Major League Baseball

Ex-slugger Vaughn admits HGH use late in career

Former big league slugger Mo Vaughn has confirmed he used human growth hormone to recover from a nagging knee injury late in his career.

Butler on signing deal with A's: 'It's amazing'

Lawrence Butler and the Athletics have finalized a $65.5 million, seven-year contract, another major investment for a team preparing to spend three seasons playing in a temporary minor league home.

Mets lose starting catcher Alvarez for 6-8 weeks

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will undergo surgery on a broken left hamate bone and miss six to eight weeks.

Dodgers RHP Grove (shoulder) out for season

Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the upcoming season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Twins reliever Ramirez has tear in right shoulder

Twins right-hander Erasmo Ramirez has a significant tear in his shoulder and will be out for an extended period.

Reds prospect Collier to have surgery on thumb

Cincinnati Reds prospect Cam Collier is scheduled to have surgery to repair a torn left thumb ligament on Thursday.

O's shut down Rodriguez (elbow) for week-plus

Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has inflammation in his throwing elbow and will be shut down for up to 10 days.

Yanks' Cole concerned about right elbow soreness

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole had imaging on his right elbow and expects to know more about the situation in the next couple of days.

10 players scouts are buzzing about

These potential breakout stars are drawing rave reviews early in spring training.