Josh Hamilton

With the newest alcohol struggles admitted by Texas Rangers Outfielder Josh Hamilton last week, comparisons can be made to the Yankee great Mickey Mantle.

Fans are quick to judge players when they make a mistake, but in Josh Hamilton's case it wouldn't be fair to judge right away because addiction doesn't just go away in a day.

Unfortunate news hit the baseball world and specifically the Rangers on Thursday when reports hit that Josh Hamilton had been drinking in a Dallas area bar on Monday. He had been clean since returning to baseball in 2006, except for an instance in 2009.

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has been named the 2010 American League MVP.

Josh Hamilton deserved the MVP award in 2010. An analytical look at the numbers make it clear, regardless of any compelling back-story.

Overcoming substance abuse, lighting up the old Yankee Stadium, and being a likely AL MVP wasn't enough to make up Josh Hamilton's story. Now it includes an ALCS MVP award, and securing the Rangers' first pennant for good measure.

It's the end of the season, who should the MLB award winners be this year? We cover the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year awards.

Ron Washington has put himself and his franchise in a vulnerable position with his drug use and subsequent failed druge test. Why does he deserve to continue managing the team?

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who is married with children, has verified that photos of him partying hard with a number of young women at a Tempe, Arizona bar are authentic. He also admits that he was drunk at the time.

Josh Hamilton was a former alcohol and drug addict, until he recovered, revived his baseball career, and inspired millions. But photos of Hamilton's relapse at a bar in January has just hit the Internet, causing Hamilton to quickly apologize.

Photos of Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton are still causing him a lot of embarrassment, especially since the photos show him drinking after a bout with drug and addiction and alcoholism. But that's not the only bad thing going on in the photos.

For Josh Hamilton, his performance in the 2008 Home Run Derby was a dream come true. The Texas Rangers slugger dreamed of the event three years prior to his record-setting performance. But, for Hamilton just playing baseball and staying sober is the biggest dream of all.

Josh Hamilton has already had a storybook comeback from drug addiction, further adding to the lore by hitting 28 home runs to start the Home Run Derby. But it wasn't enough to win it.

A look back at the 2008 State Farm Homerun Derby and how, although he was runner up, Josh Hamilton did in fact come out a winner

Josh Hamilton was once the most highly touted prospect in baseball until his life was derailed by drugs. Now Hamilton is attempted an unbelievable comeback.

Josh Hamilton's drinking problem will have Nolan Ryan walking on egg shells for awhile. A few drinks may have cost Hamilton millions of dollars.

It reminded me of the countless number of games that I have attended with my kids and that my dad took me and my siblings to when we were younger. Like every kid they want their big strong daddy to catch a ball for them. Be their hero.

A Rangers fan falls 20 feet from the stands and dies.

The Texas Rangers rolled to victory over the league leading Cleveland Indians. The Rangers were led by the strong arm of Alexi Ogando and the hot bat of Endy Chavez. Chavez had learned just hours before game time that he was the starting center fielder.

The Texas Rangers were on cloud nine to start the season, up until the first inning of yesterday's game in Detroit. Thanks to Josh Hamilton being sent on a questionable tag to home, the MVP broke his arm and is out for as many as eight weeks.

Short article on the injury status of Rangers OF Josh Hamilton.

When drafting players for a Fantasy Baseball Keeper League, you must look not only at projections for the coming year but also consider how many years they'll be able to produce and how well. Thusly, the Top 5 Texas Rangers Keepers for 2009.

After last years Home Run Derby you knew it was going to happen.