Clemens, Others Implicated in Banned Drug Case  —  The star pitcher and five other players used performance-enhancers, says the document, allegedly quoting a former teammate.  —  Roger Clemens, one of professional baseball's most durable and successful pitchers, is among six players allegedly linked …

No need to fire Buck; he'll resign  —  In Seattle today, Buck Showalter will manage his final game with the Rangers.  —  That's not a scoop, nor is it an announcement.  —  Owner Tom Hicks, in fact, told the [Randy] Galloway and Co. radio audience on ESPN/103.3 FM on Friday that the manager's fate remains "open-ended."

Yankees' Roster Is Set; Status of Johnson Isn't  —  The Yankees completed their postseason roster yesterday, with an asterisk.  The decision on Randy Johnson may take a while.  —  Johnson, who had an epidural Friday for the herniated disk in his lower back, made 60 throws in the outfield yesterday …

Padres-Diamondbacks Preview  —  Even after clinching their second consecutive playoff berth for the first time in franchise history, the San Diego Padres still have some work to do in the regular season.  —  San Diego looks to secure its second straight NL West title and gain home-field advantage …

Big 1st step for the Big Unit  —  Back is on right track  —  The real gauge of Randy Johnson's injured back comes today, when he will throw about 40 pitches off a mound to test the herniated disk that imperils his chances of pitching in next week's division series.

GM sees errors of his trades  —  Epstein mapping plans for '07 Sox  —  Of all the questions swirling around the Red Sox this offseason, from the future address of outfielder Manny Ramírez, to the role of pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, to the keep-him-or-not debate over shortstop Alex Gonzalez …

Robinson's departure a hot topic  —  Hall of Famer will manage his final game with Nats on Sunday  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals bench coach Eddie Rodriguez was one person who had a tough time keeping his emotions in check on Saturday.  —  Early in the day, Rodriguez went into Robinson's office to give him a thank you card.

Under the radar  —  Twins' Mauer, Pirates' Sanchez unlikely batting title candidates  —  "There's nothing wrong with me," he said.  "I feel fine."  —  Just in case, setup man Justin Duchscherer has gone 9-for-11 in save tries.  —  Class act  —  Alan Trammell, the longtime Detroit shortstop …

Have stats, will travel  —  Soriano going places after a huge season  —  In another time and under a different set of circumstances, Alfonso Soriano would be the face of the Washington Nationals for the long haul.  But they are still two years from opening a new ballpark …

The Evvy Awards: Check the hauls  —  Winners, losers on display at second annual Evvys  —  It's that time of year again.  Another Rangers season ends today without a playoff berth.  And another edition of the Evvy Awards is about to roll your way.  —  Haven't heard of the Evvys?  Don't worry.

LaRue wants out if he can't start  —  PITTSBURGH — Jason LaRue wants it known, "I'm no cancer in the clubhouse, not a complainer, and I never have been," and proves it by saying, "David Ross has had a great year."  —  But — there is always a but — if the Cincinnati Reds believe that Ross …

Orioles eyeing final series win at Fenway  —  Baltimore (70-91) at Boston (85-76), 2:05 p.m. ET  —  The Orioles will play their final game Sunday, and a win would help them avoid a difficult milestone.  Baltimore has lost 14 times to Boston this year and hasn't lost 15 games to any individual opponent since 1967.