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 …

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 …

Wilson has MRI on elbow  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Vance Wilson had an MRI exam on his sore right elbow today.  —  Bad news for the Tigers?  Well, it's obviously not good news, but before anyone panics, let's keep a few things in mind here.  —  First off, we don't know for sure that Wilson will miss any time.

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.

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 …

Yankees lose a prospect  —  Right-hander J.B. Cox had surgery performed on his elbow a few days ago by Dr. James Andrews.  —  It was not Tommy John surgery as some sites have reported.  Brian Cashman said that Cox had a ligament repaired but not replaced, which is what Tommy John surgery is.

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 …

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.

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.

Kazmir solid in final spring outing  —  Rays' ace throws three solid innings in loss to Phillies  —  PHILLIES 9, DEVIL RAYS 2  —  Devil Rays at the plate: Tampa Bay scored its only two runs in the seventh inning, on RBI singles by Jorge Velandia and Dustan Mohr.  Brendan Harris started that frame by singling.

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 …