Here is your look at the news coming out of spring training camps in Florida and Arizona as we head down the stretch at spring training.

Spankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang felt some discomfort in his hammy during a workout yesterday.

Sooze over at Babes Love Baseball tells us that Chone Figgins will miss 5 weeks for the Angels with 2 fractured fingers.

Josh Hamilton’s return to baseball is one of the better stories out of spring training this season. He may end up as the Reds starting right fielder.

Shannon Stewart’s foot seems to be holding up ok at A’s camp.

When Jim Leyland was hired to manage the Tigers, Bill Parcells called him and asked to be his bullpen coach.

Diamondbacks pitcher Doug Davis was pissed off after his last start.

“Wife beater” Brett Myers got the nod to start opening day for the Phillies.

Edinson Volquez went from competing for the Rangers 5th spot in the rotation to Single-A.

It’s neck and neck right now for the Astros right fielder starting spot.

Lou Pinella isn’t sure if he will carry Kerry Wood or Mark Prior on the opening day roster.

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As for me, I will be back in a bit with your daily dose of Boston Red Sox news and anything else I see fit.

Here is your look at the news coming out of spring training on Friday from spring training camps in Arizona and Florida.

Sooze over at Babes Loves Baseball tells us that Joe Mauer’s injury is not serious.

The San Diego Padres have decided that they don’t need a left handed reliever this season.

While most teams have problems deciding who their 5th starter is going to be, the Astros have questions about who their 4th starter will be.

Mark Prior looked a lot better on the mound on Thursday to keep himself in contention for the 5th spot in the rotation for the Cubbies.

Tony LaRussa apologized to Cardinals players, fans, and management on Thursday after his arrest for DUI the night before.

Miller Park in Milwaukee has some new attractions for this season.

JD from SporTech Matter gives his thoughts on what is going on with the Marlins stadium proposal.

Mariners manager Mike Hargrove is almost ready to announce his 25 man roster.

The Cleveland Indians are hoping that Fernando Cabrera has a better season this year.

The Angels and Chone Figgins are hoping his fractured finger heals in time for opening day.

Here is a look at some of the news coming out spring training camps across Florida and Arizona on this Thursday morning.

J.D. Drew is ready for the season to start now.

J.J. Hardy and Rickie Weeks of the Brewers have been working extra hard on turning DP’s.

Anna Benson is running her mouth again about the Mets trade of her husband, Kris.

Rockies manager, Clint Hurdle, says the Rox have a lot of speed in their lineup this season.

Reigning AL MVP Justin Morneau wasn’t able to complete a multi-year contract extension.

Jamey Wright didn’t help his cause to be the Rangers’ 5th starter on Wednesday.

John Thomson’s latest injury has probably cost him a shot at making the Blue Jays this season.

Was Eric Gagne almost a San Francisco Giant instead of a Texas “Walker” Ranger.

Hunter Pence was rewarded for his strong spring in Astros’ camp with a demotion to Triple-A.

Mariners manager Mike Hargrove is not a numbers guy when it comes to spring training stats.

The Yankees will not be extending AROD’s contract, leaving the possibility of him leaving the Yanks at the end of the season.

Here is your look at the news making headlines out of National League camps during spring training.

The Astros pared their roster down by 5 on Tuesday.

Blaine Boyer’s mid 90’s fastball has him competing for a spot in the Braves bullpen.

Sooze over at Babes Love Baseball tells us why Ken Griffey, Jr. will be playing right field for the Reds to start the season.

The Brewers players all had different conditioning programs that are paying dividends for them at their camp in Phoenix.

The Cardinals have a strong trio of middle infielders to help out on defense this year.

Ted Lilly is taking his first spring training with the Cubs seriously.

Some dude on the Diamondbacks, whose name I can’t spell, is making a serious impact during spring training.

The Dodgers’ billionaire will start the season in Triple-A.

The Giants still have some unanswered questions about their bullpen as spring training winds down.

The Florida Marlins are still in interested in trading for Jorge Julio or Armando Benitez to fill their vacant closer’s spot.

David Newhan will be adapting to a new role with the Mets. Pinch hitter.

Pedro Astacio has a new home in Washington as he signs a minor league deal with the Nats.

Padres catcher Josh Bard isn’t exactly comfortable as a switch-hitter but doesn’t mind it at all.

Unlike Gary Sheffield, Bobby Abreu had nothing but good things to say about his former team the Phillies.

Andrew McCutchen won’t be starting the season in Pittsburgh like he had hoped.

The Rockies still haven’t decided who is going to be their shortstop this season.

Here is your look at the news from around the American League camps at spring training.

Meet Bryce Cox, Red Sox “Reliever of the future.”

Jeff Karstens has thrown himself into the mix for the Yankees 5th spot in the rotation.

The Blue Jays have 5 pitchers competing for one spot in the rotation.

Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon has been very outspoken on what he wants from his pitchers.

The Orioles bullpen is getting high marks this spring training.

Ozzie Guillen is happy with Adam Russell’s performance this spring training.

Carlos Silva needs to pitch better to make the Twins rotation.

Just because you have a big contract, that doesn’t mean you’re gonna make the Royals.

Throwing 14 scoreless innings doesn’t guarantee you will make the Indians roster. Just ask Adam Miller.

Joel Zumaya hit 102 MPH on the radar gun Monday.

Jered Weaver hasn’t lost any velocity after his injury.

Larry Stone of the Seattle Times thinks the Mariners can win the AL West.

Sooze over at Babes Love Baseball tells us why the Rangers renamed their ballpark again.

Dan Haren and not Rich Harden was named A’s opening day starter.

Here is a look at some of the news coming out of spring training camps for this Monday morning.

Kyle Snyder got some advice from Curt Schilling a few years back and is grateful for it.

Cliff Floyd is defending his defensive abilities at Cubs camp.

Sooze over at Babes Love Baseball tells us about a practical joke played on Rangers catcher, Gerald Laird.

The Florida Marlins still don’t have a closer for this season.

Willie Bloomquist is showing off his base stealing skills at Mariners camp.

Barry Zito’s glove is causing a stir in Giants camp.

Yankees fans want to see Kyle Farnsworth throw 100 mph again.

Bad news for Mets fans. El Duque has another problem with his legs again.

It’s always good news for Twins fans when Johan Santana is bouncing his changeup at this point of spring training.

Could there be a rebirth of the “Blake Street Bombers” this year in Colorado.

Here is your Sunday stroll around all the news from major league camps at spring training.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe tells us Mike Lowell has firm grasp on baseball and life.

Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano struggled in his effort on the mound on Saturday.

Blue Jays pitcher Gustavo Chacin is sorry about getting arrested for DUI in Dunedin on Friday night.

Edwin Jackson is feeling more confidence this year in Devil Rays camp.

Kevin Millar is happy with whatever AB’s he receives for the Orioles.

Mike Pelfrey may win the 5th spot in rotation for the Mets and still start the season in the minors.

Philadelphia may have the best team in the NL East but Phillies fans may control how good this team is.

Dimitri Young hopes the scenery change in Washington is just what the doctor ordered.

Braves pitcher Mike Hampton is healing quickly.

Mike Jacobs hopes to show the Marlins more than just power this season.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says the battle for the 5th spot in the rotation will go down to the end of spring training.

Twins catcher Mike Redmond was almost out of baseball in 1998.

Connecticut native Adam Greenberg is hoping the Royals are his shot to returning to the big leagues after being hit with a pitch in his first major league AB two years ago.

The Indians are hoping their $61.5 million payroll is enough to win the AL Central.

Surprise, surprise, Gary Sheffield rips the Yankees in his new book, “Inside Power.”

Adam Wainwright was his asking his future father-in-law for permission to marry his daughter when he found out he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Reds OF Adam Dunn is hoping the downward spiral of his batting average doesn’t continue this season.

The Brewers starting rotation is looking pretty good this spring.

Cubs manager Lou Pinella is not a “small ball” guy.

The Pirates will have at least 12 guys who came up through their system in the big leagues this year.

Astros coach Cecil Cooper has dreams of managing one day.

Former Angels outfielder Darin Erstad looked out of place with the White Sox.

How long will it be until Brandon Morrow makes it to the big leagues in Seattle?

The battle for the 5th spot in the rotation in Texas is heating up as spring training winds down.

Joe Kennedy isn’t doing anything special to state his case as the 5th starter in Oakland.

Paul McAnulty’s good spring doesn’t mean he’s a lock to make the Padres.

Conor Jackson is acting like a veteran at Diamondbacks camp.

Dodgers manager Grady Little says his starting rotation needs to perform this season.

Aaron Cook will be the number 1 starter for the Rockies this season.

Armando Benitez will be the closer in San Francisco barring a trade.

As Winter Storm Brendan makes his way to Connecticut leaving with us anywhere from 4 to 10 inches of snow and some freezing rain crap and sleep, let’s take a look at some of the news coming out of some warmer climates in Arizona and Florida.

C.C. Sabbathia doesn’t think there are enough African-Americans in baseball these days.

The Devil Rays catchers are very happy with the pitchers performances so far this spring training.

Phillies 3B Wes Helms hopes to get at least 500 AB’s this season after coming over from the Marlins.

Jeff Francis of the Rockies is awaiting word on whether or not he will be suspended for throwing behind a Padres batter on Tuesday.

Meet Rich Harden, A’s Health Hazard Pitcher.

Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is feeling more comfortable in the outfield this year.

Major League Baseball has new caps in store for this season.

Eric Byrnes of the Diamondbacks isn’t concerned about where he will hit in the lineup.

Rockies CEO, Charlie Monfret, says that the trade talks for Todd Helton won’t be reopened with the Red Sox.

Jered Weaver thinks he will ready by opening day to pitch for the Angels.

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Here is a look at some of the news of coming out of 10 random spring training camps.

Either Ian Snell or Zach Duke will be the opening day starter in Pittsburgh.

Red Sox $70 million dollar man J.D Drew brought a hyperbaric chamber with him to spring training.

Orioles pitcher Kris Benson will miss the 2007 season due to shoulder surgery.

Halfway thru spring training, the Rockies are no where near finalizing their roster.

The Florida Marlins are talking to Arizona about Jorge Julio to fill their closer needs.

Boof Bonser has been named the third starter in the Twins rotation according to Sooze of Babes Love Baseball.

John Maine and Mike Pelfrey of the Mets need to start making living arrangements in the NYC area.

Yankees top prospect Phillip Hughes was sent back to the minors but should be in pinstripes very shortly.

The Molina brothers are fighting because Jose stole a base off of Bengie.

Texas shortstop Michael Young will miss a week of spring training due to ear surgery after being hit in the head with a pitch.

Here is a look at the news coming out of spring training in the National League for Wednesday.

Ryan Zimmerman hopes to be the first to a hit a cherry tree with a homerun in 2008 when Washington opens it’s new ballpark.

Astros centerfielder, Chris Burke, is having a tough spring at the plate but he’s not worried about losing his job.

The Braves got good news when Chipper Jones decided he could play after injuring his ankle a few days ago.

Ben Sheets’ shoulder is feeling great this spring and the Brewers couldn’t be happier.

Good news out of Cardinals camp. Jason Isringhausen is set to return to the mound.

After being one of the top Cubs starters before his surgeries, Mark Prior hopes to win the 5th spot in the rotation.

The Diamondbacks are in no rush to bring Justin Upton to the big leagues.

Chad Billingsley learned on Tuesday he made the Dodgers as a reliever and not a starter.

The Giants hope Armando Benitez can regain the form he once had. It’s also rumored the Red Sox are interested in him.

Marlins 3B Miguel Cabrera is doing his best Barry Bonds impression with the elbow armor.

The NY Mets released Cuban defector Alay Soler.

David Wells is loving the atmosphere in San Diego this year.

The Philadelphia Phillies mourned the loss of longtime coach, John Vukovich on Tuesday.

Brian Bixler has impressed the Pirates in his first spring training.

Pete Rose is in the Hall of Fame. The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. This is what Sooze and Lizzy at Babes Love Baseball had to say.

Taylor Bucholz is adjusting to his new role with the Rockies.