Hamels having profound effect on Rangers

Cole Hamels grew up in San Diego and still has a passion for surfing. He was a first-round Draft choice of the Phillies in 2002, and he envisioned spending his entire career with the franchise when he signed a seven-year contract that included a club option for 2019. But after being traded to the Rangers, he finds it’s a perfect fit.

Marshall feels grateful after brush with tragedy

Three weeks ago, there was serious question as to whether right-hander Evan Marshall was going to live through the night after being struck in the head by a line drive while pitching for Triple-A Reno. On Tuesday, though, he walked into the D-backs’ clubhouse for the first time since the injury and received hugs from his teammates.

Weaver’s frustration boils over in dugout rant

Jered Weaver was exasperated, at the flyball that landed between two of his outfielders, at the four-run inning it helped set up, at how bloated his ERA had become and at how trying these last five weeks had been for his team. All of it. And it all spilled out after the third inning of a Tuesday night game at Comerica Park, in a loud, obscenity-laced dugout tirade from the Angels’ longtime ace.

Left groin injury sends Hardy to DL

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin injury on Monday. The team also announced that it’s recalled right-hander Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk, reinstated utilityman Steve Pearce from the DL and designated outfielder Nolan Reimold for assignment.