Brad Hawpe News

A day after earning their first win of the season, the Springfield Cardinals had an opportunity to win their first series with a victory over Frisco Saturday afternoon.

Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe has been re-signed by the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal, after he was released by the team last week.

A high school classmate of Twins pitcher Carl Pavano threatened to reveal an alleged homosexual relationship they had and to write a book about it unless Pavano apologized to him and bought him a navy Range Rover SUV with tan leather, according to a search warrant affidavit filed by police in Connecticut.

The Texas Rangers have released veteran first baseman/outfielder Brad Hawpe from his minor-league contract following the team's 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.

Three different Cubs hit two-run home runs, including Alfonso Soriano, as Chicago pounded Texas, 11-4, in Cactus League action.