Zack Greinke, reflecting on his signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason, didn’t mince words recently when addressing the motivating factor for his decision.
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Marlins owner: Dismantling of team was needed
After the Marlins’ dismal first season in their new home, Loria said, the roster dismantling he ordered was the right move because they were headed in the wrong direction. He said a return to payroll austerity was needed because the Marlins lost tens of millions of dollars in 2012 after an unprecedented spending spree.
Yanks’ Granderson breaks arm, out until May
New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson suffered a fractured right forearm Sunday after being hit by a pitch in his first at-bat in a spring training game and will be out until at least the first week of May.
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Rivera throws BP for first time since knee injury
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera cleared another hurdle in his recovery from knee surgery Friday morning when he faced hitters for the first time since his injury in a live batting practice session.
Yankees, Cano have talked ‘significant’ contract
The New York Yankees have talked to Robinson Cano’s agent about a “significant” long-term contract for the star second baseman, owner Hal Steinbrenner said.
Sources: Gonzalez not tied to banned drugs
Five more professional baseball players have connections to a South Florida clinic at the heart of a widening doping scandal, according to documents obtained by “Outside the Lines.”
Braves to retire Chipper’s No. 10 on June 28
The Atlanta Braves will retire Chipper Jones’ number and induct him into the team’s hall of fame on June 28.
Colon returning to Athletics with drug regrets
Colon is back with his Oakland teammates for the opening days of spring training. The Dominican veteran doesn’t plan to make a group apology to the teammates who lost his services in the middle of a pennant race after his positive testosterone test.
Santana has first session off mound since 2012
New York Mets left-hander Johan Santana threw off a mound Sunday for the first time since his August shutdown.