The Associated Press and ESPN are both reporting that Major League Baseball's team owners have approved a proposal for an 82 game season, which would begin in early July.
Verlander has been diagnosed with a mild lat strain and will be shut down for a period of time. This also means that his Opening Day status is up in the air.
Baseball is not often thought of as a dangerous game, and then you get stark reminders that the sport is nothing to be taken lightly. Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun got that reminder today when he wore a 95 mph fastball flush in the mouth...
The Texas Rangers finalized a minor league deal with former New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird Tuesday afternoon. The contract also includes an invitation to spring training.