Steinbrenner's daughter files divorce papers  —  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — George Steinbrenner's daughter filed divorce papers this week against husband Steve Swindal, a move that appears to end his chance to take over as head of the New York Yankees.  —  Jennifer Swindal filed the papers Tuesday …

Sabathia day-to-day after scary injury  —  Indians ace suffers left forearm contusion against Jays  —  WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Sitting in front of his locker in the Indians' clubhouse at Chain of Lakes Park and watching ESPN, C.C. Sabathia appeared more concerned with his beloved Oakland Raiders …

Urbina sentenced to prison in Venezuela  —  CARACAS, Venezuela — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Ugueth Urbina was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the attempted murder of five workers on his family's ranch, the Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday.

Dye-casting White Sox's lineup  —  Guillen is set to mold the batting order but is wavering on the bullpen's makeup  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Manager Ozzie Guillen is ready to alter the middle of the White Sox's lineup.  —  But he changed his mind on finalizing his middle relievers …

Identifying those with the best tools in the game  —  Editor's Note: This story appears in the April 9 edition of ESPN The Magazine.  —  Baseball is built on five tools: hitting for average, hitting for power, throwing, fielding and running.  Here's a look at the players whose skills …

Around the Grapefruit League  —  Washington Nationals: Along with his hunting equipment and his red baseball gloves with the nickname "NASTY" stitched in blue, John Patterson tucked away something else as he prepared Wednesday for the trip north: the knowledge that he's finally the No. 1 starter on a major league staff.

Strat-O-Matic Owner Is Making a Move Toward an Investor  —  For 45 years, Hal Richman and his family have controlled Strat-O-Matic, which began with the baseball board game he invented as a teenager and grew into a small empire of sports board, video and Internet games.

Hansen, Delcarmen sent down  —  Snyder claims spot in bullpen  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Finalizing their Opening Day roster, the Red Sox sent relievers Craig Hansen and Manny Delcarmen to Pawtucket yesterday.  Kyle Snyder won the final spot in the bullpen.  —  Hansen was -1 with a 15.43 ERA …

Ortiz officially Giants fifth starter  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Russ Ortiz will be San Francisco's fifth starter just as the Giants have intended since signing the right-hander in January for a second stint with the club.  —  Not that there ever was much doubt he would win the job …

Power Rankings: Boston's trio could elicit a Cy  —  Boston's brass finally came to their senses on Jonathan Papelbon, allowing baseball acumen to decide his future instead of a doctor's recommendation.  By taking his 12-15 wins out of the rotation, the Red Sox bought themselves a knockout closer …

It's hard to get a clear Crisp picture  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — There are several elephants in this big room that houses the Boston Red Sox.  One is catcher Jason Varitek.  Is he going to hit again?  Then there's Dustin Pedroia.  Any chance the kid is in over his head?

Rollins isn't backing off bold prediction  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The National League could have its version of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry.  —  Ever since Jimmy Rollins proclaimed in January the Phillies were the team to beat in the NL East, the vitriol between Philadelphia and the New York Mets has grown more intense.

Twins choose Silva over Garza for final rotation spot  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins gave Carlos Silva a spot in their rotation Wednesday and sent Matt Garza to Triple-A Rochester, leaving the promising right-hander unhappy and out of the big leagues for at least the start of the season.

Five Questions: Milwaukee Brewers  —  Last year started out as an optimistic one for the Brewers.  This year, the happy thoughts are little more guarded, but they are all the more appropriate.  —  None of Milwaukee's offseason moves—signing Jeff Suppan, trading for Claudio Vargas and Johnny Estrada …

Five Questions: New York Mets  —  The 2006 Mets came within a whisker of copping the National League pennant and many are predicting another NL East crown for the New Yorkers.  I can't deny, I'm a little more skeptical than many.  Here's why...  1. Any aces on this team?