Right on Track
Marcum throws three shutout innings, but Rays beat Jays
Shaun Marcum pitched three shutout innings with a pair of strikeouts, but the Toronto Blue Jays ended up dropping a 4-1 decision to the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Florida on Thursday. Full Story.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Central Stage
In 2009 the American League Central came down to the wire... again. The Twins won a thrilling one-game playoff against the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in 12 innings to capture the division title. It was the second straight season the division needed an extra game. Full Story.
Mid-Season Form
At St. Lucie, Fla., John Lackey threw three shutout innings in Boston's 8-2 victory over Jason Bay and the New York Mets on Thursday. Lackey allowed three hits in his second spring outing and has yet to allow a run since he finalized an US$82.5 million, five-year contract with the Red Sox in December. Full Story.
