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March 19, 2010
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Josh Hamilton has not allowed several nagging injuries to slow him this spring.
Crawford hitless for Rays; Jeter hits two-run double, gives Yankees scare in field
March 18, 2010
TAMPA, Fla. - Carl Crawford knew what to expect before Tampa Bay played the Yankees on Thursday night: A crowd of New York writers were waiting to talk to him about the possibility he'll become one of the most appealing free agents in baseball after the 2010 season.
Jeff Francouer, Jason Bay each hit 2-run homers to lead Mets to 5-2 win over Marlins
March 18, 2010
JUPITER, Fla. - Jeff Francouer and Jason Bay each hit a two-run home run to lead the New York Mets to a 5-2 win over the Florida Marlins on Thursday night.
2 minor league baseball players suspended for positive drug tests
March 18, 2010
NEW YORK - Two Dominican Summer League players have been suspended following positive tests for steroids under baseball's minor league drug program, one getting a 100-game ban for a second offence.
Guzman to have surgery; might miss season
March 18, 2010
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Cubs reliever Angel Guzman will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right shoulder and could be out for the season.
Hafner's first homer of spring leads Cleveland Indians past Cincinnati Reds 6-2
March 18, 2010
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Jeremy Sowers had a better day than his beloved alma mater.
Jason Hammel strikes out 6 over 5 innings to lead Rockies over Mariners 9-2
March 18, 2010
PEORIA, Ariz. - With only four hits in 33 at-bats coming into Thursday's game, Eric Young's days in the Colorado Rockies' major league camp are probably numbered.
Manny Ramirez shines at the plate and in the field as Dodgers beat Cubs 7-3
March 18, 2010
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Manny Ramirez used both his bat and his glove Thursday to help the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Patterson's double with the bases loaded sparks A's 7-3 win over Diamondbacks
March 18, 2010
PHOENIX - Mark Reynolds said he's more relaxed after signing a new three-year, US$14.5 million contract on Thursday, and it showed.
Brewers 3B Mat Gamel out at least 6 weeks with torn muscle in right shoulder
March 18, 2010
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mat Gamel will be out at least six weeks because of a torn muscle in his right shoulder, team officials said Thursday.
Rangers' Washington admits he used marijuana, amphetamines as a player
March 18, 2010
SURPRISE, Ariz. - A day after acknowledging he failed a drug test for cocaine last year, Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington admits he used marijuana and amphetamines while he was a player.
Jim Thome hits first homer of spring, helping Twins to 5-4 victory over Pirates
March 18, 2010
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Justin Morneau and Jim Thome returned to the lineup for the Minnesota Twins, each following four days of rest.
Red Sox's Buchholz pitches one-hit ball for four innings against minor leaguers
March 18, 2010
FORT MYERS, Fla. - With the rest of his teammates enjoying their only scheduled off day of the spring Thursday, Boston Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz pitched four innings in a minor league game.
Willis stands out among candidates for rotation; Tigers beat Astros 5-4
March 18, 2010
LAKELAND, Fla. - Dontrelle Willis had a lot more to worry about in this outing than his pitching line.
WADA president Fahey calls on MLB leaders to test for human growth hormone
March 18, 2010
MONTREAL - World Anti-Doping Agency president John Fahey called on Major League Baseball and its players' union to start testing for human growth hormone.
New York Mets-Florida Marlins series moved to Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan
March 18, 2010
NEW YORK - Having decided to move regular-season games to Puerto Rico for the first time in six years, Major League Baseball and its players would consider a pair of international openers.
Rich Hill struggles again, allows 3 runs, 2 hits as Cardinals lose to Braves 5-3
March 18, 2010
JUPITER, Fla. - St. Louis manager Tony La Russa wanted Rich Hill to throw more than the two innings the left-hander had given him in his first two outings of the spring.
Mariners complete January trade for 1B Kotchman, send RHP Celestino to Red Sox
March 18, 2010
PEORIA, Ariz. - The Seattle Mariners have completed their January trade for first baseman Casey Kotchman, sending right-handed pitcher Miguel Celestino to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Toyota sign would hover high above left field bleachers at Wrigley
March 18, 2010
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs owe much of their identity to two things - their 101-year drought without a World Series title and Wrigley Field.
Carlos Gonzalez feels at ease this spring, setting into his role with Rockies
March 18, 2010
TUCSON, Ariz. - For once, Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez feels at ease in spring training, not stressing about his role.
Phillies' Lidge, coming off knee and elbow surgery, pleased after facing live batters
March 18, 2010
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge gave up three hits and a run in an inning of work Thursday, and the right-hander was very encouraged with the results of his first action against live batters this spring.
Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman strikes out 5, but Brewers beat Reds 5-2
March 18, 2010
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman struck out five during his latest impressive showing Wednesday, but a Cincinnati Reds split squad couldn't manage much against Doug Davis in a 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Carmona has second solid performance, Indians rough up Arroyo and beat Reds 8-2
March 18, 2010
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Fausto Carmona had his second strong outing of spring training Wednesday night, allowing only a pair of hits over four innings of the Cleveland Indians' 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Nelson Cruz hits 2 homers in Rangers' 8-1 victory over Mariners
March 18, 2010
PEORIA, Ariz. - Nelson Cruz hit two home runs, and Josh Hamilton and Chris Davis also connected as the Texas Rangers scored eight times in the first six innings and cruised to an 8-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
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