Johjima has short span to get ready for opener
During most bullpen sessions this late in spring training, a non-roster invitee like Chris Jakubauskas would be throwing to some minor-league catcher up with the team to give the regulars a break.
During most bullpen sessions this late in spring training, a non-roster invitee like Chris Jakubauskas would be throwing to some minor-league catcher up with the team to give the regulars a break.
Left-hander Ricky Romero, the sixth overall pick in the 2005 draft, will fill one of the two vacancies in the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation, manager Cito Gaston said Monday.
Reporting from Surprise, Ariz. -- Josh Hamilton hit a pair of home runs, a two-run shot in the first inning and a three-run blast in the second, off right-hander Sean O'Sullivan to lead the Texas Rangers to a 13-7 victory over the Angels in exhibition play on Sunday.
Jeff Francoeur and Casey Kotchman hit consecutive home runs in the first inning and Jeremy Bonderman was pulled after getting only four outs Sunday in the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Kevin Slowey struck out Albert Pujols with the bases loaded, and the Minnesota Twins beat the St.
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has picked Kevin Gregg to be the team's closer heading into the season.
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Mark DeRosa and Kerry Wood each had an excellent day against their former team. DeRosa homered his first two times up, doubled and hit a sacrifice fly to lead the Cleveland Indians over the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday.
Left-hander Scott Kazmir drove in three runs Sunday, and Tampa Bay took advantage of Bronson Arroyo's struggles with his breaking ball, rolling to an 11-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PEORIA, Ariz. -- Without a hint of doubt, Seattle's Brandon Morrow says his future will be as a relief pitcher.
Tulsa County officials don't want taxpayers in Owasso to pay for a new baseball park in downtown Tulsa without their consent.