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This Week In Baseball: In Defense Of The All-Star Game
The All-Star Game is nearly here, which means the complaining has begun. Here's a tip to enjoy the events: rediscover your inner kid.
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The All-Star Game is nearly here, which means the complaining has begun. Here's a tip to enjoy the events: rediscover your inner kid.
Toronto third baseman Josh Donaldson and Seattle designated hitter Nelson Cruz have moved ahead in fan voting for starting spots in the All-Star Game, leaving five Kansas City Royals still in the lead.
Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder is among the league leaders in batting average, hits, and RBI. Fans haven't taken notice.
Pete Rose's role at the All-Star game in Cincinnati will be determined by Major League Baseball and the Reds after they determine what other obligations the banned career hits leader has.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has made it official -- the Miami Marlins will host the 2017 All-Star Game.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has made it official — the Miami Marlins will host the 2017 All-Star Game.
A person familiar with the decision says the Miami Marlins have been awarded the 2017 All-Star Game, and an announcement by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is planned for this week
The Texas Rangers haven't had much to smile about this season, until now. One of the Rangers top prospects has given the team and their fans something to look forward to.
Joe Nathan is no slouch, having converted 30 of 31 save opportunities this season. But having the opportunity to close out the All-Star Game was an unexpected surprise
Summoned in the eighth inning to make certain he would pitch, Rivera soaked up a 90-second standing ovation and got three straight outs while helping the American League to a 3-0 victory over the National League on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
Oakland's second-year slugger won baseball's Home Run Derby with a dazzling display of power Monday night, becoming the first player left out of the Midsummer Classic to take home the crown.
Three members of the Texas Rangers were selected by voters to play for the American League in the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is leading the American League voting at his position for the MLB All-Star Game in the first update of fan balloting released Monday.
Nine members of the 2012 American League All-Star team and Hall of Famer George Brett joined the Late Show with David Letterman to present the "Top Ten Fun Facts About the All-Star Game".
In a season with two extra playoff teams and a great deal of parity, virtually every MLB franchise has some hope heading into the season's second half this year.
Although each team is chock full of talent, there were nonetheless players who didn't make the cut despite stellar first-half statistics.
"It's just not the right time," Hamilton said of the Derby. "I haven't done it in the last couple years. I want to be healthy and be the best I can be for the team."
The Cardinals have the home field advantage, thanks to Prince Fielder's homer off Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson in July's MLB All-Star Game.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived to federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years.
"Had the debate not occurred, none of this would be happening right now," Cruz said.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Flash flooding Monday morning brought nearly 4 inches of rain for some North Texans.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived to federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years.
"Had the debate not occurred, none of this would be happening right now," Cruz said.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Flash flooding Monday morning brought nearly 4 inches of rain for some North Texans.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
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.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
"Had the debate not occurred, none of this would be happening right now," Cruz said.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
News of President Biden's withdrawal from the election wasn't necessarily a surprise.
President Biden ended his reelection bid weeks before the Democratic National Convention, which is set to kick off Aug. 19 in Chicago.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
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."
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
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.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived to federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years.
Adrian Beltré was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Elvis Andrus, Ian Kinsler, David Murphy, and Colby Lewis were among Beltré's former teammates who made the trip.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"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.
There isn't a severe threat with Monday's storms but it is evident that the biggest threat is the potential for localized flooding and maybe a damaging wind gust.
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz spoke in Houston Monday morning, taking aim at the Democratic Party after President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the presidential race.
Enjoy the cooler-than-average temperatures this week because North Texas heats back to near 100 degrees by the end of the month.
Trial begins Monday for the case involving Jones and a woman who claimed he is her father.
Flash flooding early Monday morning caused flooding on a portion of I-635 in Dallas.
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.