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Phillies' Moyer solid in first spring start: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 7:48 PM; Jamie Moyer pitched five sharp innings in his spring debut, but the Phillies fell to the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Sunday. (Updated: 03/21/10 7:48 PM )

Mariners pound Weaver in 12-6 win over Angels: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 7:48 PM; The Seattle Mariners pounded Jered Weaver for eight hits and six runs - five earned - over 4 1-3 innings in a 12-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. (Updated: 03/21/10 7:48 PM )

Harden rocked for six runs in fourth inning: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 7:28 PM; Jerry Hairston Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run rally against Rich Harden and the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers 14-5 Sunday. (Updated: 03/21/10 7:28 PM )

Kearns homers twice as Indians rout Dodgers 12-5: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 8:13 PM; Austin Kearns hit his first two home runs of the spring and drove in five runs as the Cleveland Indians rolled to a 12-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. (Updated: 03/21/10 8:13 PM )

Reds, Cubs call it a 1-1 tie after 10 innings: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 8:08 PM; Laynce Nix hit a solo homer, and the split-squad Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs decided to call it a 1-1 tie after 10 innings on Sunday. (Updated: 03/21/10 8:08 PM )

Brewers, ChiSox play to 4-all tie after 10 frames: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 7:18 PM; The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played to a 4-all after 10 innings on Sunday. (Updated: 03/21/10 7:18 PM )

D-backs' Jackson struggles vs. Giants in 4-3 loss: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 8:03 PM; Edwin Jackson struggled against San Francisco on Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits over 4 2-3 innings of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-3 loss to the Giants. (Updated: 03/21/10 8:03 PM )

Twins, Mauer agree on 8 year, $184M extension: By JON KRAWCZYNSKI

AP Baseball Writer

Updated: 03/21/10 8:13 PM; Joe Mauer is staying home. (Updated: 03/21/10 8:13 PM )

Johnson struggles for Marlins in loss to Nats: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 5:33 PM; Josh Johnson knows he hasn't pitched much like an ace for the Florida Marlins this spring. (Updated: 03/21/10 5:33 PM )

Gathright trying win spot in Jays' roster: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 5:53 PM; Joey Gathright's specialty is speed. His problem is that he's not getting on base enough for the Toronto Blue Jays this spring to showcase it. (Updated: 03/21/10 5:53 PM )

Astros top Red Sox in shortened split-squad game: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 5:53 PM; Jon Lester struck out seven over 5 1-3 innings, but the Houston Astros scored seven runs off Boston's bullpen in a 10-7 victory over the Red Sox in a split-squad game Sunday that was called after eight innings because of rain. (Updated: 03/21/10 5:53 PM )

Cardinals and Braves rained out in Kissimmee: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 4:58 PM; Jair Jurrjens hasn't had much luck with the weather this spring, but the Atlanta Braves right-hander is still on track to make his first regular-season start April 7 against the Chicago Cubs. (Updated: 03/21/10 4:58 PM )

Split-squad game between Mets, Astros rained out: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 4:43 PM; The only thing that can phase Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt this spring is the rain. (Updated: 03/21/10 4:43 PM )

Lincecum goes 5 2-3 against Giants minor leaguers: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 4:28 PM; Two-time reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum was a bit wild early on Sunday in a game against San Francisco Giants minor leaguers, but still managed to throw 5 2-3 shutout innings. (Updated: 03/21/10 4:28 PM )

Twins tag Davis for 5 in 1st in 12-3 rout of Rays: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 8:08 PM; Jim Thome has impressed the Minnesota Twins so far this spring. (Updated: 03/21/10 8:08 PM )

Yankees pitching schedule disrupted by rain: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 4:24 PM; Yankees manager Joe Girardi faced a pitching problem: too many pitchers and not enough innings. (Updated: 03/21/10 4:24 PM )

Broadcaster Vin Scully arrives at Dodgers camp: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 3:28 PM; Bruised physically and emotionally following a fall at his home Thursday, Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully showed he still has his sense of humor. (Updated: 03/21/10 3:28 PM )

Weiner expects contract talks to start next spring: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 3:23 PM; New baseball players' union head Michael Weiner anticipates talks with Major League Baseball on a new collective bargaining agreement will begin by spring training or perhaps a bit earlier next year. (Updated: 03/21/10 3:23 PM )

Twins' Nathan to miss season with elbow injury: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 6:48 PM; Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan will miss the 2010 season because of a right elbow injury that will require surgery. (Updated: 03/21/10 6:48 PM )

Padres' LeBlanc retires 14 of first 15 batters: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/21/10 1:07 AM; Wade LeBlanc retired 14 of the first 15 batters he faced Saturday night and the San Diego Padres cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup of split squads. (Updated: 03/21/10 1:07 AM )

Jon Garland to miss start with 'cranky' shoulder: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 8:12 PM; Padres right-hander Jon Garland will miss his next scheduled start Sunday because of a "cranky" shoulder, manager Bud Black said. (Updated: 03/20/10 8:12 PM )

Francis hit hard in Rockies' 11-10 win over Angels: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 7:27 PM; Jeff Francis allowed six runs in four innings, Jason Giambi got his first RBI of spring training and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-10 Saturday. (Updated: 03/20/10 7:27 PM )

Sheets shuts down Cubs to lead A's to 7-4 win: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 7:51 PM; All eyes were on Ben Sheets Saturday, and he thrived on the attention. (Updated: 03/20/10 7:51 PM )

Hafner hits 3-run homer as Indians top A's 12-4: By TOM WITHERS

AP Sports Writer

Updated: 03/20/10 7:41 PM; After an extended outage, Travis Hafner may be getting his power back. (Updated: 03/20/10 7:41 PM )

Ethier triples and has two RBIs for Dodgers: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 7:02 PM; Andre Ethier had a triple and two RBIs and Jason Repko homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers split squad rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 on Saturday. (Updated: 03/20/10 7:02 PM )

Gallardo uses arm, bat as Brewers top Royals 1-0: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 7:57 PM; Yovani Gallardo pitched five shutout innings and provided all the offense Milwaukee needed with a solo home run, leading the Brewers to a 1-0 victory over a split squad of Kansas City Royals on Saturday. (Updated: 03/20/10 7:57 PM )

Wellemeyer goes 5 innings as Giants top Reds 6-0: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 8:08 PM; The San Francisco Giants are looking for a fifth starter, and it's looking more and more like Todd Wellemeyer is the man who will fill the role. (Updated: 03/20/10 8:08 PM )

Theriot, Zambrano lead Cubs past Royals: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 6:41 PM; Ryan Theriot had a three-run double and Carlos Zambrano pitched five scoreless innings Saturday, leading a Chicago Cubs split squad to a 4-0 victory over a Kansas City Royals split squad. (Updated: 03/20/10 6:41 PM )

Matos outpitches Buehrle in Padres' win: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 6:32 PM; Mat Latos outdueled Mark Buehrle to lead a San Diego Padres split squad to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. (Updated: 03/20/10 6:32 PM )

Hernandez dominates D-backs to lead M's to 4-0 win: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 7:22 PM; Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu called a rare spring training team meeting before Saturday's game with Arizona. (Updated: 03/20/10 7:22 PM )

Braves' Lowe tagged for 4 runs in loss to Jays: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 6:01 PM; After the Toronto Blue Jays pounded Derek Lowe for four early runs Saturday, the Atlanta right-hander will be very happy if he never has to pitch another interleague game. (Updated: 03/20/10 6:01 PM )

Bud Selig lightheartedly talks MLB realignment: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 5:52 PM; Baseball commissioner Bud Selig admitted Saturday that he has put his ideas for realignment on paper, but that's as far as it has gone thus far. (Updated: 03/20/10 5:52 PM )

Pence, Lee carry Astros to 8-6 win over Yankees: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 5:12 PM; Hunter Pence continues to pick up the slack for an injured Lance Berkman this spring in the Houston Astros' lineup. (Updated: 03/20/10 5:12 PM )

Gotay homers in 9th to lead Cards past Mets 6-5: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 4:31 PM; Former Mets infielder Ruben Gotay hit a walk-off home run off Kiko Calero in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 win over New York. (Updated: 03/20/10 4:31 PM )

Rays C Navarro hurts leg during 6-2 loss to Twins: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 6:41 PM; Francisco Liriano outpitched Tampa Bay's David Price and the Minnesota Twins went on to a 6-2 exhibition victory Saturday that left the Rays grateful the outcome wasn't worse. (Updated: 03/20/10 6:41 PM )

Bergesen shuts down Pirates in Orioles' 5-2 win: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 4:01 PM; Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brad Bergesen has a habit of rushing his delivery. Once again, slow and steady won a game for him on Saturday. (Updated: 03/20/10 4:01 PM )

Halladay struggles against Tigers: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 3:52 PM; Roy Halladay struggled for the first time this spring in the Philadelphia Phillies' 3-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. (Updated: 03/20/10 3:52 PM )

Wakefield goes 5 innings as Sox blank Orioles 6-0: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 6:06 PM; Tim Wakefield went five scoreless innings, giving up two hits and two walks with three strikeouts, and the Boston Red Sox beat a split squad of Baltimore Orioles 6-0 on Saturday. (Updated: 03/20/10 6:06 PM )

Baker, Marlins strong-arm Nationals in 5-3 victory: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 4:56 PM; John Baker knew he'd be tested, and he welcomed the challenge. (Updated: 03/20/10 4:56 PM )

Rays C Navarro injures leg, but X-rays negative: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 5:22 PM; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro sustained what the team called a nerve contusion in his left leg during a home-plate collision. (Updated: 03/20/10 5:22 PM )

Indians closer Kerry Wood out with muscle strain: By TOM WITHERS

AP Sports Writer

Updated: 03/20/10 4:52 PM; Kerry Wood went one full season in Cleveland without making a trip to the disabled list. He won't make it two. (Updated: 03/20/10 4:52 PM )

Nationals send top prospect Strasburg to minors: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 11:51 AM; Stephen Strasburg was sent to the minor leagues on Saturday by the Washington Nationals, who told baseball's top pitching prospect he needed to slow down his delivery from the stretch in order to speed up his arrival in the majors. (Updated: 03/20/10 11:51 AM )

Padres get past Dodgers: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 1:56 AM; Third baseman Chase Headley had two hits, including an RBI triple, and the San Diego Padres scored six runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday. (Updated: 03/20/10 1:56 AM )

Spring Training Capsules: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 1:27 AM; Stephen Strasburg allowed two solo homers and struck out eight in four innings, and the Washington Nationals beat a St. Louis Cardinals split squad 13-5 on Friday night. (Updated: 03/20/10 1:27 AM )

Reds hit 4 HRs, beat Mariners 6-2: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 12:57 AM; Chris Heisey had a pinch-hit, two-run homer - the first of four off left-hander Jason Vargas - and the Cincinnati Reds powered their way to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, who lost outfielder Milton Bradley to another ejection. (Updated: 03/20/10 12:57 AM )

Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/20/10 12:32 AM; Boston Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been out of the intensive care unit and into the neuro rehabilitation unit at the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix on Friday. (Updated: 03/20/10 12:32 AM )

Orioles take no-hit bid into eighth inning: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 11:07 PM; Dennis Sarfate gave up a single to John Mayberry Jr. with one out in the eighth inning for the Phillies' first hit, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Philadelphia 2-0 Friday night. (Updated: 03/19/10 11:07 PM )

Longoria leads Rays to 6-2 win over Yankees: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 10:47 PM; Evan Longoria had an RBI double and scored a run, and Ben Zobrist and Carl Crawford each hit late RBI singles for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 6-2 win over a split squad of New York Yankees on Friday night. (Updated: 03/19/10 10:47 PM )

Strasburg fans 8 in 4 innings, Nats top Cards 13-5: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 10:27 PM; Stephen Strasburg allowed two solo homers and struck out eight in four innings, and the Washington Nationals beat a St. Louis Cardinals split squad 13-5 on Friday night. (Updated: 03/19/10 10:27 PM )

Damon homers as Braves, Tigers play to 4-all tie: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 10:36 PM; Johnny Damon seems determined to show that his home run splurge last season wasn't just a product of the new Yankee Stadium's extra cozy right-field porch. (Updated: 03/19/10 10:36 PM )

Mariners' Lee to miss week with abdominal injury: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 8:52 PM; 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. (Updated: 03/19/10 8:52 PM )

Royals' Anderson hits for cycle and has seven RBIs: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 7:57 PM; 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. (Updated: 03/19/10 7:57 PM )

Suppan's outing a mixed bag as Angels top Brewers: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 8:47 PM; Jeff Suppan was one of nine pitchers to take the hill last season as a starter for the Milwaukee Brewers. (Updated: 03/19/10 8:47 PM )

Rockies' Smith impressive in five-inning outing: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 7:32 PM; Greg Smith just wants to pitch. (Updated: 03/19/10 7:32 PM )

Posey leads Giants past Indians split-squad 7-6: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 7:32 PM; 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 split-squad on Friday. (Updated: 03/19/10 7:32 PM )

Lee, Soriano homer for Cubs in win over White Sox: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 6:57 PM; 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. (Updated: 03/19/10 6:57 PM )

Laffey, Marte help Indians split-squad top Rangers: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 7:06 PM; A day in the field was just what Texas Rangers slugger Vladimir Guerrero needed to end his struggles at the plate. (Updated: 03/19/10 7:06 PM )

Marlins pound Carpenter in 7-6 win over Cardinals: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 4:37 PM; 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 the Florida Marlins. (Updated: 03/19/10 4:37 PM )

Beckett back from illness as BoSox fall to Pirates: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 4:42 PM; 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 9-7 on Friday. (Updated: 03/19/10 4:42 PM )

Astros throw another shutout, Sullivan homers: The Associated Press

Updated: 03/19/10 4:52 PM; 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. (Updated: 03/19/10 4:52 PM )