ARLINGTON — When the designated hitter cannot hit, you designate a break. Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson, in the midst of a career-worst 0-for-38 stretch, did not start Sunday’s ...

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One player in particular has been able to turn heads in his first season as a full-time starter, designated hitter/first baseman Ben Rice. MLB analyst and long-time baseball journalist highlighted ...

National pharmaceutical retailer Walgreens has agreed to pay at least $300 million to settle allegations it illegally fulfilled millions of invalid controlled substance prescriptions for more than ...

With Kurtz seemingly ticketed for regular work at first base or designated hitter, Soderstrom and Rooker will be forced to see more regular time in the outfield. Soderstrom has slightly above ...

Shohei Ohtani isn't exactly on the injured list given his performance as designated hitter this season, but is still yet to pitch in a Dodgers uniform. Manager Dave Roberts was asked by Jim Rome ...

The Athletics’ promotion of first base prospect Nick Kurtz, the No. 4 overall pick from last year’s draft, gives the team three middle-of-the-order but defensively limited sluggers: Kurtz ...

Carpenter, who missed the series opener with hamstring soreness, will lead off and serve as the designated hitter Tuesday. Catcher Tomás Nido; infielders Colt Keith and Andy Ibáñez; and ...

HOUSTON -- San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez was carted off after colliding with Mauricio Dubon on a play at first base in the first inning of Sunday night's game with the Houston Astros.