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At 38, Tejada looks to extend career with Royals

CNNSI.com

Miguel Tejada acknowledges his best playing days are behind him, but the former American League MVP hopes to extend his career with the Kansas City Royals.

Cash Kruth, MLB.com

For the first time since San Francisco's Sergio Romo struck out Tigers Triple Crown-winner Miguel Cabrera to end the 2012 World Series, Major League Baseball games return on Friday.

Jason Beck, MLB.com

Go ahead, try to tell Tigers reliever Bruce Rondon he shouldn't be a closer on a World Series team. He has heard worse. After all, this is the kid somebody thought shouldn't be pitching at all.

Marty Noble, MLB.com

Ron Gardenhire's 11-year tenure in Minnesota is nearly unprecendented in the modern era of big league baseball, thanks in part to eight winning seasons, but back-to-back last place finishes coupled with a contract that expires after 2013 has brought an …

MLB.com

The White Sox have adjusted his schedule to give Chris Sale two days off in between throwing, meaning he won't pitch again until Saturday following his live batting practice session Wednesday.

Scott Merkin, MLB.com

Picture a kid on Christmas morning, opening his presents and getting everything he possibly wanted. That sort of happy reaction presents just a small sample of Andre Rienzo's demeanor every day during White Sox camp.

MLB.com

One potential benefit to having so many new players in the Indians' lineup this season will be less pressure on catcher Carlos Santana.

T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com

Derek Holland is scheduled to start for the Rangers on Friday against the Royals in the first game this spring. The plan is for Holland to throw 50 pitches over three innings.

Zack Meisel, MLB.com

The team agreed to terms this week on contracts with 27 players for the 2013 campaign. Minnesota now has deals for the upcoming season with each player on the club's 40-man roster.