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Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. The Texas Rangers slugger and recovering drug addict said he had "three or four" drinks during dinner at...
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DALLAS - The Dallas Morning News is reporting Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse earlier this week when he drank alcohol at a bar.
The newspaper, citing unidentified "individuals familiar with the episode," reported Thursday night that Hamilton...
2012-01-24 at 15:58
NEW YORK, N.Y. - A person familiar with the negotiations says Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers are nearing agreement on a nine-year contract worth about US$200 million. CBS first reported the terms of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because...
2012-01-24 at 15:24
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Flanked by his wife and children, with five World Series trophies sitting on a table to his right, Jorge Posada announced his retirement Tuesday. The five-time all-star catcher ends his major league career after 17 seasons, all with the New York Yankees. The 40-year-old Posada finished...
2012-01-23 at 22:28
TORONTO - Omar Vizquel and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms on a one-year minor-league contract Monday.
The veteran infielder will be invited to the team's major league spring training camp. Vizquel, who turns 45 on April 24, would be headed into his 24th major league season if he makes...
2012-01-19 at 22:45
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Gary Carter's health has taken a turn for the worse. The 57-year-old Hall of Fame catcher, diagnosed last May with a malignant brain tumour, received results of his latest MRI exam Thursday, according to the online journal of his daughter, Kimmy Bloemers. She writes "I...
2012-01-18 at 6:00 PM
ARLINGTON, Texas - Yu Darvish is coming to the United States to pitch.
Japan's best pitcher and the Texas Rangers agreed before Wednesday's deadline to a US$60-million, six-year contract. In addition to the salary, the Rangers will pay a posting fee of about $51.7 million to the Hokkaido...
2012-01-15 at 6:00 PM
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have avoided arbitration with Colby Rasmus, signing the outfielder to a one-year deal worth US$2.7-million on Sunday.
Toronto acquired the 25-year-old from the St. Louis Cardinals in a multi-player trade July 27.
Rasmus appeared in a combined 129 games last...
2012-01-10 at 14:31
MONTREAL - Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos does not expect to make any more significant changes to the club's roster ahead of spring training.
Anthopoulos has been busy in recent weeks, overhauling the team's bullpen and making a few additions to strengthen the bench....
2012-01-09 at 15:31
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Barry Larkin has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. The former Cincinnati Reds shortstop received 495 votes (86 per cent) in balloting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, well above the necessary 430 (75 per cent). Larkin was on the ballot...
2012-01-01 at 14:34
TORONTO - The Blue Jays are bringing reliever Jason Frasor back to Toronto.
The Jays reacquired the right-handed pitcher Sunday from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitchers Myles Jaye and Daniel Webb.
Frasor, a right-hander, was 3-3 with a 3.60 ERA in 64 relief appearances with...
2011-12-31 at 19:13
SAN DIEGO - Being traded from the Chicago White Sox to his hometown San Diego Padres couldn't have been any more convenient for all-star outfielder Carlos Quentin.
"I get a call and they said I've been traded to San Diego. I'm already here," Quentin said on a conference...
2011-12-20 at 07:57
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Texas Rangers won the Yu Darvish sweepstakes and the chance to negotiate a contract with Japan's top pitcher. Major League Baseball announced Monday night that the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan's Pacific League informed the U.S. commissioner's office that they...
2011-12-16 at 13:09
DENVER - The Colorado Rockies and free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer have agreed to a three-year deal worth about US$30 million.
CBS Sports and the Denver Post first reported the deal Friday morning.
The former Minnesota Twins star is the first big-time free agent the Rockies have signed...
2011-12-10 at 22:57
NEW YORK, N.Y. - National League MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for a banned substance and is appealing to avoid a 50-game suspension, according to people familiar with the case.
ESPN cited two sources Saturday in first reporting the result, saying the Milwaukee Brewers slugger tested positive...
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