Rangers' chances to be in playoff circles revolve around their rotation  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - For more than two weeks, the Rangers sauntered through the meadows of the National League, merrily skipping along to the best 75-game record in club history.  —  It took just one day back in the AL West for reality to set in.

Bobby Valentine's parting shot for Florida Marlins: Process was ‘insulting at times’  —  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Bobby Valentine thought he would be managing the Marlins by now.  Instead, he gave them a parting shot on national television after being dropped from their search.

Wright, Mets beat Marlins, avoid San Juan sweep  —  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—David Wright doubled twice and drove in two runs and the New York Mets salvaged the final game of their Caribbean trip, beating the Florida Marlins 6-5 Wednesday night.  —  Francisco Rodriguez got four outs for his 18th save in 21 chances.

Smith: Seattle has no ‘Felix Rules’  —  Mariners don't limit Hernandez, while New York Yankees have rules for Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes  —  Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez (r.), celebrating with Cliff Lee (l.), is allowed to operate without a pitch-count limit while the Yankees remain cautious with young Phil Hughes (b.).