Anderson looking to stick with Reds

A player that joins a new team often receives a new equipment bag upon arrival. And outfielder Josh Anderson has accumulated a lot of bags in a short amount of time.

Rays reach deal with Cuban Anderson

The Rays confirmed Thursday that they have reached an agreement in principle with Leslie Anderson, a Cuban first baseman/outfielder.

Journeyman Ryan eyes spot with Halos

At just about every level he’s played, Michael Ryan has hit. But the journeyman outfielder just hasn’t stuck at the big league level, so now Ryan is out to prove himself with the Angels, who have a utility spot up for grabs.

Lackey, Red Sox cruise past Bay, Mets

John Lackey threw three scoreless innings Thursday, and the Red Sox held former outfielder Jason Bay hitless while stifling the Mets, 8-2, in a rainy win in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

‘No regrets’: Giles calls it a career

Brian Giles’ right knee didn’t feel right, so the veteran outfielder did what felt right. Giles, 39, announced his retirement Thursday morning, a month after having signed a Minor League contract with the Dodgers in hopes of resuscitating an All-Star career.

Carter C’s-ing day at Mets camp

Chris Carter has been swinging a hot stick, and he’s already garnered two nicknames this Spring Training. But the one thing the young outfielder wants to be called come Opening Day is a big leaguer.

Damon out vs. Yankees with turf toe

Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon missed his first matchup with his old team on Wednesday due to turf toe in his left big toe, but the injury is not believed to be serious. Magglio Ordonez also missed the game with a muscle tweak behind his left knee. Both are day-to-day.

Cubs putting Bradley in the past

General manager Jim Hendry said Milton Bradley’s implication that someone inside the Cubs organization sent him hate mail last year was “absolutely ridiculous” and the outfielder needs to “look in the mirror.”

Dodgers’ Davis, who hit in 31 straight, dies

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis was found dead in his Burbank, Calif., home on Tuesday morning at the age of 69, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Nady not quite ready for action

Cubs outfielder Xavier Nady, rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, is still at least three days away from getting into a game.

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