-0 for first time since 1999
Back in the warmth of the clubhouse, Clay Buchholz took pride in how he chilled the New York Yankees' bats. For the first time since 1999, the Boston ...
Rangers get 4-0 win over Astros
A day after watching Yu Darvish come within one out of a perfect game, Alexi Ogando was determined to pitch well to help the Texas Rangers wrap up the ...
Reds' Ludwick expected to miss at least 3 months
Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick is expected to miss at least three months following surgery on Wednesday to repair torn cartilage in his right shoulder.