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 …

Twins choose Silva over Garza  —  Struggling veteran Carlos Silva will be part of the starting rotation, while impressive rookie Matt Garza starts in Class AAA.  —  FORT MYERS, FLA. - The Twins re-assigned rookie pitcher Matt Garza to Class AAA Rochester on Wednesday, handing struggling veteran Carlos Silva …

White Sox make pitching changes  —  Listless play makes Guillen growl after 7th loss in row  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Manager Ozzie Guillen left Tucson Electric Park in a bad mood.  —  After watching the White Sox perform lethargically while losing their seventh consecutive game …

Notes: Rule 5 pick Goleski going back  —  Left-hander Kennedy officially named team's fifth starter  —  PHOENIX — Most everyone in an A's uniform at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Wednesday was understandably giddy.  —  For most, the smiles and easy laughter stemmed from the prospect …

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 …

Around the horn: Westbrook unlikely to sign  —  Items from around the majors:  — While Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano is a good bet to sign a contract extension before Opening Day, the same can not be said for the Indians' Jake Westbrook and Astros' Jason Jennings, two other potential free-agent right-handers.

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.

Biggio will reveal plans when 'time is right'  —  Astros second baseman Craig Biggio has figured out how he wants his career to end.  —  He just isn't telling anyone yet.  —  "I know exactly what I want to do in my mind," Biggio said.  "I'm just hoping it works out that way."

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.

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 …