Dodgers manager Don Mattingly opened Spring Training on Tuesday by naming Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw his Opening Day starter, while issuing a cautionary note about both Kershaw and MVP runner-up Matt Kemp. Major League Baseball News
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Thanks to Hanley, 2012 Marlins off and running
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 21st, 2012
Hanley Ramirez said all the things the Marlins surely hoped he'd say as he reported to Spring Training. When he was done, he simply couldn't have done more to dispel the notion that he'll be a problem as makes the switch from shortstop to third base. Major League Baseball News
Crawford not ruling out return by Opening Day
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 20th, 2012
At Spring Training three days early, Carl Crawford isn't sure when he'll be cleared to hit. Recovering from left wrist surgery in January, the Red Sox's left fielder — coming off a rough first year in Boston — refuses to rule out an Opening Day return. Major League Baseball News
Dodgers tab Yeager to work with catchers
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 20th, 2012
The Dodgers have reached back to their glory days again, adding 1981 World Series hero Steve Yeager as an unofficial member of the Major League staff for 2012. Major League Baseball News
Ibanez remains at top of Yankees' wish list
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 19th, 2012
The Yankees continue to be interested in adding a left-handed hitting option for their designated hitter role, with Raul Ibanez appearing to be their most promising free-agent alternative. Major League Baseball News
Posey ready to be back behind the plate
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 19th, 2012
Something extremely important — his identity as the catcher, cleanup man and quiet leader of a World Series champion — was taken from Buster Posey in a heartbeat last May. Major League Baseball News
Urban Invitational entertains, educates
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 18th, 2012
Three exciting college games took place Saturday during the Urban Invitational at Minute Maid Park, which also made room for a Battle of the Bands and an appearance by two world-class singers. Major League Baseball News
Ichiro open to moving from leadoff spot in order
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 18th, 2012
Ichiro Suzuki, who has spent nearly all of his 11 years in the Major Leagues as the leadoff hitter for the Mariners, said Saturday he's open to a new role if that's the direction manager Eric Wedge wants to go in the coming season. Major League Baseball News
Mattingly more confident in bullpen this spring
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 17th, 2012
Though closer Jonathan Broxton is no longer with the Dodgers, manager Don Mattingly claims that his confidence level in his bullpen is higher this year than last with Spring Training starting next week. Major League Baseball News
Emotional Wakefield announces his retirement
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 17th, 2012
Tim Wakefield came to the Red Sox as a reclamation project. Nearly two decades later, he departs as one of the most successful pitchers and respected individuals in team history. Major League Baseball News
Baseball remembers Carter's legacy
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 16th, 2012
Gary Carter's death on Thursday sparked emotional reaction from former and current players, coaches and others associated with the sport, who spoke highly of the catcher's passion on the field and compassion off of it. Major League Baseball News
Hall of Fame catcher Carter dies at 57
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 16th, 2012
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter passed away Thursday after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 57. Major League Baseball News
Dodgers bidders to meet with MLB committee
Posted by Sports Fun Fan on February 15th, 2012
The vetting process for prospective buyers of the Dodgers will include meetings next month with Major League Baseball's ownership committee, the committee's chairman told The Associated Press. Major League Baseball News
