Yankees-Rays: The Live Blog  —  Here we are at Al Lang Field for the Yankees vs. the Devil Rays.  It's 71 degrees and there's a sellout crowd on hand.  —  I have three stories to write (Andy Pettitte, Billy Crystal and a notebook) but I'll update this post from time to time.  —  FIRST INNING

Baldelli's issues: “Abnormalities” that cause extreme fatigue  —  Rocco Baldelli will be sidelined indefinitely - but is not retiring - because of what he said are “some type of metabolic and/or mitochondrial abnormalities,” a condition that leaves him feeling extremely fatigued after just a brief workout.

Coco no go to Mets  —  Ignore that rumor started about Coco Crisp heading to the Mets for Angel Pagan.  —  Theo Epstein, through media relations director John Blake, said that the Red Sox have not been talking to the Mets.  That the story was a fabrication.  —  Meanwhile...the Red Sox are leading 6-5.

El Duque throws simulated game  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Orlando Hernandez gave his new windup its most extensive test this morning.  —  El Duque, who is adjusting to discomfort in his right foot by switching to more of a waist-level leg kick from the eye-level kick that was his trademark …

Nats Pick Stadium Music (Updated)  —  Mea major culpa, full list of song choices below, Chuck Brown is indeed included, apologies to the Nats.  —  This asking-the-fans-to-pick-the- music trend has been percolating for a few years—remember last spring, when fans were allowed to pick David Wright's …

Pettitte will skip today's start  —  Andy Pettitte has what the Yankees are describing as mild tendinitis outside his elbow and will not start today.  —  Pettitte, Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman all say that the lefty will make his next start and will be ready for the regular season.

Ichiro still looking for a hit  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — The nightmare continues.  —  OK, not a nightmare.  More like a curiosity, eliciting increasing levels of incredulity.  —  Ichiro hitless?  It's like Paris Hilton going dateless, Jon Stewart going quipless, Eliot Spitzer going escortless.

Gallardo set for next step  —  He'll throw against minor-leaguers today  —  Phoenix - Yovani Gallardo takes his first significant step this morning in the slow but steady process of rejoining the Milwaukee Brewers' starting rotation.  —  Gallardo, who had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee …

Name The Three Kids, Win DVD Set and Yankees Century Book  —  Update: I have just been informed by a representative of MLB that I am not allowed to give away tickets.  I am sorry for the confusion.  The Yankees Century Book will replace the tickets in the offer.

Janssen out for season with torn labrum  —  Jays' primary setup man learns of results in an MRI on Tuesday  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen is finished for the season.  An MRI exam revealed that the discomfort Janssen felt in his right shoulder during a bullpen session …

Ramirez released  —  There you go.  Doesn't quite rate as a surprise.  As many of you have noted, there was just no room on this year's squad for Horacio Ramirez.  By releasing him today, the M's only have to pay him a sixth of his $2.75-million salary for the coming season.

Cards seek help on mound  —  JUPITER, FLA. — Four days after Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak downplayed the club's search for additional starting pitching, the club reacted Tuesday to persistent questions about Joel Pineiro's right shoulder by inquiring about free agent Kyle Lohse.

Beckett looks very unlikely for Japan  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. - Though the Red Sox are still stopping short of saying Josh Beckett will not pitch the season opener in Tokyo, it looks increasingly likely that the ace will miss the two games there.  —  Beckett did say that he was feeling better yesterday …