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March 11, 2010
Roundup: Yankees' Granderson stars vs. Tigers
March 11, 2010LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Curtis Granderson, playing against Detroit for the first time since being traded to New York, had two hits and made a spectacular one-handed catch against the center-field wall to help the Yankees beat the Tigers 9-8 on Wednesday.
Mattingly hints at replacing Torre as LA manager
March 11, 2010GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, hitting coach Don Mattingly confirmed Wednesday that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement.
Reyes' thyroid proves that with the Mets it's always something
March 11, 2010Sure, there have been some happy exceptions, says Joe Posnanski, but Jose Reyes' thyroid issue is just more proof that if something can go wrong for the Mets it almost certainly will.
MLB boots Latin America boss Ronaldo Peralta
March 11, 2010Major League Baseball's leading executive in Latin America, Ronaldo Peralta has been ousted, according to an e-mail sent to baseball executives and obtained by SI.com.
Hunter walks back 'impostors' tag for black Latins
March 11, 2010PHOENIX (AP) -- Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter insists he meant no harm toward Latino players when he referred to them as "impostors" while discussing the number of African-Americans in the major leagues.
Cubs GM says Bradley blaming others for failure
March 11, 2010MESA, Ariz. (AP) -- Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley should stop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during his tumultuous season in Chicago.
Red Sox, Beckett said to be near deal
March 11, 2010Contract talks between the Red Sox and star right hander Josh Beckett are said to be progressing, with considerable optimism for a new deal emerging.
LEMIRE: Garciaparra, adopted son of Red Sox Nation, comes home to retire
March 11, 2010From 1997 till 2003 Nomar Garciaparra was a Boston icon, equal parts superstar and cult hero. So it was only fitting that he retired Wednesday in a Red Sox jersey, says Joe Lemire.
Joe Lemire: Spring Postcard: Tampa Bay plans to regain edge in 2010
March 11, 2010The Rays were the biggest story in baseball in 2008, but lost their edge in 2009. Now, they hope to get it back with a better bullpen, clutch hitting and mental muscle, says Joe Lemire.
