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Strasburg displays arsenal in strong spring debut
March 10, 2010VIERA, Fla. (AP) -- Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg has made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.
Joe Posnanski: Nathan's injury offers hope to beleaguered AL Central hitters
March 10, 2010With no closer-in-waiting, the ninth inning will be a problem for the Twins if Joe Nathan is done for the season. And that's great news for the rest of the AL Central, writes Joe Posnanski.
Galea link won't faze A-Rod
March 10, 2010TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez says he is "at ease, no matter what" with his relationship with a Canadian sports doctor embroiled in a cross-border drug smuggling investigation involving human growth hormone and another drug.
Spring Postcard: Orioles hope for right mix of youth and experience
March 10, 2010Now that their top prospects have gotten a taste of the majors, the O's have a new expectation: to win. With the right mix of youth and experience, they just might, says Joe Lemire.
FanHouse: O's growing concerned about Roberts
March 10, 2010
Tests confirm Mets' Reyes has overactive thyroid
March 10, 2010NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid and is expected to remain in New York while the results of additional blood tests are used to determine his treatment.
Tests reveal ligament tear in Nathan's throwing elbow
March 10, 2010MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow.
Longtime Dodgers center fielder Davis dies at 69
March 10, 2010BURBANK, Calif. (AP) -- Willie Davis, the Los Angeles Dodgers' speedy center fielder for 13 seasons, has died. He was 69.
Steinbrenner: No extensions talks during season
March 10, 2010NEW YORK (AP) -- Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees won't alter their policy against contract extensions and will deal with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi after the season.
Exhibition roundup: Santana hit hard in first start
March 10, 2010PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Johan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2/3 innings, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Tuesday.
