MLB notes: Josh Hamilton admits to ‘weak moment’ in alcohol relapse

MLB notes: Josh Hamilton admits to ‘weak moment’ in alcohol relapse The Associated PRess Published Feb 3, 2012 07:45PM MDT Josh Hamilton shed no tears, 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 ...

MLB gets it right with extra playoff teams

Justice: MLB gets it right with extra playoff teams

Former MLB pitcher to headline YMCA banquet

The YMCA is gearing up for its annual "Partners With Youth" campaign, which kicks off Tuesday with a banquet at 6:30 p.m. at The Kemp at the Forum, 2120 Speedway. The campaign pays for scholarships for youth programs at the organization's four Wichita Falls locations. The money raised keeps the cost of YMCA programs affordable and provides YMCA memberships to youths who cannot afford them.

MLB Capsules: Texas formally introduces Japanese pitcher Darvish

ARLINGTON (AP) — Yu Darvish leaned over and looked at his name and the No. 11 on the back of his Texas Rangers jersey. Then he looked up and smiled. "Excited, that's all I feel right now," Darvish said through a translator. "Just excited going forward."

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MLB Capsules: Cubs trade Cashner to Padres for prospects

CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Cashner won a spot in the Chicago Cubs' rotation last spring and made his only start on April 5 before a strained rotator cuff sent him to the disabled list.

Sports in Brief: Two more years for MLB's Selig

Baseball owners say commissioner Bud Selig will be offered a two-year contract extension at this week's meetings in Phoenix. Owners also intend to approve the completion of the sale of the San Diego Padres from John Moores to Jeff Moorad.

Super Bowl a real Holliday for Cards star

Super Bowl a real Holliday for Cards star

Bernstein: Concussion Talk Obscures Dark Truth

Commissioner Roger Goodell stood before the media at his annual Super Bowl state-of-the-league speech, and sounded as if he cared when addressing issues of player safety.

RT @RGriffinStar: I guess I was wrong about NFL selling sponsors to everything. If it was MLB a safety would have been brought to you by Trojan or some such.

RT @RGriffinStar: I guess I was wrong about NFL selling sponsors to everything. If it was MLB a safety would have been brought to you by Trojan or some such.

I guess I was wrong about NFL selling sponsors to everything. If it was MLB a safety would have been brought to you by Trojan or some such.

I guess I was wrong about NFL selling sponsors to everything. If it was MLB a safety would have been brought to you by Trojan or some such.

NFL fans: that confused feeling you have after that Intentional Grounding Safety is what half the crowd at an MLB game feels after a balk.

NFL fans: that confused feeling you have after that Intentional Grounding Safety is what half the crowd at an MLB game feels after a balk.

@terilyns68 @eaglesinsider I know we need a MLB and safety, but we need a bruising FB too...

@terilyns68 @eaglesinsider I know we need a MLB and safety, but we need a bruising FB too...

So upset to hear about Josh Hamilton last night. I'm praying for his safety! #TXRangers @MLB.

So upset to hear about Josh Hamilton last night. I'm praying for his safety! #TXRangers @MLB.

RT @JoeMcClatchy: @FCHogan MLB- Logan Sewell Nose Guard- Tommy McCoy Free Safety- Zach Pintard All these are at least All-State

RT @JoeMcClatchy: @FCHogan MLB- Logan Sewell Nose Guard- Tommy McCoy Free Safety- Zach Pintard All these are at least All-State

@FCHogan MLB- Logan Sewell Nose Guard- Tommy McCoy Free Safety- Zach Pintard All these are at least All-State

@FCHogan MLB- Logan Sewell Nose Guard- Tommy McCoy Free Safety- Zach Pintard All these are at least All-State

@Smuphy @WarBlogle so early rumors are Bates back to safety and Ladarius Owens to MLB?

@Smuphy @WarBlogle so early rumors are Bates back to safety and Ladarius Owens to MLB?

Zachary hoffpauir hard hitting safety once committed to cal signs with stanford he is mlb prospect #NUCalum #nsd centennial Hs in Arizona

Zachary hoffpauir hard hitting safety once committed to cal signs with stanford he is mlb prospect #NUCalum #nsd centennial Hs in Arizona