Senators to probe MLB deal with DirecTV (AP)Two senators plan to examine baseball’s $700 million, seven-year deal with DirecTV to determine its impact on fans. Under the agreement announced Thursday, the deal contains a provision that allows its “Extra Innings” package of out-of-market games to remain on cable television if the other incumbent providers — iN Demand and EchoStar Communications Corp.’s Dish Network — agree to match the…
Great expectationsMESA, Ariz. – His shoulder rested and healthy, Padres pitcher Jake Peavy hopes to resume his path to greatness.
Reyes, Pujols lead Cardinals by Marlins (AP)Anthony Reyes turned in his second consecutive strong outing, Albert Pujols hit a pair of RBI doubles and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Florida Marlins 4-1 on Friday. Reyes allowed only one hit, Jason Wood’s homer, in 3 2-3 innings. He struck out four and did not issue a walk. “I thought he did a good job,” Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said.
ChiSox’s Garland bothered by shoulder (AP)Jon Garland’s arm feels the same way it did last spring — and that’s not good. After his second subpar outing in three spring training starts, the Chicago White Sox right-hander said Friday he has a “knot” in his right shoulder. He said it doesn’t hurt but it makes it difficult to throw the ball where he wants to.
Red Sox reliever Timlin has setback (AP)Mike Timlin walked to his locker looking every one of his 40 years. He had a huge ice pack strapped to his side, then went to the trainer’s room for more treatment. That was Thursday morning when the Red Sox reliever still had plans to pitch for the first time in spring training on Saturday, his 41st birthday.
Mets dismiss RHP Sanchez from camp (AP)New York Mets reliever Duaner Sanchez will be allowed to resume workouts at spring training camp on Sunday after apologizing for showing up late. Sanchez, sent home by the team Thursday, met Saturday with manager Willie Randolph and GM Omar Minaya for about 30 minutes. The 27-year-old right-hander was apologetic after the meeting and said he planned to meet with each of his teammates one-on-one to…
Flu-ridden Bonds hits first spring homer (AP)A bout with the flu hasn’t affected Barry Bonds’ swing. Bonds hit his first home run of spring training, connecting in the fourth inning against Esteban Loaiza on Friday in the San Francisco Giants’ 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics. “He’s so good. It doesn’t take him long to find his stroke,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.
