Cincinnati Reds Photo Day

2010-02-24T12:31:17Z

GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Corky Miller of the Cincinnati Reds poses during media photo day on February 24, 2010 at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Hernandez gets minor league deal with Nationals

2010-02-24T11:15:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Hernandez returns to Nationals for 3rd time, gets minor league deal, invite to spring training</div><div><p>Former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez is coming back for a third tour with the Washington Nationals.</p><p>The Nationals and the right-hander agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract, and he will co...

Astors Spring Baseball

2010-02-24T10:47:21Z

Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman talks with teammates during a break in spring training baseball practice, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

Cubs Spring Baseball

2010-02-23T14:47:17Z

Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts speaks to the media Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at the Chicago Cubs spring training facility in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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New Cubs owner Ricketts addresses team

2010-02-23T14:46:29Z

<div id="subtitle">New Cubs owner Tom Ricketts addresses team and has little to say about spring training funding</div><div><p>Tom Ricketts once sat in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, cheering for the Chicago Cubs. On Tuesday, with the players gathered around him in the spring training weight room, he add...

Changeup: Manny jokes about playing 5 more years

2010-02-23T14:00:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Changeup: A day after LA swan song, amused Manny jokes that he'll play 5 more years</div><div><p>Manny Ramirez is having some fun with those quirky comments he made about his future.</p><p>The enigmatic outfielder caused quite a stir Monday by saying this will be his last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers — and poss...

Houston's Boone quits playing to become broadcaster

2010-02-23T12:15:39Z

<div><p>HOUSTON (Reuters) - Infielder Aaron Boone, who came back from open-heart surgery to play briefly with the Houston Astros last year, has retired from baseball after 12 seasons in the Major Leagues, he said on Tuesday.</p><p>"It is with a sense of pride, sadness, and enthusiasm that I form...

Boone Retires Baseball

2010-02-23T12:01:18Z

FILE - In this 2009 file photo, Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros baseball team is shown during spring trianing in Kissimme, Fla. Boone has ended his 12-year major league career and will become a baseball analyst for ESPN. He announced his retirement on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, sayin...

Travel Trip LA Celebrity Hangouts

2010-02-23T08:31:17Z

FILE-This June 2, 1998 file photo shows the Los Angeles skyline as a backdrop a street banner honoring former Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo hangs along the city's famed Sunset Blvd. (AP Photo/Nick Ut,File)

LA Dodgers add one game to Taiwan tour

2010-02-23T06:15:55Z

<div><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to add one game during their tour of Taiwan next month in response to strong demand from local baseball fans, organisers said Tuesday.</p><p>The Dodgers will now play three exhibition games in Taiwan, Bros Sports Marketing Inc said.&l...

Phils' Werth looking to build on his breakout year

2010-02-23T01:15:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth hopes for another big season in his contract year</div><div><p>Sporting a thick, scraggly beard and long hair flowing beneath his baseball cap, Jayson Werth caused a stir with his appearance on Monday. After a breakout season with the Philadelphia Phillies last year, Werth's performance should...

Reds Chapman Baseball

2010-02-22T16:01:05Z

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Aroldis Chapman stretches during baseball spring training camp Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Reds Spring Baseball

2010-02-22T16:01:04Z

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during baseball spring training camp Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Chapman says food, language are tough adjustments

2010-02-22T16:00:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Reds LHP Aroldis Chapman says food, language are toughest adjustments after Cuban defection</div><div><p>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman says his toughest adjustment since defecting from Cuba has been getting used to the food and the language.</p><p>The Reds signed the har...

Aroldis Chapman - Press Conference

2010-02-22T14:31:50Z

GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Pitcher Aroldis Chapman #54 (L) of the Cincinnati Reds speaks with the media as Class A pitching coach Tony Fossas (R) acts as an interpreter during a press conference at the Cincinnati Reds Development Complex on February 22,...

Dodgers Spring Baseball

2010-02-22T14:31:44Z

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez works in the batting cage during baseball spring training camp Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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Soriano needs spring to get knee ready

2010-02-22T14:00:52Z

<div id="subtitle">Soriano hasn't given his surgically repaired knee a full test as he report to spring training</div><div><p>Alfonso Soriano came to spring training Monday with his typical big smile and offered up a question mark about his surgically repaired left knee.</p><p>Soriano underwent arthroscopic surgery on the knee on Sept. 15. Four months later, he said he isn't sure when he'll be able ...

Hank Aaron applauds Mark McGwire's apology

2010-02-22T13:45:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Hank Aaron says more players should follow Mark McGwire's lead in admitting use of PEDs</div><div><p>Former career home run king Hank Aaron says Mark McGwire should have a clear conscience after his recent admission he used performance-enhancing drugs as a player.</p><p>Aaron said other players still harboring similar secrets also shou...

OF Jonny Gomes signs 1-year deal to return to Reds

2010-02-22T13:30:39Z

<div id="subtitle">Outfielder Jonny Gomes signs 1-year deal with Reds</div><div><p>Free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes signed a one-year deal with Cincinnati on Monday, providing the right-handed power hitter the Reds wanted in the outfield.</p><p>General manager Walt Jocketty said the 29-ye...

Marlins' Coghlan tries to build on rookie season

2010-02-22T13:30:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Looking good: Marlins' Chris Coghlan eager to build on rookie success</div><div><p>When two young female fans spotted Chris Coghlan trotting by during a Florida Marlins workout, their squeals of delight startled hitting coach Jim Presley, who turned to the girls with a grin.</p&g...

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