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Injured Zumaya considering retirement (AP)

Minnesota Twins reliever Joel Zumaya says he is considering retirement after tearing a ligament in his elbow at spring training. Zumaya spoke to reporters Monday, one day after he was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. ...

Mets to wear No. 8 patch to honor Carter (AP)

The New York Mets will wear a patch on their uniforms this year to honor Gary Carter. The Hall of Fame catcher died this month. Carter played five seasons with the Mets and helped them win the 1986 World Series. The Mets said Sunday that they will wear...

Cards giving Greene chance to win 2B job (AP)

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak would like to see Tyler Greene take over for Skip Schumaker as the team's regular second baseman. First-year manager Mike Matheny isn't ready to commit to the switch. "I'm trying not to have any preconc...

A’s Braden working way back from surgery (AP)

Dallas Braden decided against being a world traveler this winter, realizing his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery took top priority. Braden is working with the hope of returning to the Oakland Athletics' depleted rotation come mid-April or perhaps e...

Nats extend Zimmerman for 6 yrs., $100M (AP)

Ever since he became the Washington Nationals' very first draft pick, Ryan Zimmerman wanted to stay with the club for the long haul. Now he'll get that wish. The Nationals took what they hope is another step toward consistent contention by locking up t...

Mets SS Tejada arrives after visa issues (AP)

New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada has reported to spring training camp on time. Still, it was later than manager Terry Collins had anticipated. "I just think it sends messages. I'm sure he got the message," Collins said Sunday. "He's such a good kid...

Indians closer Perez out 4 to 6 weeks (AP)

Chris Perez couldn't even finish his first bullpen session without trouble. Now he has to save opening day. Cleveland's All-Star closer will miss at least one month and possibly six weeks with a strained left side muscle he injured throwing off the mou...

Braves’ Hanson on way back from accident (AP)

Tommy Hanson is back on the field for the Atlanta Braves, his first appearance in uniform since a car wreck. Hanson did some light throwing in right field at Champion Stadium on Sunday, supervised by the training staff. He's coming back slowly after su...

Orioles P Wada out with elbow discomfort (AP)

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada has been held out of his scheduled bullpen session because of discomfort in his left elbow. The Orioles sent Wada for an X-ray and manager Buck Showalter said Sunday there was nothing unusual about the results. S...

Column: Ryan Braun wins appeal, but reputation still not cleared (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

On Thursday, Major League Baseball arbitrator Shyam Das overturned National League MVP Ryan Braun’s 50-game suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone.