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Twins' Nathan has torn elbow ligament (AP)

In this photo taken on March 6, 2010, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan, right, with teammates Justin Morneau, left, and Orlando Hudson (1), looks away before walking off the mound after pitching part of the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla. Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow. General Manager Bill Smith says the plan is to rest Nathan for two weeks, eliminate the soreness and build strength in his elbow before making any decisions about surgery.

The Minnesota Twins suddenly have a glaring concern about closing games for the first time since Joe Nathan took over in 2004. Tests on Nathan's right throwing elbow have revealed a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that could require season-ending Tommy John surgery. Nathan's 246 saves over six seasons are the most in the majors during that span.
Strasburg pitches 2 scoreless in debut (AP)
Stephen Strasburg battled some nerves and location issues during his spring training debut. Other than those minor hiccups, the top prospect was pretty impressive. Strasburg threw two scoreless innings in the Washington Nationals' 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, responding well to the hoopla surrounding his first exhibition start.
Santana awful in first game since August (AP)

Houston Astros Pedro Feliz, right, his congratulated by teammate Geoff Blum who scored on his two-run, fourth inning homer in the spring training baseball game with the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Johan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2-3 innings, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Tuesday. Kaz Matsui hit a solo homer for the first of four straight hits in the first inning off Santana, who struck out one and walked one. The left-hander made it through the short outing with no setbacks as he continues to build strength...
Former Dodgers CF Willie Davis dies (AP)

FILE - In this May 2, 1964, file photo, San Francisco Giants

Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69. 'He was beloved by generations of Dodger fans and remains one of the most talented players ever to wear the Dodger uniform.
A-Rod 'at ease' with ties to doctor (AP)

New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez looks at his bat before taking batting practice during baseball spring training at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Monday, March 1, 2010. Federal agents reportedly questioned Rodriguez in connection with a Canadian doctor they are investigating who provided an unapproved substance to baseball players.

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez said Tuesday he is at ease with his ties to a Canadian sports doctor embroiled in cross-border investigations involving HGH and another drug, though he still hasn't talked to federal authorities about the case. Speaking a day after Dr. Anthony Galea told The Associated Press he treated Rodriguez last year and prescribed anti-inflammatories but never gave him or any...

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