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Baseball Star Josh Hamilton Admits Relapse Into Drinking

Former MVP says he had a 'weak night'

(Newser) - Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton had to step before the cameras today and admit he had a "weak night" this week when we went to a bar and had "three or four" drinks, reports the Dallas Morning News . A pro athlete tipping back a few wouldn't normally... More »

Cardinals Win World Series

St. Louis beats Texas in Game 7, 6-2

(Newser) - It lacked the drama of Game 6 , but Cardinals fans don't care: St. Louis beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 tonight to win the World Series. The Cardinals went up for good in the third on a solo home run from Allen Craig that made it 3-2.... More »

Game 6: The Greatest Ever?

Sportswriters breathless after last night's epic World Series game

(Newser) - The words “best ever” are being thrown around a lot this morning, after the Cardinals’ epic 10-9 win over the Texans in Game 6 of the World Series. Here’s what the breathless sportswriters out there are saying:
  • “The term ‘baseball game’ doesn’t begin to do
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World Series Goes to Game 7

Cardinals stay alive after wild night in St. Louis

(Newser) - The World Series is going to Game 7 for the first time since 2002 after a thrilling game in St. Louis. The Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 10-9 in 11 innings, tying the series at 3-3. The team rallied from two-run deficits in the 9th and 10th innings before David... More »

Bullpen Phone Screwup Costs Cardinals Game 5

La Russa's calls went unheeded thanks to loud crowd

(Newser) - Nobody loves working pitching matchups like Tony La Russa, so it was a bit surprising when he let lefty Marc Rzepczynski in to pitch to Mike Napoli with the bases loaded last night. Napoli knocked a double off him, scoring what would be the two winning runs. But what happened... More »

Texas Romps, Heads Back to World Series

Rangers rout Detroit 15-5 in Game 6 of ALCS

(AP) - After waiting until their 50th season to reach their first World Series, the Texas Rangers are going right back. Nelson Cruz had one more big blast, Michael Young caught the final out long after hitting a pair of doubles in one of the highest-scoring postseason innings ever and the Rangers... More »

Rangers Tame Tigers 3-2 in ALCS Opener

Verlander and Co. can't get it done in rain-delayed game

(AP) - A few minutes past midnight, the Texas Rangers had one more victory over Justin Verlander—and the Detroit Tigers lost yet another wet playoff opener started by their ace. "If anywhere in the country has a drought, just bring me in and I'll fix that," Verlander said... More »

Boy Whose Dad Died at Stadium Throws First Pitch

Cooper Stone's father fell trying to catch a ball

(Newser) - Nice moment before the Texas Rangers' playoff opener yesterday: 6-year-old Cooper Stone threw out the first pitch to his favorite player, Josh Hamilton. In July, Cooper watched his father, Shannon, fall to his death at Rangers Ballpark while reaching for a ball—tossed up by Hamilton. Rangers fans were on... More »

A Burning Question in Texas: Do the Wave, or Not?

Hardcore Texas Rangers fans fight back against the 30-year tradition

(Newser) - The wave has been a popular part of live sporting events for 30 years, but a group of Texas Rangers fans is trying to bring an end to the distraction. People opposed to the wave argue it has nothing to do with the action on the field and takes fans'... More »

Fallen Fan's Widow: We Still Love Rangers

Jenny Stone praises team, player Josh Hamilton

(AP) - The widow of the firefighter who fell to his death at a Texas Rangers game says the team, baseball, and player Josh Hamilton remain precious to her and her 6-year-old son. Jenny Stone also thanked everyone who has reached out to help her family since her husband, 39-year-old Shannon Stone,... More »

Fan Falls to Death at Rangers Game

Man tried to catch foul ball Josh Hamilton flipped his way

(Newser) - A fan fell to his death at Rangers Ballpark last night after trying to catch a foul ball tossed his way by Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton. Witnesses say 39-year-old Shannon Stone, a firefighter attending the game with his young son, asked Hamilton for the ball then went headfirst over... More »

George W. Bush Helps Break World Record

Former prez among the crowd that got in Guinness

(Newser) - George W. Bush: Former president of the USA and Guinness World Record holder? Sort of. Bush was among the throng of baseball fans who donned sunglasses in the dark at last night's Texas Rangers game. The previous record for people wearing shades at night was 423, so officials only... More »

Texas Rangers Draft Paralyzed Baseball Player

Johnathan Taylor still unable to walk

(Newser) - University of Georgia baseball player Johnathan Taylor was partially paralyzed in March, but that didn’t stop the Texas Rangers from drafting him. “We thought selecting Johnathan was the right thing to do,” says the scouting director of yesterday’s move. Taylor, who was drafted in the 33rd... More »

Phillies Thwart Yankees, Rangers to Get Cliff Lee Back

Pitcher accepts late bid to return to his 2009 team

(Newser) - Phillies fans are rejoicing today as Cliff Lee, the left-hander who pitched for the team during the 2009 World Series, returned—giving the team one of the best rotations in history. Terms were agreed to late last night, an official tells the New York Times . The deal is believed to... More »

Ex-Addict Josh Hamilton Is AL's MVP

He caps an improbable comeback with league honor

(AP) - Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton is the runaway winner of the American League's MVP award. He got 22 first-place votes and 358 points in voting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Hamilton, who overcame eight trips to rehabilitation throughout his career for drug and alcohol addiction, led the major... More »

Giants Win World Series

Trophy coming to San Francisco for first time after 3-1 win over Rangers

(Newser) - The prize that eluded Willie and Barry at long last belongs to the San Francisco Giants , thanks to a band of self-described castoffs and misfits and their shaggy-haired ace. Tim Lincecum, Edgar Rentaria and the Giants won the World Series on Monday night, beating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in a... More »

Giants Near Crown With Game 4 Win

Historic shutout over Texas puts San Francisco up 3-1

(AP) - The San Francisco Giants completely outplayed Texas once again last night, beating the Rangers 4-0 to move within one win of the championship that has eluded them for so long. Pitcher Madison Bumgarner silenced the Texas bats and a festive crowd, while Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey backed the 21-year-old... More »

Rangers Rein In Giants, 4-2

First Series win in franchise history

(Newser) - The Rangers last night showed San Francisco that even their scores are bigger in Texas, notching their first victory in the World Series 4-2, after taking two beatings in California. Egged on by Rangers' royalty George W Bush and Nolan Ryan, the AP reports, Texas quickly slid into its comfort... More »

Giants Slaughter Rangers 9-0

San Francisco takes 2-0 Series lead

(AP) - Fans jumped up and down, shaking orange pompoms, waving scarves and chanting "Sweep! Sweep!" While the Giants are looking more and more like a baseball juggernaut, they're only halfway to their first World Series title in 56 years. They hope to wrap it up on the road. "... More »

Giants Hammer Rangers in 11-7 Slugfest

I'm sorry, did someone order a pitcher's duel?

(Newser) - Cliff Lee. Tim Lincecum. With starters like that, Game One of the World Series was supposed to be a pitcher's duel. Instead, the normally light-hitting Giants tagged Lee for 6 runs amidst an 11-7 slugfest, the AP reports. Freddy Sanchez hit three doubles, and Juan Uribe broke the game open... More »

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