Sore right shoulder shelves Gamel

Facing a few more lost days in Spring Training, Brewers third baseman Mat Gamel conceded on Tuesday that he may have tried to come back too early from a sore right shoulder.

Gordon out a month with broken thumb

Third baseman Alex Gordon will be out for three to four weeks with a broken right thumb, the Royals announced on Sunday morning.

DeWitt eager to be first choice at second

Those who saw Blake DeWitt jump from Double-A to a big league third baseman in 2008 might be wondering, after then seeing DeWitt start at second base in the playoffs that October, why does he need to prove himself all over again to be the starting second baseman this year. Dodgers coach Larry Bowa is happy to explain.

Headley, Cunningham lead outburst

Third baseman Chase Headley contributed a two-run single during the Padres’ eight-run third inning in Friday’s 9-3 win over the Mariners.

Reynolds: Contract talks a distraction

The contract talks between the D-backs and Mark Reynolds appear to be taking a toll on the third baseman.

Reynolds, D-backs to talk contract

The contract negotiations between the D-backs and third baseman Mark Reynolds could come to a head Friday, when the two sides are set to sit down together face-to-face, a Major League source said Thursday.

Gamel scratched with sore shoulder

The Brewers scratched third baseman Mat Gamel from the lineup for Thursday’s Cactus League opener against the Giants after the prospect reported a sore right shoulder after batting practice.

Deduno harnessing movement of pitches

After watching Deduno strike out starting third baseman Ian Stewart and pitch two scoreless innings in Monday’s intrasquad game, Rockies manager Jim Tracy sees an exciting prospect with room to improve.

Mora brings valuable versatility to Rox

Melvin Mora said he had some interest as a third baseman, and there were other clubs that discussed a utility role. In the end, he wanted to win, and wanted to play in the NL. On Thursday, he arrived at Hi Corbett Field with a quintuplet of gloves, ready for anything with the Rockies.

Royals agree on deals for Fields, Ka’aihue

The Royals agreed to one-year contracts for 2010 with third baseman Josh Fields and first baseman Kila Ka’aihue, the club announced on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed.

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