First the Pirates, now the Yankees.General Motors, under financialdistress, is not renewing sponsorshipagreements with some MLB clubs.The economy continues to pound the sponsorship front for pro sports leagues as General Motors (NYSE:GM) announced Tuesday that they would not be renewing their agreement with the New York Yankees. The news comes less than a week after GM ended their sponsorship agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates after only one year. GM is mired in financial losses and is looking for assistance from the federal government

ARLINGTON – For the first time since Rangers Ballpark in Arlington opened in 1994, everybody in the stadium will be able to see what just happened.

Additional prime seating and more high-tech scoreboards will greet Texas Rangers fan in 2009.  The Rangers today announced upgrades to their Ballpark in Arlington, which opened in 1994.

A monument honoring Texas troops who fought in the Battle of Rowletts Station, Ky., will be dedicated by the Texas Historical Commission (THC) Wednesday near Rowletts.

By ANTHONY ANDRO There’s no rest for Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton. A busy off-season has been highlighted by promotional tours for his book and a visit to the White House to meet with President Bush. But the fun is about to come to an end

Season Wrap Up Despite finishing under .500, the Rangers still finished second in the American League West, although they were about a mile behind the Angels at the top of the division.

By SUSAN SCHROCK ARLINGTON — The city failed to meet a self-imposed deadline to reach an agreement with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers on Monday about appropriate public safety staffing levels during games and special events. Police and fire administration officials had hoped to have a staffing plan ready because the first event at the new 80,000-seat Cowboys stadium near Rangers …

ARLINGTON, Texas - Pitcher Doug Mathis stayed with the Texas Rangers, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA.

Scratch Josh Hamilton from the U.S. lineup in the World Baseball Classic in March. The Texas Rangers outfielder, who manager Davey Johnson wanted as his cleanup hitter, told SI.com he intends to decline a Team USA invitation in order to prepare for the regular season.