AL West

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton will not be suspended for his substance abuse missteps in the offseason, according to a statement from Major League Baseball:

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported the Angels' statement on MLB's decision:

Watch out, American League. Albert Pujols is coming for you.

That's what he and the Los Angeles Angels would have everyone believe, anyway. And as far as threats go, this one appears credible.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher David Rollins has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball for violating the league's drug policy.  

MLB Communications confirmed the ban, which will cover essentially the entire first half of the 2015 regular season:

Buster Olney of ESPN provided some insight into the situation:

TEMPE, Ariz. — How did Mike Trout celebrate his Most Valuable Player award?

With a trip to the hospital and an IV hookup. Followed by a week on the couch, sick as he can ever remember.

The Texas Rangers could have chosen to wave a white flag when they found out Yu Darvish had been lost for the 2015 season due to Tommy John surgery, but they're not.

Instead, they may have it in mind to acquire a suitable replacement: Cole Hamels.

SURPRISE, Ariz. — It is early morning in the desert, and there is every reason to be half-asleep right now. Gray skies. Chilly rain. Dog days of spring training.

Before we get to talking about Joey Gallo and the future of the Texas Rangers, let's talk about Yu Darvish and the present of the Texas Rangers.

Which, yeah, is not a particularly pretty picture.

With the production of the film Moneyball back in 2011, Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane became a nationally known figure.

Since that outstanding movie's release, the A's have been even more successful and Beane has been even more daring.

With just over three weeks until Opening Day, the Seattle Mariners are beginning to get a clear idea of who will come out victorious in their most intense position battles.

The Texas Rangers announced starting pitcher Yu Darvish will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week and will miss the entire 2015 season.