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Paul Dolan approved as Cleveland Indians' controlling owner

CNNSI.com

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) -- Paul Dolan has been approved by Major League Baseball as the controlling owner of the Cleveland Indians, taking over from his father Larry.

CNNSI.com

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Free agent pitcher Francisco Liriano injured his right (non-throwing) arm over the holidays and his deal with the Pirates is on hold.

CNNSI.com

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) -- Major League Baseball will test for human growth hormone throughout the regular season and will step up efforts to track the use of artificial testosterone.

Vinnie Duber, MLB.com

First baseman Eric Hosmer will be an integral part of the revamped Royals' revitalized hopes for the coming season.