Mariners reliever David Rollins suspended 80 games  —  PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners reliever David Rollins has been suspended 80 games for the use of performance-enhancing drugs.  —  Major League Baseball announced Rollins' suspension Friday, saying he tested positive for Stanozolol, a synthetic anabolic steroid.

Commissioner says Scott Boras should stay out of Cubs' business  —  FORT MYERS, Fla.— Commissioner Rob Manfred said agent Scott Boras should stay out the Cubs business when it comes to a decision on third baseman Kris Bryant.  —  Boras has been adamant that the Cubs owe it to their fans …

The Dirt  —  I was ready to shoot somebody, man.  Literally.  I was sleeping at my house in the Dominican this winter when I heard a banging on my front door at 7:30 in the morning.  Now, I got security.  My kids and family are sleeping in the house.  I wasn't expecting anyone.

Cubs' trade sets up Samardzija for future  —  MESA, Ariz. - The Cubs' parting gift to Jeff Samardzija might have long-term benefits for him.  —  Like Jon Lester, Samardzija got a taste of what playing for another organization was like as he was traded last July 5 to the Athletics and completed …

Teheran Labors Into the Sixth, Braves Beat Buchholz, Boston  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Julio Teheran labored through 5 2-3 innings, allowing only two runs, and the Atlanta Braves roughed up Clay Buchholz for 12 hits and four runs in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday in a game called …

White Sox Claim Kyle Drabek  —  Right-hander Kyle Drabek has been claimed on waivers by the White Sox, the Blue Jays announced.  Jon Morosi of FOX Sports tweeted minutes before the announcement that an unknown club had claimed Drabek, and Sportsnet's Shi Davidi had originally tweeted that Drabek …

A Fresh Start  —  Yesterday, I had Tommy John surgery to fix my left arm.  I'm obviously extremely disappointed.  I wanted to let my pitching speak for itself, but now there are going to be new distractions.  For that reason, I wanted to be the one to tell people what's happened and make this a fresh start.

Former Cardinals player punched at St. Louis County gas station after racial slur  —  FENTON  • Former Cardinals outfielder Curt Ford said Thursday he may move away from the St. Louis area in disgust after being punched in an allegedly unprovoked, race-related attack at a gas station.

Alex Rodriguez's cousin pleads guilty  —  MIAMI — A cousin of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge, the last remaining defendant to do so in the probe into performance-enhancing drugs illegally provided to athletes through a South Florida clinic.

Cleveland Indians demote Salazar; McAllister, House, Tomlin compete for 2 rotation spots (photos, video)  —  Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Indians have optioned struggling right-hander Danny Salazar to Class AAA Columbus.

Last Slide  —  Every year, there is something new to eat and drink at Great American Ball Park.  This year, there are also some new ways to order that should make getting your beer, your hot dogs and your Belgian waffles with strawberries go faster.  That way, you'll spend less time waiting in line and more time watching the game.

Lincecum Goes 5 Innings but Giants Lose 6-4 to Athletics  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tim Lincecum pitched five shaky innings for the San Francisco Giants, and Billy Butler hit a two-run double that helped the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 victory Thursday night.  —  Giants catcher Hector Sanchez drove …