The Rangers and catcher Kyle Higashioka agreed to a two-year contract in December to bring the former Padre into the fold in Arlington. In a recent visit with MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, Higashioka raved about the facilities of his new team

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because Sasaki's intention to sign elsewhere had not been announced.

The Texas Rangers got a tremendous bit of great news on Monday afternoon with regards to their pursuit of the top available free agent. According to a report from Jack Curry of YES Network, the New York Yankees have been told by the camp of Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki that he is not going to be signing with them.