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The tenure of Paul Konerko appears to have ended after the White Sox first baseman was replaced in a spring training game by an Arizona cactus.

Joining athletes like Shaq and Michael Phelps, Carlos Zambrano recently activated a Twitter account that he's been updating nonstop, including while on the mound.

The Texas Rangers can't get rid of bad pitching as fast as they can bad fashion choices.

A self-proclaimed "die-hard" Cubs fan Tuesday evening realized the World Baseball Classic was being played only after seeing Chicago reliever Carlos Marmol blow a save situation and -- later the game -- against the Netherlands who bounced Marmol's Domincan Republic from the international exhibition tournament.

Newly acquired Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley has developed a reputation for frequent temper tantrums that would shock a spoiled toddler. In the interests of protecting Bradley's well-being and the Cubs cost of repairing hotel rooms, they have requested a custom padded room for Bradley when he stays at a visiting hotel.

To many observers, Manny Ramirez is a clubhouse cancer and an aging slugger on the downside of his career. To the LA Dodgers, he remains one of baseball's best hitters and provides a much-needed edge in the NL. The Dodgers reportedly are nearing a two-year, $45 million contract extension, and Ramirez is certain of two things: 1. He's going to continue acting like a loon and 2. He's going to hit at least .500 again against the Cubs.