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Ubaldo Jimenez suspended 5 games

Cleveland Indians pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez has been suspended for five games and fined by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki during a spring training game.

Jimenez: ‘I shouldn’t be suspended’

Ubaldo Jimenez says he won't apologize to Troy Tulowitzki after hitting his former teammate in the left elbow with a pitch.

Braves’ Martinez charged with DUI

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Cristhian Martinez was arrested early Monday and charged with drunken driving after police say they saw him weaving in and out of a lane while driving slowly on a major Atlanta highway.

Mets look to wrap up Niese with deal

Mets talk to Niese about long-term pact, though they control his rights for four seasons.

Cespedes powers A’s past Mariners

Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes hit his first major league home run to power the Athletics to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday that earned Oakland a split in the teams' two-game season-opening series at Tokyo Dome.

Pavano family: Hurler victim of extorion

Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano was the victim of an extortion attempt in which a former classmate tried to get money and an SUV from the right-hander by threatening to reveal information about his personal life, Pavano's family claims.

Mariners take on A’s in Japan

Dodgers fans can rejoice in Magic deal

With beloved icon at helm, Dodger Stadium could become happiest place on Earth.

Magic-led group wins bid for Dodgers

Johnson's group wins bid for Dodgers with hopes of turning famed franchise around.

Mets’ Dickey: I was sexually abused

Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey has revealed in a new autobiography that he was sexually abused as a child.

Mets to honor Carter on Opening Day

The New York Mets will honor the memory of former star Gary Carter with a pregame ceremony on opening day.

Baseball fandom continues to grow

Those who say baseball is dying should look at the numbers again.

Injuries already a factor for some in NL

National League teams struggling with injuries well before Opening Day.

Report: 3 groups left in Dodgers bidding

Only three groups remain in the bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the winner poised to be named as early as next week, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Chipper Jones a shoo-in for Hall

No doubt about it: When Jones walks away, he's headed to the Hall.

Chipper says 2012 will be final season

With his 40th birthday approaching, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announced Thursday he will retire after the season.

Report: Jeter ex Kelly spotted with actor

Despite reuniting for a recent Paris vacation, and subsequent reports Minka Kelly and Yankees captain Derek Jeter were "discreetly seeing each other again," the actress has been spotted once again with "That '70s Show" star Wilmer Valderrama.

Mets settle Madoff case for $162M

The New York Mets owners and a trustee for Bernard Madoff's fraud victims have settled for $162 million.

Miguel Cabrera hit in face by grounder

Miguel Cabrera left Monday's game with a bloody face after a hard grounder from Philadelphia's Hunter Pence hit him near the right eye.

Pettitte, Yankees make a gamble

Pettitte's comeback a good fit for Yanks, but at what cost?