Cubs White Sox Spring Baseball

2010-03-19T16:01:07Z

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 19, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Damon homers as Braves, Tigers play to 4-all tie

2010-03-19T18:30:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Johnny Damon hits homer, adds single as Tigers and Braves play to 4-all tie after 10 innings</div><div><p>Johnny Damon hit a long home run and added a single, and the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves played to a 4-4 tie after 10 innings on Friday night.</p><p>Damon, w...

Mariners' Lee to miss week with abdominal injury

2010-03-19T18:00:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Mariners lefty Cliff Lee to miss at least week of spring training with abdominal strain</div><div><p>Cliff Lee's eventful first spring with the Seattle Mariners continued on Friday when the lefty ace was diagnosed with a lower right abdominal strain that will cost him at least a week of spring training.</p><p>Lee was examined in ...

Suppan's outing a mixed bag as Angels top Brewers

2010-03-19T18:00:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Suppan struggles early before retiring 8 of last 10 batters, but Angels beat Brewers 10-5</div><div><p>Jeff Suppan was one of nine pitchers to take the hill last season as a starter for the Milwaukee Brewers.</p><p>After an upgrade to Milwaukee's rotation in the offseason, Suppan is now fighting for a spot in the five-man u...

Royals' Anderson hits for cycle and has seven RBIs

2010-03-19T17:00:34Z

<div id="subtitle">Royals' Brian Anderson hits for cycle and has seven RBIs in a 24-9 win over Diamondbacks</div><div><p>Brian Anderson went 5 for 5 with seven RBIs and hit for the cycle in the Kansas City Royals' 24-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.</p>...

Rockies' Smith impressive in five-inning outing

2010-03-19T16:30:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Rockies left-hander Greg Smith impressive in five-inning outing, a 10-4 win over Athletics</div><div><p>Greg Smith just wants to pitch.</p><p>His role with the Rockies still unsettled, Smith was impressive over five innings Friday as Colorado beat the

Posey leads Giants past Indians split-squad 7-6

2010-03-19T16:30:38Z

<div id="subtitle">Buster Posey hits run-scoring double in 8th inning as Giants beat Indians split-squad 7-6</div><div><p>Buster Posey hit a run-scoring double with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 victory over a Cleveland Indians

Laffey, Marte help Indians split-squad top Rangers

2010-03-19T16:30:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Laffey throws 4 strong innings, Marte hits grand slam as Indians split-squad tops Rangers 12-2</div><div><p>A day in the field was just what Texas Rangers slugger Vladimir Guerrero needed to end his struggles at the plate.</p><p>Guerrero, making his first appearance of the spring in right field, went 2 for 3 with a doub...

Lee, Soriano homer for Cubs in win over White Sox

2010-03-19T16:00:33Z

<div id="subtitle">Lee and Soriano homer for Cubs in 8-4 win over White Sox</div><div><p>Derrek Lee and Alfonso Soriano each hit two-run homers, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over their crosstown rival White Sox on Friday.</p>...

A-Rod hits long homer as Yankees top Tigers 6-2

2010-03-19T14:30:13Z

<div id="subtitle">A-Rod hits long homer, Sabathia allows 2 runs in 5 1-3 innings as Yankees beat Tigers 6-2</div><div><p>Alex Rodriguez hit a long solo homer, CC Sabathia allowed two runs in 5 1-3 innings and the New York Yankees beat the

Santana struggles against Twins in Mets' 7-3 loss

2010-03-19T14:00:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Santana allows 5 runs on 9 hits in 3 1-3 innings against former team as Twins beat Mets 7-3</div><div><p>Johan Santana's outing against his former team elicited fond memories if not a positive result.</p><p>Santana lasted 3 1-3 innings, allowing nine hits and five runs in the News York Mets' 7-3 loss to the Astros pitch third shutout this spring and beat Toronto 2-0</div><div><p>Randy Ruiz had grown to expect that a phone call from his team's front office meant only one thing: pack your bags and get ready to move on to a new franchise.</p><p>But after being released five times in 11 minor league sea...

Beckett back from illness as BoSox fall to Pirates

2010-03-19T13:45:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Beckett returns after missing start with illness, gives up 4 runs as Pirates top Red Sox 9-7</div><div><p>Josh Beckett pitched 3 1-3 innings after missing his last start because of an illness, allowing four runs on six hits as the Boston Red Sox lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates<...

Marlins pound Carpenter in 7-6 win over Cardinals

2010-03-19T13:45:17Z

<div id="subtitle">Marlins pound Chris Carpenter for 7 runs, 6 in the 1st inning, during 7-6 win over Cardinals</div><div><p>Albert Pujols hit his first home run of the spring, but right-hander Chris Carpenter was pounded for seven runs Friday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 7-6 loss to th...

Dodgers Scully Baseball

2010-03-19T12:45:31Z

FILE - In this file photo taken Sunday, April 15, 2006, Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully speaks to the Dodger Stadium crowd during Jackie Robinson Day in Los Angeles. Scully was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital Thursday night, March 18, 2010, after he got up from bed too quickly, fell and bumped his head, ...

MRI: No damage to shoulder of Rockies' P Street

2010-03-19T11:16:11Z

<div id="subtitle">MRI shows no damage to shoulder of Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street</div><div><p>Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street received encouraging news when the MRI on his ailing right shoulder revealed no structural damage.</p><p>The MRI was done Wednesday after Street felt tightness in his shoulder. He felt fine after thr...

Rockies Street Baseball

2010-03-19T11:17:48Z

Colorado Rockies pitcher Huston Street throws a simulated game at the team's spring training facility in Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, March 15, 2010. Street has be bothered by a soar shoulder since the first week of spring training. Street has put behind his postseason flop last season, whe...

WADA MLB HGH Baseball

2010-03-19T05:01:31Z

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2009, file photo, Australian John Fahey, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency, speaks during a WADA Media Symposium at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. WADA president John Fahey has called on Josh Hamilton hits third homer in five days; Rangers beat Brewers 6-4</div><div><p>Josh Hamilton hit his third home run in five days and the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 Thursday night.</p><p>Jeff Francouer, Jason Bay each hit 2-run homers to lead Mets to 5-2 win over Marlins</div><div><p>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 Thurs...

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