Yoshinori Tateyama

Japanese right-handed pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama has signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to the Major League Baseball team's training camp.

(Reuters) - Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish expects to make a smooth transition to the majors next season and the Texas Rangers' expensive acquisition was quick to display a subtle sense of humor at his introductory news conference on Friday.

(Reuters) - Major League Baseball's (MLB) Texas Rangers agreed to terms on a six-year deal with Japanese pitching ace Yu Darvish just as the negotiating window was set to close, the team said on Wednesday.

Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish has agreed to a six-year deal worth $60 million with the Texas Rangers and will join the Major League Baseball club for the North American 2012 season.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Mitch Moreland clobbered two home runs and drove in five runs to lead the red-hot Texas Rangers to a 7-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

Rangers agree to minor league deals with Mexican League relievers and Japanese collegiate OF. Right-handed reliever Yhency Brazoban has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, who also added a Japanese outfielder.

Rangers sign Japanese veteran pitcher Tateyama for 2011, and maybe 2 seasons after that. Japanese free-agent pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the AL champion Texas Rangers that includes club options for 2012 and 2013.

Yoshinori Tateyama, who has spent the past 12 seasons pitching for the Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan's Pacific League, has signed a one-year Major League Baseball contract with the Texas Rangers.