The two teams that could be most affected by MLB's drug investigation in South Florida are the Nationals and Rangers, and sources say both teams are very concerned that they could lose Gio Gonzalez and Nelson Cruz to 50-game suspensions at some point this season. What can they do to prepare? ...more

When the Rangers lost out on Josh Hamilton, after already missing on Zack Greinke, James Shields and Justin Upton, they knew it would be tough to find someone who would excite them. But they need to add, and Edwin Jackson, A.J. Pierzynski, Cody Ross, Nick Swisher and Adam LaRoche are all believed to be on their list. ...more

Josh Hamilton was the very symbol of the Rangers' September collapse. Now he's the very symbol of their winter gone wrong, after leaving to sign with their biggest rivals, the Angels. ...more

Rangers super-prospect Jurickson Profar has a sore right elbow that will likely end his season in the Dominican Winter League, sources said. While the Rangers don't believe Profar's injury is serious, he's expected to fly to Texas to be examined by team doctors. ...more

The buzz about the Diamondbacks trading All-Star outfielder Justin Upton didn't diminish Thursday, but it's looking like it won't happen soon. The chances of Upton landing with the Rangers seem more distant, because sources said the Rangers don't want to trade either Elvis Andrus or Jurickson Profar. ...more

As crazy as it seemed, even to him, the White Sox were right to hire Robin Ventura. The Cardinals were right to hire Mike Matheny. Does that mean the Rockies are right to hire Walt Weiss? Maybe he'll prove them right, but is this trend really worth following? ...more