mlb headlines : espn

The following are the latest Major League Baseball headlines, as reported by ESPN.

Jayson Stark: Washington Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg makes quite a first impression

Hyped phenom lives up to billing with electric spring training debut for Nationals

Joe Nathan of Minnesota Twins has torn elbow ligament

Twins reliever Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow, leaving the team without a proven closer less than a month from Opening Day, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

Stephen Strasburg of Washington Nationals throws two scoreless innings in spring debut

Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg has made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.

New York Yankees won't discuss extensions for Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi until after season

Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees won't alter their policy against contract extensions and will deal with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi after the season.

Santana struggles in return; Mets fall to Astros

Johan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2/3 innings, and the Astros beat the Mets 8-4.

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