Guillen's son resigns from White Sox
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:15:00 EDT)
Ozzie Guillen's middle son, Oney, resigned from the White Sox organization Friday after an apparent disagreement over his activity on the social networking site Twitter.

Strasburg's fate to be decided Saturday
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:16:00 EDT)
The Nationals will hold a meeting on Saturday morning to determine if Stephen Strasburg will go to Minor League camp.

Lee has right lower abdominal strain
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:18:00 EDT)
Cliff Lee has a right lower abdominal strain and is in jeopardy of beginning the season on the 15-day disabled list.

Nathan to play catch, but details unknown
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:17:00 EDT)
The expectation is that sometime in the next two days, Twins closer Joe Nathan will pick up a baseball for the first time since suffering a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and attempt to play catch.

Street's shoulder has no structural damage
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:13:00 EDT)
While an MRI revealed no structural damage to Huston Streets ailing right shoulder, he will nonetheless likely have to begin the season on the disabled list while rebuilding arm strength.

Hoffman looks healthy, ready in debut
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:21:00 EDT)
Most of the Brewers are ready to break camp and head north to Milwaukee. Trevor Hoffman's Spring Training is just getting started.

KC clobbers Arizona behind Anderson cycle
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EDT)
Brian Anderson hit for the cycle before the conclusion of the fourth inning and Brian Bannister cruised through four scoreless in Friday's 24-9 victory over the D-backs.

MLB attempts to pick up the pace
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:00:00 EDT)
When it comes to the leisurely pace of the game and the lack of time constraints -- qualities at the very heart of baseball's charm for many -- sometimes there can be too much of a good thing.

Bradley tossed from second straight game
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:24:00 EDT)
Mariners outfielder Milton Bradley was ejected from Friday night's game against the Reds at Goodyear Ballpark, marking the second straight spring contest from which he's been tossed.

Fister exits after being struck on forearm
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:23:00 EDT)
Mariners right-handed starter Doug Fister left Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark in the first inning after taking a hard line drive off his right forearm.

Johan's left arm does all the talking
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:23:00 EDT)
The only consequence of the Mets' 17th exhibition game, a 7-3 loss against the Twins, the only one involving Johan Santana was that his elbow and all the other joints in his powerful body were fine.

Matusz quickly making a name for himself
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:16:00 EDT)
For the second time in less than a week, Brian Matusz stunned the defending National League champion Phillies, tossing 5 1/3 no-hit innings in Baltimore's 2-0 win on Friday night.

Bauman: Rox in good hands with Tracy
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:22:00 EDT)
Without creating bulletin board material for the opposition, Jim Tracy suggests, the Rockies fully expect to be very good again in 2010.

Kendrick not making rotation decision easy
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:51:00 EDT)
Kyle Kendrick allowed two runs on Friday, the first runs he had allowed in 14 innings this spring. He's fighting with Jamie Moyer for the final starting spot, but the way he's been pitching will make it hard to keep him out of the rotation.

Matusz, relief corps one-hit Phillies
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:45:00 EDT)
Brian Matusz looked good against a Phillies lineup that featured six of their eight regulars. He allowed no hits and two walks in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, and struck out six.

Attacking style suits Morales
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:04:00 EDT)
No one has told Rockies left-hander Franklin Morales that he will serve as closer while Huston Street recovers from shoulder inflammation, but his mind and competitive spirit are already there.

Mixed night for Dodgers on the bump
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:01:00 EDT)
Hong-Chih Kuo pitched with no pain and Hiroki Kuroda narrowly escaped another line drive at his head Friday night, but it was James McDonald who had the pained look after the Dodgers' 9-4 loss to the Padres.

Sandoval exits with cut on shin
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:07:00 EDT)
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval likely will be sidelined for at least two days after sustaining an inch-long cut on his right shin on a play at home plate Friday.

Maloney could be ticketed for bullpen
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:47:00 EDT)
The only thing not getting scarce yet in the Reds fifth starter's race is the number of candidates seeking the job.

Pineiro feeling fine following scary collision
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:26:00 EDT)
Angels right-hander Joel Pineiro eventually climbed to his feet on Friday, gathered his senses and resumed his work at Maryvale Baseball Park against the Brewers after a collision with Jim Edmonds.

Bullpen picture slowly coming into focus
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:10:00 EDT)
With Sergio Escalona back in the Minors, eight relievers are contending for the seven-man 'pen, with only four locks: Danys Baez, Jose Contreras, Chad Durbin and Ryan Madson.

Proctor perfect in first game since 2008
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:01:00 EDT)
Scott Proctor impressed all with a perfect inning of relief, while facing Major League hitters for the first time since 2008. He is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, and could join the Braves' bullpen sometime in April.

Figgins, Lopez to try old positions
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:59:00 EDT)
The Mariners plan to let Chone Figgins and Jose Lopez switch back to third base and second base, respectively, for a few games to see how they do, even though it's increasingly likely that they'll play second and third when the season starts.

Gonzalez pleased after pain-free performance
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:02:00 EDT)
Mike Gonzalez reported no back pain following a one-inning stint in the Orioles' Triple-A Spring Training game on Friday afternoon. Gonzalez was pleased with his performance, which included velocity that topped out at 89 mph.

Buehrle's durability not lost on White Sox
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:50:00 EDT)
Mark Buehrle's durability throughout his career is something the White Sox count on, but they don't take it for granted.

Sizemore, Cabrera show off good health
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:40:00 EDT)
Center fielder Grady Sizemore and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera both marked significant benchmarks in their recoveries from injuries, past and recent, in the Indians' exhibition loss to the Giants on Friday.

Roberts cleared to get back to action
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:50:00 EDT)
On Thursday, Brian Roberts spoke with back specialist Dr. Lewis Riley, and he has been cleared to participate in baseball activities as he deals with a herniated disc.

Starting rotation unsettled without Webb
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:13:00 EDT)
At this point, Ian Kennedy, Kevin Mulvey, non-roster Rodrigo Lopez, and Billy Buckner are the competitors for one of the final rotation spots.

Spring hardly a harbinger for pitchers
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT)
The fortune cookie at your neighborhood Chinese restaurant can offer more precise forecasts about a pitcher's 2010 season than can his results in the Grapefruit or Cactus League.

Danks focuses on work, not results
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:04:00 EDT)
Friday's outing, which resulted in two home runs allowed, was more about the work and less about results for White Sox lefty John Danks.

Dice-K set for Minor League start Sunday
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:40:00 EDT)
In what had been somewhat of a nagging Spring Training for Daisuke Matsuzaka, there was finally some reason for celebration on Thursday night, as the right-hander got back to Boston in time to witness the birth of his third child, a daughter.

Reyes' calling could be in bullpen
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:40:00 EDT)
When Jo-Jo Reyes arrived at Spring Training he had little reason to believe that he would factor into the Braves plans this year. But an aggressive approach has him in position to move into the bullpen.

Texas likely to open without Hunter
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:15:00 EDT)
Rangers right-hander Tommy Hunter has been diagnosed with a strained oblique muscle in his left rib cage and will be sidelined for one to two weeks.

Girardi raves about CC's performance
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:32:00 EDT)
On an afternoon when the three-time American League MVP Alex Rodriguez clubbed his first home run of the spring, Joe Girardi said that he was even more encouraged by CC Sabathia, who hurled 5 1/3 innings of two-run, eight-strikeout ball in a 6-2 victory over the Tigers.

Denorfia impressing at Padres camp
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:45:00 EDT)
Chris Denorfia, once a promising prospect in the Reds' organization, is trying to catch on with the Padres after his young career was derailed by Tommy John surgery in 2007.

Scully released from hospital
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:27:00 EDT)
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was released from a Los Angeles hospital Friday after suffering a fall in his home the night before.

Reworking curveball, Cahill stays sharp
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:32:00 EDT)
Trevor Cahill is hoping his curveball can transform into his go-to pitch when facing a batter with two strikes.

Anderson hits for cycle against D-backs
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:18:00 EDT)
Brian Anderson had a game to remember and it only took him four innings. On Friday against the D-backs, the Royals' right fielder hit for the cycle.

Dyson reassigned to Triple-A Omaha
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:42:00 EDT)
Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson was reassigned to Triple-A Omaha following Friday's 24-9 victory against the D-backs.

On the mend, Beckett labors through start
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:13:00 EDT)
It was a Friday of labor for Red Sox ace Josh Beckett, in large part because the man known for his meticulous preparation hardly got to do any.

D-backs reassign four to Minor Leagues
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:35:00 EDT)
The D-backs reassigned four Minor League pitchers on Friday, manager A.J. Hinch said after his team was trounced, 24-9, by the Royals at Tucson Electric Park.

Schafer to miss beginning of season
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:19:00 EDT)
Jordan Schafer, who underwent surgery on his left hand last season, is likely to miss the first few weeks of the Minor League season as he nears 100 percent health.

Claire: Lajoie excels at scouting intangibles
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:18:00 EDT)
Bill Lajoie, a former general manager of the Detroit Tigers and baseball lifer, just published a book on his career titled "Character is Not a Statistic: The Legacy and Wisdom of Baseball's Godfather Scout Bill Lajoie."

Acta's sabermetrics sermon paying off
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:23:00 EDT)
The late-February reporting date had the proverbial groups checking into the Indians' Spring Training complex in Goodyear, Ariz.: Pitchers and catchers and sabermetricians.