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Is Buchholz finally ready to stick?

HBT: Maturing young Red Sox hurler may finally be ready to fulfill the promise he showed with a no-hitter in 2007.

Rangers manager tested positive for cocaine

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine during the 2009 season in a MLB drug test, Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday.

Peavy gives White Sox a scare

HBT: One report said Jake Peavy was "shaken" after being involved in a car accident on Tuesday, but the Chicago pitcher said he was barely "tapped."

HBT: Red Sox prospect’s brain surgery goes well

Holy Sheets! ‘It was a bad one’

HBT: Many thought the A's overpaid when they gave Ben Sheets $10 million in the offseason. After the righty gave up 10 runs without getting an out on Monday, the critics appear to be right.

A's Sheets gets pounded

Ben Sheets was battered for 10 runs without retiring a batter in his latest poor showing, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Oakland Athletics 13-5 Monday.

HBT: Cliff Lee tossed for throwing at D-back’s head

King Felix makes spring debut in Mariners' loss

Although shaky at times, Felix Hernandez was sharp when he needed to be in his spring debut.

Braves release Glavine

In a stunning move, the Atlanta Braves have released 305-game winner Tom Glavine, just when it seemed he was ready to return to the big leagues.

Braves jettison Glavine to go young

Circling the Bases: In a shocking move, Atlanta decides to go with young hurlers, letting go future Hall of Famer in midst of rehab.

Blog: Big Unit doesn't think he'll be last to 300

Celizic: Ordinary Joes are forever connected

Celizic: Torre, Girardi win with different styles. Is a World Series matchup on tap?