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Brewers starter Sheets feeling 'great'
Mar 28 2006 10:19PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Brewers starter Ben Sheets said he felt "great" after throwing approximately 60 pitches in a simulated game at the team's spring training complex on Tuesday.
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Nationals' Church 'shocked' by demotion
Mar 28 2006 10:05PM (CT)
VIERA, Fla. (AP) - For the second straight spring, the trajectory of Washington Nationals outfielder Ryan Church's major league career was affected by a surprising roster move on the Tuesday before opening day.
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Royals claim infielder Tony Graffanino
Mar 28 2006 9:00PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Infielder Tony Graffanino was claimed off waivers Tuesday by the Kansas City Royals, returning to the team that traded him to the Boston Red Sox eight months ago.
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Mariners' Reed has sprained wrist
Mar 28 2006 8:49PM (CT)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Seattle Mariners center fielder Jeremy Reed has a sprained right wrist and not a broken wrist, as the team originally thought.
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Cubs place Prior, Wood on 15-day DL
Mar 28 2006 8:42PM (CT)
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Mark Prior and Kerry Wood were placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, meaning the Chicago Cubs will start the season without both star right-handers.
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Church among four cut by Nationals
Mar 28 2006 8:13PM (CT)
VIERA, Fla. (AP) - Outfielder Ryan Church was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday by the Washington Nationals, meaning rookie Brandon Watson and Marlon Byrd will share time in center field.
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Arroyo renews friendships with ex-team
Mar 28 2006 7:18PM (CT)
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - While the Boston Red Sox took their turns in the batting cage, right-hander Bronson Arroyo mingled with his former teammates in the outfield, exchanging hugs and funny stories while balls flew past.
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Reds closer Weathers ponders retirement
Mar 28 2006 7:17PM (CT)
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - David Weathers' 6-year-old son followed him into the clubhouse Tuesday afternoon. A few giggles soon followed.
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Jackson testifies for new Yankee stadium
Mar 28 2006 7:07PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson testified Tuesday when the New York Yankees pushed their proposal for a new $800 million ballpark before a City Council subcommittee.
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Nixon: Intradivision games cause tension
Mar 28 2006 7:02PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Trot Nixon called on commissioner Bud Selig to consider having fewer games between division rivals in order to lessen tensions between rivals.
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Orioles add Brower to bullpen, cut seven
Mar 28 2006 6:20PM (CT)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Reliever Jim Brower has earned a spot on the Baltimore Orioles' opening-day roster despite a 6.75 ERA in spring training.
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Hudson, Byrnes add life to Diamondbacks
Mar 28 2006 6:09PM (CT)
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - One never stops talking, the other never stops hustling. Together, second baseman Orlando Hudson and center fielder Eric Byrnes are bringing a new energy to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Cubs send Todd Wellemeyer to Marlins
Mar 28 2006 6:05PM (CT)
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Right-hander Todd Wellemeyer was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Florida Marlins on Tuesday for minor league pitchers Lincoln Holdzkom and Zach McCormack.
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Padres' Barfield takes dad's No. 29
Mar 28 2006 6:04PM (CT)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - When it became apparent that rookie Josh Barfield was going to win the San Diego Padres' starting job at second base, he went to the equipment manager and requested jersey No. 29 for the regular season.
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Rangers' Millwood gets final tuneup
Mar 28 2006 4:29PM (CT)
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Kevin Millwood pitched three shutout innings against minor leaguers Tuesday in his final spring tuneup for the Texas Rangers' opener next week.
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Cardinals' Edmonds playing through pain
Mar 28 2006 4:21PM (CT)
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - In mid-January, when Jim Edmonds mused about getting old and wondering whether any team would want him after his contract expires in 2007, it sounded like a joke.
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GM Sabean hopes Bonds can play a lot
Mar 28 2006 4:06PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - If Brian Sabean had his way, Barry Bonds would play every day for the San Francisco Giants this season. The general manager knows that's not realistic, so he will take whatever he can get.
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Pete Rose backs steroid punishment
Mar 28 2006 4:00PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Pete Rose backs punishment of baseball players caught using steroids under the major league's new testing policy.
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Indians sign relief pitcher Felix Heredia
Mar 28 2006 1:20PM (CT)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - Relief pitcher Felix Heredia, released by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, signed a minor league contract Tuesday with the Cleveland Indians.
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Indians sign relief pitcher Felix Heredia
Mar 28 2006 12:25PM (CT)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - Relief pitcher Felix Heredia, released by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, signed a minor league contact Tuesday with the Cleveland Indians.
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Little League pushes fences back
Mar 28 2006 10:18AM (CT)
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Steroids aren't to blame, but even the Little League is reining in its power hitters. Construction started last week to push the fences back 20 feet at the home of the Little League World Series, cutting the chances for homers and creating a more spacious outfield that should lead to more doubles and triples.
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Weaver brothers have become best pals
Mar 28 2006 5:07AM (CT)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Jeff Weaver hasn't had much of a chance to ditch his little brother this spring, especially since Jered's locker is just across from his in the Angels' clubhouse.
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Boston's Tavarez punches D-Rays' Gathright
Mar 28 2006 1:14AM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - The Red Sox are ready for the opening bell. One week before their first regular-season game, excitable reliever Julian Tavarez punched Tampa Bay outfielder Joey Gathright lightly in the jaw Monday during a play at home plate Monday, the latest flareup between the teams.
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Astros' insurance claim on Bagwell denied
Mar 28 2006 12:27AM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - An insurance claim filed by the Houston Astros to recoup more than $15 million owed to injured first baseman Jeff Bagwell has been denied.
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