The Los Angeles Angels will start the season without ace John Lackey, who is out three to four weeks because of a strained right triceps. Lackey underwent an MRI in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Friday that confirmed Dr. Lewis Yocum's diagnosis. The right-hander has already started rehabilitation and will not participate in any baseball activities until he is re-evaluated, the team said Saturday.
Opponents may have been wondering what it would take to get San Diego State softball pitcher Christina Ross out of the circle Saturday. When a barrage of opposing base runners against No. 5 Texas A&M failed to remove the ace pitcher, the umpires had to step in.
PEORIA, Ariz. - Hold the alarms over Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets and Seattle star Felix Hernandez allowing nine runs in a combined seven 1-3 innings as the Brewers beat the Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.
Corey Dotzler has done an excellent job for the Hancock College baseball team at third base this season. The red-shirt freshman from Lompoc High was originally a catcher, but has played well at third for coach Chris Stevens.
Pedro Martinez worked out of trouble in his spring training debut Sunday while Carlos Delgado was lucky to avoid a serious injury. Jeff Francoeur also was feeling fortunate.
Pedro Martinez worked out of trouble in his spring training debut Sunday while Carlos Delgado was lucky to avoid a serious injury. Jeff Francoeur also was feeling fortunate. - Associated Press
MESA, Ariz. -- Former Cubs ace Kerry Wood moved a step closer to nailing down the team's closer job Sunday, pitching a perfect ninth inning for the save in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Hold the alarms over Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets and Seattle star Felix Hernandez allowing nine runs in a combined 7.1 innings as the Brewers beat the Mariners 8-4 Sunday. Fly balls became home runs and defenders dropped pop ups on a windy, cold day. The sun-baked infield continued to play extremely fast. That's why Brewers manager Ned Yost isn't worried about his presumed opening
Hold the alarms over Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets and Seattle star Felix Hernandez allowing nine runs in a combined 7 1-3 innings as the Brewers beat the Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.
PEORIA, Ariz. †Hold the alarms over Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets and Seattle star Felix Hernandez allowing nine runs in a combined 71/3 innings as the Brewers beat the Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.