Thanks largely to the re-signing of Manny Ramirez, which not only bolstered their lineup but lengthened it, the Dodgers head into the season with one of the National League's most feared offenses. 

--OF Delwyn Young probably will be waived before the end of spring training. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 

Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 

Royals ace Gil Meche didn't pitch around Manny Ramirez on Friday. 

After expensive offseasons, the Mets and Yanks need instant results. 

--RHP Chad Billingsley left the March 23 game with a right groin strain, and his scheduled March 26 bullpen session was scratched. 

The Dodgers' offseason was almost as much about "goodbye" as it was "hello. 

Manny Ramirez was shut down for a week because of recurring tightness at the base of his left hamstring, a condition that is believed to have resulted from all the extra running he did in an effort to make up for missing the first three weeks of spring tr 

Huston Street is finally showing he might be the right choice for the Colorado Rockies closer job. 

Crank up the music and unleash the laughter because Manny Ramirez is ready for his first full season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

The Dodgers' offseason was almost as much about "goodbye" as it was "hello. 

--RHP Chad Billingsley, who left the March 23 game with a right groin strain, should be able to throw a bullpen session March 26, manager Joe Torre said. 

Manny Ramirez was shut down for a week because of recurring tightness at the base of his left hamstring, a condition that is believed to have resulted from all the extra running he did in an effort to make up for missing the first three weeks of spring tr