Pujols easily pops back into form
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:18:00 EDT - Steve Dorsey
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols had not played in almost a week, missing five games because of what he described as lower back spasms. He looked in mid-season form Saturday, however. View Article
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Damon shows Yanks what they're missing
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:41:00 EDT - Jason Beck
Johnny Damon had an impact in his first game against his old team with an RBI single as part of a three-run second and a solo homer to lead off a three-run fifth, leading the split-squad Tigers to a 6-2 win over the Yankees on Saturday. View Article
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White Sox have confidence in Mitchell
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:50:00 EDT - Scott Merkin
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen can relate to the the mental anguish affecting Jared Mitchell after his 2010 season basically came to an end before it started when he tore a tendon on the inside of his left ankle Friday. View Article
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Astros make plans for Berkman-less lineup
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:11:00 EDT - Brian McTaggart
The Astros' immediate plan after Lance Berkman's surgery is for Geoff Blum to get most of the starts at first base during Grapefruit League play, and he'll likely be the starter at first on April 5 against the Giants if Berkman's recovery isn't fast. View Article
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Mariners to show off their Sunday best
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:52:00 EDT - Jim Street
Felix Hernandez makes his 2010 Spring Training debut on Sunday against the Rockies in Tucson, Ariz. View Article
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Twins reward Span with five-year contract
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:56:00 EDT - Kelly Thesier
The Twins announced Saturday that they had signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract. The deal includes a $9 million club option for the 2015 season with a $500,000 buyout. View Article
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Stiff neck forces Dice-K out of live BP
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:58:00 EDT - Jonathan Mayo
Daisuke Matsuzaka's next small step toward getting ready for the 2010 season was over before it even got started. View Article
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Bruce off to strong start this spring
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:20:00 EDT - Mark Sheldon
It's a lot to put on a player who will turn 23 next month, but Jay Bruce has become a very critical cog in the Reds lineup. View Article
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Dreaming in color -- black and orange
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:06:00 EDT - Chris Haft
Brandon Crawford grew up a Giants fan, his father a longtime season-ticket holder. The shortstop prospect won't be with the big club this year, but he is living a dream as part of his boyhood team. View Article
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Romero feeling more confident this spring
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:53:00 EDT - Alden Gonzalez
Not so long ago, days like Saturday used to rattle the young Ricky Romero. But a strong 2009 Spring Training, followed by a promising rookie season, has led to a new mentality for the Blue Jays' 25-year-old left-hander this spring. View Article
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Westmoreland to have brain surgery
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:45:00 EDT - Jonathan Mayo
The Red Sox announced on Saturday that top prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain and has taken a medical leave from Minor League camp to get treatment. View Article
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Hudson sees new pitch possibilities
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:25:00 EDT - Mark Bowman
Along with a repaired elbow and a strengthened shoulder, Tim Hudson believes he will also be taking two improved pitches -- his split-finger fastball and changeup -- to the mound this season. View Article
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Teahen, Pierre off to slow starts at plate
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:35:00 EDT - Scott Merkin
White Sox newcomers Juan Pierre and Mark Teahen have secure starting positions as the team prepares for Opening Day, but that doesn't mean their Cactus League struggles at the plate have gone unnoticed. View Article
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Kinsler sidelined by right ankle sprain
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:15:00 EDT - T.R. Sullivan
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler suffered a high right ankle sprain during a pregame workout Friday and will be sidelined at least a week. View Article
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LA prospects getting Major exposure
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:25:00 EDT - Tom Singer
The occasional Spring Training split-squad game can give a few lower-profile kids in a Major League camp a little exposure, but with the Dodgers playing split-hemisphere games, a whole army of kids is getting some prime-time love. View Article
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Aceves hard for Yankees to ignore
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EDT - Bryan Hoch
Considered an unlikely contender for the fifth spot in the rotation, Yanks right-hander Alfredo Aceves has arguably outpitched the competition so far. View Article
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Parra benefits from Peterson's guidance
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:20:00 EDT - Adam McCalvy
Manny Parra, who turned in four sharp innings in the Brewers' 7-6 split-squad win over the Rox on Saturday, has learned plenty in his month working with new pitching coach Rick Peterson. View Article
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Lilly's recovery is ahead of schedule
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:21:00 EDT - Carrie Muskat
Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly is "ahead of schedule," Lou Piniella said on Saturday, and the lefty could get into a Cactus League game. View Article
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Braves introduce new arrival Salcedo
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:26:00 EDT - Mark Bowman
New Braves signee Edward Salcedo was introduced to the media on Saturday morning, and the shortstop said he intends to work hard to make it to the big league level as soon as possible. View Article
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Duchscherer gearing up for Cactus debut
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:46:00 EDT - Barry M. Bloom
The future is now for A's pitcher Justin Duchscherer with only a start in a Minor League scrimmage on Tuesday standing between him and his debut in the Cactus League five days later. View Article
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Q&A with Carl Crawford
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:08:00 EDT - Bill Chastain
Carl Crawford is a tireless worker, who is usually the first player to arrive in the clubhouse and the last to leave. He recently agreed to sit down and talk with MLB.com. View Article
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Santana turning up heat to his 2008 form
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:02:00 EDT - Rhett Bollinger
If Ervin Santana's outing against the Royals on Saturday is any indication, the right-hander will be returning to his All-Star form from 2008. View Article
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Inge all smiles in return to game action
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:45:00 EDT - Jason Beck
Brandon Inge's first plate appearance ended with a pitch off his backside, his second chance took a bad hop and went past him at face level and his first scoring chance ended with a stop sign at third, but none of it could dampen his happiness. View Article
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Buchholz not worrying about competition
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EDT - Jonathan Mayo
Clay Buchholz has been reminded enough times about the tricky math -- six starting pitchers, five spots -- facing him that he's not likely to forget it any time soon. View Article
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Rangers trying out several for utility role
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:57:00 EDT - T.R. Sullivan
The Rangers are giving extended looks at several infielders in camp, hoping one of several candidates emerges as a top candidate for the utility player role. View Article
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Carrasco content with Indians' plans
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:11:00 EDT - Jesse Sanchez
Carlos Carrasco can hear the whispers and has a pretty good idea of what is being said. The right-handed pitcher can sense the scrutiny but says it doesn't bother him. View Article
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Olsen, Storen pitch with pleasing results
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:41:00 EDT - Bill Ladson
Pitchers Scott Olsen, Matt Chico and Drew Storen were the most intriguing to watch for Washington against the Astros, with Olsen and Storen pitching effectively. View Article
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Larkin, Casey chipping in this spring
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:40:00 EDT - Mark Sheldon
One was the captain and the other was known as "The Mayor." For a short time at least, Reds camp has been graced by the presence of both Barry Larkin and Sean Casey. View Article
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Vitters leads late rally in Las Vegas
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EDT - Scott Merkin
The Cubs batted around to score four runs in the eighth, taking the lead for good on Josh Vitters' RBI grounder in an 8-7 win over the White Sox. View Article
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Willis sets tone on good day for pitchers
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:25:00 EDT - Jason Beck
Dontrelle Willis said he felt terrible on the mound, pitched OK despite it, and felt great about it once he was done, while Jeremy Bonderman felt as if he were finally just pitching rather than thinking on the mound. View Article
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Escobar continues to shine for Brewers
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:11:00 EDT - Doug Miller
Lorenzo Cain hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to give the Brewers a come-from-behind, 7-6 win over the Rockies on Saturday. View Article
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Igawa among nine Yankees cuts
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:50:00 EDT - Bryan Hoch
Kei Igawa's latest bid to return to a Major League mound ended earlier than anticipated, as the left-hander highlighted a batch of roster cuts made by the Yankees on Saturday. View Article
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Mulvey's start marred by three walks
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:55:00 EDT - Steve Gilbert
Kevin Mulvey, fighting for a spot in the D-backs' rotation, walked three batters, including two before serving up a three-run homer to Dodgers second baseman Blake DeWitt in Saturday's 7-3 win. View Article
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Big bats come out for Cards in victory
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:13:00 EDT - Steve Dorsey
Chris Carpenter had a somewhat adventurous outing Saturday, and Albert Pujols returned to action as the Cardinals took an 8-5 victory over the split-squad Astros. View Article
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Roberts hopes new meds speed recovery
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:16:00 EDT - Brittany Ghiroli
Brian Roberts was seen by team physician John Wilckens on Friday, and manager Dave Trembley said the Orioles second baseman will start taking a different medication. View Article
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McLouth can see path to spring success
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:10:00 EDT - Mark Bowman
Nate McLouth's vision problems are a thing of the past, but the Braves center fielder's contact lenses have not exactly helped him produce the kind of contact that he would have liked during the early portion of Spring Training. View Article
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Rox working on holding runners at bay
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:31:00 EDT - Doug Miller
The Rockies are spending their time in Tucson with a renewed emphasis on holding opposing runners and limiting stolen bases. View Article
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Worrell 'feels good' in return to mound
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:50:00 EDT - Corey Brock
It's hard to know if the 10 pitches Mark Worrell threw Saturday were the 10 most important pitches he's thrown in his professional career. View Article
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Happ throws four shutout frames in win
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:49:00 EDT - Todd Zolecki
Left-hander J.A. Happ allowed just one hit in four scoreless innings, a leadoff single to Denard Span in the first inning. Happ also struck out three in the Phillies' 5-4 victory Saturday. View Article
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Marshall ready for any role he's given
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:37:00 EDT - Carrie Muskat
Sean Marshall put in a solid performance on Friday in his latest audition for a spot in the Cubs' rotation. View Article
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LaHair's homer ignites Cubs vs. Reds
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EDT - Carrie Muskat
Bryan LaHair hit a game-tying three-run homer in the fifth, and the Cubs didn't look back on Sunday, drubbing the Reds, 11-4. View Article
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Red Sox make most of hits vs. Pirates
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:50:00 EDT - Jonathan Mayo
After a regular-season Red Sox lineup was held to two hits through six innings Saturday, Mike Cameron doubled to spark a three-run seventh in a 3-2 win over the Pirates. View Article
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McCarthy solid, bullpen strong vs. Indians
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:37:00 EDT - Jesse Sanchez
Brandon McCarthy was solid for three innings and the bullpen took care of the rest in a 5-0 win over the Indians on Saturday. View Article
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Napoli crushing Cactus League pitching
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:32:00 EDT - Rhett Bollinger
Angels catcher Mike Napoli's approach at the plate is simple. If it's a pitch he feels he can drive, he'll take a mighty swing, and if not, he'll gladly take the pitch and try to work the count in his favor or take a walk. View Article
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Turnbow starts strong, hits wall in debut
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EDT - Anthony DiComo
Derrick Turnbow, who returned to the mound from a toe infection, felt good in his first spring outing with the Marlins, despite experience arm fatigue in two-thirds of an inning. View Article
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