Red Sox will send Papelbon back to bullpen  —  The Boston Red Sox didn't have to search long for Mike Timlin's replacement as closer.  —  Two days after announcing that the 41-year-old Timlin will start the season on the disabled list, multiple team sources told ESPN's Erin Andrews …

Cardinals manager arrested for DUI in Florida  —  JUPITER, Fla. — St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was arrested early Thursday and charged with misdemeanor DUI after he was found asleep at the wheel in his running SUV at a green light.  —  La Russa's SUV was stopped at a light that …

Yankees Want Rodriguez to Stay, but Won't Sweeten His Deal  —  Alex Rodriguez has often said he is proud of his contract, and it is easy to see why.  It is not only the richest deal in baseball history, but it provides him a chance to make still more money for even more years.

Pedro: It's not over yet — Former ace talks rehab, Matsuzaka and all things Sox  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The early returns favor the Red Sox [team stats], but Pedro Martinez isn't about to throw in the towel and concede that his former team made the right move by not signing him to a multi-year deal …

Dice-K Rolls Past Pirates  —  `As Good As Advertised' After One Hit, One Run, Seven K's  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — Long after they had faced Daisuke Matsuzaka, Pirates hitters were studying the videos, not to try to figure out how to hit him, but just to identify what it is he was throwing.

McCann's the man for Braves  —  All-Star catcher signs six-year, $27.8 million contract extension  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Braves All-Star catcher Brian McCann has lived in Atlanta throughout most of his life, and it appears he'll continue playing there through at least the end of the 2012 season.

Five Questions: San Diego Padres  —  I have no witty introduction.  I have only questions.  Here are five of them.  —  1. Can Bud Black manage?  —  I'm sure the Padres hope so, but I don't know.  None of us does, because he's never done it at any level.

Berroa may lose his job  —  Royals officials are believed to be looking for an alternative at shortstop.  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. |  Shortstop Angel Berroa's ongoing struggles have the Royals working overtime to find an alternative.  Club officials are believed to have put together of list …

Furcal injures ankle in collision  —  Dodgers shortstop collides with Repko in pursuit of blooper  —  VERO BEACH, Fla. — Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal was carted off the field with a left ankle injury sustained when he collided with center fielder Jason Repko in the first inning of Thursday's game against Baltimore.

Sosa remains Cub at heart  —  Fans' reaction mixed, but 'I'm so grateful for that city,' Rangers' No. 21 says of Chicago  —  MESA, Ariz. — Sammy Sosa got warm welcomes from Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, team president John McDonough and pitcher Carlos Zambrano on the field before his first game at HoHoKam Park in three years.

How the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Can Win the World Series  —  Will talks with Derek Jacques about the Devil Rays' chances on Baseball Prospectus Radio.  Click to download the mp3.  —  Is there a fan base in America to whom the concept of Hope and Faith would seem more far-fetched than it would to supporters of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?

Nationals want equal return for Cordero  —  The Rockies, seeking to acquire a setup man, are interested in Nationals closer Chad Cordero, but a trade appears unlikely, major-league sources tell FOXSports.com.  —  The Nationals have been scouting the Rockies in recent days …

Pitching cut could make room for Anderson  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — At least one important decision has been made concerning the 25-man roster, and no one should be happier than outfielder  —  Brian Anderson.  —  White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said Wednesday that unless there's an injury …