Josh Beckett struck during BP, suffers mild concussion (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, February 28, 2011 | No Comments
Josh Beckett's string of bad luck continued on Monday. While shagging fly balls prior to Boston's spring...
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Brewers C Lucroy breaks right pinkie finger (AP)
Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy will have surgery on his right pinkie finger after breaking it during a blocking drill on Wednesday. Lucroy will have a pin inserted in the finger Thursday and is expected to miss four weeks, cutting it close to being ready for opening day. The 24-year-old Lucroy had a splint around the finger in the clubhouse, but declined comment because he hadn't seen the...
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Beckett has mild concussion symptoms (PA SportsTicker)
Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett has mild concussion symptoms, according to the team, after he was hit in the back of the head on Monday during batting practice before Boston's exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins at City of Palms Park.
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Greinke enjoys new surroundings, not spotlight (PA SportsTicker)
By COLIN FLY AP Sports Writer
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OF Jody Gerut retires after 6 seasons in majors (AP)
Outfielder Jody Gerut is retiring after six seasons in the majors. Gerut played for five teams before being invited to the Seattle Mariners' spring training as a non-roster player this year. He announced his retirement Sunday. The 33-year-old Gerut appeared in 574 games in stints with Cleveland (2003-2005), the Chicago Cubs (2005), Pittsburgh (2005), San Diego (2008-2009) and Milwaukee...
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Harang eager for fresh start (AP)
San Diego Padres starter Aaron Harang is ready to move past three injury-filled seasons and return to being a power pitcher. A San Diego native who also pitched at San Diego State, Harang said he's excited about pitching for his hometown team and he feels physically ready to do so. Harang signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Padres in December that includes a mutual option and a...
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Cabrera arrested, Albert Pujols arrives (The Canadian Press)
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera was released from a Florida jail Thursday morning after his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving, a day before he was supposed to show up at spring training.
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Red Sox, Yanks have most expensive spring tickets (Yahoo! Sports)
As tough as American League owners find beating the Yankees and Red Sox on the field, most thank their lucky...
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Janish is Reds SS _ to start out, anyway (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Sunday, February 27, 2011 | No Comments
By JOE KAY AP Baseball Writer
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BREAKING: All distractions have been eliminated from baseball (Yahoo! Sports)
Forget all those updates about so-and-so being in the best shape of his life. Claiming something will not be a...
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Lind hopes playing defence helps at the plate (The Canadian Press)
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Adam Lind isn't a big fan of the trapper.
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Burriss making comeback after injuries (AP)
At long last, Emmanuel Burriss is back where he is supposed to be for the San Francisco Giants. It has been a long 20 months since the last half of Burriss' 2009 season at Triple-A Fresno was shelved because of a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot. Another fracture of the same bone in spring training a year ago limited him.
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Wainwright, Cabrera make early fantasy noise in spring training (AP)
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (STATS) - Fantasy baseball owners have been trained to keep a watchful eye on injuries during spring training, as any tweak of a hamstring or twinge in a pitching shoulder can alter future drafts dramatically. Of course, there are also things to look out for that are not so subtle. Like a torn ligament in the pitching elbow of a 20-game winner.
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Trimmer Ramirez goes to work with Rays (PA SportsTicker)
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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Nishioka, Casilla working on language barrier (PA SportsTicker)
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Baseball Writer
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Giants' opener lifts lid on top spring stories (Yahoo! Sports)
A starting nine of storylines as MLB teams begin spring games, kicked off by Tim Lincecum's shaky start in Scottsdale.
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Decisions remain for improving White Sox bullpen (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Saturday, February 26, 2011 | No Comments
Chicago White Sox reliever Will Ohman has a unique definition of what a bullpen is.
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Mike Moustakas absorbs the living Royals history at his disposal (Yahoo! Sports)
SURPRISE!, Ariz. — The Kansas City Royals boast a rich baseball tradition, but it has now been more than 25...
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Vazquez looks for new beginning with Marlins (PA SportsTicker)
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer
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Cuddyer sees fewer familiar faces with Twins (PA SportsTicker)
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Baseball Writer
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Janish is Reds SS -- to start out, anyway (AP)
Paul Janish knows his position. His strong showing during the Cincinnati Reds' championship season finally earned him the job as the starting shortstop. Well, maybe. The 28-year-old opened spring training as a starter for the first time in his career, taking in the moment while taking nothing for granted.
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New Rangers C Torrealba not talking loss to Mets (PA SportsTicker)
Yorvit Torrealba was signed by the Texas Rangers this winter to be their starting catcher. That was the same plan the New York Mets had for him before failing to finalize a $14.4 million agreement 3\00BD years ago.
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Helton looks for return to productivity (AP)
While Todd Helton has had to compromise to age and a cranky back, he maintains the same intensity that made him one of the most respected players in the majors. When he's healthy, Helton is one of the best in the game and he came to camp healthy as he tries to rebound from the worst season of his 14-year career.
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Padres Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The three most veteran, home-grown position players on the Padres came to camp vowing to "step it up" in 2011.
"We can set the tone," third baseman Chase Headley said of the influence he, catcher Nick Hundley and right fielder Will Venable can have on the Padres.
"I believe this team is on the right track," Headley continued. "The Padres proved last year that we can win by playing the game right and playing it hard. We'd like to see it taken to the next level.
"I want everyone to know that we're going to run hard and play hard. I was so proud of what we did last year. I want that to be recognized as the Padres' style. We might not hit the most homers, but we can go hard."
Since the end of the Padres' 90-win season in 2010, they lost many of players who supplied...
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Rowland-Smith glad to get a new start in Houston (AP)
Posted on | Friday, February 25, 2011 | No Comments
After a 2010 debacle for himself and his team, pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith needed a new start. He is getting one with the Houston Astros. The 28-year-old lefty couldn't be much farther away from his Australian roots, from the American League or from Arizona, where he trained with the Seattle Mariners for four springs.
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Rangers' Holland pitches for laughs by wearing wacky T-shirts (Yahoo! Sports)
SURPRISE! Ariz. — Texas Rangers left-hander Derek Holland burst into prominence by pitching 5 2/3 shutout...
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Royals still waiting on Alex Gordon's potential (PA SportsTicker)
Time is running out on Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon.
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Can Rays fans still wear their Carl Crawford jerseys around town? (Yahoo! Sports)
The Tampa Bay Rays held a fanfest at Tropicana Field on Saturday and reliever J.P. Howell had but one complaint...
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Harper fits bill as the Nationals' latest treasure (Yahoo! Sports)
Bryce Harper, 18, feels comfortable in big league camp even though he ought to be a high school senior.
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Cardinals' Carpenter won't turn down trade (Yahoo! Sports)
The St. Louis Cardinals took a mighty hit this week when it was determined that ace Adam Wainwright would need...
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Cards trying to get Phils' Blanton to replace Wainwright? (Yahoo! Sports)
Rumors about Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton getting traded started as soon as Cliff Lee signed his...
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Morneau 'feels fine' after workout with team (AP)
Justin Morneau took the field with his Minnesota Twins teammates on Tuesday for the first time since sustaining a concussion in July. Morneau said he "felt good" after batting practice and playing long toss during an informal workout. But he wasn't about to proclaim himself 100 percent. Morneau said he wanted to wait and see how he felt later in the day, which is usually when the...
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Astros agree to deals with three (AP)
Posted on | Thursday, February 24, 2011 | No Comments
The Houston Astros have agreed to one-year deals with three pitchers. The team agreed to deals with left-hander Sergio Escalona ($417,000) and right-handers Arcenio Leon ($414,000) and Henry Villar ($416,500). Escalona, who was traded to Houston from Philadelphia in January, went 4-8 with a 3.81 ERA and 10 saves in 50 appearances for Double-A Reading last season.
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White Sox pitcher Sale to focus on bullpen work (AP)
Chris Sale spent the offseason training in Florida at his alma mater, Florida Gulf Coast University. Close to family and friends, he was in his comfort zone. Sale received a regular regimen from Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper. "I was on and off the phone with Coop once a week," the 21-year-old Sale said.
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Trimmer Ramirez goes to work with Rays (PA SportsTicker)
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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Troy Tulowitzki and Co. get going with Colorado (AP)
Troy Tulowitzki earned a long list of accolades last season: an All-Star selection, a Silver Slugger award and his first career Gold Glove. Then, this winter, he earned a new megamillion contract to stay put in Colorado for the long haul -- the face of the franchise for the future. The Rockies' star shortstop is the same outgoing, down-to-earth guy he has always been even with a rich new deal.
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Rays outright 2 players to minor leagues (AP)
The Tampa Bay Rays have outrighted outfielder Justin Ruggiano and first baseman-outfielder Leslie Anderson to Triple-A Durham. Ruggiano and Anderson were designated for assignment this week and cleared waivers Friday. The AL East champions made the moves to open roster spots for free-agent acquisitions Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez.
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Chen glad to be back in Royals camp (AP)
Bruce Chen went nearly four years without winning a major league game before he led the Kansas City Royals with 12 victories last year. He went from begging for a minor league contract in 2009 after missing the previous season because of elbow surgery to arriving in spring training this year with a $2 million contract.
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Hamels enjoys being one of the guys (AP)
Cole Hamels went from being the man on the Philadelphia Phillies to just one of the guys in a star-studded rotation. Hamels was the main reason the Phillies won the second world championship in franchise history in 2008. He was MVP of the World Series and NLCS, going 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five postseason starts.
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Astros looking to build on 2010 youth movement (AP)
If the 2010 season had started on June 1, the Houston Astros might have been a wild-card factor throughout the summer. It didn't and they weren't. But the Astros, who reassembled Sunday for their first full-squad workout of spring training, finished well enough to feel good all winter. While using 11 rookies, often with three or more in the starting lineup, the Astros posted the second-best...
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Determined Rockies lay groundwork for big season (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | No Comments
By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer
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Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $65M, 5-year deal (AP)
Jose Bautista is ready to prove he's much more than a one-year wonder. The Toronto Blue Jays are counting on it. After leading the major leagues with a team-record 54 home runs last season, Bautista finalized a $65 million, five-year contract with Toronto on Thursday. By making that kind of commitment, the Blue Jays are banking long-term on Bautista, who had never hit more than 16 homers before...
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Speedy Crawford gives Red Sox big offensive boost (PA SportsTicker)
By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer
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Twins seal 'bobblehead of the year' honors with Hrbek-Gant job (Yahoo! Sports)
This photo of this awesome bobblehead re-creation zoomed around the Internet early Friday morning and I...
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Vizquel at 43, still going strong (AP)
Omar Vizquel donned a sweatshirt and stocking cap on a cool morning in Arizona and headed out early to Chicago's batting cage. Just two months shy of his 44th birthday, he arrived early in White Sox camp to prepare for his 23rd major league season. "My father played softball until he was like 62 years old.
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119 players average 123 percent increase (PA SportsTicker)
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
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AP Interview: Aaron sees a Giants-Red Sox Series (PA SportsTicker)
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
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Brewers starters pitch in at the plate (Yahoo! Sports)
Gallardo, Narveson and Wolf are particularly adept with a bat in their hands. Marcum and Greinke might hit well, too.
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Elijah Dukes starts rap career, says he smoked pot before games (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 | No Comments
Having had trouble finding work on the diamond since his abrupt release by the Washington Nationals last March,...
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Devine ready to resume late-inning role with A's (PA SportsTicker)
Once a promising prospect and potential closer, Oakland Athletics right-hander Joey Devine hasn't pitched in a game since 2008.
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APNewsBreak: Torrealba loses grievance vs Mets (PA SportsTicker)
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
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Pujols agrees to delay contract deadline by a day (Yahoo! Sports)
Albert Pujols gave the St. Louis Cardinals until noon Tuesday to get a long-term deal done or negotiations would...
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APNewsBreak: Torrealba loses grievance vs Mets (PA SportsTicker)
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
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D12: Rocco Baldelli calls it a career at age 29 (Yahoo! Sports)
Duk's Dozen, a selection of 12 morning-fresh links and items, has returned in 2011 to start your baseball...
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Rays' Price aims to be baseball's top pitcher (PA SportsTicker)
By FRED GOODALL AP Baseball Writer
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Indians sign veteran 2B Orlando Cabrera (PA SportsTicker)
Infielder Orlando Cabrera has passed his physical and signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.
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Red Sox 1B Adrian Gonzalez starts swinging (AP)
Posted on | Monday, February 21, 2011 | No Comments
Adrian Gonzalez hit Monday for the first time since shoulder surgery four months ago and is confident he'll be ready for opening day. Boston's new first baseman received medical clearance on Sunday to begin swinging and said he hit 20 balls off a tee. He's scheduled to hit off a tee for two more days, then take a day off for his condition to be reassessed.
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Johnson, Diamondbacks agree at $5.85 million (PA SportsTicker)
Kelly Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $5.85 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration and provided the second baseman with a hefty pay raise.
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Wainwright to start exhibition opener for Cards (AP)
Adam Wainwright will pitch in the St. Louis Cardinals' first spring training exhibition in one week against the Florida Marlins, putting the NL Cy Young Award runner-up in line to take the mound for the March 31 opener against the San Diego Padres. Wainwright's only other opening-day start was 2009.
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Twins' Liriano misses workout with sore shoulder (PA SportsTicker)
Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano missed Minnesota's first official workout of the spring Friday because of a sore shoulder that he deemed minor.
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Devine ready to resume late-inning role with A's (PA SportsTicker)
Once a promising prospect and potential closer, Oakland Athletics right-hander Joey Devine hasn't pitched in a game since 2008.
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Fan outlook: Five reasons why Albert Pujols will be a Cub in 2012 (Associated Content)
(Disclaimer: the following was written by a life-long Cubs fan (me), which should automatically cause you to question his judgment.) Now that we know that the St. Louis Cardinals were penny-wise and pound-foolish, here are five reasons why you can bank on Albert Pujols in a Cubs uniform in 2012. 1. The Cubs will open their wallets. In fact, it says so right here that their wallets are already open, piggy banks are already smashed on the floor, sofa cushions are already pulled, and car ashtrays are already dumped.
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Cardinals are in limbo until Pujols' decision (Yahoo! Sports)
St. Louis can’t spend money earmarked for the huge extension Albert Pujols wants, yet he might go elsewhere.
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Dodgers sign Lance Cormier to minor league deal (PA SportsTicker)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed pitcher Lance Cormier to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
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Baseball managers who deserve to be in the Hall of Fame (Associated Content)
Posted on | Sunday, February 20, 2011 | No Comments
Chuck Tanner's death got me thinking. I was reading the former Pittsburgh Pirate's obituary and it didn't mention what year he was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. That's for good reason, Tanner isn't in the Hall of Fame, and it's a shame Tanner and many of his colleagues have been overlooked. Almost one-thousand men have suited up as a Major League Baseball manager in over 100 years of professional baseball, only seventeen have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame .
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Trimmer Ramirez goes to work with Rays (PA SportsTicker)
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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Garcia taking new approach at spring training (PA SportsTicker)
New York Yankees pitcher Freddy Garcia is taking a new approach at spring training.
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Vintage Tube: Baltimore's amazing sendoff for Earl Weaver in '82 (Yahoo! Sports)
One of the most memorable moments of the 2010 postseason was Bobby Cox managing the Atlanta Braves in his final...
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Expectations high as Phils hold first full workout (PA SportsTicker)
By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer
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Vintage Tube: Baltimore's amazing sendoff for Earl Weaver in '82 (Yahoo! Sports)
One of the most memorable moments of the 2010 postseason was Bobby Cox managing the Atlanta Braves in his final...
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Bradley ready to compete for job with Mariners (AP)
Milton Bradley wasn't touching questions Friday about his recent legal troubles, electing instead to focus solely on baseball. On that subject, he was much more forthcoming. Bradley said after his workout that he's not fazed by having to compete for a starting job this year. "I always play like it's my last game anyway.
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D12: Justin Morneau has a GM's note for his absence at fan fest (Yahoo! Sports)
Duk's Dozen, a selection of 12 morning-fresh links and items, has returned in 2011 to start your baseball...
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Padres' Zaun hopes for 1 more playoff appearance (AP)
Posted on | Saturday, February 19, 2011 | No Comments
If he was going to return for another season, Gregg Zaun wanted to come back the right way. The 39-year-old Zaun is a non-roster player in camp with the San Diego Padres, competing for a backup catching job. He had surgery for a tear in his right shoulder last June, and knew his career could be over. Zaun hit .265 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 28 games with the Milwaukee Brewers before his season...
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Podsednik, Blue Jays agree to minor league deal (PA SportsTicker)
Outfielder Scott Podsednik has agreed to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and been invited to major league spring training.
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New Rangers C Torrealba not talking loss to Mets (PA SportsTicker)
Yorvit Torrealba was signed by the Texas Rangers this winter to be their starting catcher. That was the same plan the New York Mets had for him before failing to finalize a $14.4 million agreement 3\00BD years ago.
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Ask Alex: Can the Red Sox win 100 games this year? (Yahoo! Sports)
We all have questions about the 2011 season and Alex Remington luckily has some answers. Like he did last season,...
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Spring Swing: All eyes on the Giants as showtime approaches (Yahoo! Sports)
As we have every season since our debut, Big League Stew is hitting the road to cover spring training in Arizona...
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Forbes: Jiménez is best pitcher for the buck (Yahoo! Sports)
It's the countdown that baseball geeks cling to all winter: the number of days until pitchers and catchers...
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Suitors will be clamoring for Pujols’ services (Yahoo! Sports)
Editor’s note: Ben Nicholson-Smith is a staff writer for MLBTradeRumors.com, the preeminent destination...
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Marlins trying to trade for Michael Young? (Yahoo! Sports)
Texas Rangers third baseman/designated hitter Michael Young wants to be traded. The Florida Marlins currently...
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Phillies aces take the field for first time (AP)
Posted on | Friday, February 18, 2011 | No Comments
Cliff Lee didn't hesitate, raising his hand right away when a reporter asked which of the Philadelphia Phillies' aces is the best hitter. "That's me," Lee said with a smile. Cole Hamels quickly chimed in. "I'm going to compete against him," said Hamels, who's been used as a pinch-hitter in the past.
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Johnson, Diamondbacks agree at $5.85 million (PA SportsTicker)
Kelly Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $5.85 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration and provided the second baseman with a hefty pay raise.
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Cleveland: The city of losers (PA SportsTicker)
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
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Determined Rockies lay groundwork for big season (PA SportsTicker)
By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer
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Braves eager to send out own version of 4 Aces (PA SportsTicker)
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer
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Rays agree to minor league deal with Juan Cruz (AP)
Right-hander Juan Cruz has agreed to a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays and will join the team at spring training. The 32-year-old Cruz made five relief appearances with the Kansas City Royals early last season. He also played for the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics and Arizona Diamondbacks in a 10-year career.
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Milwaukee's must-have concession item: Racing Sausage kebab (Yahoo! Sports)
Sweet mother of Mukwonago! Not that the world needed any more reasons to voyage to Miller Park this year, but the...
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Cancer fight not keeping Akerfelds from the field (AP)
San Diego Padres bullpen coach Darrel Akerfelds said Monday he only plans to miss limited time as he continues to receive treatment for pancreatic cancer. Akerfelds, who played for eight different organizations from 1983-95 and has been the Padres' bullpen coach since 2001, was diagnosed with cancer in December.
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M's downplay Figgins trade rumors (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Thursday, February 17, 2011 | No Comments
The Seattle Mariners and third baseman Chone Figgins tried to quiet trade rumors during the team's annual fanfest celebration Saturday.
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Pujols' deadline passes without a deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Albert Pujols and the Cardinals were never close to a deal, and the slugger appears headed for free agency.
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Video: White Sox castoffs populate Yanks' spring training roster (Yahoo! Sports)
Say, what do Freddy Garcia, Bartolo Colon, Brian Anderson, Andy Sisco, Neal Cotts, Boone Logan, Damaso Marte,...
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They're here! Pitchers and catchers start officially reporting today (Yahoo! Sports)
Hey, who knew the sight of catcher J.R. Towles hauling two Houston Astros duffel bags through a parking lot in...
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Pujols' deadline passes without a deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Albert Pujols and the Cardinals were never close to a deal, and the slugger appears headed for free agency.
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Butler believes in Kansas City's prospects (AP)
Billy Butler says he thinks a 25-year playoff drought is nearing an end for the Kansas City Royals. Butler is full of hope, boosted by the Royals' highly regarded minor league system. He's part of the future, too, after getting a four-year, $30 million contract over the weekend. "Overall, both sides are happy," Butler said Monday.
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They're here! Pitchers and catchers start officially reporting today (Yahoo! Sports)
Hey, who knew the sight of catcher J.R. Towles hauling two Houston Astros duffel bags through a parking lot in...
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White Sox Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
All eyes during the offseason have been on Jake Peavy and his rehab from a torn right lat muscle sustained in July.
Peavy updated the media recently and remains a longshot to be ready for Opening Day. He told reporters via a conference call from San Diego that he has experienced only normal offseason soreness as he recovers from surgery.
Continuing with his usual offseason throwing program, Peavy played long toss and threw 40 pitches off a mound on Feb. 8 and insisted that he felt good.
"I'd say I'm 60-70 percent off the mound," Peavy said.
The veteran was then asked about a timetable and responded, "To answer that would be tough, but you know me ... I have certainly pushed it as much as I can while listening to my body to make sure I don't jeopardize...
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Cubs close to extending Marmol (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Wednesday, February 16, 2011 | No Comments
Barry Praver, the agent for Chicago Cubs closer Carlos Marmol, stopped in at the team's spring training...
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Zambrano wants to look ahead, not back (AP)
Carlos Zambrano wants to leave his troubled past behind him -- if that's possible -- and be the pitcher he was at the end of last season. The Chicago Cubs emotional right-hander spent time in anger management counseling following his tirade in the dugout at U.S. Cellular Field after giving up four first-inning runs against the White Sox.
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Royals C Kendall cleared to begin throwing (PA SportsTicker)
Kansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall began a light throwing program Wednesday as he starts his return from major shoulder surgery.
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Indians sign veteran 2B Orlando Cabrera (AP)
Infielder Orlando Cabrera has passed his physical and signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians. Financial terms on the deal were not immediately available. Although primarily a shortstop, Cabrera, 36, will compete for the Indians' starting job at second base. He hit .263 with four homers and 42 RBIs last season with the Cincinnati Reds, and has made the postseason in six of the past...
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Jamey Wright back with Mariners (AP)
Right-hander Jamey Wright is staying with the Seattle Mariners, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract. The 36-year-old was 0-1 with a 3.41 ERA in 28 games last season. He also appeared in 18 games with Cleveland early in the year. Wright is 83-118 with a 5.00 ERA in 246 starts and 220 relief appearances for eight teams in 15 major league seasons.
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Former Pirates manager Tanner dies at 82 (The Canadian Press)
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - For Chuck Tanner, it was all about family, in so many ways.
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Cueto, Reds finalize $27 million, 4-year contract (PA SportsTicker)
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer
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Brewers, Kotsay finish $800,000, 1-year deal (AP)
The Brewers completed outfielder Mark Kotsay's $800,000 contract on Friday. The 35-year-old Kotsay hit .239 with eight homers and 31 RBIs last year in a limited role with the White Sox. The Brewers are primarily a right-handed hitting team in the starting lineup, but now have another left-handed option off the bench that is projected to include lefties Craig Counsell, Chris Dickerson and backup...
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Cardinals, Pujols aren’t making progress (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, February 15, 2011 | No Comments
Only days before a deadline that could shape its future, St. Louis hadn’t made a concrete offer to Albert Pujols.
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They're here! Pitchers and catchers start officially reporting today (Yahoo! Sports)
Hey, who knew the sight of catcher J.R. Towles hauling two Houston Astros duffel bags through a parking lot in...
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Yankees still interested in Millwood? (Yahoo! Sports)
Pitcher Andy Pettitte hasn't announced whether he's coming back next season or not.
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Bautista and Blue Jays push back arbitration (Yahoo! Sports)
Jose Bautista and the Toronto Blue Jays were supposed to have their arbitration hearing Monday, but the two...
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Ramirez, Damon officially join Rays (PA SportsTicker)
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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They're here! Pitchers and catchers start officially reporting today (Yahoo! Sports)
Hey, who knew the sight of catcher J.R. Towles hauling two Houston Astros duffel bags through a parking lot in...
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Canadian love affair with Henke continues (The Canadian Press)
Toronto's love affair with baseball has been on the wane of late, but Tom Henke remembers when the romance was loud and proud.
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Orioles prospect Patton arrested on DWI charge (PA SportsTicker)
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Troy Patton was arrested last weekend on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
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Jermaine Dye considering retirement (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, February 14, 2011 | No Comments
That dreaded time has appeared to arrive for free-agent outfielder Jermaine Dye. The 37-year-old didn't play...
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Trigger-happy Rangers must take better aim (Yahoo! Sports)
The Michael Young debacle is the result of a new willingness to increase payroll. Just don’t get reckless.
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Marmol, Cubs agree to $20 million, 3-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
By RICK GANO AP Sports Writer
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LHP Bruce Chen set to re-sign with Royals for $2M (AP)
Free-agent pitcher Bruce Chen is set to re-sign with the Kansas City Royals, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract. The team said Saturday that Chen's deal is pending a physical. The 33-year-old lefty led the Royals in wins last season, going 12-7 with a 4.17 ERA in 33 games, including 23 starts.
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Guthrie and Orioles agree to $5.75 million deal (PA SportsTicker)
By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer
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Minnesota Twins spring training schedule (Associated Content)
The Minnesota Twins are a team that is enriched with the history of baseball. The team started in Kansas City in 1894 as a Western League team. In 1901 they were moved to Washington and became the Washington Nationals (Washington Senators). The team was immortalized in Damn Yankees. What makes the Twins interesting to me, and why I am a fan is that there is just so much history associated with the team. I am not able to attend Spring Training this year, but I have attended spring training for other teams.
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Nationals, OF Nix agree to minor league deal (AP)
Outfielder Laynce Nix and the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training. The Nationals announced the deal Thursday. The 30-year-old Nix played for the Cincinnati Reds last season, hitting .291 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 97 games.
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Ex-White Sox exec pleads guilty to mail fraud (PA SportsTicker)
By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press
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2011 spring training tickets for the San Francisco Giants (Associated Content)
Posted on | Sunday, February 13, 2011 | No Comments
The 2010 World Series Champions know they have to practice to get a shot at the 2011 Series. Spring training in the Cactus League gives them an opportunity to practice in the sunshine against other teams they will be facing in the 2011 games. Most teams head to Arizona or Florida. The Giants have agreed to continue spring training at Arizona's Scottsdale Stadium through 2025. It is convenient to get to Phoenix from many parts of the country. Fly on Southwest Airlines or drive in to Scottsdale.
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Parting was best for Wells, Blue Jays (The Canadian Press)
TORONTO - The relationship between the Toronto Blue Jays and Vernon Wells didn't have to end last week, but when the opportunity for change arose they both understood it was time to move on.
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Change in air for Blue Jays as camp dawns (The Canadian Press)
There is a sense of renewal that is inherent to spring training, and that feeling will be particularly strong for the Toronto Blue Jays when pitchers and catchers hold their first official workout on Monday.
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Ramirez, Damon officially join Rays (The Canadian Press)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays are counting on Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon to help them remain competitive in baseball's toughest division.
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Astros and Boston forced to cancel exhibition game (AP)
The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox have canceled the second of two exhibition games in March because MLB rules prohibit the playing of exhibition games when the regular season has started. The canceled game was set for March 31 at Minute Maid Park, the day 12 teams begin the regular season. The teams will still meet for one game on March 30 and the Red Sox will return to Houston for a three-game...
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Hoffman retires after 601 saves in 18 seasons (The Canadian Press)
SAN DIEGO - Trevor Hoffman used to arrive for work late at night, with heavy metal music blaring from the speakers.
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Bonderman leaving Tigers behind for Indians? (Yahoo! Sports)
Last week, the Detroit News reported that Detroit Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said his team would be interested in...
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Video: Chipper Jones, airplane gate agent? (Yahoo! Sports)
After playing 17 seasons in the majors, Atlanta Braves slugger Chipper Jones seems to be realizing his baseball...
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Former major league OF Gus Zernial dies at age 87 (AP)
Posted on | Saturday, February 12, 2011 | No Comments
Former major league outfielder Gus Zernial, who played for three teams over 11 seasons, has died. He was 87. Zernial's daughter, Lisa Pearlstein, said he died Thursday from complications related to congestive heart failure. Services are scheduled for Wednesday. Zernial led the American League with 33 homers and 129 RBIs in 1951.
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2011 MLB Draft order set for summer; Pittsburgh Pirates select first (Associated Content)
The 2011 MLB Draft order is now set for this upcoming summer. Type A free agent signings have altered the 2011 MLB Draft order, as have compensation picks for unsigned first round players from the 2010 MLB Draft. Now we have the first official look at how things will shake out in the first round, especially how the Tampa Bay Rays will use the 2011 Draft to begin their rebuilding process. In Major League Baseball, the draft for the following season goes in order from the team with the worst record down to the team with the best record.
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