MLB

Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street is likely to start the upcoming season on the disabled list due to a right shoulder injury.

Major League Baseball handed down a five- game suspension and an undisclosed fine to Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee Wednesday.

The Seattle Mariners released right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit on Wednesday.

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington released an apologetic statement Wednesday regarding his cocaine use during the 2009 season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran pitcher Kris Benson to a minor league contract, the team announced Wednesday.

The Washington Nationals have released outfielder Elijah Dukes.

Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland had successful brain surgery Tuesday.

Kevin Towers was named a special assignment scout for the New York Yankees Tuesday after spending the last 15 years as the general manager of the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Cory Wade will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday and be sidelined for at least the next three months.

John Smoltz is joining TBS as a broadcaster for Atlanta Braves games and will serve as an analyst for Turner Broadcasting on its slate of nationally televised Sunday games.