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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Litsch shut down for six weeks with infection — Injection meant to help heal shoulder results in extra procedure — BRADENTON, Fla. — The string of bad luck for right-hander Jesse Litsch continued this week with yet another setback on his injured right shoulder.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies pitcher Alex White arrested for DUI in Arizona — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies pitcher Alex White, 23, was arrested Saturday night for driving under the influence of alcohol. White was arrested by Scottsdale police at 9:15 p.m. and released from jail at 10:50 p.m.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Anderson hits slam in Beckett's solid debut — FORT MYERS, Fla. — In the first Grapefruit League game played at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, Lars Anderson clubbed a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh, helping the Red Sox to an 8-3 victory over the Twins on Sunday.
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Newsday:
Records: Mets' income drops at Citi Field — The Mets' ballpark-related revenue, including parking, concessions, stadium advertising and more, has all together dropped more than 30 percent since Citi Field opened in 2009, and premium-ticket sales have fallen almost 50 percent, according to financial records.
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Hart needs knee surgery — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — Phoenix - Assistant general manager Gord Ash just said that rightfielder Corey Hart will have a minor surgical procedure on his right knee to repair a meniscus tear and probably will be out of action for three to four weeks.
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Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
Zumaya opts for Tommy John surgery — Righty weighing whether to rehab with Twins or on his own — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Right-hander Joel Zumaya informed the Twins he will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow at the end of the month, assistant general manager Rob Antony said Sunday.
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New York Post:
A-Rod's baller body — If Alex Rodriguez rebounds to produce near his career norms, an assist should go to two NBA stars. — On the advice of Kobe Bryant, Rodriguez traveled to Germany in early December to undergo a cutting-edge procedure called Orthokine, to promote better healing and function in his surgically repaired right knee.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs may have to reset their clocks — Epstein says organization will no longer tolerate players keeping late hours — MESA, Ariz. — Theo Epstein laid down the law at the Cubs Convention, stating firmly the organization would no longer tolerate players who enjoy the nightlife at the expense of getting a good night's sleep.
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Fernando Martinez goes deep in Astros debut — VIERA, Fla. — Fernando Martinez's debut with the Astros couldn't have gone any better. — Martinez, an outfielder who was claimed off waivers from the Mets in January, made his first Grapefruit League start for the Astros on Sunday …
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Weiner says Braun leak was case-specific — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — Phoenix - Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Michael Weiner said Sunday that the leak of Ryan Braun's positive drug test was case-specific and maintained the program does not have an issue with confidentiality.
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Associated Press:
Braves' Teheran Gives Up 6 HRs Against Tigers — LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta pitcher Julio Teheran was tagged for six home runs in just two innings and the Detroit Tigers connected nine times overall Sunday in romping past the Braves 18-3. — Prince Fielder homered his time up.
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Braun fans twice as he puts winter behind him — PHOENIX — Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun struck out twice in his 2012 debut, a 1-1 tie with the Giants at Maryvale Baseball Park on Sunday. — Braun drew a mixed reaction from 6,619 fans at the Brewers' spring home, many of whom stood …
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Marc Topkin / The Heater Feed:
For starters: Rays vs. Twins, a 5-3 loss — UPDATE, 4:42: The Rays lost for the second straight day, a 5-3 decision to the Twins. Manager Joe Maddon said he was pleased with the overall play, noting four of the Twins runs came on two-run homers. Maddon singled out LHP J.P. Howell …
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Mets: Ike Davis may have valley fever — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The New York Mets minimized first baseman Ike Davis' early camp visit to New York for additional medical tests as revealing nothing more than a harmless lung infection. Apparently, there is more to the story.
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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mets treating Davis as if he has Valley Fever
Mets treating Davis as if he has Valley Fever
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