Cleveland Indians hard-throwing reliever Emmanuel Clase could miss eight to 12 weeks of action because of a moderate strain of the teres major muscle in his upper back, the team announced Thursday.… MORE
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Cubs P Wieck undergoes cardiac procedure
Chicago Cubs left-hander Brad Wieck had a cardiac ablation procedure earlier this week after his physical revealed an abnormal heartbeat, the team said Thursday.The procedure was performed at North… MORE
MLB names first black, Latino umpire crew chiefs
Major League Baseball achieved historic diversity with its umpiring staff on Thursday, naming Kerwin Danley the first black crew chief and Alfonso Marquez the first Latino-born crew chief.Danley, 5… MORE
Spring training roundup: Cardinals knock off Astros
Lane Thomas clubbed a two-run homer in the second inning and Justin Williams hit a solo blast later in the frame to help the St. Louis Cardinals post a 7-5 victory over the host Houston Astros on Wedn… MORE
Tebow to join Philippines at WBC qualifying
New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow will bring some attention to World Baseball Classic qualifying next month when he takes the field for the Philippines.Tebow, 32, was born in the Philippines in… MORE
Yankees’ Stanton (calf) might miss start of season
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton’s availability for Opening Day is in question after he was diagnosed with a Grade 1 calf strain, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday.”It’s gonna be… MORE
Reports: Brewers RHP Peralta gets 5-year, $15.5M deal
The Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Freddy Peralta reportedly have reached agreement on a five-year, $15.5 million contract extension that includes team options for two additional seasons.The cl… MORE
MLB notebook: Tommy John surgery for Yanks’ Severino
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed Tuesday.The two-time All-Star was shut down last week after experiencing discomfort in… MORE
Spring training roundup: Tebow hits 1st spring HR for Mets
Tigers 9, Mets 6The New York Mets lost to the Detroit Tigers 9-6 at Lakeland, Fla., in Grapefruit League action on Tuesday, but Tim Tebow stole the show with his first home run in four spring train… MORE
Tebow belts first career spring HR
Tim Tebow hit his first home run in four spring training stints with the New York Mets on Tuesday.The 32-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback homered off Detroit right-hander A… MORE
