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Dodgers brought Manny Ramirez to Taiwan, but forgot their bats

Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day.

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Jared Mitchell was carted off the field Friday after getting hurt while making a spectacular, against-the-wall catch on a drive off the bat of the Angels' Juan Rivera.

Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera left the Indians' game against the Los Angeles Angels with an undisclosed injury.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha says Trevor Hoffman is on track to make a few spring training appearances before the season begins.

The Tampa Bay Rays have selected right-hander James Shields as their opening-day starting pitcher.

Rockies closer Huston Street says his 20-pitch performance in batting practice went well and his right shoulder was fine.

Justin Duchscherer threw 30 pitches in a simulated game Friday, his first outing against hitters this spring training.

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen disagrees with Torii Hunter's assertion that Latin-American players are impostors.

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.

Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch says there's an increasing chance that Brandon Webb will start the season on the disabled list.

Dodgers outfielder Brian Giles retires.

The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton agreed on Thursday to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 2013 season.

Chicago Cubs president Crane Kenney said if Lou Piniella wants to return next season, they could have an interesting discussion.

The Chicago White Sox have nixed manager Ozzie Guillen's proposed Web site.