MLB instituting new medical records system

Major League Baseball is instituting through all 30 organizations a new integrated, Web-based system designed to allow trainers to have more and better medical information at their fingertips.

Dodgers make Phoenix fundraiser a hit

Fourteen members of the Dodgers’ 40-man Major League roster, plus the top prospect in the Minor League system, showed up at a neighborhood recreation center Sunday night for a two-hour fundraising session for Ahwatukee Little League in suburban Phoenix.

Gardenhire sets spring pitching rotation

Nick Blackburn will get the start in the Twins’ Grapefruit League opener against the Red Sox this Thursday, manager Ron Gardenhire revealed on Sunday when he announced the starters for the club’s first four exhibition games.

Time to shine for Barton

Daric Barton is out to prove he’s done some major growing up. He doesn’t care that the jury is still out on whether he can produce consistent numbers. He wants to be his own judge.

Glaus says he has no shoulder limitations

While the right side of the infield might still feel like foreign territory, Braves first baseman Troy Glaus has spent his first week in camp trying to regain strength in his right shoulder.

Now clad in blue, Vlad eyes rebound

Part of Vladimir Guerrero’s career will always be associated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, but for now, the designated hitter is a Ranger. His focus is on his future in Texas.

Baker not worried about contract situation

Job insecurity comes with the territory for any manager, but it’s especially true this season for skippers like Dusty Baker, who is entering the final year of his three-year contract in Cincinnati.

CC throws BP to Yanks batters

The crowd at George M. Steinbrenner Field cheered after CC Sabathia’s second pitch shattered the bat of non-roster catcher Mike Rivera, producing a weak flare into center field and the echo of dead wood.

Braves set their Grapefruit League rotation

Jair Jurrjens will begin throwing off a mound again on Monday and if he continues to make steady progress, the Braves will fit him into their Grapefruit League season rotation to prepare for his April 7 regular season debut against the Cubs.

Halos cover their bases with talented infield

Angels manager Mike Scioscia, a former catcher with the Dodgers, is optimistic he can assemble something similar to the dynamic Dodgers infield of the ’70s for years to come in Anaheim.

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