--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. 

The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. 

A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. 

A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. 

A contract too big to move means the Dodgers are stuck with Juan Pierre, who's stuck riding the L. 

Vicente Padilla got some help from the Texas defense to face the minimum 12 batters over four innings and rebounded from his poor first spring start in the Rangers' 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. 

The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. 

A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. 

--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. 

Andruw Jones got quite a workout at Texas Rangers camp Friday. 

Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel caught something different in the offseason: an 11-foot anaconda. 

Texas Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy threw 62 pitches over three innings in a "B" game Friday without any problems in his shoulder. 

Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. 

Scott Feldman appears to be a sure bet for a spot in the Texas Rangers' rotation. 

--RHP Brandon McCarthy, who has been experiencing shoulder tightness, will start on March 6 in a "B" game.