MLB Headline News

• Jerry Crasnick: Colorado Rockies very much built to have an extended run of success
  Colorado is prepared to make a run at a third playoff appearance in four years in 2010


• Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka stops bullpen session due to stiff neck
  Dice-K stops his Saturday bullpen session due to a stiff neck.


• Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler out 1 week with sprained ankle
  Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has a high right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for at least a week.


• Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera day-to-day with strained groin
  Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera is day-to-day with a strained left groin.


• Los Angeles Dodgers exhibition game rained out in Taiwan
  The Dodgers' exhibition game was rained out in Taiwan


• Minnesota Twins sign OF Denard Span to 5-year, $16.5M extension
  The Minnesota Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract extension.


• X-ray reveals no damage in Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee's left foot
  An X-ray on Derrek Lee's foot was negative, and the Cubs' first baseman could miss few more days recovering from the bruise.


• Houston Astros' Lance Berkman could be sidelined for opener
  Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day.


• Peavy pitches three scoreless innings in debut
  The Chicago White Sox looked impressive at the plate in a 10-7 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, getting two-run homers from Gordon Beckham and Alex Rios in a split-squad game.


• Joe Torre tells Taiwan audience of coaching success
  Dodgers manager Joe Torre speaks to a Taiwanese audience about his successes and the philosophies that have worked for him.


• Milwaukee Brewers happy with Trevor Hoffman's spring progress
  Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha says Trevor Hoffman is on track to make a few spring training appearances before the season begins.


• Tampa Bay Rays stick with James Shields as Opening Day starter
  The Tampa Bay Rays have selected right-hander James Shields as their opening-day starting pitcher.


• Chicago Cubs interested if Lou Piniella wants back next year
  The Chicago Cubs will listen to manager Lou Piniella if he wants to return when his contract runs out after this season.


• Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street throws 20 pitches in batting practice
  Rockies closer Huston Street says his 20-pitch performance in batting practice went well and his right shoulder was fine.