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Saturday, February 04, 2012

Marlins' president David Samson said he expects right-hander Juan Carlos Oviedo, formerly known as Leo Nunez, to join the team some time during spring training. But Samson was less certain about Oviedo's chances of opening the season with the team. Oviedo is on the restricted list while he works out immigration issues in the Dominican Republic. Oviedo was placed on the restricted list in September, right before he admitted to using a fake name, Leo Nunez. "I hope that things get cleared up and we'd love to have him in camp and getting ready for the season," Samson said Feb. 2. But Oviedo could face disciplinary action from Major League Baseball because "there was an acknowledged violation of the law" by him, Samson said. "If you ask me will he be at...

Friday, February 03, 2012

A $191 million spending spree bought Miami a new vibe but no guarantees entering its first season in a new ballpark.

Friday, February 03, 2012

After signing him to a lucrative contract and moving Hanley Ramirez to third base, only one question remained regarding shortstop Jose Reyes: Would he comply with the Miami Marlins longtime policy prohibiting long hair? "Shorn-nuff", as Reyes even sat in a barber's...

Friday, February 03, 2012

Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new, close-cropped look. The All-Star shortstop had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network. "A little bit lighter. It's going to take me a couple of days to get used to it," Reyes said. He left the New York Mets in December for a $106 million, six-year contract with the Miami Marlins.

Friday, February 03, 2012

In a somber tone, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged his latest relapse in drinking alcohol, issuing a raw statement live at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. He acknowledged having a "weak moment" and apologized in the statement he said was not...

Friday, February 03, 2012

Unlike several other pitchers around the league Friday, Miami Marlins righty Anibal Sanchez was unable to avoid salary arbitration and awaited the result along with the club. The decision is expected to come Saturday, according to reports.

Friday, February 03, 2012

Pitcher Anibal Sanchez and the Miami Marlins have completed their salary arbitration hearing. The right-hander asked a three-person panel Friday for a raise from $3.7 million to $8 million, and the Marlins argued he should be paid $6.9 million. A decision by arbitrators Elizabeth Neumeier, James Oldham and Gil Vernon is expected Saturday.

Friday, February 03, 2012

The Reds paid a high price to win now in a division softened by the departures of Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder.