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New delivery works for Silva
Northwest Herald — PEORIA, Ariz. – Carlos Silva looks forward to coming to the ballpark these days.
Chicago Cubs 4 hours agoMoehler remains asset to Astros as starter or reliever
Houston Chronicle — 38-year-old Brian Moehler is the oldest player on the Astros' 40-man roster, and he's once again a candidate to lose his spot.
Houston Astros 5 hours agoAstros notes: Another start for Paulino
Houston Chronicle — In a change unrelated to Thursday's rainout, Felipe Paulino will start Saturday's split-squad game against the Cardinals in place of Wesley Wright.
Houston Astros 5 hours agoGarcia makes strong pitch for roster spot
St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Lefthander impresses La Russa, Duncan.
St. Louis Cardinals 5 hours agoChanges all around for Cubs
Chicago Sun-Times — Historic changes are coming to Wrigley Field, not only in the physical surroundings -- which already are undergoing a face-lift for this season -- but in the philosophy of how the business of the Cubs will run under its new owners, the Ricketts family. A host of new revenue streams, from concerts to retail outlets to a hotel and sponsorships, are being planned, with ''every penny'' raised to be put back into the team.
Chicago Cubs 5 hours agoTime to talk Lou? Not now
Chicago Sun-Times — MESA, Ariz. -- Count manager Lou Piniella's future as one more ''free- agent'' decision that will wait until season's end.
Chicago Cubs 5 hours agoSpring training: Dotel has ... pennant fever?
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — BRADENTON, Fla. -- If anyone on the Pirates' 2010 roster is going to get dragged down by the franchise's miserable recent history, it surely will not be Octavio Dotel.
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 hours agoMLB Notebook: Ex-Pirates outfielder Giles retires because of arthritis
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Brian Giles said the pain in his arthritic right knee is getting worse, and Thursday the 39-year-old outfielder informed the Los Angeles Dodgers that he will retire.
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 hours agoThursday's highlights: Cubs win, White Sox tie
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Chicago Cubs 8 hours agoCubs, Piniella in 'interesting conversation'
Chicago Tribune — Future of manager beyond this season is subject he and club dance around Lou Piniella turns 67 in August, but seems rejuvenated this spring after a long, contemplative offseason. "I was tired after last year," he conceded. "It was, uh, a trying year, and we'll leave it at that."
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- A hard rain's a-gonna fall Nationals Journal | Washington Post The forecast -- they're calling for flash flood warnings down here -- makes playing baseball today not much more likely than yesterday. If there is a game, it'll be Jason Marquis and Matt Chico on the mound against the Yankees. For today, I'm just going to cut to the links chase. Boz chatted yesterday, and so did Stephen Strasburg. Speaking of Strasburg, there's a left-handed, Cuban version of him throwing bullets in Arizona for the Reds. Before yesterday was rained out, Rick Short had come to take in the game as a scout. After his monster 2009, what's next for Ryan Zimmerman? On the subject o...
- Reyes Mystery Clouds Mets Future Amazin' Stories | Bergen Record From the day that the season ended, closing the book on the disastrous 2009 season, the Mets have tried to turn the page and put the troubles in the past. But before they have even reached the starting gate, the 2010 season is beginning to look like a sequel – maybe even more problematic than the bewildering year behind them. Carlos Beltran is sidelined for months. Again. Jose Reyes is out, his return coming shortly. Or not at all. Again. In today’s Record, we detail the uncertainty. The diagnosis for Reyes has changed, or at least the prognosis, over and over, and it still remains a myst...
- With Jose Reyes out, NY Mets may again turn to shortstop Alex Cora Ledger on Mets | Newark Star-Ledger Cora had to replace Reyes last year
- Mets ace Johan Santana faces Florida Marlins Sunday in Jupiter Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post Barring any changes, the Marlins face Mets ace Johan Santana on Sunday at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. Anibal Sanchez twirls for the Marlins. Santana was knocked around a bit by Houston on Tuesday in his first start. He's coming back from September elbow surgery.
- Short order for Ruben? New York Daily News The Opening Day shortstop for the Mets? With Jose Reyes expected to open the season on the disabled list, it very well could be Ruben Tejada.
- Experts: Rest & diet change are best for Reyes New York Daily News The recommended treatment for Jose Reyes' hyperactive thyroid is rest and a change in diet, not medication, and several New York City endocrinologists said that a cautious, conservative approach like that is the best medicine for the Mets' shortstop.
- Proceed with Caution on Sandoval Fantasy Baseball Cafe In his first full season, Pablo Sandoval was a glimmer of offensive hope in an otherwise dismal San Francisco Giants lineup. Sandoval finished out the ‘09 campaign batting .330/.387/.556 in 572 at bats, ensuring that he will be in high demand on draft boards this upcoming season. But when I look at a guy like Pablo [...]
- Charging the Mound: Money for nothing Yahoo! Sports Leaving money on the table in an auction draft can be frustrating.
- ESPN standard league scoring averages ESPN The average statistics required to accumulate rotisserie points in each of the 10 categories of a 2009 ESPN standard league
- Jeremy Bonderman Injury Report ESPN Stephania Bell updates Jeremy Bonderman's rehab from injury
- Diamond Debate: Josh Beckett versus Tommy Hanson ESPN Tristan H. Cockcroft and Jason Grey debate the merits of proven excellence, embodied by Josh Beckett, versus the promise of something even better, in the form of Tommy Hanson.
- If Maybin isn't guaranteed to play, call off sleeper status ESPN ...guys are watching but there's a little animal, 'the worm.' He's not doing too bad." Fantasy baseball owners probably aren't very acquainted yet with said worm, also known as slugging outfielder Michael...