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February 22nd, 2012 
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The pitcher Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, told The Associated Press he hopes to obtain a judicial pardon and return to the Cleveland Indians this season. Hernandez was placed on baseball’s restricted list after he was arrested in the Dominican Republic on false identity charges last month.
Mariners move Suzuki out of leadoff spot (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
The lineup change Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge hinted at during the offseason is going to become permanent. It won’t be Ichiro Suzuki at the top of the Mariners batting order to begin the 2012 season. Wedge announced Tuesday that he will move Suzuki from his traditional leadoff spot down to No.
Cubs send P to BoSox as comp for Epstein (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
Theo Epstein’s worth to the Boston Red Sox was easy to gauge. A quick glance at the two World Series trophies at Fenway Park settles that. Determining his value to the Chicago Cubs, another title-starved franchise desperately hoping to be saved by the Boy Wonder, turned out to be a much more complicated issue.
OF Ramirez expected at A’s camp Friday (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics’ offseason overhaul. “I watched some video of him and saw the swing. It didn’t look any different, and it looked like he was in good shape,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday.
Reds to try Chapman as starter in spring (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
Aroldis Chapman will be tested as a starter this spring by the Cincinnati Reds. The 24-year old lefthander whose pitches have been clocked at 105 mph has a 6-3 record with a 3.27 ERA in 69 relief appearances over the last two seasons with Cincinnati. But the small-market Reds want to see if they can maximize their uncharacteristic $30 million investment.
Mets’ Santana may be ready opening day (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
New York Mets manager Terry Collins anticipates Johan Santana will be ready for opening day. And despite drastic payroll cuts, he says the team will be a lot better than people think. As pitchers and catchers reported Tuesday, Collins said the Mets might find their own Jeremy Lin. Collins said every team has a player like Lin, the Knicks’ out-of-nowhere star, and that it’s all about…
La Russa in talks to work for MLB (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
Tony La Russa says he’s talked to Commissioner Bud Selig about working for Major League Baseball in some capacity. La Russa, who retired as a manager after guiding the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Series title last year, was visiting with the Detroit Tigers at spring training Tuesday. La Russa is good friends with Tigers manager Jim Leyland and has a longstanding relationship with general…
Braves RHP Hanson has mild concussion (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after wrecking on his way to spring training. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Tuesday that Hanson will miss the first two days of spring training, then gradually work his way back into a normal routine. If there are no setbacks, he should be back at full strength within a week.
Rivera knows if 2012 is it, won’t say (AP)
February 20th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
Mariano Rivera hinted 2012 could be his final year in the major leagues, saying he won’t announce his long-term plans until after the season. The New York Yankees 42-year-old closer says he has reached a decision about whether he will retire or return in 2013 but said he won’t reveal it until “maybe October.” “I know,” Rivera said.
Pujols: No regrets about leaving Cards (AP)
February 20th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News mlb No Comments
Decked out in Angels’ gear from head to toe, Albert Pujols looked like the same slugger whose swing in St. Louis became as symbolic as the Gateway Arch. With a halo-topped “A” logo on his cap, Pujols, his massive chest and arms filling out every corner of his red shirt, sat behind a microphone and excitedly announced the start of a new stage of his career.
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