May 9, 2009 (Chicago Argus delivered byNewstex) --I must admit that when I first learned that Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez passed a test for an illegal substance (meaning it was in his system), my first thought was to brace myself for what I  

--INF Jayson Nix is watching his value go up in the eyes of manager Ozzie Guillen, as he was once again in the starting lineup on Friday, and could see some more action in the lineup over the weekend, moving around the infield. 

--SS Alexei Ramirez was on the bench once again Friday, but manager Ozzie Guillen said that it wasn't just about Ramirez. 

White Sox left-handed pitcher John Danks has scuffled in his last two starts, bringing the question of the contract extension he passed up late in spring camp to the forefront. 

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While the Texas Rangers are close to having one All-Star return to their lineup, another may be forced to miss some time due to injury. 

While the Texas Rangers are close to having one All-Star return to their lineup, another may be forced to miss some time due to injury. 

David Murphy has seen a difference in Matt Harrison from April to May. 

CHICAGO -- Perfection was a possibility until Placido Polanco's one-out double in the seventh inning skipped to the wall and rattled around in the left-field corner. 

Though the D-backs needed a change, Ken Rosenthal says hiring A. 

May 8, 2009 (UmpBump. 

Mets 2, Mariners 0 

--OF Dewayne Wise continued his rehab work from a separated shoulder Thursday, taking flyballs in the outfield as well as hitting in the batting cage. 

--OF Dewayne Wise continued his rehab work from a separated shoulder Thursday, taking flyballs in the outfield as well as hitting in the batting cage. 

--C A.