Baseball news and notes, Feb. 2

Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton has had a relapse, the Dallas Morning News reported. The newspaper, citing unidentified "individuals familiar with the episode," reported Thursday night that...

Sooner the Rangers get back on the field the better

Spring training will help everyone look to the future.

Bryce Harper an Enigma for 2012 Fantasy Baseball: A Fan's Take

Bryce Harper is one of the best prospects in baseball and certainly seems to have a bright future in front of him. In about two or three seasons he is likely to become one of the best hitters in the game, unless the hype surrounding him has been completely overblown.

Major league baseball news and notes, Jan. 29

Adam Dunn used the first week of his offseason to chill out and get a much-needed break from the misery he endured in his first year with the Chicago White Sox. Forgetting one of the worst seasons for a hitter in...

Using images to improve your baseball game

Column by Brandon Reichert Democrat correspondent -- When I was growing up, like most of you I collected baseball cards. My favorite team was the Braves, and my favorite players were Bo Jackson and David Justice. Now we watch games in high definition on TV and listen to ex big leaguers commentate. Then we have SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight on ESPN to break down the news and every aspect of ...

Major-league baseball news, Jan. 31

Former Giants pitcher and onetime World Series MVP Livan Hernandez on Tuesday agreed to a minor-league contract with the Astros. Hernandez, 36, was invited to major-league spring training. He was the Opening Day starter...

Baseball and Alcohol--a Long Connection: A Fan's Perspective

The baseball world is abuzz with the news that Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton was seen drinking earlier this week at a Dallas bar. The seemingly careless and public manner in which Hamilton, he of the well-known addiction issues, chose to imbibe was shocking to many.

Baseball's Josh Hamilton Reportedly Suffers Relapse; Seen Drinking At Bar

Hamilton, one of baseball's biggest stars, has been battling addiction demons for the last decade. The outfielder was the American League MVP in 2010.

ON BASEBALL: Pitching prospect could be heading to Portland

Top Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Ranaudo recently said he hoped to begin the 2012 season in Portland.

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