- 'No issues' for Lincecum after start vs Padres 2013-03-13, 02:44 am
Two scoreless innings, no arm fatigue and no lingering pain from a blister on his pitching hand were enough for San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum to call Tuesday's outing a positive one.
- Latos and Beckett look ready for season 2013-03-13, 02:44 am
The Reds' Mat Latos allowed one run in four innings and the Dodgers' Josh Beckett gave up his first run of the spring in Cincinnati's 6-2 win over Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
- U.S., Dominicans open second round with wins 2013-03-13, 02:43 am
Favorites United States and the Dominican Republic upheld their status in contrasting fashion with wins on Tuesday that opened the double-elimination, second round of the World Baseball Classic in Miami.
- Lots of 'D', little 'O' in den Dekker 2013-03-13, 02:43 am
As good as he's been defensively this spring, Matt den Dekker realizes he won't fulfill his dream of opening the season with the Mets unless he shows something offensively - and fast.
- Viola likens Harvey's presence to Clemens' 2013-03-13, 02:43 am
One of the few men in the organization who has been an ace is careful to toe the party line, but can't help make the comparison that has come to his mind since he met the right-hander two years ago.
- Royals Option John Lamb, Chris Dwyer, Justin Marks to Minor League Camp 2013-03-13, 02:42 am
The Royals sent three lefties to minor league camp on Tuesday, optioning John Lamb to Double A Northwest Arkansas and Chris Dwyer and Justin Marks to Triple A Omaha.
- Adrian pulled from return with upset stomach 2013-03-13, 02:05 am
Except for having to send Adrian Gonzalez home with an upset stomach after only two at-bats, manager Don Mattingly thought the Dodgers came away from a 6-2 loss to the Reds Tuesday night better than the score indicated.
- Inexperienced pitchers a challenge for Puerto Rico 2013-03-13, 01:54 am
At the age of 36, and after a year away from the game to spend time with his kids in Puerto Rico, Javier Vazquez was hoping to use the World Baseball Classic to showcase himself to Major League teams in search of a starting pitcher.
- Healthy Votto has Reds poised to dominate 2013-03-13, 01:37 am
An argument is about to be made that the 97-victory season put together by the 2012 Cincinnati Reds was even better than it appeared.
- Thatcher comfortable taking it slow in spring 2013-03-13, 01:29 am
The Padres are bringing left-handed reliever Joe Thatcher along slowly this spring, as his appearance Tuesday night against the Giants was just his fourth in Cactus League play.
- High-five: Wright's big night paces Team USA 2013-03-13, 12:59 am
With a chorus of "USA! USA!" chants reverberating through Marlins Park on Tuesday night, David Wright gave Team USA plenty to cheer about.
- Cruz helps Dom. Republic rally past Italy for victory 2013-03-12, 03:00 am
Robinson Cano pumped his fist. Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez danced together near home plate.
- 'No issues' for Lincecum after getting start for Giants in 6-2 loss to Padres 2013-03-13, 02:36 am
Two scoreless innings, no arm fatigue and no lingering pain from a blister on his pitching hand were enough for San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum to call Tuesday's outing a positive one.
- Braves catchers face challenge in 2013 2013-03-13, 02:32 am
Catcher Brian McCann has been the man calling the signs for the Atlanta Braves over the past eight seasons, but 2013 could mark the end of his tenure with the team.
- A's slow Royals in 6-3 spring triumph 2013-03-13, 02:32 am
Tommy Milone had a successful rookie season, and then started off spring training with five scoreless innings in two starts.
- USA's Gonzalez, Wright set up WBC game vs. Dominicans 2013-03-13, 02:29 am
The native son was aching to pitch in front of the home crowd wearing "USA'' on his jersey, calling the opportunity "a kid's dream.'' The Washington Nationals lefty, who was born to Cuban parents in nearby Hialeah, silenced Puerto Rico's hitters for five innings and David Wright drove in five runs as the U.S. started second-round play of the World ... (more)
- Dodgers' Zack Greinke in limbo because of sore elbow 2013-03-13, 02:27 am
Zack Greinke said Tuesday he didn't know whether he would be able to make his first scheduled start of the regular season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Lightning round Wednesday: Where are they and a few questions 2013-03-13, 02:23 am
This time last year, another set of free agents, prospects and retreads were battling for starting spots on the Astros' roster.
- MLB Game Summary - San Diego at San Francisco 2013-03-13, 02:21 am
Tim Lincecum made his first spring training start since Feb. 26, striking out three and allowing three runs on three hits, as the Padres took a 6-2 decision over San Francisco on Tuesday.
- MLB Game Summary - LA Dodgers at Cincinnati 2013-03-13, 02:21 am
Devin Mesoraco went 2-for-2 with a double and three RBI and Shin-Soo Choo hit solo homer as the Cincinnati Reds downed the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-2, on Tuesday.
