February 23, 2012

Dodgers’ Belisario tested positive for cocaine

Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario says he tried cocaine only once, but a positive test for the drug kept him from obtaining paperwork to enter the U.S. last year.

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Pujols objects to Angels’ ‘El Hombre’ billboards

Albert Pujols is objecting to the Angels “El Hombre” ads.

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Pujols objects to Angels’ ‘El Hombre’ billboards

Mariners to open season with Ichiro hitting 3rd

The lineup change Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge hinted at during the offseason is going to become permanent.

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Mariners to open season with Ichiro hitting 3rd

Kemp wouldn’t want MVP if Braun loses appeal

Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp said Tuesday that he doesn’t believe he should be given the MVP award if the actual winner of the award, Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun, loses his appeal of a 50-game suspension for a positive drug test.

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Kemp wouldn’t want MVP if Braun loses appeal

M’s move Ichiro from leadoff spot, use Figgins

Seattle manager Eric Wedge says he will begin the season having Chone Figgins bat leadoff and hit Ichiro Suzuki third in the Mariners batting order.

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M’s move Ichiro from leadoff spot, use Figgins

Darvish, media frenzy, arrive at Rangers camp

Yu Darvish arrived at Rangers camp on Tuesday.

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Darvish, media frenzy, arrive at Rangers camp

Cubs send pitcher Carpenter as comp for Theo

The Chicago Cubs are sending reliever Chris Carpenter to the Boston Red Sox as compensation for hiring Theo Epstein as president of baseball operations.

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Cubs send pitcher Carpenter as comp for Theo

Braves’ Hanson found to have mild concussion

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after wrecking on his way to spring training.

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Braves’ Hanson found to have mild concussion

La Russa says he’s in talks for job with MLB

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Manny’s back: Ramirez agrees to deal with A’s

Manny Ramirez told ESPN’s Pedro Gomez on Monday that he has agreed to a deal with the Oakland Athletics.

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Manny’s back: Ramirez agrees to deal with A’s