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Roundup: Gwynn, Blanks star as Padres win slugfest Wednesday’s spring training roundup: Tony Gwynn and Kyle Blanks each drove in three runs, and the San Diego Padres outslugged the Kansas City Royals in a 16-14 victory.

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Rangers Manager Ron Washington Tested Positive for Cocaine in ’09 Rangers Manager Ron Washington said he tested positive for cocaine in 2009 under a program that managers, coaches and personnel have been subjected to since the release of the Mitchell report.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly may get a Cactus League start before the end of spring training as he recovers from surgery Chicago Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly may get a Cactus League start before the end of spring training as he recovers from surgery.

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Bullpen decision could be tough Bullpen decision could be tough Who will be the seventh reliever the White Sox keep? Daniel Hudson, Sergio Santos and Greg Aquino are all making compelling cases in perhaps the most interesting battle of spring camp. […]

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Francis, Street keep making strides Francis, Street make strides Jeff Francis was on center stage Monday at Hi Corbett Field and Huston Street was way off Broadway on a back diamond tossing in a simulated game.

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On Baseball: Cluster of Cactus League Training Camps Has a Cozy Feel The migration of training sites to the greater Phoenix area makes the Cactus League more appealing than the sprawling setup and long drives inherent in spring training in Florida.

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Sore ankle may sideline Ankiel a week Sore ankle may sideline Ankiel a week Royals center fielder Rick Ankiel will be out much longer than expected. Manager Trey Hillman revealed on Sunday that Ankiel, who has a sore right ankle, could be out […]

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Spring roundup: Strasburg effective in second start Sunday’s spring training roundup: Stephen Strasburg pitched three scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals fell to 0-10 in exhibition play with a 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Hal Steinbrenner: The Boss to attend opening day Yankees co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner has told the Associated Press that ‘the plan’ is for owner George Steinbrenner to attend opening day in New York on April 13.

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

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