Surgery for Bailey; he's out 3-4 months  —  WASHINGTON - Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey will have reconstructive surgery on his right thumb Wednesday in Cleveland and will be out 3-4 months, the team announced Tuesday.  —  Bailey was examined by team doctors Monday in Boston, then by Dr. Thomas Graham Tuesday in Cleveland.

Tufano family to sue Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Bush, Brandon Guyer for $5 million apiece  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — The family of the victim in a hit-and-run case that resulted in DUI charges against Rays minor-league pitcher Matt Bush began the process of filing a civil suit in Charlotte County against Bush and outfielder Brandon Guyer.

Cain Delivers for Giants to Cap Unbeaten Spring  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Cain's job stability is now in excellent shape for years to come.  On Tuesday night, he pitched with a clear mind.  —  Cain struck out six in five innings to cap an unbeaten spring, delivering in a 3-2 victory …

Nationals demote left-hander John Lannan and his $5 million salary to the minor leagues  —  UPDATE: It's official, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.  Lannan has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse and Detwiler will open the year as the Nationals' fifth starter.

Moneyball Takes Manhattan  —  Why moving to New York would be good for the Oakland A's, and good for baseball.  —  When the Oakland A's hold their home opener on Friday night, fans will see a very different team than the one that took the field last fall.  General manager Billy Beane disposed …

Marlins Park a work of art in every facet  —  MIAMI — It's an incredibly cozy place to watch a baseball game.  Yes, Marlins Park is visually striking, with its glass and steel and lean contemporary design.  It's a delight to the senses, with splashes of color, displays of artwork and bounties of regional food and drink.

Hart collects pair of hits in spring debut  —  PHOENIX — A four-run eighth inning propelled the D-backs past the Brewers, 5-3, on Tuesday night in front of 14,270 at Chase Field.  —  The Brewers carried a 3-1 lead into the eighth as both teams began to put in their Minor League players.

Which division is the best in baseball?  —  For years, it has been one of the most obvious statements in North American professional sports.  —  The American League East is the best division in baseball.  —  An AL East team has advanced to the World Series in 10 of 17 seasons since the strike …

A's keep Sogard, send down Rosales  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Athletics trimmed their roster to 27 on Monday, sending infielder Adam Rosales to Triple-A Sacramento to get more at-bats.  Oakland needs to make two more moves to cut its roster down to 25 players by Wednesday's deadline.

Theo preaches patience in first year at helm  —  MESA, Ariz. — Theo Epstein has signed autographs, posed for pictures and received more than a few reminders about how long it's been since the Cubs won a World Series, and he's prepared for the inevitable “noise” from impatient fans.

Schafer testing left hand, wants to play opener  —  HOUSTON — Center fielder Jordan Schafer returned to the Astros' starting lineup for Tuesday night's exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park.  —  Schafer had been sidelined for two weeks after injuring his left hand making a diving catch in the outfield.