| Rangers want young Elvis to stay focused |
One day, Elvis Andrus short-hopped a routine throw. The next, the Texas Rangers shortstop made an incredible play deep in the hole, getting a runner at first despite throwing with his feet off the ground while falling away from the base.
Updated: 05:37 PM
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| Brian Giles cites knee pain in decision to retire |
Brian Giles says the pain in his arthritic right knee is getting worse, and the 39-year-old outfielder informed the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday that he will retire.
Updated: 04:38 PM
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| A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds |
Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.
Updated: 12:07 PM
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| Garciaparra comes back to Red Sox to retire |
Six years after he was traded away for the final pieces of Boston’s World Series puzzle, Nomar Garciaparra finally got a friendly farewell from the Red Sox.
Updated: 02:36 AM
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| Mattingly, Dodgers have talked about manager’s job |
On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, hitting coach Don Mattingly said Wednesday that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre’s permanent replacement.
Updated: 11:36 PM
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| Torrealba still fears for family in Venezuela |
Although Yorvit Torrealba’s son is safe, the San Diego Padres catcher still fears for the rest of his family.
Updated: 06:36 PM
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| Cards sluggers Pujols, Holliday scratched |
Albert Pujols was expected to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals’ lineup on Wednesday, but his return has been pushed back at least one more day.
Updated: 06:07 PM
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| Cubs GM Hendry lashes out at OF Milton Bradley |
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley should stop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during his tumultuous season in Chicago.
Updated: 04:37 PM
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| Rays top pick David Price injured by shattered bat |
Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat.
Updated: 02:07 PM
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| Greenberg says Rangers sale on track for opener |
Chuck Greenberg says the deal to transfer ownership of the Texas Rangers to his investment group is still on track to be completed before the season opens next month.
Updated: 01:09 PM
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| Halladay shuts down Braves |
Roy Halladay pitched three shutout innings and struck out five in his second spring appearance as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves, 7-4, on Tuesday.
Updated: 03:07 AM
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| Center fielder Willie Davis found dead in his home |
Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69.
Updated: 10:07 PM
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| Toronto’s McGowan pitches in simulated game |
Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan is feeling good this spring as he tries to make it back from shoulder surgery.
Updated: 07:07 PM
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| Muhammad Ali visits Giants clubhouse |
Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda are regular visitors around the San Francisco Giants.
Updated: 07:07 PM
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| Strasburg makes long-awaited spring debut for Nats |
Stephen Strasburg battled some nerves and location issues during his spring training debut.
Updated: 06:07 PM
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| Twins closer Nathan has ligament tear in elbow |
The Minnesota Twins suddenly have a glaring concern about closing games for the first time since Joe Nathan took over in 2004.
Updated: 05:11 PM
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| Still no set spot in Texas lineup for Murphy |
David Murphy has started in every slot of the Texas batting order _ one through nine _ and only teammates Michael Young and Ian Kinsler have played more games for the Rangers the past three seasons.
Updated: 05:11 PM
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| Youthful Omar Vizquel will play as long as he can |
Omar Vizquel strutted into Scottsdale Stadium from the center-field entrance like a confident 20-something and gave a little point to some former San Francisco teammates. He may as well still be in his baseball prime.
Updated: 03:10 PM
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| Royals’ C Kendall back with team |
Royals catcher Jason Kendall has returned to spring training and says his divorce and child custody case won’t be a distraction.
Updated: 01:37 PM
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| Selig: Too soon to determine if HGH test valid |
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says it’s too soon to determine whether a blood test for human growth hormone can be used for minor leaguers.
Updated: 09:06 AM
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| Padres thrilled when Muhammad Ali visits clubhouse |
Muhammad Ali provided the San Diego Padres will the thrill of a lifetime when he made a clubhouse visit on Monday.
Updated: 10:06 PM
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| Cardinals’ Pujols scratched with back discomfort |
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols did not make the cross-state trip for Monday’s game against the Boston Red Sox because of discomfort in his lower back.
Updated: 06:36 PM
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| Dodgers’ Martin out with pulled groin |
Dodgers catcher Russell Martin is expected to miss opening day after an MRI revealed a pulled groin.
Updated: 03:09 PM
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| Reliever Nelson still going after 4 surgeries |
Joe Nelson won the last game ever played at Shea Stadium. He received a World Series ring for pitching just three games with the Boston Red Sox.
Updated: 09:36 AM
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| Reliever Romo ready for 2010 |
San Francisco Giants reliever Sergio Romo is looking forward to the opportunity for having a strong season.
Updated: 06:35 PM
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