DALLAS — Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus became a U.S. citizen Friday. He was sworn in at 12:30 p.m. at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices in Irving. “I think it was the right time for me to become a citizen especially with everything we are going through with immigration,” Andrus said.  Andrus was […]

ATLANTA — Catching coach Sal Fasano and bullpen coach Marty Reed were among the members of the Braves’ organization who welcomed nearly 100 kids to SunTrust Park Tuesday afternoon to participate in the National PLAY Campaign. “I think there are a lot of good and bad ways these kids can be influenced,” Fasano said. “We […]

I wanted to share my husband’s story, Darryl Lefler. He would drink 2-3 energy drinks daily. One day he began seeing double vision and his eyes were not tracking correctly. Then he started having small seizures every 3-4 minutes to where he could not talk and would lose movement in his right side. He had an […]

(CNN)  Energy drinks may promise a boost, but experts are increasingly concerned that their cocktails of ingredients could have unintended health risks. A study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that caffeinated energy drinks altered the heart’s electrical activity and raised blood pressure. The extent of these electrical changes — which signal the […]

(Reuters Health) – Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function that are beyond those seen with caffeine alone, according to a new study. There are more than 500 energy drink products on the market, and their increased popularity is matched by a significant rise […]

PHILADELPHIA — Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon is passionate about his role on the MLB Advisory Board of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, which advocates against the use of appearance- and performance-enhancing substances among America’s youth. “I’m very thankful to play, in my opinion, the greatest game in the world at the highest level,” Blackmon said. “And I’m […]

SEATTLE — When the Taylor Hooton Foundation approached José Berríos about a role with its Advisory Board, the Twins’ starting pitcher eagerly asked when he could start and how he could help. Berrios is one of 42 active Major Leaguers taking on the role for the organization, which advocates against performance-enhancing drug use by American youth. The 2019 season […]

SAN DIEGO — Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon is the team’s representative on the advisory board of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, an organization that advocates against youth using appearance- and performance-enhancing substances. Taillon is a natural fit, given his all-natural upbringing. He said his mom, Christie, was a role model for healthy living. She is a vegetarian — […]

CINCINNATI — Clayton Kershaw has made positive contributions off the field throughout his 10-year Major League career. The Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander’s latest endeavor is to serve on the advisory board for the Taylor Hooton Foundation, which advocates against the use of appearance and performance-enhancing substances by youth. “It’s always great to do something to impact kids in […]

Royals duo raising awareness with Taylor Hooton Foundation ANAHEIM — For 15 years, the Taylor Hooton Foundation has been educating young athletes about the dangers of anabolic steroid usage. Royals utility man Chris Owings is proud to be a part of their mission. “I think it’s just about raising awareness,” said Owings, who became a THF board […]