Jake Peavy wants to begin the season in Chicago's starting rotation.
June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap
Peavy Still Optimistic After 4-Inning Stint
Cain Tosses Three Scoreless In Return
Matt Cain has thrown more than 200 innings in four of his five seasons.
Wandy Rodriguez Scratched With Shoulder Tendinitis
The Astros are shutting Wandy Rodriguez down for a few days.
Oakland's Bailey To Visit Dr. Andrews
Andrew Bailey was shut down at the end of last season because of an elbow injury.
Tigers May Not Have Guillen On Opening Day
If Carlos Guillen can't play, Scott Sizemore, Will Rhymes and Danny Worth would compete for Detroit's starting role at second base.
Chisenhall Has Chance To Be Cleveland's Starting Third Baseman
An injury to Jason Donald could open up a spot at third base.
Lidge Sidelined By Biceps Soreness
Brad Lidge is scheduled to pitch on Thursday, but his status is up in the air.
Feliz Starts, But It's 'Nothing To Read Into'
Neftali Feliz is expected to return to his role as the closer of the Rangers.
Scales May Be Surprise Addition To Cubs' Roster
Bobby Scales could be on the verge of pushing Augie Ojeda and Darwin Barney for the team's lone infield bench spot.
Pirates Giving Morton Chance To Start
Charlie Morton struggled mightily last year, but Pittsburgh is giving him another chance.
CBA Talks Ahead Of Schedule For MLB, Union
Baseball's current collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 11.
Nathan Hit Hard, Insists Elbow Is Fine
Joe Nathan gave up six runs while recording one out, but he says his surgically-repaired elbow feels fine.
Webb Concedes He Won't Open Season With Rangers
Brandon Webb hopes to be pitching for the Rangers by late April or early May.
Duke Likely Out 6-8 Weeks With Broken Hand
The Diamondbacks are expected to fill Zach Duke's spot in the rotation internally.
Casey Blake's Back Still 'Pretty Sore'
The Dodgers say Casey Blake won't miss much time, but the third baseman appears more concerned.
Duchscherer To Undergo Hip Exam
Justin Duchscherer was limited to just five starts last season because of a hip issue.
Royals Claim Robert Fish Off Waivers From Yankees
The Royals claimed left-handed pitcher Robert Fish on outright waivers from the Yankees on Sunday.
Astros Scratch Rodriguez From Start
Wandy Rodriguez has struggled this spring, allowing nine earned runs in just 8 2/3 innings.
Jepsen Hopes To Develop Swagger For Angels
Troy Percival has advised Kevin Jepsen to develop a swagger on the mound.
Baker: Leake Has Added Velocity
Dusty Baker believes Mike Leake's velocity will increase as he gets older and stronger.
Phillies Aren't Looking For Infielder
Ruben Amaro Jr. called rumors that the Phillies are looking for a second or third baseman "B.S."
Beltre To Make Spring Debut Monday
Adrian Beltre has been sidelined by a Grade I calf strain suffered shortly before spring training started.
Rivera Throws Perfect Inning, Has 3Ks
Mariano Rivera made his first appearance of the spring against the Twins on Sunday.
Byrd Feels Pressure Working With Conte
Bud Selig recently asked Marlon Byrd to consider severing ties with Victor Conte.
Igawa Returning Home To Japan
The Yankees said on Saturday that Igawa's family is OK and that he is flying to Japan.
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