MLB News

Mejia has goods to rescue Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE — Talk to Jenrry Mejia and you learn that he’s not scared of anything or anyone. You quickly realize something more important. The Mets young pitcher looks at baseball as a job. Combine that with electric stuff and you have everything you need to get to the...
NY Post Thu Mar 18th


Texas manager Washington apologizes for cocaine use
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington failed a Major League Baseball test for cocaine last season, but has apologized and will keep his job.
Philly Daily News Thu Mar 18th


Tony Paul: Mike Lowell might be headed back to Marlins
We're a little more than two weeks till Opening Day, which means teams are starting to get a pretty clear idea of needs and surpluses. That could lead to several moves -- trades, releases, etc. -- as spring training comes to a close.
Detroit News Thu Mar 18th


Chamberlain Tightens Battle for Fifth Spot in Yankees’ Rotation
After struggling in the start of spring training, Joba Chamberlain tightened the battle for the fifth spot in the Yankees' rotation with a solid effort against the Phillies.
NY Times Thu Mar 18th


Red Sox Jon Lester, John Lackey no longer foes
FORT MYERS - Jon Lester and John Lackey were the best their respective teams had to offer during the 2008 and 2009...
Boston Herald Thu Mar 18th


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The Seattle Times Thu Mar 18th


David Ortiz OK by Tito
FORT MYERS - Just two days after his spring average bottomed out at .053, David Ortiz collected a hit in his third...
Boston Herald Thu Mar 18th


Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb optimistic after latest session
Brandon Webb says his arm has felt rejuvenated.
Arizona Republic Thu Mar 18th


Fifth spot in Orioles rotation is still wide open, Trembley says
Tillman confident, but Hernandez and Berken have taken step forward
Baltimore Sun Thu Mar 18th


Saunders confident he will be ready
Joe Saunders continues to rebound from a rough spring training start.
Arizona Daily Star Thu Mar 18th


Closer Soriano makes debut with new club
Closer Rafael Soriano finally made his Rays debut Wednesday, pitching a scoreless sixth inning in a 5-2 win against the visiting Twins.
Tampa Bay Tribune Thu Mar 18th


Scot Shields takes ‘another positive step’ in return from knee surgery
The reliever strikes out two and walks one in a scoreless inning against San Diego.
L.A. Times Wed Mar 17th


Chicago White Sox defeat Dodgers, 5-1
James Loney’s home run accounts for L.A.’s run.
L.A. Times Wed Mar 17th


Cliff Lee dealt five-game suspension
Major League Baseball handed down a five- game suspension and an undisclosed fine to Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee Wednesday.
Tacoma News Tribune Wed Mar 17th


Mariners release P Petit
The Seattle Mariners released right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit on Wednesday.
Tacoma News Tribune Wed Mar 17th


Joba stays in hunt for fifth spot
Joba Chamberlain answered the bell on Wednesday, showing the Yankees enough to stay in the race for the fifth starter spot. Chamberlain had his best outing of the spring, giving up one run on two hits and a walk, striking out five over four innings against the Phillies.
NY Daily News Wed Mar 17th


Rockies closer Street suffers shoulder setback
Rockies closer Huston Street suffered a setback with his injured right shoulder on Tuesday, creating a strong possibility that he will open the season on the disabled list.
Denver Post Wed Mar 17th


Jed Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has mononucleosis.
Boston Herald Wed Mar 17th


Tallet shuts down Orioles
Jays starter allows a single run in four innings in 4-1 win
The Globe and Mail Wed Mar 17th


Nationals release ex-Rays player Elijah Dukes
The Washington Nationals released outfielder Elijah Dukes this morning in a move that appears to have caught most by surprise.
Tampa Bay Tribune Wed Mar 17th


Few surprises as Astros cut 12 from roster
The Astros move a dozen players from the training roster Wednesday morning, none of whom was expected to earn a spot on the ballclub.
Houston Chronicle Wed Mar 17th


Texas manager admits positive cocaine test
Ron Washington has apologized and will keep his job
The Globe and Mail Wed Mar 17th


Phillies to cap season ticket sales
Ticket sales for the Phillies have already exceeded 3 million for the season and the team will cap season ticket sales at 28,750, the Phillies announced.
Philly Daily News Wed Mar 17th


Cardinals are deep enough, DeWitt says
But chairman concedes the team needs to restock its farm system.
St. Louis Post Dispatch Wed Mar 17th


Faith-based initiative
The trade that brought Franklin Gutierrez from Cleveland to Seattle came when the outfielder was playing winter baseball in Venezuela, and his first impressions weren`t overwhelming.
Tacoma News Tribune Wed Mar 17th