A-Rod apologizes to SI's Roberts  —  Rodriguez accused reporter of ‘stalking’ during admission  —  Alex Rodriguez, who was critical of Selena Roberts' actions as she reported a story about him for Sports Illustrated, called her a couple of days later to apologize for his comments.

Braves players covet Griffey, Glavine  —  Atlanta would welcome Hall of Fame duo with open arms  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As Braves pitchers and catchers prepared for their first Spring Training workout on Sunday morning, many of them wanted to know when Tom Glavine and Ken Griffey Jr. might be joining them.

Pudge pondering Mets, Marlins, Astros  —  Veteran All-Star catcher declares himself fitter than he's been in years  —  Ivan Rodriguez, the 14-time All-Star catcher who remains an unsigned free agent, said on Sunday that his options might have come down to three teams — or none.

Pujols: Strategy will determine future with Cards  —  JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Albert Pujols said Sunday that the St. Louis Cardinals' commitment to winning will dictate if he re-signs with the club when his contract expires in two years.  —  “It's not about the money all the time,” the first baseman said.

Wrapping up Day 2 of camp  —  It was a fairly uneventful day here at Big Stein Field.  Let's go to the highlights:  —  · Chien-Ming Wang threw in the bullpen and felt no pain in his right foot.  CMW said his foot felt “tight” when he started throwing off the mound this year but that sensation has gone away.

Putz says Mariners clubhouse was divided, that there were some players who weren't “team guys”  —  Putz, however, sees a markedly different attitude with the Mets than on the downtrodden Mariners' team he left behind.  Putz, in fact, painted a grim picture of a house divided last year in Seattle …

A picture is worth 1000 words  —  AP Photo No, CC, I swear, Clemens may be bat-poo nuts about everything else, but that Icy Hot on the netherregions works.  I mean, it burns a little, but no more than your typical night of “playing ball with road beef.”  Please, leave your caption ideas in the comments :) —Lizzy

Uehara's education extends beyond baseball diamond  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It hasn't taken long for Baltimore Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara to grow comfortable in his new surroundings.  —  Because he represents Baltimore's first foray into the Asian market and is penciled in as the team's …

Padres reliever Heath Bell credits Wii Fit for helping him lose weight  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — San Diego Padres reliever Heath Bell was initially bothered by comments from, of all things, a video game console.  —  But now the heir apparent to Trevor Hoffman credits his Nintendo Wii Fit game for helping him lose 25 pounds.

Riffs: What's wrong with the All-Time Cardinals?  —  JUPITER, Fla. — What with its keystone combination of Rogers Hornsby and Ozzie Smith leading the way — batting .346 and .325, respectively — and center fielder Jim Edmonds topping the team with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs …

Spring Training: Drew's back still a problem  —  By Joe McDonald Email this author |  Email this entry  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. _ The first official day for position players to report is Monday, but all ready J.D. Drew is dealing with back issues.  —  The Sox' right fielder missed 33 games late …

PHILS SIGN CAIRO  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — This just in ...  The Phillies have signed utility infielder Miguel Cairo to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, which means he'll be in camp by Tuesday for the first full-squad workout.  Cairo, 34, batted .249 with 23 RBIs in 221 at-bats last season for the Mariners.