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Rockies closer Street likely to start season on DL

Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street is likely to start the upcoming season on the disabled list due to a right shoulder injury.

Cliff Lee dealt five-game suspension

Major League Baseball handed down a five- game suspension and an undisclosed fine to Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee Wednesday.

Mariners release P Petit

The Seattle Mariners released right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit on Wednesday.

Rangers manager Washington remorseful about cocaine use

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington released an apologetic statement Wednesday regarding his cocaine use during the 2009 season.

Report: Rangers manager Washington tested positive for cocaine

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington reportedly tested positive for cocaine during the 2009 season.

Diamondbacks sign P Benson to minor league deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran pitcher Kris Benson to a minor league contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Nationals release Dukes

The Washington Nationals have released outfielder Elijah Dukes.

Red Sox prospect Westmoreland has successful surgery

Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland had successful brain surgery Tuesday.

Yankees hire former Padres GM Towers

Kevin Towers was named a special assignment scout for the New York Yankees Tuesday after spending the last 15 years as the general manager of the San Diego Padres.

Dodgers' Wade out three months

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Cory Wade will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday and be sidelined for at least the next three months.

Smoltz joining TBS as broadcaster, will not retire

John Smoltz is joining TBS as a broadcaster for Atlanta Braves games and will serve as an analyst for Turner Broadcasting on its slate of nationally televised Sunday games.

Rangers' Hamilton leaves game with hand injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton exited Monday night's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning after taking a pitch off his left hand.

Arizona, Reynolds agree to multi-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks and third baseman Mark Reynolds have come to terms on a three-year contract extension. The deal will reportedly pay him $14.5 million and also includes an $11 million team option for 2013.

O's Roberts to see back specialist

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was scheduled to fly back to Baltimore Sunday to have his ailing back examined.

Red Sox prospect Westmoreland to have brain surgery

Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland is scheduled to have brain surgery Tuesday after being diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain, the team announced Saturday.

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