Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain dislocates ankle, loses life-threatening amount of blood, as status for 2012 season remains unclear  —  GM Brian Cashman says he doesn't know if injury is career-threatening  —  Joba Chamberlain's return from Tommy John surgery won't be any easier …

Markakis, Jones go deep in Orioles' victory  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — A previously sluggish Orioles lineup came alive for the second consecutive game, resulting in a 6-5 win over the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday afternoon.  —  Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz allowed five runs …

Martinez out 6-8 weeks, Phillies looking for infielder  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Ruben Amaro Jr. acknowledged what most of the rest of the world has already figured out: that the Phillies are monitoring the infield market as they look to keep pace with a series of injuries that has sidelined three-quarters of their regular infield.

After injury-riddled camp, Brown is optioned  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Reality set in Thursday morning when Domonic Brown walked to the middle of the Phillies clubhouse and inspected the lineup card tacked to the bulletin board.  Brown had been cleared to resume playing after a neck injury …

Rangers serving up 1-pound hot dog for $26  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Can you imagine picking up a one-pound hot dog that's nearly two feet long, let alone eating the entire thing in one sitting?  —  Well, Texas Rangers fans can give it a try.  For $26, fans at the new Captain Morgan club …

Wainwright Throws 5 Sharp Innings, Cards Top Miami  —  JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Adam Wainwright remembers how his St. Louis Cardinals teammates stepped up last season while he was recovering from elbow surgery.  —  Now, he's ready to pick up the slack with ace Chris Carpenter sidelined indefinitely.

Uggla homers and Braves topple Mets 9-4  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla.—Mike Minor struggled against the New York Mets on Friday.  And that was OK with him.  —  A candidate to be the Braves' fifth starter this season, Minor had his 14-inning scoreless streak snapped in the first inning of Atlanta's 9-4 victory over the New York Mets.

Derek Jeter: Great Shortstop, Or Greatest Shortstop?  —  So, by way of Forbes via BTF's Newsstand, I read something about an ESPN New York tournament pitting New York sports figures against one another for the title of Most Beloved ... at this point, it's down to Mariano Rivera vs …

Berkman upsets Selig, Cards  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Commissioner Bud Selig and the Cardinals didn't exactly take the Puma to the woodshed this week, but they wasted little time calling him on the carpet.  —  Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman concluded two days of explanations Thursday …

MetsBlog Q&A: with Josh Lewin about WFAN, Mets & Media  —  Earlier this year, the Mets and WFAN hired Josh Lewin to join Howie Rose on the Mets radio broadcast team in 2012.  —  Lewin, 43, has called games for the Orioles, Cubs and Tigers.  He most recently served as play-by-play announcer …

Morales' return a refreshing sight for Halos  —  In first game since 2010, slugger collects two hits, runs well  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Kendrys Morales' journey towards once again being a premier slugger is really only just beginning.  He still needs to adjust to Major League pitching …