Nats Sign Adam Dunn For 2 Years, $20 Million  —  Aiming to legitimize their lineup and energize their fanbase, the Washington Nationals today agreed to a preliminary two-year, $20 million deal with Adam Dunn, the 29-year-old free agent they have pursued for more than a month.

Tejada pleads guilty to lying, admits buy of HGH … WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada pleaded guilty Wednesday to lying to Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs and admitted buying what he believed was human growth hormone.

Who's ‘This Lady’?  Meet Selena Roberts, A-Rod's Worst Nightmare  —  When Sports Illustrated put one of its usual big features in the hands of a serious reporter, serious news started happening  —  Selena Roberts.  —  “This lady is coming out with all these allegations, all these lies …

There's been a J.B. Cox sighting  —  The Yankees invited three more prospects to big-league camp: RHP J.B. Cox, RHP George Kontos and RHP Kanekoa Texeira.  —  I had sort of wondered why these guys weren't invited in the first place.  Kontos is the pitcher who was nearly included in the trade with Pittsburgh last summer.

Joba says A-Rod will thrive despite scandal  —  TAMPA - Joba Chamberlain had his own difficult off-season and the Yankee pitcher, who was nabbed for DUI in his native Nebraska, believes Alex Rodriguez's public confession this week will be cathartic for the third baseman.

The book on Manny  —  During his seven-plus seasons with the Red Sox, Manny Ramirez was often perceived as a mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in an extra baggy uniform.  —  But a new authorized biography that hits the shelves next month attempts to offer some insight regarding his background …

Favre gives two indications he's done for good this time … “Yeah.”  —  That's the text message I got back this morning from Brett Favre after I sent him one that said, simply: “Can I confirm the report that you're retiring for good?”  —  Yeah, right.  —  That's the thing it seems …

R. Alomar faces explosive allegations in lawsuit … NEW YORK (AP) — An ex-girlfriend of Roberto Alomar has filed an explosive lawsuit, alleging the former baseball star insisted on having unprotected sex with her for four years despite having AIDS.  —  The lawsuit contains accusations …

Now it's down to Griffey or Garret  —  It seems as if the stars are aligning for Seattle and Ken Griffey Jr.  —  In the space of a couple of hours Wednesday, sluggers Bobby Abreu and Adam Dunn were taken off the list of available free agent outfielders, Abreu signing with the Angels and Dunn with the Nationals.

Montero is Posada's heir apparent  —  Call it a “blog bonus.”  Here is a story that would've run in Sunday's Daily News if not for a certain player's steroid mess.  This is for you readers who are fascinated by prospects...  TAMPA - On one field at the Yankees' minor-league complex …

Lindsay won't be unknown for long  —  Royals prospect from South Africa could turn heads during Classic  —  Eight years ago, the Kansas City Royals made a foray into a new international market when they signed pitcher Barry Armitage out of South Africa.  —  Armitage made it as high as Double-A …

Johnson not interested in bench role  —  Nats likely will look to trade first baseman after landing Dunn  —  WASHINGTON — With Adam Dunn slated to become the Nationals' everyday first baseman, what does this mean for the Nick Johnson?  The team will most likely look to trade Johnson, who said he will not accept a bench role.

Blue Jays sign Millar  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have signed INF Kevin Millar to a minor league contract for the 2009 season, with an invitation to major league spring training.  —  Millar, 37, batted .234 with 20 home runs and 72 RBI for the Baltimore Orioles in 2008.

Peavy ‘dang glad’ to still be a Padre  —  Pitcher says he feels no ill will toward team for trying to trade him  —  SAN DIEGO — In his first interview since the end of last season, Padres pitcher Jake Peavy told XX Sports Radio in San Diego that he harbors no animosity toward …

Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon proposes amnesty for those who tested positive for steroids and stronger penalties for future violators  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — Acknowledging that with Alex Rodriguez involved in baseball's steroids mess there is nothing left to be surprised or shocked about …

Francona confident Ortiz, Lowell will be healthy  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona is upbeat about the improved health of David Ortiz and Mike Lowell.  —  Francona said Wednesday that neither is a question mark heading into spring training after a season in which both were hit hard by injuries.