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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Rangers option relievers Francisco, Littleton to Triple A - AP (11:37 PM ET)
Steinbrenner's daughter files divorce papers - AP (10:23 PM ET)
Cubs demote Mark Prior to minors - AP (9:01 PM ET)
Ortiz officially Giants fifth starter - AP (8:49 PM ET)
Padres option Stauffer to Triple-A - AP (8:45 PM ET)
Pettitte set to pitch Friday - AP (8:03 PM ET)
Astros place Backe on DL - AP (7:55 PM ET)
Twins choose Silva over Garza for final rotation spot - AP (7:25 PM ET)
Health already one of Angels' issues - AP (7:15 PM ET)
Royals option Bannister, Costa - AP (7:09 PM ET)
Marlins 1, Nationals (ss) 0 - AP (7:08 PM ET)
Dodgers look like team to beat in NL West - AP (7:07 PM ET)
Matsuzaka shows personal side - AP (6:58 PM ET)
Burke sticks for now, Reed, Rivera demoted in Mariners roster moves - AP (6:57 PM ET)
Sabathia hit on left arm by line drive - AP (6:52 PM ET)
Marlins name rookie De Aza as center fielder - AP (6:26 PM ET)
Rollins isn't backing off bold prediction - AP (6:11 PM ET)
Jason Repko undergoes surgery - AP (6:02 PM ET)
McGwire sculpture remains under wraps - AP (5:40 PM ET)
After another setback Wood not giving up - AP (5:28 PM ET)
Pirates' Sanchez sees first game action since March 6, but return is uncertain - AP (5:17 PM ET)
1B Johnson to DL; Colome makes team; Flores looks good - AP (5:06 PM ET)
Zito treats minor leaguers to steak and potatoes meal - AP (4:59 PM ET)
Orioles cut Stern; prepare to head north - AP (4:58 PM ET)
Cardinals 5, Orioles (ss) 1 - AP (4:37 PM ET)
Nationals (ss) 2, Orioles (ss) 2, tie - AP (4:28 PM ET)
Goleski returned to the Indians - AP (3:26 PM ET)
Garciaparra, Hamm become parents of twins - AP (3:21 PM ET)
Indians set opening-day roster - AP (3:04 PM ET)
Freel can't back off dangerous, all-out style - AP (2:27 PM ET)
Dodgers sent Mays to minors - AP (2:25 PM ET)
Phillies release Garcia - AP (1:43 PM ET)
Nationals put Johnson, 3 others on disabled list - AP (12:55 PM ET)
Devil Rays send 3 pitchers to minors - AP (12:53 PM ET)
If Orioles win, Roberts will stick around - AP (12:51 PM ET)
Clemens no closer to decision - AP (12:24 PM ET)
Urbina sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempted murder - AP (11:41 AM ET)
Boston sets plan for Lester, settles on pitching staff - AP (6:25 AM ET)
All seems well for Putz to be ready for opening day - AP (3:03 AM ET)
Sheets to start opening day for Brewers - AP (12:22 AM ET)

Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Remaining Free Agents List - AP (11:40 PM ET)
Free Agent Signings - AP (11:40 PM ET)
After doubts, Putz says he'll be Mariners' closer opening day - AP (11:13 PM ET)
Nationals purchase contracts of 1B Young, LHP King - AP (10:58 PM ET)
Guzman wants to make .219 go away - AP (10:51 PM ET)
Pettitte reports no discomfort after bullpen session - AP (9:51 PM ET)
Bonds leaves desert to return to California - AP (9:17 PM ET)
Kennedy makes his pitch for fifth spot - AP (8:30 PM ET)
Padres to release Strickland - AP (7:17 PM ET)
Logan targets opening day for return - AP (7:16 PM ET)
Boston sets plan for Lester, settles on pitching staff - AP (7:10 PM ET)
Phillies RHP Garcia throws off a mound - AP (7:03 PM ET)
Diamondbacks name Edgar Gonzalez to rotation, Hairston to roster - AP (6:50 PM ET)
Bucs' Sanchez expects to miss opening day, but return next week - AP (6:44 PM ET)
Pirates' Kuwata out 4-6 weeks with badly sprained ankle - AP (5:32 PM ET)
Orioles obtain Castillo from Boston; cut 10 - AP (5:08 PM ET)
Three pitchers demoted, outfielder added - AP (4:23 PM ET)
Ryan, Sharpless depart as Pirates cut to 32 - AP (3:59 PM ET)
Piniella makes it official: Miller is Cubs' fifth starter - AP (3:20 PM ET)
Brewers send RHP Hendrickson to Royals - AP (2:48 PM ET)
Kerry presses baseball to hold off on DirecTV deal - AP (2:12 PM ET)
Miller out 3-4 weeks with arm injury - AP (1:52 PM ET)
MRI shows Murcer is clear of tumor growth - AP (1:47 PM ET)
Payton could go on disabled list with hamstring injury - AP (1:41 PM ET)
Orioles' Gibbons hopes his career won't hit a wall - AP (12:34 PM ET)
Marlins hire Fox as coach - AP (2:39 AM ET)
Rangers 10, Mariners6 - AP (1:38 AM ET)
Rangers 10, Mariners6 - AP (12:54 AM ET)

Monday, March 26, 2007
Royals pitcher Hudson to begin season on DL - AP (11:29 PM ET)
After doubts, Putz says he'll be Mariners' closer opening day - AP (10:42 PM ET)
Peavy draws opening-day start for Padres - AP (9:50 PM ET)
Mets reliever Sanchez out again with broken pitching shoulder - AP (8:38 PM ET)
Padres to release Walker - AP (8:35 PM ET)
Rangers claim Astacio, designate Bauer for assignment - AP (8:05 PM ET)
Pirates' Sanchez leaves Pirates to get 2nd opinion - AP (7:17 PM ET)
Hill's uncertainty matches state of Nationals' rotation - AP (7:13 PM ET)
Rookie allows no hits ... but walks 5 - AP (7:10 PM ET)
Kerry says 60 million could lose access to baseball TV package - AP (7:02 PM ET)
Pirates' Kuwata sprains ankle in collision with umpire - AP (6:51 PM ET)
Wood has stiff shoulder after shaky outing - AP (6:47 PM ET)
Arizona acquires Petit from Florida for Julio - AP (6:32 PM ET)
Hamilton making strong comeback from cocaine - AP (6:30 PM ET)
Tigers send Shelton, Santiago and Miner to minors - AP (6:27 PM ET)
Dodgers get Clark from Brewers for Dessens - AP (5:01 PM ET)
Lidle's widow sues MetLife - AP (4:26 PM ET)
Loewen grows into starting role with Orioles - AP (4:25 PM ET)
Tigers send Shelton, Santiago and Miner to Triple-A - AP (4:15 PM ET)
Nationals acquire 2 minor league infielders - AP (1:48 PM ET)
Pettitte throws bullpen session - AP (1:28 PM ET)
Tight competition for last spot in Reds rotation - AP (3:27 AM ET)
Bullpen far from settled with one week left in M's camp - AP (3:08 AM ET)

Sunday, March 25, 2007
Harden finishes strong in final Arizona outing - AP (7:49 PM ET)
'I've had my whirlwinds before'; Young gets Nationals 1B job - AP (6:39 PM ET)
Slumping Howard shows frustration - AP (6:01 PM ET)
Pirates' Sanchez may begin season on disabled list - AP (5:57 PM ET)
Scout who watched Matsuzaka works all hours - AP (5:23 PM ET)
Pavano honored to be considered for opener - AP (5:03 PM ET)
Sweeney, others, know their futures with Giants are out of their control - AP (4:54 PM ET)
1B Lee granted unconditional release; Redding to minors - AP (4:41 PM ET)
Dodgers pitcher Kuo benched to rest sore shoulder - AP (4:16 PM ET)
Dodgers pitcher Kuo benched to rest sore shoulder - AP (2:56 PM ET)
Orioles cut 6, including Penn & Fahey; Tracey arrives - AP (2:47 PM ET)
Markakis silences critics, elicits yells from ladies - AP (1:18 PM ET)
Murcer says brain tumor is ``clear'' - AP (10:15 AM ET)

Saturday, March 24, 2007
Garcia, Ruiz get encouraging reports; Lieber sidelined - AP (10:22 PM ET)
Diamondbacks (ss) 5, White Sox 4 - AP (9:45 PM ET)
Padres (ss) 5, Brewers 2 - AP (9:28 PM ET)
Padres (ss) 7, Diamondbacks (ss) 6 - AP (9:25 PM ET)
A's 5, Rangers 2 - AP (9:14 PM ET)
Mariners announce starting rotation - AP (9:02 PM ET)
Former Cincinnati Reds catcher Ed Bailey dies at 75 - AP (8:55 PM ET)
Jenks tries to regain form in final week of spring - AP (8:46 PM ET)
Orioles (ss) 2, Mets (ss) 1 - AP (8:34 PM ET)
Danks gets nod as White Sox's 5th starter - AP (8:14 PM ET)
A's 5, Rangers 2 - AP (8:09 PM ET)
Wang to start season on DL - AP (7:24 PM ET)
CF Logan strains groin, RHP Patterson 'kind of passed out' - AP (7:05 PM ET)
Tigers (ss) 7, Astros 5 - AP (6:56 PM ET)
Marlins 6, Mets (ss) 5 - AP (6:53 PM ET)
Royals send Berroa to Triple-A Omaha - AP (6:28 PM ET)
Big Unit sharp in first game action since surgery - AP (6:28 PM ET)
Braves (ss) 3, Tigers (ss) 1 - AP (6:25 PM ET)
Indians 4, Braves (ss) 3 - AP (6:15 PM ET)
Pirates demote Burnett, Youman, but expect both to return - AP (5:45 PM ET)
Dodgers 4, Orioles (ss) 2 - AP (5:34 PM ET)
Marlins hire Fox as coach - AP (5:05 PM ET)
Astros' Berkman taking over as face of franchise - AP (3:57 PM ET)
Tigers' Gullen leaves game with injury - AP (3:47 PM ET)
Guardado on schedule for midseason return - AP (3:47 PM ET)
Knee injury might force Hermida to miss opening day - AP (2:34 PM ET)
Griffey in Reds' lineup for first time, playing right field - AP (10:44 AM ET)
Murcer says brain tumor is ``clear'' - AP (5:57 AM ET)

Friday, March 23, 2007
Rodriguez likely fourth starter, but must improve - AP (11:02 PM ET)
Brewers give Sheets work in minor league camp - AP (10:53 PM ET)
Hernandez finally settles down in Arizona rainout - AP (9:50 PM ET)
Figgins expected to be out at least 5 weeks - AP (8:29 PM ET)
Rangers send 4 more to minors - AP (7:43 PM ET)
Wang hurt; Pettitte resumes throwing - AP (7:32 PM ET)
Closer Papelbon sets high goals - AP (7:08 PM ET)
Hermanson's comeback looking good - AP (6:49 PM ET)
Braves trade Pena to Royals for Cordier - AP (6:40 PM ET)
Orioles claim right-hander Tracey from White Sox - AP (5:56 PM ET)
Bautista beats out Castillo to be Pirates' third baseman - AP (5:54 PM ET)
Delgado leaves for birth of child - AP (4:48 PM ET)
Pettitte resumes throwing - AP (4:36 PM ET)
Kasten on dire predictions: `I don't get that at all' - AP (3:49 PM ET)
NL batting champion Sanchez still hurting, return is uncertain - AP (3:38 PM ET)
Marlins coach Hill retires - AP (3:07 PM ET)

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