Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain dislocates ankle, loses life-threatening amount of blood, as status for 2012 season remains unclear  —  GM Brian Cashman says he doesn't know if injury is career-threatening  —  Joba Chamberlain's return from Tommy John surgery won't be any easier …

Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter out indefinitely  —  JUPITER, Fla.—Chris Carpenter has nerve irritation that has caused weakness in his pitching shoulder and the St. Louis Cardinals' ace will be sidelined indefinitely.  —  The Cardinals made the announcement Friday, after Carpenter was evaluated in St. Louis this week.

Rangers reinvigorating DH position  —  It used to be that All-Stars were bestowed the title of “DH” as a late-career master's degree.  Familiar names received handsome salaries to take four at-bats per game into their baseball dotage.  —  As recently as the 2007 season, the likes of Frank Thomas …

Sporting bruise, Pedroia hopes to play Saturday  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — Dustin Pedroia's right forearm bruise was improved enough by Friday morning that the second baseman thinks he can start on Saturday afternoon.  —  “I'm going to hit a little bit and see how it feels.

Leyland has no plans of calling it quits  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — Jim Leyland's return to the home of his first Spring Training as a manager set up the question of whether this could be his last spring in the big leagues.  He isn't planning on it.  —  Asked by a writer how he wants to be remembered, Leyland was ready with a quip.

Power struggle may weaken Sox right off the bat  —  The division of the Red Sox isn't limited to Saturday's split-squad games against the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies.  —  A wedge appears to be forming between new manager Bobby Valentine and new general manager Ben Cherington …

Prosecutors: Pettitte to testify in Clemens trial  —  Andy Pettitte will testify in the upcoming Roger Clemens perjury trial about his own use of human growth hormone, federal prosecutors said on Friday.  —  In court papers released Friday, the prosecutors outlined their plan for Pettitte …

Bats can't back solid Harang in loss to KC  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Right-hander Luke Hochevar had his strikeout pitch working to perfection on Friday as the Kansas City Royals topped the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-0, while 6,769 fans watched at sun-splashed Surprise Stadiium.

Three left in bidding for Dodgers  —  It is down to groups led by billionaires Steven Cohen and Patrick Soon-Shiong; Magic Johnson and Stan Kasten; and Rams owner Stan Kroenke.  MLB owners are expected to vote next week.  —  Billionaire philanthropist Patrick Soon-Shiong, left …

Back in force: Kendrys homers in 2nd game  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Kendrys Morales rounded the bases at Goodyear Ballpark on Friday night and crossed home plate without incident following a second-inning home run.  The same could not be said nearly two years ago, when the Angels designated hitter last cleared the fence.

Torre returns to MLB baseball operations job  —  Joe Torre, who left his post in January to pursue a potential ownership opportunity with the Dodgers, has returned to Major League Baseball as an executive vice president for baseball operations.  —  Torre, best known for managing the Yankees …

Rangers serving up 1-pound hot dog for $26  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Can you imagine picking up a one-pound hot dog that's nearly two feet long, let alone eating the entire thing in one sitting?  —  Well, Texas Rangers fans can give it a try.  For $26, fans at the new Captain Morgan club …

Uggla homers and Braves topple Mets 9-4  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla.—Mike Minor struggled against the New York Mets on Friday.  And that was OK with him.  —  A candidate to be the Braves' fifth starter this season, Minor had his 14-inning scoreless streak snapped in the first inning of Atlanta's 9-4 victory over the New York Mets.

Martinez out 6-8 weeks, Phillies looking for infielder  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Ruben Amaro Jr. acknowledged what most of the rest of the world has already figured out: that the Phillies are monitoring the infield market as they look to keep pace with a series of injuries that has sidelined three-quarters of their regular infield.