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MLB All-Star Week kicks off with the HBCU Swingman Classic
This year's HBCU Swingman Classic comes months after the MLB added Negro League stats to their record books.
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This year's HBCU Swingman Classic comes months after the MLB added Negro League stats to their record books.
"I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
The collection is worth nearly $2 million and includes baseball cards for Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth and other Hall of Fame players, the owner says.
Texas matched its season high with 19 hits, sending nine batters to the plate in both the fourth and fifth innings.
Langford tripled in the fourth, doubled in the fifth and singled in the sixth.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jim Schlossnagle is leaving his Texas A&M family and is headed to the Aggie's biggest nemesis, the University of Texas.
In a press release, the Tarrant Regional Water District stated, "Public safety and costs necessitate LaGrave Field demolition."
A sellout crowd of 42,130 was the largest ever for a regular-season game at Globe Life Field.
"Savor it," said Bochy. "Not just tonight but the next game when you get the rings. Soak it in because it's so hard to do."
"To watch them relive the moments that are otherwise a blur for them is probably one of my favorite parts of the job," said Bailey Orr, lead photographer for the Texas Rangers.
Lorenzen, a first-time All-Star last season with Detroit who threw a no-hitter for Philadelphia after being traded, finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Rangers last Friday.
As spring training wraps up, October expectations are already in the minds of Texas Rangers fans.
The Rangers unveiled a baseball appetizer Monday, setting the table ahead of Opening Day Thursday!
CBS Texas' Bill Jones will serve as the on-field reporter for all four games.
Ortiz spent the past 18 years in the Rangers' organization, having served as a coach on the club's minor league player development staff over the past three years.
The entire show is choreographed to Post Malone's song, "Congratulations."
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
CBS News Texas spoke to dozens of baseball lovers from all over the state, and even some out-of-towners who just couldn't believe the magic before their eyes Wednesday night.
At a time when things are tough, sports bring us together
Don't miss your chance to savor some chicken tenders and meet the World Series hero at Raising Cane's in Arlington today.
With her sign that read "I've waited 92 years for the Texas Rangers to win the World Series," Nola Pearman finally witnessed this moment in history.
Vandergriff is regarded as the "Godfather of professional baseball" in North Texas for luring the Washington Senators to Arlington, and making them the Texas Rangers in 1972.
The excitement over the Texas Rangers remains high 24 hours after claiming—for the first time—the title of being the best team in baseball.
Fifty-two seasons in the making, Texas Rangers fans woke up this morning as world champions.
While the city of Dallas is non-partisan and run by a city manager, it is the largest in the U.S. with a Republican mayor.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
After four years in college and five years in the minors, the versatile 28-year-old Cleveland Guardians player made the All-Star team in his first full season in the big leagues.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
While the city of Dallas is non-partisan and run by a city manager, it is the largest in the U.S. with a Republican mayor.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
After four years in college and five years in the minors, the versatile 28-year-old Cleveland Guardians player made the All-Star team in his first full season in the big leagues.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Three Republican National Convention delegates from North Texas discuss former President Trump entering the convention hall two days after being shot, his Vice President pick, and more.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Monica De La Cruz, R-15th Congressional District, told Jack FInk that she'll talk about the top concerns for Americans, including inflation. "Families all across this nation are struggling to put food on the table. I'm also going to talk about the men and women who've been forgotten by the Biden administration due to Biden's lack of securing our border."
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The defending champions won seven of their last 10 games to enter the All-Star break in third place in the AL West.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
There is a good chance for some much-appreciated rain on Thursday.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink looks at Day 2 of the Republican National Convention, which included speeches from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
The video of Ingrid Andress' performance of the national anthem at the MLB Homerun Derby has gone viral and baseball fans are reacting. "It was terrible," fan Linda Albrecht said. "We've seen her before and she was delightful and so it was very upsetting."
Former Grapevine High star David Fry’s journey to the MLB All-Star game has been remarkable. After four years in college and five years in the minors, the multi-talented Cleveland Guardians player has become an All-Star in his first full season in the big leagues.
Musk said the "final straw" in his decision was a new California law that bans school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.