The latest in NL East Division

Hernandez gets minor league deal with Nationals

2010-02-24T11:15:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Hernandez returns to Nationals for 3rd time, gets minor league deal, invite to spring training</div><div><p>Former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez is coming back for a third tour with the Washington Nationals.</p><p>The Nationals and the right-hander agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract, and he will co...

Phils' Werth looking to build on his breakout year

2010-02-23T01:15:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth hopes for another big season in his contract year</div><div><p>Sporting a thick, scraggly beard and long hair flowing beneath his baseball cap, Jayson Werth caused a stir with his appearance on Monday. After a breakout season with the Philadelphia Phillies last year, Werth's performance should...

Hank Aaron applauds Mark McGwire's apology

2010-02-22T13:45:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Hank Aaron says more players should follow Mark McGwire's lead in admitting use of PEDs</div><div><p>Former career home run king Hank Aaron says Mark McGwire should have a clear conscience after his recent admission he used performance-enhancing drugs as a player.</p><p>Aaron said other players still harboring similar secrets also shou...

Marlins' Coghlan tries to build on rookie season

2010-02-22T13:30:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Looking good: Marlins' Chris Coghlan eager to build on rookie success</div><div><p>When two young female fans spotted Chris Coghlan trotting by during a Florida Marlins workout, their squeals of delight startled hitting coach Jim Presley, who turned to the girls with a grin.</p&g...

P Myers content with Houston

2010-02-22T12:45:50Z

<div id="subtitle">Former Phillies starter Brett Myers making easy adjustment to new team</div><div><p>Brett Myers lobbed pitches to his 4-year-old son on a practice field on the second day of Houston Astros spring training, happy and relaxed in his new setting.</p><p>For the first time in his major-league career, Myers is starting a season with a ...

Braves Spring Baseball Aaron

2010-02-22T12:19:06Z

Baseball legend Hank Aaron signs autographs during the third day of Atlanta Braves spring training for pitcher and catchers and report day for all other players Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Journal Constituti...

Phillies closer Brad Lidge throws off mound

2010-02-22T12:00:59Z

<div id="subtitle">Phillies closer Brad Lidge throws off mound for first time since offseason surgeries</div><div><p>Brad Lidge's first bullpen session of the spring drew plenty of observers. Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel wasn't one of them.</p><p>"The hitters are here," ...

Nationals Spring Baseball

2010-02-22T12:02:06Z

Washington Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez throws during spring training baseball practice, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

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Same old Pudge getting to know new Nationals mates

2010-02-22T12:00:46Z

<div id="subtitle">New team brings same challenge for Nats C Rodriguez: getting most out of young mound staff</div><div><p>Ivan Rodriguez worked the Washington Nationals clubhouse like a savvy D.C. politician glad-handing at a fundraiser. He paused at every locker, shaking hands with...

Phillies Spring Baseball

2010-02-22T11:22:57Z

Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge stretches during spring training baseball practice, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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South Korean pitcher Park signs with NY Yankees

2010-02-22T00:15:30Z

<div><p>SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho has signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the New York Yankees, the right-hander said on his website Monday.</p><p>The deal could earn Park, who has also pitched for the Stephen Strasburg is already creating quite a buzz in spring training.</p><p>About 150 fans, twice the normal number for Washington's first workout, watched Nationals pitchers and catchers practice Su...

Wagner makes big first impression with Braves

2010-02-20T14:00:37Z

<div id="subtitle">New closer Billy Wagner puts emphasis on positive impression in first workout with Braves</div><div><p>In past years, Billy Wagner got Bobby Cox's attention by writing a message on a baseball and rolling it across the field into the Atlanta Braves' dugout.</p><p>Cox said Saturda...

Hard work, communication Riggleman's stamp on Nats

2010-02-20T12:15:14Z

<div id="subtitle">Hard work, open communication characterize Riggleman's tenure at helm of rebuilding Nationals</div><div><p>The framed color photograph rests on Jim Riggleman's desk in Space Coast Stadium, yet to take up permanent residence in a room the Washington Nationals

Mets owner optimistic about 2010 season

2010-02-20T11:15:18Z

<div id="subtitle">After Mets owner Fred Wilpon optimistic about 2010 season</div><div><p>Coming off a season he said was "torture" for him, New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon is optimistic about the 2010 season.</p><p>"(It is difficult) when you have all those injuries and a bad season, and the fans were disappointed — but not anymore than I was becaus...

Halladay is an early riser, hard worker

2010-02-19T15:00:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Roy Halladay gives Phillies' youngsters a lesson in hard work</div><div><p>Talk about your early arrivals. Roy Halladay showed up for spring training two months ago.</p><p>Halladay wasn't looking to impress his new team. That's just his way. A strong work ethic is a major reason the 32-year-old right-hander is widely considered to be the best pitcher in the majors.</p><p>Now...

Braves' Jurrjens says shoulder 'really tight'

2010-02-22T08:09:42Z

&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Braves' Jair Jurrjens expects to be ready for season but says right shoulder 'really tight'&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;A clean MRI this week gave Jair Jurrjens relief that there's no structural problem with his right shoulder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even so, Jurrjens was not ready to throw on Friday when the Florida Marlins are starting to show a little age.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Five members of the Marlins' talented rookie class of 2006 are back for the start of another spring trainin...

Wang finalizes $2 million deal with Nats

2010-02-22T09:12:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Chien-Ming Wang finalizes $2 million, 1-year contract with Washington Nationals</div><div><p>Pitcher Chien-Ming Wang and the Washington Nationals have finalized a $2 million, one-year contract.</p><p>The deal includes the chance to earn $3 million in performance ...

Mathis wins in arbitration, Burnett loses

2010-02-22T08:12:47Z

&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Jeff Mathis beats Angels in salary arbitration; Sean Burnett loses to Nationals&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catcher Jeff Mathis defeated the Los Angeles Angels in salary arbitration and reliever Sean Burnett ...